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Category Archives: Library Services
“Kids” These Days!
In case you haven’t heard about this recent Pew Report, let me do my part to make sure anyone who reads this blog is aware of it! (Because I think it’s important news for libraries!) A Pew Research Center report released June … Continue reading
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Tagged E-book, Generation Y, Library, Pew Research Center, Research, Youth
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Libraries Can Help!
Here’s another great way for public libraries to be involved in their communities, and be an essential service to their users. The new health care overhaul (called ObamaCare by some) is taking place very soon. No matter what or where … Continue reading
When They Need Us Most
End-of-life decisions are not something any of us like to think about, much less talk about. When the time comes to make such decisions about a loved one, people are understandably emotional and perhaps not thinking clearly. And yet, while … Continue reading
Yes, Libraries Change Lives!
Libraries change lives. You hear it every day. But you must be able to point to concrete examples of how YOUR library changes lives. Helped someone with their resumé, which helped them find a better job? Found information on an … Continue reading
Digital Literacy and Libraries
I thought I’d start with a definition of digital literacy, so here’s one from Wikipedia: Digital literacy is the ability to effectively and critically navigate, evaluate and create information using a range of digital technologies. It requires one “to recognize … Continue reading
You Can’t Go Wrong With Chocolate!
So, today’s post isn’t really about chocolate, except tangentially. But maybe I grabbed your attention. Which is really what it is all about. The Illinois Libraries Matter post on Are you Talking to Yourself made me re-think what I’ve been … Continue reading
Heed the Wake Up Call!
I’ve been waiting to write this post until I’ve had a little more time. Meanwhile, while I’ve been waiting you’ve probably heard or read about the comments from author Terry Deary that libraries are a thing of the past and … Continue reading
Libraries and Lifelong Learning
Lifelong learning is definitely a role that libraries can play in the lives of our users. Lori Reed‘s interesting post on this topic makes some excellent points: The world we live in requires constant learning and as libraries we are … Continue reading
Bloom Where You are Planted
Here’s another idea for a new library service: How To Save a Public Library: Make it a Seed Bank. Maybe because we’re having cold and snow in the Midwest, this idea, with an eye toward spring and all the new … Continue reading
Libraries are Transforming. . . Again
Libraries are changing, it’s true. I’ve posted about embedded librarians, taking the library to the community, offering unique programs and services, and much more. But in my opinion, libraries have always been changing. From closed stacks and chained down books … Continue reading
A Life in Libraries 