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Category Archives: Public Libraries
Killer Marketing Messages
Here’s a great way to get your message about libraries in general, or your library in particular (using your library specifically is better, I think) out in a memorable way. Helped XXX children learn to read (number of children’s library … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Marketing, Promotion, Public Libraries
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Sure, I Can Manage That Project!
Projects. We have LOTS of projects in libraries. Sometimes you’ll be working on a project with people you supervise. Sometimes you’ll be working with colleagues in your library. Other times you’ll be working on projects with people in other parts … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership, Management, Meetings, Planning, Productivity, Public Libraries
Tagged Libraries, Project management, Project Manager, Project plan
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Cash in On Social Media
So, OK, I do recommend that libraries have some social media presence, whether Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, whatever. . . or a combination of any of them. BUT, I don’t think you should have these just for the sake of having … Continue reading
Libraries and the Affordable Care Act
I wrote about this awhile ago, but I want to update you because more information is becoming available to assist libraries in this task. WebJunction recently offered hosted a webinar to share information about plans to provide library staff with … Continue reading
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
Customers as Consultants
It sounds simple, but sometimes we forget to do it: Ever wanted to know what your customers think is missing from a service point in your library? There’s an easy way to find out … just ask! Post something that … Continue reading
Posted in Customer Service, Public Libraries, Services
Tagged Customer, David Lee King
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Batter Up!
OK, confession time: I know practically nothing about sports, while my husband is a baseball fanatic (and fan of other sports). BUT I do know that it is baseball season. In fact, my siblings and I just went together and … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership, Public Libraries, Supervision
Tagged Baseball, Collaboration, Teamwork
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