Category Archives: Public Libraries

Libraries of our Pasts

Posted on August 16, 2012 by cbecker53

In my last post I talked about the public library I worked in while in high school.  Over the weekend I had the opportunity to take a walking tour of my home town, and the last stop was the library.  … Continue reading →

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We’ve Come a Long Way, Baby (Let’s not go Backward)

Posted on August 11, 2012 by cbecker53

As I celebrate my 40th high school class reunion, the early 1970s are much on my mind. The public library of my youth, the library I worked at after school and on weekends, has come a long way.  The building … Continue reading →

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Recognizing Burnout (and What to Do about it)

Posted on August 6, 2012 by cbecker53

The recent American Libraries “Will’s World” column struck a chord with me.  “Your Mileage May Vary” deals, in a facetious way, with the topic he calls “library fatigue,” but more commonly known, I think, as burnout.  Especially among those of … Continue reading →

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Little Free Libraries

Posted on July 26, 2012 by cbecker53

So much has been written about the Little Free Library project, there’s little I can add. Started in 2009, the concept is simple:  little boxes that look like miniature buildings (originally 20” wide by 15” deep by 18” high), mounted … Continue reading →

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