Category Archives: Public Libraries

Come Back!

Posted on October 28, 2015 by cbecker53
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Are They Engaged?

Posted on October 23, 2015 by cbecker53
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When Will We Ever Learn?

Posted on October 20, 2015 by cbecker53
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Libraries at the Crossroads

Posted on October 9, 2015 by cbecker53

Sometimes I think libraries have always been at one crossroads or another.

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Library Photo of the Month–October 2015

Posted on October 1, 2015 by cbecker53
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Alive and Making a Difference!

Posted on September 15, 2015 by cbecker53

There are those who say libraries are dying.      

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Library Photo of the Month–September 2015

Posted on September 1, 2015 by cbecker53

Here are some exterior shots of the Milwaukee Public Library. This is the Central Library. Isn’t it beautiful? I don’t have interior shots to share today, but I know it has been extensively remodeled and updated inside.       … Continue reading →

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Let Them Know You’re Here!

Posted on August 18, 2015 by cbecker53

The Deschutes Public Library System (Oregon) filmed some Q&A sessions with some community members about their library. “People felt guilty about not knowing about their library.”  

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Market your Library

Posted on August 7, 2015 by cbecker53

So, your library has lots of great things, offers lots of great services, but nobody knows about them. The answer, my friends, is marketing.

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A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed

Posted on July 9, 2015 by cbecker53

Many public and academic libraries (and I think even some school libraries)  have something called Friends groups.

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