Category Archives: Services

More About Makerspaces

Posted on February 20, 2015 by cbecker53

I wrote about makerspaces in libraries awhile back.  There is so much written about them that I don’t earmark every one to mention in this blog.  But Five Things to Remember When Opening a Makerspace has some good tips, especially … Continue reading →

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Improve User Satisfaction!

Posted on January 9, 2015 by cbecker53

You’ve heard me say it before.  Libraries exist for our users.  So the phrase and the act of  “user experience design” is especially applicable to our libraries. I have been following Aaron Schmidt’s blogs and articles for years.  I guess … Continue reading →

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Makerspaces

Posted on November 17, 2014 by cbecker53

OK, I’m stepping outside my comfort zone.  I don’t know a lot or understand a lot about the makerspace movement.  You probably know a lot more about it than I do.  But basically, a makerspace is just a place where … Continue reading →

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Hope for the Hearing Impaired

Posted on November 14, 2014 by cbecker53

I was pretty busy at the Wisconsin Library Association Conference last week, so I didn’t make it to a lot of sessions.  But I always learn something when I do—and last week was no exception.  I plan to let you … Continue reading →

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Avant Garde

Posted on October 23, 2014 by cbecker53

Today I’m looking at a site called The Daily Post from WordPress, and discovered that every day they publish a new “daily prompt” for bloggers to use when they’re having trouble blogging that day.  The daily prompt pushes them to … Continue reading →

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Challenging Assumptions

Posted on October 21, 2014 by cbecker53

I ask that you read and think about all points in this post today: Showering in the Library (from Walking Paper ) That is all. (It’s not really about “showering in the library,” at least that’s not all it’s about.)

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This is NOT Good Service

Posted on October 3, 2014 by cbecker53

So, I’m apparently a little late to this party.  Yes, I knew some folks, and some “states” don’t like the Affordable Care Act (abbreviated ACA, and also sometimes called Obamacare).  My own state refused federal money to expand healthcare coverage … Continue reading →

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The Arts in Libraries

Posted on September 26, 2014 by cbecker53

To me, libraries, perhaps especially public libraries, are natural spaces for the arts, and it is natural for libraries to partner with artists, whether performing or visual artists. This article (Huffington Post) showcases 5 ways libraries cultivate community art.  Perhaps … Continue reading →

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Illegal Downloads and Libraries–This is Important!

Posted on September 5, 2014 by cbecker53

Do you worry about people downloading illegally at your library?  Have you heard of libraries getting fined because someone has downloaded something illegally?  Do you use filters to keep users from certain sites where they might download something illegally? Okay, … Continue reading →

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The Times They are a-Changin’

Posted on August 26, 2014 by cbecker53

So, you know I support libraries.  All libraries, of all kinds. But you also know, today’s libraries are not your mama’s libraries.  Or if they are, they probably aren’t doing well, or aren’t well-supported. Libraries, like people, animals, cultures, and … Continue reading →

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