Tag Archives: Library

Are Guys Using Your Public Library?

Posted on December 10, 2012 by cbecker53

Do you struggle to bring boys into the library and get them excited about libraries and books?  You may find helpful info in the American Libraries article Connect Guys With Books. It is the story of how the New Albany–Floyd … Continue reading →

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Marketing for Libraries

Posted on December 3, 2012 by cbecker53

Marketing is more than “advertising” programs and other things happening at your library, and a marketing plan is not something you do when you feel like you’ve got everything else done.  It is not (or should not be) and afterthought! … Continue reading →

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Library Trustees–an Important Asset

Posted on November 28, 2012 by cbecker53

I believe that it is true that members of a public library board, sometimes called trustees, can be the very best tool that library has.  I also believe it is imperative to educate them so that they can be as … Continue reading →

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Telling the Story: Why is YOUR Library Essential?

Posted on November 6, 2012 by cbecker53

Yes, the economy is tight.  Yes, funding bodies are telling libraries “we love libraries, but there’s just no more money.”  But, with the right blend of statistics, anecdotes, and persuasion, you can influence elected officials, who can, in turn find … Continue reading →

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Planning: Your Map to the Future

Posted on October 16, 2012 by cbecker53

Does your library have a strategic plan?  Many of you are probably saying “Well, no. . .  I know we probably should, but I don’t have time.  We have enough to do just keeping the doors open and waiting on … Continue reading →

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Bringing the Library to Your Home!

Posted on October 5, 2012 by cbecker53

I spent last week in Minnesota with my mother and sister; much of the week was actually spent in the hospital in Rochester, because my 91-year-old mother had some kind of incident, probably a very tiny stroke or seizure.  She … Continue reading →

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Every Reader Her Book

Posted on September 7, 2012 by cbecker53

Reading Jennifer Burek Pierce’s An Old Friend in the Library (American Libraries, August 2012) brings to mind my 91-year-old mother, and how she is no longer really able to use her public library.  It also brings to mind Ranganathan’s Five Laws … Continue reading →

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Why Support Your Local Library?

Posted on August 27, 2012 by cbecker53

A wonderful site called StateStats has created an amazing infographic.  Statistics illustrated include: unemployment rates libraries providing internet access libraries providing help for students decreasing library budgets advantages of free library services and MORE!! Do check it out.

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Can we Save Public Libraries?

Posted on August 19, 2012 by cbecker53

  I recently posted about how libraries have changed and improved, and my feeling that although library funding may be threatened in the current economy and political climate, we must not allow them to go backward.   Yesterday I encountered … Continue reading →

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