Directors Dilemma: Facing the Communities They Serve Library directors worldwide have a target on their backs regarding anything happening at the library which community members don’t like. From risque titles… read more →
Loving Librarians: 2023 Love My Librarian Award Honorees There’s an annual award called “Love My Librarian Award,” which recognizes “libraries everywhere. We promote the value of libraries and librarians, explain… read more →
Librarianship for the Ages: Intergenerational Colleagues We’ve all heard about the labels applied to various generations. From the newest Gen-Alpha to the more mature GI Generation (1901-1926), each group has… read more →
This phrase has existed for centuries. One child to inherit the throne, one to take their place if they abdicate or pass away. In recent months, this phrase has been… read more →
We’ve all heard of the Oscar awards given to actors who worked hard to portray a character and excelled in the role. What isn’t always heard of is that… read more →
This year, as we look back at the countless achievements of women everywhere, we are reminded and inspired of how capable we are. From the first woman to ever exist… read more →
Image: Business Insider – Library of the future Over the centuries, libraries have adapted to their community needs in numerous ways. A recent article in LibraryJournal magazine by Jessica Levine… read more →
Colleagues and Friends: An Integral Part of Surviving the Work Day This is dedicated to my previous colleagues in Content Acquisitions at ProQuest. You were a big part of my… read more →
You’ve probably heard it said that small businesses are the backbone of a community. Among other benefits, they provide employment opportunities, services, and goods that make life more enjoyable for… read more →
Fines have been part of checking out library books for generations. In many cases, these fines would become significant as the items were not returned after weeks, months, or even… read more →
