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 →
Over the centuries, libraries have adapted to their community needs in numerous ways. A recent article in LibraryJournal magazine by Jessica Levine illustrates how the recent changes in the… read more →
Seeking emotional and psychological shelter in literature has been a therapy method for ages. Pursuing mental health treatment in various forms can be daunting, but our literary forbearers found that… read more →
Interdepartmental Communication and Collaboration: Importance, Challenges, and Strategies for Improvement by Emma Grace Brown Organizations can’t survive in the current climate unless they master teamwork. And you can’t have effective… read more →
This month, the ALA launched its e-learning catalog with easy browsing features. Designed to be a tool for all past, current, and prospective librarians, these courses cover a wide range… read more →
This week we will be examining the reference interview and the best practices associated with it. This part of reference services (RS) is the main component of the RS engine.… read more →