Monthly Archives: October 2009
Library Cereal Boxes
So you thought reading cereal boxes at the breakfast table was a waste of time? Well, not anymore. ALA has partnered with Safeway who’ll put content about how libraries can help you on the back of the boxes for some … Continue reading
Will the economic crisis lead to the demise of the MLS professional?
It seems ludicrous to suggest this when libraries are busier than ever, but as libraries cut costs they seem to be decreasing professional full time positions. The annual salary survey from Library Journal just came out and for the first … Continue reading
That's Just Weird
It’s Friday. The week is almost over, so maybe you have time for a laugh brought to my attention by AL Direct. Ever wonder why you throw up? Or what to do with your beloved dead pet? Does it bother you … Continue reading
Know Your Market
I saw a free Library Journal promoted webcast recently – Takin’ it the Street: Why Businesses, non-profits and libraries must change how they deliver service to their markets – sponsored by CIVICTechnologies. The session covers the concept of market segmentation … Continue reading
Summer Listening/Watching Programs?
Most of us got into the profession because we love books, but let’s face it, the majority of our service areas aren’t avid readers. Yet, for many public libraries, the biggest event each year is the Summer Reading Program. Encouraging kids … Continue reading
Don't Forget the Schools
A colleague of mine, Lisa Holmberg, recently gave me some data from a small study by Horizon High School library staffers, Jennifer Alevy and Sara Poinier, showing huge increases in students’ use of reliable resources after library instruction. I’d originally considered being a school … Continue reading
