Monthly Archives: December 2010
Looking Back on Public Libraries in 2010
Happy Holidays! Once again public libraries have had a difficult and painful yet inventive year. Dwindling revenues means less outside training and services as directors try to avoid staff layoffs and pay/benefit cuts. My former organization, BCR, was one of many … Continue reading
A Tour of Beaming Bemis
The post office insists I live in Littleton, but since I’m not within the city limits, I’ve never actually been to the Edwin A. Bemis Public Library. For some reason I pictured a small facility, but it’s a huge place – - not … Continue reading
Newspapers and Libraries
Just about everyone seems to be getting their news online these days (though I admit I do still get the Sunday paper – mainly for the crossword). Do you still have patrons who come in to read the newspaper or have … Continue reading
