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UT Library Association Conference in Gorgeous (St.) George

Sorry for the wrestling reference, I couldn’t resist as it’s so stunning (and hot) here in the extreme SW corner of UT, the Dixie of the mountain west (the convention center’s name too).  I didn’t have a chance to do much … Continue reading

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Dandelions are Beautiful

Building green and practicing sustainability are two more ways libraries can help improve our communities. I just viewed Small Scale Green, a presentation by Daniel Snydacker, Executive Director, Pequot (CT) Library, tailored for smaller, existing libraries (versus new construction).  Unfortunately I think … Continue reading

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No Fear of Huffing and Puffing Wolves in Naturita

Congratulations to the Naturita Public Library, which just had its grand opening!  Naturita is the first library in Colorado (and the second in the US) to use straw bale construction.  They’ve even glassed over part of the 14 inch thick wall to … Continue reading

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The Future of Public Library Funding

I sat in on a very depressing audio conference from the Urban Libraries Council this Wednesday, The Future of Public Funding.    We all know the demand for our services is increasing exponentially in the current economic climate.  Unemployed customers … Continue reading

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