If libraries are to stay alive, they must evolve. Seventy-five percent of people think libraries = books. Google pictures of libraries, and you will find stacks and stacks of books. However, books are only part of the story. To stay relevant, libraries need to be centers of community activity. Reading will remain one of those activities, but it shouldn't be the ONLY activity. … [Read more...] about Rethinking Libraries
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National Library Week Celebration 2013
Published on Apr 15, 2013 Celebrate National Library Week with these Open Road Media authors who talk about finding community at their libraries--from the librarians to the patrons to the friends and adventures they found in the books themselves. As the 2013 theme for Library Week is "Communities Matter at Your library," the commentary couldn't be more appropriate. … [Read more...] about National Library Week Celebration 2013
A New Debate in Libraries: What to do with Erotic Fiction
The day that I saw the full display of erotic fiction in Books-a-Million along with "accessories" was the day I knew that I would have to deal with this genre as a librarian. Erotic fiction has been in libraries for a long time. [simpleazon-link asin="1619491486" locale="us"]Lady Chatterley's Lover[/simpleazon-link] and [simpleazon-link asin="0140449124" locale="us"]Madame … [Read more...] about A New Debate in Libraries: What to do with Erotic Fiction
Library Patron #562: The Card Collector
The situation: Patron comes in, hands us library card, wants to use computer. Library: This card has overdue items and excessive fines and is blocked. You will need to clear the account. Patron: I don’t know what you’re talking about! I NEVER checked out those books! Library: Oh. Well. We always require a library card so you will need to check with the … [Read more...] about Library Patron #562: The Card Collector
Author Scott Hutchins emphasizes the importance of libraries @your library
[simpleazon-image align="center" asin="1594205051" locale="us" height="500" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41-7JgGBK4L.jpg" width="329"] … [Read more...] about Author Scott Hutchins emphasizes the importance of libraries @your library