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Category Archives: Public Libraries
Libraries are Forever: E-books and Print Books Can Coexist (Infographic)
This infographic was sent to me and I thought it was interesting, so I decided to post it. It is courtesy of TeachingDegree.org.
E-book Media and Communications Toolkit: A Free Resource from ALA
I received this message from the American Library Association via LinkedIn today. A great resource for libraries! “For librarians asking what they can do to advocate for fair e-book lending practices and to help libraries in informing the public about … Continue reading
The Bookless Library
The bookless library– a prominent point of discussion in the library world and a topic that has now also caught on in the mainstream media. The topic is a heavy one, especially for library professionals and library supporters everywhere; to … Continue reading
Does your company’s website suck?
I recently ordered a birthday gift online for a family member. When I sat down and decided that I would get cupcakes delivered to her on her birthday, I started my Google search for the best cupcake-maker in town. After … Continue reading
Mobile library services — where are they?
The Pew Internet & American Life Project has done it again– they have released a very timely study. The survey, entitled Nearly half of American adults are smartphone owners, was published online on March 1, 2012 and it details the sharp rise … Continue reading
Are Libraries Dying? Um. No.
I have recently been surrounded by a lot of talk about the perilous future of libraries. It’s been the subject of many a lecture offered around Libraryland, and it’s been a hot topic on the Bibliotech podcast series in which I participate. … Continue reading
Media Literacy Week, November 7-11, 2011
As a librarian, I am a big proponent of information literacy, and inherently, media literacy skills. As our society gets ever more complex, media and information creation/dissemination becomes increasingly pervasive in our everyday lives. Information overload is common-place, and it is … Continue reading
Pew Research Center Announces New Research Initiative to Study the Changing Role of Public Libraries and Library Users in the Digital Age
Finally! It’s about time a survey like is done, especially now as ebooks are changing the landscape so drastically. I like the studies published by the Pew Research Centre because they are very apropos, free, and easy to understand. Now, if only … Continue reading
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Pickering Public Library is Sparking Kids’ Imagination
I really enjoy seeing children in the library– they are life-long readers in the making. I especially enjoy watching children participate in library programs; seeing their faces light up when the librarian relates to them on a level that they … Continue reading
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Teaching Online Privacy Has Just Gotten a Bit Easier…
A great new initiative from the Privacy Commissioner of Canada to help teachers, librarians and community leaders talk to younger Canadians about online activities and privacy issues. The Commissioner’s office has compiled an education package including a PowerPoint presentation with … Continue reading
