I usually try not to participate in the library blog echo chamber too much, but I loved the idea behind effective library signs from Rochelle and Aaron.
Since most people trust information that comes from their friends it makes sense to me that libraries looking to jockey for a place in the information race, are already [...]

Whenever anyone is reticent to buy my “blogs = community” speech, I ask them (politely, of course) to read Julie & Julia. I’m so glad to see that I’m in good company!

Last week Nabil alerted me to the forward thinking, proactive outreach campaign of the Portland area libraries. This week, I’m in the pacific northwest and spotted a fine example of my own in traffic on SE 39th St from the Multnomah County Library. Well done!

Apparently libraries are SO popular that they’re in danger of diluting the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit market with their reckless distribution practices.

The publisher has decided not to send it to any institutions. Librarians who call in to complain are being offered an subscription extension of two issues. That will not satisfy patrons who are looking for [...]

The UNH Library is looking for a new dean. It’s a large-ish, and very interesting institution. There’s lots of interesting things happening at UNH and I’d love to see the library participate even more in its community. It’s a beautiful place to live - an hour from the White Mountains (my home [...]

Casey and I were interviewed on New Hampshire Public Radio’s The Front Porch tonight on Libraries in the Digital Age [Update: audio now online]. It was certainly a new experience for me and I was happy for the opportunity.
I won’t blame nerves but I didn’t come out with all the succinct, insightful, well-cooed tidbits [...]