There’s little doubt that historically libraries have enjoyed a place of pride in their communities but is that the same as being important in the daily lives of our users? If we’d done a good job when they had to come to us, won some loyalty, added some value, it seems to me they [...]

Today is Talk Like A Pirate Day; I know, it’s hard to believe that it’s here already - those holidays come up so quickly. This year’s though is near and dear to my heart, because New Hampshire Libraries just wrapped up their summer reading programs and this year’s theme was Treasure Reading. Too [...]

The latest version Michael Habib’s Academic Library 2.0 Concept Model comes to me this morning by way of Jennifer. I find it one of the best and clearest explanations of why we, as librarians should care about the current online social trend. I wonder, though, how does it change when applied to public [...]

I visited the Laconia Library in July of 2005 when they were in the middle of a renovation project. I had the good fortune to return almost exactly a year later to find an incredible library transformation. The new space is functional, inviting, warm, appropriate, and in-keeping with the character of the building. [...]

I’m ridiculously proud that both my NH hometown libraries sport blogs - among the first blogging libraries in the state. And these librarians really get it! Madison Library (where I grew up) blogs about their Summer Reading Program treasure hunt and their summertime raffle. The library’s director, Mary Cronin, seems to do [...]