Comments on: And now, back to “your library in today’s economy”

By: chrystie

chrystie — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 01:23:18 +0000

Here’s the link to the times that the webinars are offered (listed in Central Time zone): http://blog.webjunctionworks.org/index.php/2008/11/17/the-tough-economy-technology-and-learning-covered-in-december-webinars/

I hope this helps!!

By: chrystie

chrystie — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 01:21:36 +0000

Pam, will you be publishing the UNC-Tv pieces online? or will they? We’d love to share them here (or links to them) at WJ.

By: Pam Jaskot

Pam Jaskot — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:39:15 +0000

In North Carolina we just finished filming a segment for UNC-Tv on how the economic times are affecting libraries. Still putting the piece together, but I think it will be powerful. One of our library directors did a great job talking about libraries and how they support the communities we serve. What fascinated me the most was how surprised the reporter was at what the library had to offer and how busy it was. Just supports my belief that we have a lot of education to do.
I registered for the webinar for Dec. 4, but am confused as to time. One thing says noon ET and another says 1pm.

Pam Jaskot, Library Consultant, State Library of NC

By: Jen

Jen — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:05:46 +0000

I just added this to the town hall discussion thread too…I’ve heard that libraries are seeing more visitors, staying for longer periods of time, using the library as the destination for free family outings. It’s free and fun. What can we do to make even more obvious the “library as place”?

* Movie nights
* Discussion groups, book or otherwise
* Concerts
* Dances
* Cultural events…sharing of cultural traditions, celebrations
* Or how can we just work to make the environment more welcoming for families to lounge around together? Add beanbag chairs??

Can’t wait for the town hall sessions, but please feel free to start your brainstorming here, now!

By: Jen

Jen — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:36:27 +0000

Great post Kim. The article in your local paper is a great example of the kind of ideas we hope to get surfaced in the town hall series. It’s especially great that your chamber secretary picked up the story as well. See you at the Town Hall!