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Two things stood out from today’s webinar on E-Reader Policies and Procedures for Libraries: The practical details of e-readers and e-books in libraries are multitudinous, generating an unprecedented number of granular questions from the audience; A crowd (nearly 700) of library staff are their own best resource and have answers to a multitude of questions [...]
In conjunction with this week’s webinar, Developing and Maintaining E-Reader Policies and Procedures for Libraries, we asked Robyn Truslow, Public Relations Coordinator at the Calvert Library in Prince Frederick, Maryland, to share a post with their approach to managing policies and procedures for circulating e-readers, including keeping up with changes and needed revisions to the [...]
Perhaps it was the initial threat of cancellation that made my ALA Midwinter experience so endearing. Regardless, it brought about a renewed love for libraries and for all the amazing work of librarians, ALA members and staff, and for the organizations that support and sustain that work. Wearing more “hats” than ever, I traveled through [...]
I admit it. I’m not the most patient person in the world. I want to be. I would have made it my New Year’s resolution but that would have meant waiting 12 months to see if I could pull it off. One of the ways my impatience manifests itself is that I get… well, impatient [...]
Tuesday’s webinar on Organizational Storytelling for Librarians answered two burning questions about the topic: why the library should use storytelling and what makes a good story. [Photo: Pawnee Story Bundle, courtesy of Kansas Historical Society] First, the why. “If you don’t tell your story first, someone else will.” When you write your own story, you [...]
It’s hard to believe we’re packing for travel to Dallas next week! We hope to see you at some of these Midwinter events where you’re sure to find WebJunctioneers: OCLC Americas Regional Council Annual Member Meeting and Symposium Friday, January 20, 12:00-5:00 pm Omni Dallas Hotel, Dallas Ballroom EFG Open to all! Join your OCLC [...]
The days are getting noticeably longer in the Northwest, a welcome return of the light after a long period of leaving for and returning from work in the dark. It is also the time when a year’s worth of data comes to light as a reflection of what was accomplished in the previous twelve months. [...]