Monthly Archives: March 2010

21st Century Librarian Profession

While watching “Who Wants to be a Millionaire” last night (current 30-minute daytime version with Meredith – DVR’ed of course), my wife and I watched in bewilderment as three young contestants in a row, all between the ages of 27 … Continue reading

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21st Century Library Issues – Revisited

One of my first posts on this Blog was about the issues facing libraries and librarians in this 21st Century digital society – the Information Age. The issues I listed then were these simple questions. 21st Century Library What does … Continue reading

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The 21st Century Library is More: Service Oriented

In the previous post, I stated several principles that businesses use to drive their organization toward achieving a competitive advantage that results in success and sustainability. I wrote, in part: Service Oriented – Customer Service Competitive Advantage: Competitive Business Solutions … Continue reading

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The 21st Century Library is More: Business-like

As you read the following excerpts from various businesses, consultants and sources, think in terms of your library, and how these ideas could apply to your library operation. Mentally replace terms like; “executives” with your decision makers (whether Board, Director … Continue reading

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The 21st Century Library is More:

The 21st Century Library is more than anyone ever thought a library could be! The concept of 21st Century Library is more than simply technology, or catering to Digital Native patrons. As Kathryn Greenhill wrote, her Library2.0+ envisions libraries that … Continue reading

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21st Century Library vis-a-vis Library2.0+

Librarians Matter Blogger Kathryn Greenhill of Australia posted an intriguing concept on her Blog way back in April 2007. (And thanks much for permission to quote liberally.) She posited that: What is Library2.0 and Library2.0+ ? I think Library 2.0 … Continue reading

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