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Are You a 21st Century Librarian?
How does one measure their own librarianship to determine whether they are a 21st Century Librarian? Good question. None have been written of which I’m aware. So, where does one find an instrument – metric – outline – guide to … Continue reading
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Sure-Fire, Can’t-Fail Way to Prove Your Library’s Relevance
There are few things more important in the librarian profession today than proving to the funders that the library is relevant and valuable to the community. You can better prove that by using more than “count” numbers – circulation count, … Continue reading
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Library as Learning Space: The Video
If you’re looking for a good example of a library organized and equipped as a learning space, or learning commons, or third space, or whatever term you choose, this is as good as I’ve seen. Unquiet Librarian Buffy Hamilton’s Creekview … Continue reading
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IMLS Announces the 2011 National Medal Recipients
This award recognizes innovative approaches to public service and community outreach. Washington, DC – The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has selected five libraries and five museums to receive the 2011 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. … Continue reading
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Now More Than Ever – 7 Imperatives for Library Leadership
(in the 21st Century) Now seems like an excellent time to highlight and re-emphasize 21st Century Library – “Rebooted” Into Relevance that highlighted an exceptionally thought provoking article by Scott Corwin, Elisabeth Hartley & Harry Hawkes – “The Library Rebooted” … Continue reading
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Welcome to 21st Century Libraries on Scoop.It
Via Scoop.it – 21st Century Libraries! This is a new extension to the 21st Century Library Blog that will locate items of interest that warrant exposure to those interested in this Topic – 21st Century Libraries – but not necessarily … Continue reading
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Create Your Vision of Your 21st Century Library!
I recently was involved in a discussion about how libraries can develop their Vision of themselves as a 21st Century Library. It reminded me of the Strategic Planning Process that I have outlined previously in Posts – Library Strategic Planning … Continue reading
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Answers for Library Leaders
Back in August last year, I Posted 21st Century Library – “Rebooted” Into Relevance that highlighted an exceptionally thought provoking article by Scott Corwin, Elisabeth Hartley & Harry Hawkes – “The Library Rebooted” published at Booz & Company website strategy+business. … Continue reading
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A “Perfect Storm” Is Battering Libraries
“The Perfect Storm” phrase has become popular to describe a convergence of conditions that cause maximum destruction of whatever. It was popularized after the 1997 book by the same name by Sebastian Junger that described unique weather conditions that combined … Continue reading
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Harvard University Libraries – More Business-like? Absolutely!
According to a Library Journal.com article, Harvard Libraries will undergo a “structural design” change and be overseen by a single library board, the University announced on December 1. “We want our patrons to be able to find anything at Harvard, … Continue reading
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