I love public libraries for many reasons…including the librarians.
Libraries are home to an incredible variety of resources and services and are very much online. Besides books or DVDs, libraries offer entertainment, guest speakers and artists, computer use and techie programs, help with finding a job, programs for kids, teens, and other unique groups, and dozens of possibilities that open new doors.
As librarians answer your questions and introduce you to previously unknown resources, they are the face of your community’s public library. Or, as explained in This Book is Overdue!, Marilyn Johnson’s book about librarians:
“Those who predicted the death of libraries forgot to consider that in the automated maze of contemporary life, none of us – neither the experts nor the hopelessly baffled – can get along without human help. And not just any help – we need librarians, who won’t charge us by the question or roll their eyes, no matter what we ask.”
Our public libraries are more popular than ever, given our economic challenges and their targeted marketing savvy. Patrons are discovering a library experience that engages and resonates with them.
Sometimes, when I want to get away from my office to focus on a project, I head to my local public library. While I’m working, I occasionally tune into the librarians helping visitors with a broad range of questions, interests and concerns. The one-on-one conversation usually leads to new resources, perspectives and a rewarding experience.
Big or small, public libraries are community centers that attract diverse constituencies. Their librarians connect with you by offering responsive customer service and first person PR. Check them out.
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Thanks so much.
Sally
Thank you!
Sally
Thank you, and glad you like your librarians.
Sally
Glad you like your librarians.
Sally
People think because of the Internet that libraries are passe. I had a friend who just had his papers related to social activism in Chicago accepted by the U of I special collections department. This type of really obscure information can only be found in special collections. Also in Chicago you can get tickets to the museums and even check out a bike or fishing pole at some Libraries. So the scope of what a library is, is really widening. Books are good too.
Thanks so much for your support of public libraries.
Sally
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Thank you, and let us hope that it becomes comprehensible.
No, I’m not an “expert” … just very interested. Thanks.
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I’m not sure that I can update it more often because, between assignments and working on a blog post, once every two weeks might be as often as I can do it. Thanks for asking, though.
Hope you like librarians, and I’m working on the next post.
What’s your dissertation about?
I naturally gravitate toward libraries.
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Not yet regarding RSS feeds, but you can go directly to a service.
I appreciate your comment and feedback.
That’s true about opinions.
I hope you also enjoy success.
I will try to revisit previous subjects.
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I’m working on the RSS issue.
Glad you agree about librarians, and the next time you are in one, tell them how wonderful they are.
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A web designer developed the site; it’s not a template. Thanks for your feedback.
Yes, I did have fun writing this.
I wish I had something to recommend, but I don’t.
I’m working toward the video goal.