Category Archives: librarianship
The Apple Way for Libraries (a Manifesto?)
The Apple Way for Libraries (a Manifesto?) I have really begun digging deep into the Apple model and philosophy. It is a very interesting and different approach to doing business and delivering content, information, and technology. I think there … Continue reading
Filed under advocacy, collaborative, cool stuff, Digital Media Labs, Imaginarian, Innovation, librarianship, libraries, management, Mission
Last Day at Messenger Public Library
When speaking and presenting, I usually include the following two images: Well, it is that time for me. I have deeply enjoyed the challenges and opportunities at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora, IL. Together, we have shifted the library … Continue reading
Filed under cool stuff, leadership, librarianship, libraries, Personal
Patrons, Users, Customers, Oh My
What somebody calls a “library patron” usually informs the world what someone’s philosophical and worldview of libraries are. I have gone back and forth between using the term patron and the term user. I don’t like the term customer because … Continue reading
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