A new study out (supported by the ALA) affirms that libraries have "weather[ed] the storm of the economic depression, but funding cuts now threaten to undermine public access to public libraries. Find the Final 2011-2012 report here: Libraries Connect Communities: Public Library Funding & Technology Access Study 2011-2012. I will also place a link on the Articles Page.
Sadly, though libraries are being used more and more, those who fund libraries continue to think that they are a luxury, not a necessity. Hopefully, this study will help to change public perception.
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Monday, July 23, 2012
Thursday, April 5, 2012
BiblioBrainStorm Updates
Just a note that I have made some updates to the blog by consolidating some pages and adding some links to relevant resources and articles.
Check out the Resources page to find information about:
The new Statements page gives access to my:
Personal Mission Statement
Statement of Leadership Philosophy
Statement of Information Technology Training and Support
Finally, the new LIS Articles page currently gives access to these articles:
Check out the Resources page to find information about:
The Atlas of New Librarianship companion site
ipl2: Information You Can Trust
Foundations of Libraries: So You Want to be an
Academic Librarian
Crowdsourced Book-Review Project Puts Critiques Online
ALA's General Guidelines for Collection Development
Utah State Library Workshops
50
Ways Librarians Can Make A Living Without a Job
Library Nightmares--The New Reality Show
For Librarians, Buy Librarians
Expand Your Career Potential: Increase Your Expertise,
Compensation and Career Satisfaction
Online Learning with RUSA (Reference and User Services
Association
The new Statements page gives access to my:
Personal Mission Statement
Statement of Leadership Philosophy
Statement of Information Technology Training and Support
Finally, the new LIS Articles page currently gives access to these articles:
Why Community College Students Need
Great Books
LinkedIn--Librarians In the Job Market: Postings for Library Assistants Doing Professional Tasks Interesting comments here. What does it say about the profession?
Foundations: So You Want to be an Academic Librarian Crowdsourced Book-Review Project Puts Critiques Online This would be a good resource for collection development, and possibly readers' advisory.
Hiring Librarians Why are we here?
Freshman Composition Is Not Teaching Key Skills in Analysis, Researchers Argue This is why librarians are needed now, more than ever!
How Educators Are Using Pinterest for Showcasing, Curation Interesting possibilities; possible drawbacks as well.
14 Global Projects that could Make You the World’s Next Billionaire Interesting possible implications for the library realm.
The Higher Education Learning Crisis Another reason why librarians are needed and relevant.
LinkedIn--Librarians In the Job Market: Postings for Library Assistants Doing Professional Tasks Interesting comments here. What does it say about the profession?
Foundations: So You Want to be an Academic Librarian Crowdsourced Book-Review Project Puts Critiques Online This would be a good resource for collection development, and possibly readers' advisory.
Hiring Librarians Why are we here?
Freshman Composition Is Not Teaching Key Skills in Analysis, Researchers Argue This is why librarians are needed now, more than ever!
How Educators Are Using Pinterest for Showcasing, Curation Interesting possibilities; possible drawbacks as well.
14 Global Projects that could Make You the World’s Next Billionaire Interesting possible implications for the library realm.
The Higher Education Learning Crisis Another reason why librarians are needed and relevant.
I'll be adding new material from time to time, so make sure to keep an eye out for new and interesting information. I'll include everything from academy to the literarily whimsical.
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