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May 20, 2009
Reasons for Optimism
It’s difficult to get a foot in the door; I think library administrators are looking to hire people not only with a good philosophical understanding of the role and purpose of libraries but also with a solid working knowledge of customer service. With tight economic times and shrinking budgets, libraries need to know that they’re getting the absolute most for their money.
It’s not enough that you have an MLS and can quote Ranganatha
November 16, 2008
The Transparent Library: Six Signposts on the Way
By Michael Casey & Michael Stephens — Library Journal, 11/15/2008
We recently presented a workshop in London at Internet Librarian International, based on our writings here, and realized that throughout the columns we’ve identified a set of mile markers for the journey toward transparency.
Give everyone an avenue to talk. Offer online and real-world mechanisms for all of the library’s stakeholders, staff and users, to talk, react, and suggest solutions. A good start is a suggestion box and a way t
November 11, 2008
ALISE 2009 Award Winner
And the ALISE Pratt-Severn Faculty Innovation Award goes to… Michael Stephens, Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Library and Information Science, Dominican University.
A hearty and well-deserved congratulations to Michael for this wonderful recognition of the amazing amount of work he has done for the profession of librarianship. I have had the honor and privilege of knowing and working with Michael for over three years now (wow, has it been that long?!) and I have seen the energy and emoti
October 22, 2008
Article: Urban Fiction Goes From Streets to Public Libraries
It’s not the kind of literary fare usually associated with the prim image of librarians. But public libraries from Queens, the highest-circulation public library system in the country, to York County in central Pennsylvania are embracing urban fiction as an exciting, if sometimes controversial, way to draw new people into reading rooms, spread literacy and reflect and explore the interests and concerns of the public they serve.
“We’ve got people who are reading for the first time. We’ve got peopl
October 20, 2008
Library PR 2.0
By Michael Casey & Michael Stephens — Library Journal, 10/15/2008
The rules of marketing have changed. Do libraries know that?
Corporate PR-types used to control the message. Sitting behind a desk, they’d write a carefully crafted press release and then send it off to newspapers and upload it to their web site. The attention the company got might barely justify the salary of the PR professional.
Today’s world is fundamentally different. Neither news nor brand identity are controlled through press r
October 17, 2008
The Shanachie Story
The Shanachie Story
Originally uploaded by Michael Casey
Fun Friday keynote by “the Dutch guys” from Delft library
