Category Archives for Libraries
What Do Small Businesses Need?
I just finished presenting the latest Business Bytes program at mpow, during which something really encouraging happened. Towards the end of my presentation, I asked people if they were finding the presentation helpful (introducing the concept of video marketing and … Continue reading
Are Reference Librarians Dead?
When I accepted my current position, Information Services Manager at AHML, I knew going in that there was some risk in linking my career with a traditional reference department. Ultimately, I decided to take the job in large part because … Continue reading
Business Bytes, It’s Personal
As I mentioned in an earlier post, I’m working on a new series of classes called “Business Bytes.” The basic idea is to help local business owners learn more about ways to use technology and the internet. Tonight, I taught … Continue reading
If You Want to Work in Libraries
…here are 10 things you should know. Ned Potter has created a great slide deck to give people a better idea of what librarians and other information professionals do these days. Check it out! If you want to work in … Continue reading
BAL Media Lab
I am so excited about Barrington Area Library’s new media lab and I don’t even work there! @ryuden, @detlev_p, and the other folks at BAL are doing some great things! If you still need some convincing to create your own … Continue reading