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A Day in the Life of a Small Business Specialist

December 06, 2017

When you think of librarians, you might imagine the friendly and hard-working staff who provide readers’ advisory, host programs, and answer reference questions at your local library. These staff members are tasked with the important work of providing for their particular community and they do it well.

Vital Ways Libraries Help Teens Become Themselves (beyond books)

December 05, 2017

When it comes to ages, there is no group more maligned than teens. After all, they tend to be self-absorbed, emotionally erratic, and they speak a language older folks don’t understand! Still, I like them. Teens are in a constant process of self-discovery, they are often keen to try new things, and despite an angsty front, they’re actually softies on the inside. Though I’ve never worked specifically as a teen services librarian, I have had the opportunity to observe the personal growth of many teens as they’ve come through the library. For many of these young people, the library played an important part in their development beyond providing reading material.

Game On at the Library: From D&D to Yu-Gi-Oh!, the Library is Your Place for Gaming

December 03, 2017

This just in: games are hot. With an explosion of new board games for both kids and adults, a renewed interest in Dungeons & Dragons and other roleplaying games thanks to 80’s nostalgia through such hit cult T.V. shows as Stranger Things and the establishment of videogame e-sports as a multi-billion dollar industry, America is in the middle of a gaming renaissance, and your local public library is the perfect place to join in the fun. Today we’ll talk about how you can find gaming programming at your library for ages six and up.

Day in the Life: Reference Librarian at a Public Library

November 29, 2017

There are many different types of librarians. For years I served as an adult services, or reference, librarian, (and very briefly, a youth services librarian) at a several libraries. Because a common question asked of librarians is “What do you actually do at your job?” I wanted to give you a typical day in the life of a reference librarian at a busy public library. Off we go!

FAQs for Library Lovers: Snappy Answers for Grumpy Uncles and Other Haters

November 22, 2017

People misunderstand libraries. The majority of them don’t do it deliberately, they simply haven’t thought much about the institution. A quick conversation is usually enough to bring them around.

The Right Conclusion

November 20, 2017

“The public library isn’t anyone’s personal bookshelf. Everyone has a right to read, view, or listen to what they choose. And librarians are there to help them find it.” — Kevin Moore, 2017 EveryLibrary Artist-in-Residence

Libraries Are Not Free, and They‘re Worth Every Dollar!

November 16, 2017

Libraries are worth every quarter, too!

Alabama Libraries’ Best Parenting Resource: “Homework Alabama”

November 14, 2017

Libraries across Alabama have the homework solution that every parent needs: Free, live ‘Homework Alabama’ tutoring.

Need a Clean, Well-Lighted Place with Free Wifi? Try the Library

November 13, 2017

If your idea of a public library includes dusty shelves and people getting shushed, you might be overdue for a visit to your local branch.

You Will Truly Understand Libraries and Librarians By Reading These Books

November 09, 2017

Books and libraries, libraries and books, two words that are inseparable in the public imagination. But how many people truly understand libraries and librarians beyond their association with books? Because I suspect that the answer is “not many”, I want to — ironic twist forthcoming — recommend some books to help you gain an understanding of my challenging, unusual, and ultimately fulfilling profession. If, however, you want to preserve the myth that librarians read all day, that’s fine. Stop here, do not pass go, do not collect $200. For those who want insight on librarianship, read these books!
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