At the beach! See you next week.
I’d like librarians to forget about content for a little while – we solved that problem already. The problem you need to solve isn’t the storage or accumulation of information. The problem you need to solve is access to information and useful ways to share ideas. Not access according to the old models, or your present circumstances. I want you to think about the perfect model of access, under imperfect conditions. Not what can be found at a PC terminal inside the library with a librarian at your elbow, but what can be found from a smartphone on the bus when the monthly data plan is running low and the assignment is due tomorrow.
Fortunately the NPR librarians know just the trick to get them unstuck: bake ‘em.
Everyone can be a library advocate!
This year, the American Library Association launched Mobile Commons, a new advocacy tool that will allow library supporters to receive text message alerts from the ALA’s Office of Government Relations. The opt-in service will allow the ALA to communicate advocacy messages in a quick and effective fashion using an innovative texting and calling feature.
Advocacy subscribers will have the option to call legislators to discuss particular issues toll-free through Mobile Commons. The text messages will provide subscribers with talking points on issues before automatically transferring the advocates to the offices of their legislators.
Advocates who wish to sign up for the service can text the word “library” to 877877 or sign up online at districtdispatch.org/textalerts.
Ready for Summer Reading?
YA books that scarred me (and you) for life.
Think your library is small and has too few resources? At least it’s not on the back of a donkey. Love this guy!
Absolutely loved this cute, short and beautifully illustrated book. Not only does Lulu (and Mr. B) learn an important lesson, but the author’s asides make it a true joy to read. One of my new favorites.
Advocacy Spotlight: Brandy Hamilton Uses Passion for Documentaries and Storytelling to Support Libraries →
Gotta shout out to my state, my library system, and my lovely friend Brandy Hamilton. Way to go!
(Source: libraryadvocates)
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