The Library Research Service just released a study on the recession’s impact on public library use. The findings indicated that in 2006 to 2007 (prior to the recession), use, as measured by visits, circulation, program attendance, and Internet use, remained relatively static or decreased in Colorado public libraries.
In contrast, use increased by between 6% and 28% during the recession (2007 to 2009).
View the complete report as well as a Fast Facts highlighting key findings
Published by
Michelle on
December 16, 2010 in
Continuing Education, General, Public Libraries, Special Libraries, advocacy and programs.
Tags: ABOS, ARSL, blog, conference, rural, scholarships, winners.
This was written by ARSL/ABOS conference scholarship winner Sandy Hackbarth (La Veta Public Library) about the State Library’s own Shelly Drumm!
“She started with a slide of a DU Business School ad: “The top 10 jobs of 2015 don’t exist today.” Then, over the next hour, Shelly Drumm gave me a glimpse of a future for public libraries, particularly small, remote public libraries, that I can actually believe in. This is a topic I’ve really been struggling with - I just haven’t been able to buy the idea that if La Veta’s library becomes the ‘center of the community’ then we will remain relevant to our citizens. And it’s pretty obvious that books and DVDs aren’t going to keep public libraries relevant much longer either. So I worried that I’d lost the faith – I figured that 10 years from now the most important function of La Veta’s library would be hosting Yoga classes for 80 year olds.
Shelly’s ARSL 2010 Conference presentation – 21st Century Librarianship – stretched my imagination, giving me a look at what’s already possible and a hint of where that might lead for my library. Continue reading ‘Shelly Drumm at ARSL/ABOS Conference’
Published by
Michelle on
December 1, 2010 in
Continuing Education, General, Public Libraries, Special Libraries, advocacy, conferences and programs.
Tags: ABOS, ARSL, blog, conference, rural, scholarships, winners.
We just received this blog post from Erica Rose, Head of Outreach Services at the newly renamed Clearview Library District (Windsor). She discuses not only the ARSL/ABOS conference, but also Clearview’s new Mobile branch.
Excerpted:
“I am passionate about Outreach work and the power that it holds for our libraries. My work in Outreach has led me to believe that Library Outreach is our most powerful PR and our best and most efficient means of serving the masses. So with all of my enthusiasm for this work continually bubbling up, it was so uplifting to attend a gathering of people who share this love and passion for Outreach work. I believe our success in Outreach work is dependent upon thinking outside of the box, looking for dynamic new approaches, and an unwavering ability to roll with the punches. It refreshed my spirit to sit next to individuals that share these quirky personality traits with me and to partake in conversations that focus on ways that we can push through barriers and boundaries. Continue reading ‘Even more from ARSL/ABOS Scholarship Winners’
I just finished reading Jamie LaRue’s article in the November 2010 issue of Library Journal. Jamie discusses the reasoning behind why librarians need to be invisible as well as visible. Our funding and the future of libraries depends upon it. By the way, Jamie has his own blog – MYLIBLOG that is certainly worth checking out.
Published by
Michelle on
November 18, 2010 in
Continuing Education, General, Public Libraries, Special Libraries, advocacy, conferences and programs.
Tags: ABOS, ARSL, blog, conference, rural, scholarships, winners.
We couldn’t resist posting these rave reviews of the ARSL/ABOS conference from Nan Davenport, Wetmore Community Library:
“I came home from the ARLS-ABOS conference so motivated and excited and full of ideas from the many brilliant minds that I had the privilege to mingle with for three days! Every class I went to was first rate. The only complaint I had was that they were too short! Shelly Drumm really opened my eyes to the huge impact technology has had and the vastly different way it is perceived by those who grew up with it and those of us who did not (I totally related to the monk being taught about the use of a book as opposed to the scroll!). Pat Wagner’s and Vanessa Uribe’s presentations on dealing with people and providing excellent customer service made a real impact on me. Excellent tools that can be used everywhere- home, work, and play! Karol Sacca is an amazing presenter! I could have listened to her all day! She must have been an absolutely remarkable teacher. I can’t wait get my hands on some of the fascinating young adult books she shared with us! I feel totally recharged and energized to touch my community more efficiently in the best job there is in the world – being a small town librarian! “
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