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Hallmarks of Effective Teamwork (And Why It Matters in Libraries)
“Always believe in your ideas. Remember that one time a person suggested a tornado full of sharks in a meeting.” – some random, yet wise, person on the internet. In celebration of National Library Week—and especially National Library Workers Day—we recognize the people behind our libraries who make collaboration and service possible every day. Effective…
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Failure to Prepare is Preparing to Fail
This familiar quote is attributed to Ben Franklin, and is appropriate to any situation in life. In a business context however, and yes, libraries are businesses, the start of any new year should be a time of reflection and anticipation. What do you look back on with pride? With regret? Understanding what lies behind us…
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Libraries Under Fire: A Call to Action
For as long as I can remember, I have recognized that access to information is the key to empowerment. I learned to read at a precociously young age and, upon its discovery, the back corner of the Children’s Room at my local public library quickly became my Fortress of Solitude. The librarians who worked there…
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