How can you attract more kids to visit the library? How about a nine-foot tall statue of The Hulk? That’s what Northlake Public Library in Northlake, IL is trying to get via a crowdfunding campaign on indiegogo.com. See full article at: Hulk Statue For Library: Northlake, Illinois Crowdfunding Scheme Has Big Goals | Huffington Post Books.
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Are Ambitious People Happier? | Fast Company | Business + Innovation
From what the researchers found, ambition had clear causes and effects on lives as they grew into maturity via Are Ambitious People Happier? | Fast Company | Business + Innovation.
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Relationships Are More Important Than Ambition | The Atlantic
The conflict between career ambition and relationships lies at the heart of many of our current cultural debates…Ambition drives people forward; relationships and community, by imposing limits, hold people back. Which is more important?
There Are No Free Libraries | American Libraries Magazine
Quotable: “Libraries, as we know, do not exist for free. They cost their communities—whether composed of taxpayers, tuition-payers, donors, or a combination—a substantial amount of money. It’s well-intentioned to emphasize that libraries provide materials and services without exacting immediate payment from users for each transaction. But today it is at best a mistake and at worst self-destructive to underrepresent the considerable ongoing investment that the members of a community make to have library collections, technology, personnel, and facilities available to them.”
via There Are No Free Libraries | American Libraries Magazine.
7 Ways Librarians Can Participate in Open Access/Source/Education Communities – iLibrarian
“As a librarian I use a lot of information, software, and resources which are made available to me through creative commons licensing, open access repositories, and the open source community. If you’re like me and looking for ways to give back, here are a few ideas for ways you can contribute to these amazing communities.”
via 7 Ways Librarians Can Participate in Open Access/Open Source/Education Communities – iLibrarian.
Manufacturing Makerspaces | American Libraries Magazine
This article is a great starter kit for considering makerspaces in the library. There are lists of suggested “Cool Stuff to Outfit Your Makerspace” and resources (websites, books, podcasts, etc.).
“Many libraries across the US have developed makerspaces—places to create, build, and craft—and they are experiencing increased visits and demand as a result. For public libraries, they are places to promote community engagement. For academic libraries, they are places where students and faculty feel welcome to do classwork and research.”
via Manufacturing Makerspaces | American Libraries Magazine.
The Digital Shift | Libraries Offer Publishers Local Marketing Advantage
“With major bookstore chains struggling to draw foot traffic and ebooks proliferating online, publishers are finding it increasingly difficult to help potential customers discover new authors or explore their midlist titles. In this environment, libraries could be powerful partners…”via Libraries Offer Publishers Local Marketing Advantage – The Digital Shift.
Major Ed-Tech Trends for 2013 – Online Colleges [Infographic]
Stephen’s Lighthouse | Major NEW and Must-Read Pew Report on Libraries
Library Journal | Office Hours | Little Free Libraries
“Scanning the recent news articles about the LFL movement reveals something else, too. More often than not, those interviewed acknowledge the sense of community and collegiality that grow up around the little libraries.” via Little Free Libraries | Office Hours.
Little Free Library Revolution Takes Root in Calgary from openfile.ca March 20, 2012
Academic Makerspaces: Connections & Conversations…10.29.12 « The Proverbial Lone Wolf Librarian’s Weblog
I’m super keen on libraries evolving into makerspaces supporting learning and collaboration. Although libraries have traditionally always supported these activities, its being raised to a new level with the push for the ability to create using technology and leveraging knowledge of community members. Very cool!
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