Here's an article from MSNBC on different libraries' approaches to reducing or eliminating fines including things like amnesty days (which I'd heard of) and “read it off” programs (which I hadn't) to even a “bike it off” program (which I couldn't even have conceived of!) I'm sure I've written about how my first job out […]
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Friday Fun Link – America's Most Amazing Libraries (April 16, 2010)
Our friends in the US are celebrating National Library Week which leads to awesome posts like this one from HuffPo on that country's most amazing libraries.Of course the news isn't all good south of the border (check out the fourth or fifth comment down from MJinCanada!), especially right now. The troubles for US libraries really […]
Five Pop Topics Round-Up
A few quick hits on my most popular topics… HockeyI really hate the Canucks and think it would be a travesty if one of the Sedin sisters won the Hart Trophy. I mean, a guy with a career average of 65 points a season gets a bunch of assists and is now one of the […]
The Single Coolest Piece of News to Hit Librarianship Ever
As a profession, librarians constantly struggle with the fact that we aren't exactly regarded as a “cool” profession. (Man, there are times I miss working in publishing – a life full of wine & cheese parties and awards banquets, I tell you!) Sure, librarians are trying to update their image – getting articles in the […]
PLA Conference Sessions
Can't make it to PLA? Well at least you can check out the session handouts.
This Is Embarrassing
I've been writing stories since I was a kid.I specialized in creative writing while doing my BA – English.I worked for five years in Saskatchewan's publishing industry.I worked for three and a half years in Alberta's writing industry.I organized and participated in writing retreats, writing groups and workshops.I served on the board of the Saskatchewan […]
Federal Government Cuts Funding For Public Internet Access
[Edit: As pointed out in the comments to this post and a Globe & Mail follow-up, they backed down on this announcement within a day.] The Harper Conservatives are quietly cutting funding for any organization within 25 km of a public library that offers public Internet access via the long-standing Community Access Program. This could […]
Saturday Snap – The Unexpected Benefits of Working at the Library
Two recent events brought home a really cool benefit of working at the public library most probably don't think of – it's a great place to work if you have a child. A couple weeks ago, Shea had to make an unplanned trip to the doctor (nothing serious but it couldn't wait either) so she […]
When and Why Did Libraries Stop Being Silent?
The Books sub-Reddit on the Reddit web site gets asked a question about why libraries are no longer quiet. Interesting to read some of the responses from the book-lover types who hang out in this area even though there aren't too many unexpected revelations in the answers provided (except that some libraries – in the […]
"Saskatchewan is used to leading, trying new things and being co-operative" – SILS officially launched!
The Saskatchewan Library & Information Services Consortium (SILS) which will bring together ten separate library systems across the province plus the government agency responsible for library services officially launched this morning at RPL's George Bothwell branch. Four systems are live already (Saskatoon Public Library, Palliser which is based in Moose Jaw, Southeast which is based […]