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Archives: Public library

Stick to Your Ribs: The Library With No Books In It

Editor’s Note: This post is being republished to coincide with the launch of the Digital Public Library.

  • By Joseph Esposito
  • Apr 18, 2013
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(Re)Defining the Library, Part 2: How?

After exploring why the library requires redefinition, this second part of a two-part post offers a new taxonomy for allocating library functions and roles.

  • By Rick Anderson
  • Sep 12, 2012
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(Re)Defining the Library, Part 1: Why?

With changes in the scholarly communications world, many old questions for the library are unsettled once again, and many news ones arise. In this first part of a two-part post, we’ll ask the questions.

  • By Rick Anderson
  • Sep 11, 2012
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A Little Library Can Make a Big Difference — With Your Help

A little library has big plans, and you can help.

  • By Kent Anderson
  • Mar 8, 2012
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The Mismeasurement of Public Libraries — via FedEx, Netflix, Starbucks, and VISA

A recent infographic from OCLC shifts the value considerations for libraries into a potentially risky realm, a mismeasure of value that’s just not necessary.

  • By Kent Anderson
  • Aug 5, 2010
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