On a More Serious Note

Here is some great news about how libraries are making strides in serving customers online and in person. It is an interesting read that justifies the notion of a "virtual branch".

“Public libraries connect people to books, technology and educational programs – in the building and online – so they can remain informed and engaged citizens,” said Jill Nishi, deputy director of the U.S. Libraries initiative of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which helped fund the study." From the report “Libraries Connect Communities: Public Library Funding & Technology Access Study 2007-2008.”

We can and will stay relevant in the new millennium!

(Stepping down off my soap box now - the one in the picture. I never knew what a soap box looked like before!)

Guess Who's Using the Library Now!

Use is up for public libraries among  "Generation Y" - ages 18-30 - with a whopping 62% visiting their library.   Read on.

Tis' the Season of the Witch

Hello favorite audience! Put on your headsets and take in this very cool YouTube clip about some truly spooky librarians.

Blogging for a Good Book

I hope we can offer a blog such as this some time soon - what a great idea! You might want to add this to your own Bloglines to get a review a day.