Nick Tanzi, Author at The Digital Librarian

The Advantages of Virtual Outreach for Libraries

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Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, libraries have explored the virtualization of programs and services, including their outreach efforts. In this clip from Computers in Libraries Connect 2022, I discuss some of the advantages virtual outreach presents over traditional library outreach. Interested in further exploring the topic of virtual outreach? Check out this post on Connecting withContinue reading “The Advantages of Virtual Outreach for Libraries”

Library Virtual Outreach: Connecting with Your Target Audience

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Libraries engage in outreach for a number of reasons, key among them are to raise the public’s awareness of the library, connect with community partners, and to bring library services to the underserved. Traditional library outreach is complicated enough, however virtual outreach brings a unique set of challenges that requires a nuanced approach. While IContinue reading “Library Virtual Outreach: Connecting with Your Target Audience”

The Cycle of Emerging Tech in Libraries

Change can bring uncertainty, and, as the last few years have demonstrated, uncertainty can be extremely uncomfortable both for individuals and organizations! While technological change is constant and its impact on libraries can seem difficult to predict, it does follow a familiar route that I’ve dubbed “The Cycle of Emerging Tech in Libraries”. Let’s haveContinue reading “The Cycle of Emerging Tech in Libraries”