Broadcast on 90.3 WHPC, Instruction Discussion is a weekly radio show that examines the most current topics and trends in education that impact both Long Island schools and those around the world. On April 25th, I sat down for an interview with the show’s host, Kevin Boston-Hill, where we discussed how public libraries have adaptedContinue reading “How Public Libraries Have Adapted to Technological Change: A Radio Interview with 90.3 WHPC”
Category Archives: Advocacy
Library Virtual Outreach: Connecting with Your Target Audience
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”
Advocating for Library Ebook Access in New York State
While library digital collections are growing, they have been hampered by publisher restrictions which severely limit the terms and availability of many ebook titles. In New York state, S2890B/A5837B would require that publishers who offer electronic books to the private market, also extend licenses to libraries within the State, without discrimination. Contracts would stipulate “reasonable terms” thatContinue reading “Advocating for Library Ebook Access in New York State”