In my latest Wired Library column, I explore the challenges of assessing virtual library programs. With libraries currently practicing social distancing in the face of COVID-19, many organizations have begun experimenting with virtual programming. As these offerings become increasingly commonplace and represent a growing portion of our time and budget, it is essential that weContinue reading “Assessing Virtual Library Programs”
Category Archives: programs and services
Panel Discussion on COVID-19 and Libraries
I was happy to join fellow Libraries Unlimited authors Kristin Grabarek, Noah Lenstra, and Sara K. Zettervall in a virtual panel discussion of how public libraries are adapting their services and programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Libraries in Unprecedented Times: Before, During, and After the Pandemic was sponsored by School Library Connection / ABC-CLIO, and can beContinue reading “Panel Discussion on COVID-19 and Libraries”
Just Published! Best Technologies for Public Libraries: Policies, Programs, and Services
Emerging technologies can intimidate with their cost and uncertainty—this book provides flexible options for adopting the most popular ones. Introducing new technologies to your library can be a daunting process; they can be costly, they may be unfamiliar to many staff members, and their success is far from assured. To address these concerns, Best Technologies forContinue reading “Just Published! Best Technologies for Public Libraries: Policies, Programs, and Services”