We are delighted to share the thoughts of Jane Cowell, CEO of the Yarra Plenty Regional Library in Victoria, Australia, about managing libraries through a crisis. In this blog, Jane discusses how to manage priorities and lead library staff during times of change. (First published to Medium.com on May 6, 2021) Library Managers across the … Continued
Excitement is sweeping across the world as the Olympics 2020 takes place in Tokyo! To mark the event, we have researched the top circulating ‘Athletics & Outdoor Sports & Games’ titles in libraries over the past 6 months from collectionHQ’s Discovery tool. Check out the top titles from the U.S.A. and Canada, U.K. and Ireland, … Continued
Thank you to Wendy Bartlett, Collection Development and Acquisitions Manager at the Cuyahoga County Public Library, for sharing her thoughts on what librarians can learn from changing consumer behaviors in a retail environment to enhance the library user experience. Last September, the New York Times published an article titled “7 Ways the Pandemic Has Changed … Continued
One year ago, libraries across the world were forced to close their doors to stop the spread of a new Coronavirus. One year on and Covid-19 continues to impact the daily lives of librarians and their communities. The library’s response to the greatest challenge humankind has faced for generations has emphasized its position as a … Continued
Love is in the air! And to celebrate both Library Lovers’ Day and Valentine’s Day this weekend, we have been checking out the top Romance titles in libraries across the world from the past year. Log in to collectionHQ’s Discovery to compare with circulation at your library! U.S.A. Hideaway by Nora Roberts Every Breath … Continued