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
Sustainability – and the need to reduce humankind’s impact on the earth – is on people’s minds more than ever. Whether it’s changing eating habits or how we travel, people are being more mindful of how their actions contribute to the planet’s health. And the local library is well positioned to not only support, but … Continued
At the collectionHQ Coffee Break in November, we caught up with Will Bailey, Technical Services Manager at the Hartford Public Library (CT). Will shared how his library has adapted to serve customers during the pandemic, and his thoughts on the future of library collections. Hi Will, thank you for joining us … Continued