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Customer Interview
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 … Continued
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Public Libraries Embracing Technology and Shaping the Future
“Hey Siri, what’s the future of the public library?” Siri: “I don’t have that information in future of the public.” “Huh?” Computer assistants, such as Apple’s Siri and Amazon’s Alexa, … Continued
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Curating an Inclusive and Diverse Collection
ALA outlines that a diverse collection should include: Content in multiple formats and created by a variety of producers, including self-published and independent authors, and people in marginalized or underrepresented … Continued
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How to Measure Success for a Better Future
What is success in a public library? It’s a complicated question that can have many answers.For example, success may be: ● A patron discovering a new author or title on … Continued
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Attracting Younger Readers to the Library
Research shows that more young people are visiting the library. How do we encourage these younger readers to return again and again? In 2016, the Pew Research Center found that 53% of … Continued