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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

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International Children’s Book Day

International Children’s Book Day from IBBY, falls on April 2nd, around the birthday of Hans Christian Andersen. This much celebrated event reminds all of us here at collectionHQ of the importance of … Continued