Libraries are essential. Libraries are a cornerstone of community health and wellness, whether that community is the general public, a school, or a campus. We want to help. That’s our jam. It’s […]
Why Curbside Pick Up at Your Library Isn’t Safe
Library Closures for COVID-19
At this point, your library should be closed. The American Library Association, The Association of College and Research Libraries, and the Association of Rural and Small Libraries have all issued statements. Some of […]
Advice for Those at Home, Working and Otherwise
At this point, your library should be closed. Some of us are working from home. Some of us are just home. Staff should not be required to report to work to get […]
Some Questions to Ask as Libraries Decide Whether to Stay Open or to Close
Update 3/26/2020 – Your library should be closed. The American Library Association, The Association of College and Research Libraries, and the Association of Rural and Small Libraries have all issued statements. Some of us are […]
Public Libraries Respond to the Opioid Crisis with Their Communities Call to Action
For the last six months or so I’ve been serving on the advisory board for the Public Libraries and the Opioid Crisis a joint PLA and OCLC project funded by IMLS with the […]
Mindfulness Presentation at ALA MidWinter 2020 #ALAmw20 #health4libs
On Sunday I hosted a session on Mindfulness at ALA MidWinter for the ALA Allied Professional Association. This was an interactive session with the audience who shared their practices and recommendations. Many […]
Health and Wellness at ALA MidWinter #ALAMW20 #Libs4Health
If you will be at ALA MidWinter there are several sessions about health and wellness that might interest you. Wellness in the Library Workplace: LLAMA Leadership Development Seminar Sunday, January 26, 8:30 […]
