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Library Usage Will Go Up During a Recession – Management Are You Really Prepared?

January 9, 2009 · by · in Library Staff, Patron Services · 17 Comments

I’ve seen many news articles and video lately about usage of libraries increasing during a recession. I’ve personally noticed my library seems busier.  While many have celebrated the increase of use and the public attention we so rightly deserve, we also need to consider the down side.  Our funding might be cut, the public is […]

Find Your Friends on Facebook

May 29, 2008 · by · in Patron Services, Training · Leave a comment

I taught this class last night as part of the series of Internet classes I’m teaching to patrons at MRRL. I was a bit worried going into it, as almost all of the people at previous classes were seniors so I on the handout I added the websites I learned about at Internet Librarian last year.  It […]

Save Money – Use the Library

February 5, 2008 · by · in Libraries, News · Leave a comment

Use the library. Your taxes are paying for it, so take advantage of the free books and movies. Austin says that even her small library in Maryland’s rural Kent County offers DVDs, audio books, and free Internet service. from 8 Ways to Cut Back without Sacrificing I wonder, does use of a Public Libraries increase […]

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