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In my first reflection post, I referenced my generation’s relationship with technology and how quickly technology is evolving now. Not only must we learn new technical skills, we must understand the potential use cases for our patrons and the nuances of digital life. (For example, it is one thing to understand how to fill out […]

I’m always comforted when I walk into my local library and spot what books are on display each month. From the rainbow pride display in June to indigenous literature featured in November, it’s heartening that highlighting books by and about underrepresented identities and communities have become more mainstream on social media, in everyday conversations, and […]

When I first saw the impact compass (developed by the Roskilde Central Library and Seismonaut), my brain immediately thought of the wellness wheel assessment tool. On the surface, they are both radar charts used for assessment and guidance on areas of improvement. I think the association between library impact and wellness is appropriate; some dimensions […]

When I was growing up, parents and teachers often warned that once something is posted on the Internet, it would stay there forever. As an adult, I better understand that this assumption that online or digital records are automatically preserved is complicated by the financial, legal, and technological logistics of digital storage and access. For […]

Ciara Eastell began her TEDx talk by describing two libraries, the Exeter Library and the Ferguson Public Library, that stayed open amidst harrowing and somber conditions to become an oasis for visitors. My mind immediately went to the poem attributed to the Statue of Liberty, the hope of accepting and welcoming everyone. “Give me your […]