Friday, June 21, 2013

I'm back again!

It's been way too long since I wrote.  Lots has happened in libraryland since I last posted.  E-readers and electronic devices lead the way though there are many who still prefer the paper version of a title.  Financial challenges are also high on the list of library issues.  It's hard to watch some libraries struggling to retain staff, hours of operation and available titles while others are eagerly building new libraries.  Still, the point is libraries remain a significant community partner and always will be a valued location and participant.  And the most interesting part is the changing nature of libraries.  From repository to the go-to place for learning skills or finding help to search for a job or a collaboration site or a place to just enjoy good books and spend time with those who share the passion, libraries are stretching to new frontiers to continue to help people find the information they want in whatever format.  Kind of exciting.  Certainly fun.  Always learning new things...don't want to rust!  New horizons beckon.  Let's keep on movin' forward!

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