Digital Symbols: Part II
In the previous post, I went over some of the commonly seen symbols on your smartphones, tablets and computers. You can always refer back to it whenever you need a refresher, but … Continued
The First Amendment, Censorship, and Private Companies: What Does “Free Speech” Really Mean?
Learn about the specifics of the First Amendment, how censorship has been defined and challenged over time, and what all of this means to private companies and on social media.
Digital Symbols: Part I
A large part of working in libraries is providing tech assistance to people as they come in. However, this patron has a Kindle, while this patron has a Mac. And … Continued
Learn a New Skill!
Did you know that your library card gets you access to thousands of online courses? You can develop new skills in areas such as web design, computer programming, accounting, even … Continued
Digital Skills with DigitalLearn
Technology is changing all the time. It’s hard to know where to start when you decide to try something new. Many of us are learning how to access health information … Continued
Just the FAQs!
Wouldn’t it be awesome if library staff was available to answer questions twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week? While we aren’t able to do that, our FAQs are! … Continued
Inauguration Day 2021
Inauguration Day takes place on January 20, 2021, and will be unlike any in U.S. history. Normally regarded as the end of one presidential era and the beginning of the next through a peaceful transfer of power, complete with parades, balls and large celebrations, this year’s inauguration will look and feel completely different.
Book Awards Roundup: Part 1
As a librarian I have always been aware of book awards and prizes, but it wasn’t until this year that I began to realize the huge number and wide scope of literary awards that there are in the world. Read on to learn more.
Book Awards Roundup: Part 2
Check out this post for some background on this research, and why I put it together. Here’s a breakdown of the book awards and prizes I surveyed, with pie charts! … Continued
Difficult News and Self-Care
UPDATE [6/8/2021]: A report was issued today by the Senate Rules and Homeland Security committees — Examining the U.S. Capitol Attack: A Review of the Security, Planning, and Response Failures … Continued