July 20, 2022 – 21st Century Library & Information Science Network

The Library World Tour reaches another important milestone:60 interview!!!_Il Library World Tour raggiunge un altro importante traguardo:60 interviste!!!

I sincerely thank all those who have “raised their voices” and contributed to creating this wonderful international network made of professional experiences, personal stories, passion, ethics, courage, and love for the most beautiful work of the world ondo, the librarian .

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Ringrazio di vero cuore tutti coloro che hanno “prestato la loro voce” e contribuito a creare questa meravigliosa rete internazionale fatta di esperienze professionali, storie personali, passione, etica, coraggio e amore per il lavoro più bello del mondo, il bibliotecario.

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Valuable and Timely Advice for Marketing from 5 of the Top Minds in Library Promotion

My first American Library Association Annual Conference was a whirlwind.

I spent my time in DC searching for my people. You know them–the library staff members who are tasked with promoting their libraries.

It’s a job that you can’t really understand unless you’ve done it. And these five people have done it.

So, I asked them to share their best piece of advice for library promotion. And I got five amazing answers that I wanted to share with you.

Because, no matter where you are, and no matter what size library you work for, these nuggets of wisdom will inspire you. They will cause you to think deeply and intentionally about your work.

And best of all, they will reassure you that other library marketers share your worries, problems, and challenges. You, my friends, are not alone. […]

Losing your job can be unpleasant, but you shouldn’t give up. Look ahead, learn something new or turn your profession into online work. And remember, there are always so many other doors that can open ahead of you […]

Let’s Defend Libraries: A Librarian in Sri Lanka of Mario Coffa {Library World Tour}

Interview with Premila Gamage – Let’s Defend Libraries: A Librarian in Sri Lanka of Mario Coffa, in CILIP ILIG Focus Journal – Issue 53(1), pp. 17-26; ISSN 2058-8399 (Online).
Thanks to Phil Segall, Editor.
Click here for downloading the latest issue of CILIP International Library and Information Group’s Focus journal.

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“Technology and the academic library: key themes for success”

21st Century Library & Information Science Network

Do you want to discover how academic libraries thrive in today’s tech-heavy environment?

A look at how successful academic libraries thrive in a technology-rich environment. […]

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