Libraries at a crossroads
Our goal is to find new econtent solutions for libraries, while staying true to their larger mission.
The research, outreach and community found here helps make library renewal happen. Join us today and start the renewal:
Our goal is to find new econtent solutions for libraries, while staying true to their larger mission.
The research, outreach and community found here helps make library renewal happen. Join us today and start the renewal:
@libraryman @mattrweaver @davidleeking @griffey @ginamillsap @ulotrichous @kgs @TheLiB @JanieH @ValentineLuLu @librarycourtney @boyyunkim @HiddenPeanuts @jenniferwaller @efindley @chiaroscuro2 @amapolaroja @jpmccluskey @brewinlibrarian @AspenWalker @awd @SavorEachGlass
A second major publisher has altered the deal by which libraries can lend ebooks via libraryland über-vendor Overdrive. In February,… click for more
A major point of stress in dealing with ereaders is staff training. In this post I will highlight some approaches… click for more
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Join the Conversation
We are asking thoughtful library lovers everywhere to join in the Library Renewal. Discuss, interact and submit questions that make us think, take action and get electronic content flowing from libraries as it should! You can submit a question on twitter via @libraryrenewal, you can "Like" us and join in a conversation on Facebook, you can leave thoughts and comments on The Library Renewal Blog, and you can even email us.
You've finally found the place where YOU can join in and share your thoughts, ideas and desire to help ensure libraries can effectively offer electronic content now ... and in the decades to come.
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Library Renewal Partner Libraries:
We are currently looking for a select group of highly motivated libraries to work with as we create new electronic content access solutions. this is a journey of many steps, but behind the scenes we also have some pretty interesting things happening. Yet we know that for these solutions to work, we must form partnerships with outside industries and experts…like you and your library. If you work for a library that is committed to creating a vibrant, thriving electronic content access future for libraries and our patrons, we want to work with you. We have a lot cooking behind the scenes and have solid plans that are moving forward every day. If you believe Library Renewal’s work is aligned with your library or organization, consider join with us on this journey and reach out. We hope to hear from you soon!
Speaking and Writing:
Library Renewal has a team that includes some of the most accomplished and well respected speakers and authors in the library industry. And we’re ready to write or speak about electronic content issues for you and your organization or event. Drop us a line and invite us to speak or write about Library Renewal for your organization, publication or event … yet another easy ways to be informed, engaged and a part of Library Renewal.
Donate:
You can now donate directly to Library Renewal. We even have some lovely rewards to offer as a thank you for your donations. Check out the Library Renewal Donation Center/Store here. Your donations support our coding work, outreach effort, research and travel to conferences and meetings.
Advocate:
If you happen to be especially excited about libraries finally having a new way to solve the problem of electronic content access for their communities and want to be much more involved, consider becoming what we’re calling a Library Renewal “Advocate.” Advocates will have access to behind-the-scenes support and community tools that help them much more easily write and present locally and regionally about the needs facing libraries in relation to electronic content access. Being a Library Renewal Advocate requires extra commitment, but also comes with unique rewards (special gifts and events even) as well as a powerful sense of accomplishment as you have a direct hand in creating Library Renewal in your local area and region. This is the most exciting time ever to work in, for and with libraries, and being a Library Renewal Advocate puts you in the middle of this excitement … and progress!
This Deal Is Getting Worse All the Time
November 22, 2011Posted in: Board Member Posts, Buzz
A second major publisher has altered the deal by which libraries can lend ebooks via libraryland über-vendor Overdrive. In February,… click for more
Click to view the post »If Streaming isn’t Copying, can Libraries be Netflix?
October 11, 2011Posted in: Board Member Posts, Buzz
You may have seen the news last week that the lawsuit filed against UCLA by Ambrose Video Publishing and the Association… click for more
Click to view the post »Ereader Boom II: Is your library ready?
October 7, 2011Posted in: Board Member Posts, Buzz
Yesterday, I spoke about Library Renewal at the annual meeting of the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services in Lansing, Michigan.… click for more
Click to view the post »Library Digital Content at the Tipping Point
May 5, 2011Posted in: Buzz, News
“What will a collection look like in ten years?” This is the constant question of librarians, a target on the… click for more
Click to view the post »Conversation: Outrage is Not Adaptive
March 7, 2011Posted in: Board Member Posts, Buzz
In the interest of continuing the conversation on this issue, we’d like to highlight some of the comments from the… click for more
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