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Outside the Magic Circle: Library Services & Underserved Users
After recuperating for a week and getting back in the swing of things, here are some of my notes from a session I attended. (I apologize, I came in late to this session and was unable to get the speakers’ names) The title came from a statement made by journalist Cynthia Tucker quoted in the [...]
Day of Children/Day of Books at PLCMC
Recently, the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County celebrated the Day of the Children / Day of Books, in concordance with many international literacy groups. DOC/DOB celebrates literacy at an international level. I had the opportunity to ask Alicia Williams, the coordinator of the program and bilingual outreach services specialist at the library, a [...]
Homer Library Reaches Out to Community
Recently, I had the pleasure of speaking to the Homer Township Chamber of Commerce. What stood out during the day, however, was how well the library participates in the community they serve: 1) The director of the library, Sheree Kozel-La Ha, is a past president of the Chamber. 2) Via a grant, the library sponsored [...]
