About a year ago this time in August 2014, the University of Maryland College of Information Studies’ iSchool and the Information Policy & Access Center (iPAC) launched the Re-Envisioning the MLS initiative.
The transference of information and documents through email is unarguably fast, efficient, and more environmentally friendly than using paper documentation. In terms of how we communicate ideas, email has become the go-to method for sending queries, making statements, and delivering responses. But for as many conveniences as email can afford us, there are an equal […]
These days, with budget cuts and constantly updating ways to access to information, the future of library operations is more uncertain than ever. Over the last decade, many libraries have either been eliminated or downsized. If downsizing is the case for your library, it may be a good time to re-evaluate and determine what is […]
Mobile devices have now become ubiquitous, and their owners are looking for easy ways to access information they need, when they need it. The growth rate for mobile applications use is currently 119% per year, while browser use is growing more slowly at 13% annually. 60% of library patrons use mobile apps these days to […]
During these tough financial times, it is more important than ever for your library to be visible and viewed as indispensable. Marketing and outreach are essential to keeping the importance of what librarians and libraries do in the forefront of people’s minds within your organization. Below are some helpful tips for getting the word out […]
One-person libraries are a very distinctive type of information center. They may often be found in businesses, corporations, non-profits, and academic departments. They usually have a set of collections and only one person to maintain the physical library’s contents and processes, and to attend to the needs of its clients and patrons. Managing the one […]