Looking for an easy way to contribute to Wikipedia? Check out #1Lib1Ref
Wikipedia is one of the most ubiquitously used sources on the planet — I know you’ve used it to check out a quick fact or two, and you know your library patrons …
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Wanted: your suggestions, gifts for librarians and archivists
It’s that time again…. The time when we come to you and ask, “What is the perfect gift to give the librarians and archivists in your life?” What have you …
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My first library job
My first library “job” was as “volunteen” for the summer reading program at the Garden Grove Chapman Branch of the Orange County Public Library. I did this during the …
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The end of an era — goodbye to Jim Michalko
Today is the day when we say goodbye to our leader and colleague Jim Michalko. Rather than wallowing in our loss, we’d like this post to celebrate Jim’s accomplishments and …
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Celebrate Fair Use Week – by not getting in the way
It’s Fair Use Week and lots of libraries are getting on board, offering workshops, infographics, tips, and drop in office hours that are all geared towards encouraging fair use of …
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Gifts for Librarians and Archivists – 2015 edition
For the last few years, we’ve featured a list of fun gifts for librarians and archivists. In the past, we have crowd sourced the list but this year we decided …
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