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A Trip to the Library
Today I finally took the time to check out the public library here in Seville. I have been coming here for around six years now and, until now, I had never been (not helped by the fact that my wife –...
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Social Networking in Libraries
Those of you that follow me on Twitter will know that I recently delivered a presentation on how social networking can be used in libraries to promote the service. I passionately believe that...
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Why Do I Do It?
There’s a question to ponder! The reason this question raises its head is because I sometimes question why I advocate libraries (I like to question my beliefs from time to time – believe it or not!)....
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The ‘Thoughts….’ Annual 2010 – Part I
As 2010 is drawing to a close, I thought what better way to commemorate the passing of one year and the beginning of a new one than to look back over the past year and revisit some of the events that I...
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What do libraries mean to you?
Last week I asked a question on both Facebook and Twitter: What three words would you use to describe what libraries mean to you? I had been thinking for a long time that the number of followers for...
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On the campaign trail…
You gotta fight, for your right, to..er...library? (image c/o freestylee) Probably strange timing to write a post about this given the results from local elections across the country today, not to...
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The media love libraries – let’s make the most of it!
Don't let the opportunity go to waste! Image c/o Robbt on Flickr One of the fascinating aspects of my involvement in Voices for the Library has been working with Lauren and the rest of the team in...
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Statistically speaking…
Tea - vital when dealing with statistics One of the areas of cross-over between my job and my role in Voices for the Library is processing statistical data. Every now and then I work on some local...
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Advocacy etc
I must be mad, but I thought I’d give my perspective on the whole advocacy discussion that blew up today. I should be chilling but the discussion was fascinating on so many levels I couldn’t help...
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Kent refuse to reveal rejected proposals…
County Hall, Maidstone (image c/o John47kent on Flickr) During a meeting earlier this year, proposals were put before the 73 Conservative members of Kent County Council regarding the future of...
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