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There’s been a lot of discussion about mySpace recently, including the need to ban its use in libraries. While mySpace has received a lot of negative publicity, there are also positive aspects. And there is also the reality that whether we like it or not, a lot of people use mySpace and use […]

Congratulations to Cheryl Space of the Providence Public Library (PPL), who was recently named a Mover and Shaker in Library Journal’s annual round-up of outstanding individuals (LJ, “2006 Movers and Shakers: People shaping the future of libraries”, March 15, 2006). Cheryl was named in the Collaborator category for her outstanding work with literacy and […]

ALA has launched a jargon-free site on library careers, including information on career paths, financial assistance, and education. LibraryCareers.org offers information for librarians and library workers.

If your library provides public-access wireless networks, it makes sense to have a written policy about the service in place. Through the 2006 LORI Standards certification, 63 library systems in Rhode Island indicated they provide patrons with wireless access in their libraries.
Four commandments for writing policies for public-access wireless networks by Michael […]