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Join us on the Dark (Social) Side?
In Brief: In The Library with the Lead Pipe is reviewing the needs and requirements of our website and digital profile. We would like to develop our branding, and based on reader comments in our recent survey, refresh the Lead Pipe’s infrastructure as a digital publication. Applications for an intern are now being accepted. By Micah... Read More
2012
14
Nov
Libraries: The Next Hundred Years
By Brett Bonfield Usually when we discuss the future of libraries, we’re talking about a year or two in the future, maybe up to ten. We look at forward-thinking libraries like NC State, or Darien Public Library in Connecticut, or maybe the initiative Nate Hill is helping to lead in Chattanooga. But for this article, I’m... Read More
In Brief: In this article, co-authors Lindsay Sarin and Erin Dorney experiment with managing email (testing three existing systems), explore the idea of managing communication expectations, and consider the implications these strategies could have on our library communities. By Erin Dorney and Lindsay Sarin Email Everywhere Email celebrated its 41st birthday this year. Originally a technology reserved for... Read More
In brief: Members of the Lead Pipe Editorial Board reflect on their own personal philosophies of librarianship in response to Emily Ford’s recent article. What is your librarian philosophy? Let us know in the comments. By Editorial Board and Brett Bonfield Introduction In her August 2012 article, “What do we do and why do we do it?,” Emily... Read More
In brief: It’s our birthday! As In the Library with the Lead Pipe turns four, the editors reflect on its evolution into an award-winning publication. We also share our plans to expand Lead Pipe into a nonprofit organization that will further our mission to identify problems, offer constructive solutions, and create positive change in the... Read More
2012
19
Sep
Running the Library Race
In Brief: This article draws a parallel between fatigued runners and overworked librarians, proposing that libraries need to pace work more effectively to avoid burnout. Through an exploration of cognitive science, organizational psychology, and practical examples, guest author Erica Jesonis offers considerations for improving productivity and reducing stress within our fast-paced library culture. By Erica Jesonis... Read More
2012
5
Sep
And the Survey Says…
In Brief: The results are in for the In the Library with the Lead Pipe reader poll. Detailed results and sample responses for each question are provided. Additionally, the article lists actions the editors will be taking based on the results. By Ellie Collier Back in April we ran a reader poll asking some questions about... Read More
2012
22
Aug
“That’s how we do things around here”: Organizational culture (and change) in libraries
In the Library with the Lead Pipe welcomes a guest article by Jason Martin, Head of Public Services at Stetson University. Jason holds an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and joins us to share his knowledge of organization culture and change. By Jason Martin Introduction A position opens on an important campus committee, and the provost would... Read More
2012
8
Aug
What do we do and why do we do it?
In Brief: The library community should develop a philosophy of librarianship. In order to do so the community should engage in a dialogue about what we do and why we do it. Our history with the idea of a philosophy of librarianship is long, yet the library community hasn’t resolved the problem of what that... Read More
By Eric Frierson When I undertook my first library website redesign a few years ago, I stumbled upon an ongoing culture clash in web-based industries between the developer and the designer. Developers are programmers – they have coding skills and speak languages like PHP, jQuery, and AJAX. For them, Cake isn’t something you eat – it’s... Read More