STLS recently hosted a webinar featuring Grif Peterson from P2PU (Peer to Peer University) who provided an introduction to a new trend within public libraries called Learning Circles. Here are some key points from the presentation. What is a Learning Circle? A “lightly-facilitated” study group for learners who would like to take freely available online courses. To discover some
Monthly Archives: January 2017
Friday Follow-up: a message from Brian M. Hildreth, STLS Executive Director Saying “Thank You” to Our Dynamic Board President (L-R) Me, Denise King and Pat Selwood. Denise chaired her last board meeting as President on January 17, 2017. She served in this role fantastically for 3 years, which is the longest someone can serve as board president.
Friday Follow-up: a message from Brian M. Hildreth, STLS Executive Director Governor Cuts $191,760 in Aid to Southern Tier Libraries Click here to call your State Senate and Assembly Representatives (This week we focus on our phone call campaign, next week we send emails and letters. Please read my important message below) Last
In these days before the presidential inauguration, it is easy to focus solely on the federal government, but now is when decisions in state government are being made that directly and deeply impact your communities. (This email contains a lot of embedded links – they are exactly what they say they are and most advocacy
Friday Follow-up: a message from Brian M. Hildreth, STLS Executive Director Your Only Action as Library Leader 2016 was a great year for library funding •4.3% increase in State Aid to member libraries •$130,376 increase in STLS Construction Aid to member libraries •$202,000 increase in Bullet Aid to member libraries •Lowest Cost
Friday Follow-up: a message from Brian M. Hildreth, STLS Executive Director Atlanta’s Director Built a Place for People to Come Together Brenda Yeoman, director at Atlanta’s library, delivers welcoming remarks during a 2010 Open House event at E.J. Cottrell Library. Brenda retired last month after 15-years of service. “Walking into the Atlanta library is something special. Immediately you feel
New Year, Renewed Commitment Library Bill of Rights and the Freedom to Read “Freedom itself is a dangerous way of life, but it is ours.” (http://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/statementspols/freedomreadstatement) The above quote is my favorite ever produced by the American Library Association. While not directly a part of the Library Bill of Rights, it has always served as
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