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Last week, I took my daughter on college tours at the University of Alabama and Auburn University. We started at Alabama early in the week, then headed to Auburn a day later. Like many parents going through this process, I found myself thinking about how quickly my kids are growing up. I also found myself… Continue reading College Tours, Academic Libraries, and Ghost Storiess
I’m excited to share that my new book, Positioning Your Library for the 21st Century: Strategies for Engagement, Relevance, and Sustainability, is now officially available for pre-order through Elsevier. Pre-Order from Elsevier This project has been years in the making, and reflects many of the themes I’ve explored through consulting, speaking, training, and day-to-day library… Continue reading New Book Available for Pre-Order
When libraries talk about branding, the conversation often starts with the logo. Is it modern enough? Does it work on a sign? Does it fit in a social media profile image? Does it look good on a tote bag? Those are fair questions, but they are not the most important ones. A good library brand… Continue reading What Makes a Good Library Brand?
In 2013, while I was still working for Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, I joined our CEO and Library Director on a benchmarking trip to Boston Public Library. We were there to learn, observe, and gather ideas from one of the country’s most iconic public library systems. As part of the visit, we toured both the public… Continue reading When Library History is Also Family History
Consultants for Libraries welcomed Patrick “PC” Sweeney on Thursday, April 30, 2026, for an engaging webinar on the advocacy mistakes that continue to hold libraries back. His presentation, Everything Wrong with Library Advocacy, was packed with provocative ideas, practical urgency, and hard truths about the political environment libraries are operating in today. After wathcing the… Continue reading Library Advocacy Webinar