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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
Library leaders are being asked to speak on behalf of their organizations in more complex environments than ever before. Whether the situation involves a reporter inquiry, a public meeting, a budget conversation, a book challenge, or a social media controversy, the expectation is often the same: respond clearly, calmly, accurately, and with confidence. That was… Continue reading Speaking With Confidence: Takeaways for Public Libraries
One of my CAC Academy subscribers recently suggested something that I loved, and I want to share it with you. They’re building a learning pathway in Niche Academy—essentially a series of modules grouped together to help learners build skills in a more structured way. They asked if I could recommend a set of my marketing… Continue reading Three Simple Learning Pathways to Strengthen Your Library’s Marketing
As some of you know, I’m writing a book for Elsevier — and it’s officially starting to feel real! The manuscript is largely written. The structure is there. Now I’m in the tightening phase — smoothing transitions, trimming repetition, sharpening language, double-checking citations, and making sure each example actually earns its place. This is the… Continue reading Book Update: Cover, Conversations, and a Publication Date!
When we think about crisis preparedness for libraries, we often focus on emergency plans, communication protocols, and service continuity. But there’s another crucial step that can make or break your ability to respond effectively to a crisis: removing barriers to library access and use—before a crisis hits. This just one piece a larger conversation about… Continue reading Remove Barriers Now So You’re Ready Later: Crisis Preparedness for Libraries