by Jamie Matczak | Sep 25, 2018 | Featured Post Slider
Finding a funder to support your project needs is similar to matchmaking. For the highest chance of success, your library grant team needs to seek out eligible funders who’s organizations can identify with your project goals, library mission and partner expectations....
by Jamie Matczak | Sep 20, 2018 | Blog Post, Featured Post Slider
Did you know that it is against the law for public libraries to charge fees for their programs? With the popularity of technology, Pinterest, DIY, and HGTV’s home improvement shows, community interest in library programs on crafting, homemaking and handmade goods is...
by Jamie Matczak | Sep 6, 2018 | Blog Post, Featured Post Slider, Uncategorized
A patron of Millburn (N.J.) Free Public Library (MFPL) made headline news when he requested to use the facility’s 3D printer to create a part for an AR-15 rifle. The recent efforts by the Texas-based nonprofit Defense Distributed to publish blueprints for...
by Jamie Matczak | Aug 15, 2018 | Blog Post, Featured Post Slider, Youth Blog
This is the second post regarding schools and libraries. Take a moment to read How to Communicate with School Librarians & Teachers from May. Take the leap! School librarians, teachers, and public librarians are all busy, but do not let that stop you from...
by Jamie Matczak | May 24, 2018 | Blog Post, Featured Post Slider, Uncategorized, Youth Blog
School librarians, teachers, and public librarians are all BUSY. How can we communicate and work with each other while respecting each other’s time? I have collected a few notes from two school librarians and have them listed below. Do you have suggestions or tips? Am...
by Jamie Matczak | May 1, 2018 | Blog Post, Continuing Education, Featured Post Slider
Dealing with Substance-Abusing Patrons in the Library: From Meth to Marijuana, Opiates to Alcohol (webinar) Thursday, June 7; 10 am Presented by: Dr. Steve Albrecht 1 CE Credit Patrons who visit your library under the influence of drugs or alcohol (or worse, both) can...
