Libraries seek to increase their share of state revenues – BG Independent News

Libraries seek to increase their share of state revenues – BG Independent News

By DAVID DUPONT BG Independent News The Wood County District Public Library is experiencing growth. “Maybe libraries are languishing in other parts of the country, other parts of the state, but not here,” Library Director Michael Penrod told the trustees last week. “It (2024) was a phenomenal year that shows the value the library has for the community,” he said. They come in not only to borrow books in all formats and other materials, but they co

7 Questions with … Alex Austermann and Kevin CollinsYouth Services Librarian and Digital Services Librarian - My City Magazine

With 19 locations across Genesee County, the Genesee District Library (GDL) is a vital hub for the community, offering books, movies, music, technology and engaging programs. Serving every community in the county – except the City of Flint, which is covered by the Flint Public Library – GDL welcomes over a million visitors each year, [...] The post 7 Questions with … Alex Austermann and Kevin CollinsYouth Services Librarian and Digital Services …

How One Library Marketer Advocated for (and Got) an Additional Promotional Staff Member

Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library Have you ever wondered what you could do for your library if you had more people working on promotions? Staffing up in library marketing is very uncommon. I believe this is a huge mistake that many libraries make. Leaders and board members don’t understand the essential connection between smart, strategic library marketing and the organization’s success. So when I learned that Nicole F…

Custer County Library entering new year with expanded services

The Tribune recently had the pleasant experience of wresting West Custer County Library Co-Direc­tors Genna Calkins (Col­lections) and Janet Rhodes (Administrative) away from a terribly busy workday for a focused conversation on new and expanding direc­tions in 2025. A sign of what was to lie ahead occurred when Rhodes noted with us, in quest of a quiet place to sit and chat, that the Library had become “quite a bit active” that day, while nav­i…

A vital institution: The many benefits of libraries to local communities - Stephen's Lighthouse

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