tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2559453314486865615.post84708165523361363..comments2011-11-09T19:01:18.031-08:00Comments on Dorian Introspects: Library 2.0Dorianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15693461411926623900noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2559453314486865615.post-18674187915853718332011-10-19T17:32:42.426-07:002011-10-19T17:32:42.426-07:00I agree with a lot of what is said about Anderson&...I agree with a lot of what is said about Anderson's article that we should make tools as easy to use as possible, I also think we should not expect users to come to libraries as well. I am concerned however about the business side when it comes to this. I know libraries are a service and not a business, however, If nobody is coming into the library, than higher ups are gonna view it as just a money pit and cut as much spending as possible. <br /><br />I agree with you that libraries need to do self promotion and help as many people who look like they need it as possible to keep the business people out of our hair by making libraries a worthy investment.sci fi peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16512067772776591910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2559453314486865615.post-59233025430499001142011-10-18T19:45:54.782-07:002011-10-18T19:45:54.782-07:00I agree with Rick Anderson's thoughts about te...I agree with Rick Anderson's thoughts about teaching users to help themselves. I think this makes libraries and communities altogether more efficient. I also agree that libraries need to evaluate their spending on books that maybe superflous. Our library system in Chautauqua County allows for fast delivery of interlibrary loans and requests for a very small fee. We have many great libraries, but not all of them can stock every New York Times bestseller or purchase pricey automotive manuals that may or may not get much use in that library. I am all about common sense librarianship, but I see how hard it can be then for libraries to take risks. I think value is very important, and taking risks to buy quality resources for a special population is important. However, does a library need 5 subscriptions to "People Magazine"? This is a pricey subscription, but what value does it hold? Great article choices! Gave me something to really think about.LizAWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13212729901476505602noreply@blogger.com