Entries from May 2009

May 29, 2009

Creative solutions in libraries

How can you do more with less in these turbulent times? Isn’t that one of the key questions of the day? How do we keep up with an expanding body of information with less time and resources? In my travels and discussions with members, I keep coming face to face with a refreshing spirit of [...]

May 25, 2009

What is Future Ready?

It’s a focus on preparing ourselves for emerging opportunities in the information industry through: 1) Collaboration to accelerate the availability of useful information; 2) An adaptable skill set that anticipates and responds to the evolving marketplace; 3) Alignment with the language and values of the community you serve and 4) Building a community that connects [...]

May 20, 2009

Five minutes

Cindy-mercial: Given five minutes (more or less) to introduce myself to my colleages,  I went with an infomercial theme.  What other popular icons lend themselves to membership organizations? cindy dot romaine at romainiacs dot com

May 11, 2009

The Evolution of the Library

SLA asked candidates for the Board this question:  “What are the top two issues facing SLA and our profession and how would you address them?” Here’s my response: As I start to formulate this response, I am standing in the Intensive Care Unit at the hospital. My mother-in-law has checked herself into the hospital. The [...]