Ms. Dewey

The new PEW study on library use seems to confirm what I’ve been saying for years... progressive technology, services, and youth-oriented policies by libraries creates more demand for those libraries. I must say, it’s all quite interesting and definitely food for thought. I do hear some of the same comments they reported in my focus groups, in particular from the older teens 16 - 19 year olds. What I really liked, and what I really feel is a widespread key point, is a quote that... more

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Zahra and I want to thank everyone who attended our Mentoring Matters session at this year’s New York Library Association conference in Buffalo, NY. Here is a copy of our presentation. Enjoy! Mentoring Matters: Pathways to Career Building (.pdf) ... more

If you’re still interested in being a model space in my new teen spaces book, there’s still time. I have extended the deadline to November 1, 2007 . Also, in the interest of time, I’ve created a shortened submission form. I’d rather have you participate than not participate due to the paperwork. More Teen Spaces Model Library Shortened Submission Form (.doc) If you have a space that’s in process and you won’t be finished until December 2007 o... more