“The Cycle” and Library Environmental Analysis

Written By: John Connolly of BeyondBookshelves.com I spent six years at a library in an art museum, and during that time I learned several lessons about how arts nonprofits operate. I’m a huge fan of taking lessons from other fields and applying what I can to...

3 Keys to Successful Library Partnerships

Written By: John Connolly of BeyondBookshelves.com Libraries and information centers are an integral part of our communities and work places. They promote information literacy, bridge the digital divide, provide access to their collections, are a freely available...

Why Your Library Should Have a Strategic Plan

Written By: John Connolly of BeyondBookshelves.com The pandemic has changed dynamics in our libraries in many ways. As we face a “new normal” of in-person programming restrictions, limited resources, and shifting expectations, our organizations must find their footing...

Digitalization Brings New Expectations

Written By: Guest Blogger Karen Hardman People quite literally have the internet in their hands these days – they live and do business in a digital world. This brings new expectations resulting in customer experience being more important than ever. There is no...