Columns and blogs (was: [Publib] CREW method)

Wed Jun 3 12:24:14 EDT 2009

Not only do I write for the newspaper, I blog the column, too, at
http://www.nsehpl.blogspot.com/.

Nikki Ehlers

Library Director

Humboldt Public Library

30 Sixth Street North

Humboldt, IA 50548

515-332-1925 Fax: 515:332-1926

director at humboldtpubliclibrary.com

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From: publib-bounces at webjunction.org
[mailto:publib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Nora Armstrong
Sent: Wednesday, June 03, 2009 10:24 AM
To: publib at webjunction.org
Subject: Columns and blogs (was: [Publib] CREW method)

Our library system provides several columns on a regular basis to local
publications. We have a weekly column in the paper's Saturday
supplement, we do a monthly book review for a magazine targeted to older
adults, and the librarians at one of our community branches does a mix
of reviews, reading lists, and programming announcements for that
community's small local paper.

We've also started a book blog, whose address is below my sig line.
Still experimenting, still encouraging all staff to contribute to it. We
have high hopes. :-)

Nora Armstrong, Information Services Manager

Cumberland County Public Library & Information Center

300 Maiden Lane

Fayetteville, NC 28301-5000

Phone (910) 483-7727 x204 / Fax (910) 486-6661

narmstro at cumberland.lib.nc.us

Check out our Reader's Corner Blog:
http://ccpl-readerscorner.blogspot.com
<http://ccpl-readerscorner.blogspot.com/>  

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From: publib-bounces at webjunction.org on behalf of Lisa Guidarini
Sent: Wed 6/3/2009 10:58 AM
To: publib at webjunction.org
Subject: RE: [Publib] CREW method

I used to write a column about upcoming programs for our library, but
then the editor just stopped publishing it. And now the paper's folded
(no pun intended ...), so that's that.

We had someone writing up about new books, too. Come to think of it, I'm
not sure if she's still doing that for another paper ... I should look
into it.

I do maintain a blog for the library system, and that may draw in some
people. I honestly don't know, as we don't have a method of tracking
that. It's at: http://blogs.nsls.info/thebook/ if anyone wants to see
it.

Lisa Guidarini

Adult Program Coordinator

Algonquin Area Public Library District

Algonquin, IL 

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From: publib-bounces at webjunction.org
[mailto:publib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Backwage at aol.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 03, 2009 9:31 AM
To: kgschneider at gmail.com; Director at humboldtpubliclibrary.com
Cc: Afelix at gptx.org; publib at webjunction.org
Subject: Re: [Publib] CREW method

By the way, it used to be fairly common for librarians to write regular
columns in small local newspapers.  This has gone the way of homemade
mayonnaise, and it is just too bad.  For one thing, the mayonnaise trick
was something you could give to a bored child to do.  For another, the
library column kept the library in the eye of the public, and it was a
great public relations tool.

Of course, many small papers have folded.  But more than that, the
librarians don't write anymore.  Which, given the overall decline in
writing skill in the society, may be a good thing.  Somebody out there
prove me wrong by starting a library column in your local sheet.  Go
ahead, write away.

By the way, if you can remember when they sold mayonnaise mills at the
store, you are old.  Why would you make your own?  Because it's easy,
and because you don't have a refrigerator.

M. McGrorty

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