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

[Walt Crawford]

There are still a few of these. I've assembled those I knew about on the
Library Leadership Network:
http://pln.lyrasis.org/wiki/index.php/Newspaper_columns_and_blogs

(That does include Humboldt.)

If people know of others, let me know; I'll add them to the article.
-walt crawford-


On Wed, Jun 3, 2009 at 9:24 AM, Humboldt Library <
Director at humboldtpubliclibrary.com> wrote:

>  Not only do I write for the newspaper, I blog the column, too, at
> http://www.nsehpl.blogspot.com/.
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> Nikki Ehlers
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> Library Director
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> Humboldt Public Library
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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)
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> 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. :-)
>
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>
> Nora Armstrong, Information Services Manager
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> Cumberland County Public Library & Information Center
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> 300 Maiden Lane
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> Fayetteville, NC 28301-5000
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> Phone (910) 483-7727 x204 / Fax (910) 486-6661
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> narmstro at cumberland.lib.nc.us
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> Check out our Reader's Corner Blog: 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
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> Algonquin Area Public Library District
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> 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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