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As a library director, your plate is already full. You’re managing budgets, overseeing staff, and keeping patrons happy. But there’s one more thing you should be thinking about: your library’s data. Where is it stored? Is it backed up? Who owns it? These aren’t just...

In the fast-evolving landscape of library services, technology plays a crucial role in enhancing both operational efficiency and the quality of services offered to patrons. However, managing this technology can be a daunting task, especially for libraries with limited...

The wave of job changes in 2024 highlights a crucial issue for library directors—ensuring the security of your library’s information during employee turnover. Even renowned institutions with sophisticated security measures can falter when it comes to offboarding...

4 Annoying Tasks You Can Automate Right Now Odds are that right now you’re doing a handful of tasks manually that you don’t need to, like sorting through an endless e-mail inbox. According to Microsoft, employees spend just under two hours daily on e-mail – that’s...

Running a summer reading program can be both exciting and overwhelming. Here are some tips and tricks to help library staff stay sane and organized during the busy summer months: 1. Plan Ahead Early Preparation: Start planning the program months in advance. This...

Keeping up with cybercriminals is like trying to nail jelly to the wall. Just as you think you’re up to speed, a new scam hits the headlines. Using new tech innovations like AI, scammers are getting much better at impersonating banks, health care providers and…us....