the future of digital libraries: put a bird on it
sarah houghtondirector of the san rafael public libraryauthor of librarianinblack.net
Put a Bird on It
Portlandia
• 20%+ budget deficit• 500% in homelessness• staff & FoL “no confidence”• 2 death threats• FOIA requests & lawsuits• mold, leaks, fleas, fed mandates• assaults at work & consulting• divorce/move
I hate everyo
ne.
$65 million
grrr…argh…
the high
jealousy
angst
fatigue
burn out
apathy
fear
not all doom and
gloom
no magic pill
trends to watch
shameless partnerships
social media
interactions
little libraries
livecast and
record events
tech classes
storytimes
open house
get in your governing
agency’s face *now*
demographics
local talent
signature event
kickstart something
prettify
be funny
gift things
morale
timid librarians not allowe
d
stories and feelings last; sexy doesn’t
community
moar lazerz!
ask the people you serve what would make their lives
easier
we are the library.
we democratize information &
expertise.
contribute to the
solution
sarah houghtonlibrarianinblack.net@[email protected]
