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Just before the holidays, I visited my grandchildren during their finals. I got a dose of medieval history and thought about the dramatic changes that have occurred in the last 1,500 years. By now,...
DATE: Dec. 27, 2019 | COLUMN: Shelf Life
During the 2020 budget process, our challenge was trying to open the Durango Public Library seven days a week, with consistent weekday and evening hours. Our patrons have been requesting this since...
DATE: Nov. 29, 2019 | COLUMN: Shelf Life
I had the opportunity to observe my teenage granddaughter studying last week. With her wireless earphones, loud music and her computer spread open on her bed, I cringed. She’s an A student. There...
DATE: Sept. 27, 2019 | COLUMN: Shelf Life
At a recent meeting, I had someone share a photo with me that brought a smile to my face and joy to my heart. It was a photo of her granddaughter holding her first library card. Her granddaughter...
DATE: Aug. 30, 2019 | COLUMN: Shelf Life
In Jeffrey Kluger’s article, “How telling stories makes us human,” he writes: “Storytelling is a powerful means of fostering social cooperation ... and it pays valuable dividends to the...
DATE: June 28, 2019 | COLUMN: Shelf Life
Who remembers the TV show “Cheers?” The theme song’s chorus says, “Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name, and they’re always glad you came. You wanna be where you can see, our...
DATE: May 31, 2019 | COLUMN: Shelf Life
By Ron Schermacher One of the difficulties that library staff experiences relates to how we market our programs to the communities we serve. Getting the word out can be tricky, and we often hear,...
DATE: April 26, 2019 | COLUMN: Shelf Life
When you walk into the Durango Public Library, what do you notice? Materials that are ready for you to check out. People meeting, talking, sharing a cup of coffee or attending an event. A clean,...
DATE: March 1, 2019 | COLUMN: Shelf Life
Businesses and institutions, such as libraries, are facing major disruptions. Think of the products that are becoming obsolete as a result of just one of these disruptions – the smartphone: address...
DATE: Jan. 4, 2019 | COLUMN: Shelf Life
Libraries throughout the country make a concerted effort to reach their local teen audience. By fostering a lifelong love of learning, reading and libraries, our young people are empowered to...
DATE: Nov. 30, 2018 | COLUMN: Shelf Life
Recently, I was on a trip to the Midwest to see family and I had the chance to enjoy some music on the drive. One song in particular spoke to me as I traveled. “Stranger” by the Subdudes came on,...
DATE: Nov. 2, 2018 | COLUMN: Shelf Life
It’s hard to open up a publication these days without seeing some article or opinion piece about the death of democracy. So, what does democracy mean? Democracy, which derives from the Greek word...
DATE: Oct. 5, 2018 | COLUMN: Shelf Life
