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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
It starts with a dream. A dream of creating something useful, of bringing needed goods or services to a community, of being your own boss and starting a business. Just knowing where to begin can be...
DATE: Aug. 31, 2018 | COLUMN: Shelf Life
One of my favorite topics of discussion is what libraries offer. I often, almost on a daily basis, encounter people who don’t know what modern libraries are about. Hence, today’s topic “More Than...
DATE: Aug. 3, 2018 | COLUMN: Shelf Life
Summer slide. No, it is not the phenomenon of navigating a burning hot slide on the playground! According to the Colorado Department of Education, summer slide is “ ... the tendency for students,...
DATE: June 1, 2018 | COLUMN: Shelf Life
In recent “Shelf Life” columns, Sandy Irwin, Durango Public Library director, and Shelley Walchak, Pine River Library director, discussed how libraries impact communities and citizens. I’d like to...
DATE: May 4, 2018 | COLUMN: Shelf Life
How do you define an engaged resident? As the city of Durango goes through our community engagement process, I am continually encouraged by the level of participation of our residents. At the...
DATE: April 6, 2018 | COLUMN: Shelf Life
Are libraries neutral? Should they be? What does neutrality mean in terms of a library? Neutrality in a library can be defined as “not denying access to library services and resources, and not...
DATE: March 2, 2018 | COLUMN: Shelf Life
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