Friday, July 6, 2018

Daily Thoughts 07/06/2018


Daily Thoughts 07/06/2018

I checked the library Twitter and Facebook this morning.

I read some more of Political Risk.  I am reading about how companies assess political risk and create groups to look at risks to organizations.

Thursday, July 5, 2018

Daily Thoughts 07/05/2018


Alphonse Mucha, The Red Cape, 1902

Daily Thoughts 07/05/2018

I checked the library Twitter and Facebook this morning.

I read some more of Political Risk.  I am reading about how the Sea World disaster with orcas was an example of poor planning for political risk versus how the Royal Caribbean companies handling of the earthquake in Haiti was a success.

Web Bits


Conference 18: Moving From Advocacy to Activism UK

The Best 'Streaming Service' of All Is Your Local Library

 

Tuesday, July 3, 2018

Daily Thoughts 07/03/2018


Client In Court Securing His Papers, George Harvey, 1827

Daily Thoughts 07/03/2018

I checked the library Twitter and Facebook this morning.

I read some more of Political Risk.  I am reading about how political risk management is done well if nothing happens.  This makes it hard to justify because it is preventative.

Web Bits


Taking a Look at LatinX in Publishing

Monday, July 2, 2018

Daily Thoughts 07/02/2018



A Philosopher, Jan Lievens, 1631

Daily Thoughts 07/02/2018

I checked the library Twitter and Facebook this morning.

On the way to work, I read some more of Political Risk.  I am reading about how politics and unrest can create disruptions in shipping and supply chains internationally.

I checked the gift books and the displays.

We got the Select Reads information today for setup.

We confirmed that we are doing a Salsa Dance and Percussion program with Josie LaRiccia in September and October for Hispanic Heritage month.

I put in two orders for books today.

We also got the confirmation from the NEDCC that August would be a good time to do a collection assessment.

It is very hot out today.

I have a copy of the Times Literary Supplement, the New York Review of Books, and the New York Times Book Review to look through.

Web Bits

What Techsoup Offers for Libraries
https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/what-techsoup-offers-libraries.html

How to Make Space for Active Learning In Your Library
https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/make-space-active-learning.html

Recipes for a 5 Star Library
http://www.techsoupforlibraries.org/cookbooks/recipes-for-a-5-star-library

Sunday, July 1, 2018

Daily Thoughts 07/01/2018


Poetry Reading, Milton Avery, 1957

Daily Thoughts 07/01/2018

I checked the library Twitter and Facebook this morning.

I also read some more of Political Risk.  I am reading about hacking and terrorism.

I checked the New York Times Bestseller list and the Publishers Weekly Bestseller list.

Web Bits


Scott County Library Brings Books Services to the Laundromat