August 30, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Great libraries build great communities and must be protected!
Look do you want that money to go to libraries or to build a prison for the Browns to play in?
Cleveland Public Library is facing about $2 million less in state support this budget cycle. Smaller systems across Northeast Ohio are losing money too, leaving libraries with a tough choice: cut back or eventually ask taxpayers for more.
August 24, 2026 at 5:52 AM
Great libraries build great communities and must be protected!
Great libraries build great communities!
August 19, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Great libraries build great communities!
"Bad libraries build collections, good libraries build services, great libraries build communities."
- R. David Lankes, Professor and Director of the School of Library & Information Science at the University of South Carolina
- R. David Lankes, Professor and Director of the School of Library & Information Science at the University of South Carolina
July 31, 2026 at 1:00 AM
"Bad libraries build collections, good libraries build services, great libraries build communities."
- R. David Lankes, Professor and Director of the School of Library & Information Science at the University of South Carolina
- R. David Lankes, Professor and Director of the School of Library & Information Science at the University of South Carolina
Great libraries build great communities!
July 30, 2026 at 8:03 AM
Great libraries build great communities!
Local library services are awesome. They keep this compulsive reader supplied with a steady stream of free ebooks, provide a fabulous safe space to hang out when our kids were small (+ for many others), have great meeting rooms, and do loads more. Devon & Torbay link:
www.librariesunlimited.org.uk
www.librariesunlimited.org.uk
January 11, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Local library services are awesome. They keep this compulsive reader supplied with a steady stream of free ebooks, provide a fabulous safe space to hang out when our kids were small (+ for many others), have great meeting rooms, and do loads more. Devon & Torbay link:
www.librariesunlimited.org.uk
www.librariesunlimited.org.uk
So true: Great #libraries build #communities. RT @mozillarian: The Bad, the Good, and the Great Library, by @rdlankes http://ow.ly/sIp9Q
November 28, 2024 at 8:17 AM
So true: Great #libraries build #communities. RT @mozillarian: The Bad, the Good, and the Great Library, by @rdlankes http://ow.ly/sIp9Q
🎊 Last night at #LCSeminar2026 we revealed our Awards winners for 2026.
🫂 All entries drew out the great theme of our Seminar: they 'build belonging', in their communities, through work that extends far beyond the physical walls of the library.
🔗 www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/librari...
🫂 All entries drew out the great theme of our Seminar: they 'build belonging', in their communities, through work that extends far beyond the physical walls of the library.
🔗 www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/librari...
June 10, 2026 at 2:08 PM
🎊 Last night at #LCSeminar2026 we revealed our Awards winners for 2026.
🫂 All entries drew out the great theme of our Seminar: they 'build belonging', in their communities, through work that extends far beyond the physical walls of the library.
🔗 www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/librari...
🫂 All entries drew out the great theme of our Seminar: they 'build belonging', in their communities, through work that extends far beyond the physical walls of the library.
🔗 www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/librari...
Great podcast episode from SBS's Australian Explained series. #libraries #PublicLibraries
Beyond books: How libraries build and support communities in Australia
Australian public libraries are special places. Yes, they let you borrow books for free, but they also offer a wealth of programs and services, also free, and welcome everyone, from tiny babies to old...
www.sbs.com.au
April 11, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Great podcast episode from SBS's Australian Explained series. #libraries #PublicLibraries
Tonight, I had the honor of meeting U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff! We discussed a shared love of libraries, paths to affordable homeownership, and our hopes for the future of this country. From the Great Lakes to the Peach State, we're both working to build stronger communities.
August 14, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Tonight, I had the honor of meeting U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff! We discussed a shared love of libraries, paths to affordable homeownership, and our hopes for the future of this country. From the Great Lakes to the Peach State, we're both working to build stronger communities.
find ways to build small communities (discord is great, purpose-built forums can be awesome, don’t skip moderation!), buy a network attached storage device (synology makes great stuff), invest in physical media, contribute to wikipedia, use open office or pages or word, visit libraries & makerspaces
May 16, 2024 at 6:09 PM
find ways to build small communities (discord is great, purpose-built forums can be awesome, don’t skip moderation!), buy a network attached storage device (synology makes great stuff), invest in physical media, contribute to wikipedia, use open office or pages or word, visit libraries & makerspaces
So proud of the Whittier Tech students building and installing Little Free Libraries across Haverhill! Every day, I’m inspired by the dedication of our students across #MA3.
Keep up the great work!
Keep up the great work!
Whittier Tech Students Build Little Free Libraries for All Sending Communities - WHAV
(Additional photographs below.) Haverhill and its neighboring communities are getting custom Little Free Libraries filled with donated books courtesy of Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High Sch...
whav.net
November 14, 2025 at 11:05 PM
So proud of the Whittier Tech students building and installing Little Free Libraries across Haverhill! Every day, I’m inspired by the dedication of our students across #MA3.
Keep up the great work!
Keep up the great work!
Vi un pin de pinterest que ponía "Bad libraries build collections, good libraries build services, great libraries build communities" y una persona comentó que qué es la biblioteca sin una colección excelente, y es una pregunta que nunca dejará de fascinarme porque refleja que a día de hoy mucha
May 29, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Vi un pin de pinterest que ponía "Bad libraries build collections, good libraries build services, great libraries build communities" y una persona comentó que qué es la biblioteca sin una colección excelente, y es una pregunta que nunca dejará de fascinarme porque refleja que a día de hoy mucha
Are you a ruby developer who wants to work on #oss for cultural heritage with a great team? Consider applying to this ArchivesSpace opening! https://lyrasis.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1641764.html. #FediHire #Glam
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About Us Lyrasis is a 501 c 3 non-profit membership organization. Our Mission Statement is: Lyrasis empowers libraries, archives and museums through content services, open technologies and community-based solutions that expand access to information, preserve cultural heritage, and advance the shared goals of our members and the communities we serve. Collaboratively, we build a future that is inclu...
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November 14, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Are you a ruby developer who wants to work on #oss for cultural heritage with a great team? Consider applying to this ArchivesSpace opening! https://lyrasis.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1641764.html. #FediHire #Glam
"Bad Libraries Build Collections, Good Libraries Build Services, Great Libraries Build Communities" By @rdlankes http://bit.ly/yDPfJ6
December 4, 2024 at 12:59 PM
"Bad Libraries Build Collections, Good Libraries Build Services, Great Libraries Build Communities" By @rdlankes http://bit.ly/yDPfJ6
Old quote: "Bad libraries build collections, good libraries build services, great libraries build communities"
Same person now: "The library community must shape AI toward ethical use and as a means of greater inclusion of authentic voice into the global conversation"
Reality of AI and community:
Same person now: "The library community must shape AI toward ethical use and as a means of greater inclusion of authentic voice into the global conversation"
Reality of AI and community:
Preliminary results show that the current framework of "AI" makes ppl less likely to help or seek help from other humans, or to seek to soothe conflict, and that people actively prefer that framework to any others, literally serving to make them more dependent on it.
Sycophantic AI Decreases Prosocial Intentions and Promotes Dependence
Both the general public and academic communities have raised concerns about sycophancy, the phenomenon of artificial intelligence (AI) excessively agreeing with or flattering users. Yet, beyond isolat...
arxiv.org
October 5, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Old quote: "Bad libraries build collections, good libraries build services, great libraries build communities"
Same person now: "The library community must shape AI toward ethical use and as a means of greater inclusion of authentic voice into the global conversation"
Reality of AI and community:
Same person now: "The library community must shape AI toward ethical use and as a means of greater inclusion of authentic voice into the global conversation"
Reality of AI and community:
And MAGA defunds them all.
April 2, 2025 at 7:36 PM
And MAGA defunds them all.
It’s called a public library. Build more, promote their use. Libraries are magical places and do great things for the communities they are in
Confronting what its culture minister called a "reading crisis," the Danish government announced this week that it planned to make books exempt from a 25% value-added tax.
Facing a ‘Reading Crisis,’ Denmark Wants to Make Books Cheaper
The Danish government announced this week that it planned to make books exempt from a 25 percent value-added tax.
nyti.ms
August 22, 2025 at 3:21 AM
It’s called a public library. Build more, promote their use. Libraries are magical places and do great things for the communities they are in
"Bad libraries build collections, good libraries build services, great libraries build communities." - R. David Lankes, Professor and Director of the School of Library & Information Science at the University of South Carolina
June 21, 2026 at 11:47 AM
"Bad libraries build collections, good libraries build services, great libraries build communities." - R. David Lankes, Professor and Director of the School of Library & Information Science at the University of South Carolina
"Bad libraries build collections, good libraries build services, great libraries build communities."
- R. David Lankes
- R. David Lankes
July 24, 2025 at 6:24 PM
"Bad libraries build collections, good libraries build services, great libraries build communities."
- R. David Lankes
- R. David Lankes
"Bad #libraries build collections, good libraries build services, great libraries build #communities."
R. David Lankes
R. David Lankes
In Greene County, Ohio, the public library director wants to retain the services and programs that patrons depend on. But cuts to federal funding put those programs at risk: www.whio.com/news/local/l...
Take action, tell Congress to #FundLibraries: ala.org/fundlibraries #ForOurLibraries
Take action, tell Congress to #FundLibraries: ala.org/fundlibraries #ForOurLibraries
Local libraries grappling with cuts to federal funding
“We’re just trying to keep what we have."
www.whio.com
July 24, 2025 at 6:24 PM
"Bad #libraries build collections, good libraries build services, great libraries build #communities."
R. David Lankes
R. David Lankes
Tell City Leaders: Invest in #PublicLibraries
"Bad libraries build collections, good libraries build services, great libraries build communities." - R. David Lankes
www.nypl.org/speakout
"Bad libraries build collections, good libraries build services, great libraries build communities." - R. David Lankes
www.nypl.org/speakout
Tell City Leaders: Invest in Public Libraries
New York City’s public libraries provide essential free services and resources for all, and they deserve increased funding and support.
www.nypl.org
June 18, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Tell City Leaders: Invest in #PublicLibraries
"Bad libraries build collections, good libraries build services, great libraries build communities." - R. David Lankes
www.nypl.org/speakout
"Bad libraries build collections, good libraries build services, great libraries build communities." - R. David Lankes
www.nypl.org/speakout
"Bad libraries build collections, good #libraries build services, great libraries build #communities."
- R. David Lankes (Professor and Director of the School of Library & Information Science at the University of South Carolina)
- R. David Lankes (Professor and Director of the School of Library & Information Science at the University of South Carolina)
April 15, 2025 at 3:33 AM
"Bad libraries build collections, good #libraries build services, great libraries build #communities."
- R. David Lankes (Professor and Director of the School of Library & Information Science at the University of South Carolina)
- R. David Lankes (Professor and Director of the School of Library & Information Science at the University of South Carolina)
"Bad libraries build collections, good libraries build services, great libraries build communities." - R. David Lankes (Professor and Director of the School of Library & Information Science at the University of South Carolina)
April 11, 2025 at 4:42 PM
"Bad libraries build collections, good libraries build services, great libraries build communities." - R. David Lankes (Professor and Director of the School of Library & Information Science at the University of South Carolina)
"Bad libraries build collections, good #libraries build services, great libraries build #communities."
- R. David Lankes (Professor and Director of the School of Library & Information Science at the University of South Carolina)
#LibraryWeek
- R. David Lankes (Professor and Director of the School of Library & Information Science at the University of South Carolina)
#LibraryWeek
April 9, 2025 at 3:28 PM
"Bad libraries build collections, good #libraries build services, great libraries build #communities."
- R. David Lankes (Professor and Director of the School of Library & Information Science at the University of South Carolina)
#LibraryWeek
- R. David Lankes (Professor and Director of the School of Library & Information Science at the University of South Carolina)
#LibraryWeek