Special librarians know searching the Internet answers specific questions, but you miss or misinterpret information if you only consult the Internet.
Think Clearly Blog
Think Clearly Blog
Interview with Sabine Dantus on Empathy-Driven Marketing for Libraries
An in-depth overview by Sabine Jean Dantus on empathy-driven marketing fundamentals and skills required for librarians
Interview with Librarian Keith Knop about Music Cataloging
An in-depth interview with a music cataloging librarian about the unique aspects and challenges of that discipline.
Teaching about AI in the Workplace
Suggestions for special librarians from Claude on how to foster cross-generational AI learning communities in the workplace.
Interview with the Author: Cathryn Copper on The Experimental Library
Author interview: Cathryn Copper on The Experimental Library: A Guide to Taking Risks, Failing Forward, and Creating Change
Interview with the Editors: Harnett and Cantwell, Roles for Librarians on Boards and Committees
Editor interview: Harnett and Cantwell, Finding Your Seat at the Table: Roles for Librarians on Institutional Regulatory Boards and Committees
Fun Productivity and Educational Tools for Librarians
Dr. Lauren Hays shares some of her Fun Productivity and Educational Tools for Librarians as summer fades and the academic year begins
Interview with the Author: Emily Marsh on Creating Digital Exhibits
Librarians possess many of the necessary skills and tools for creating exhibits; interview with Emily Marsh, author of Creating Digital Exhibits.
Interview with the Author: Dr. Ann Medaille on Learning Theory in Libraries
All librarians and information professionals regularly make choices that support better learning; knowing learning theories helps special librarians
Interview with the Author: Dr. Latasha Holt on Revisiting John Dewey
Librarians can get ideas on connecting with our communities as other educators do; revisit John Dewey’s principles
ChatGPT Tips
Library instruction expert Dr. Lauren Hays highlights several Chrome extensions and various plugins for librarians to use when exploring ChatGPT
Technology on the Horizon
The Horizon Report offers insight into what technology trends we need to be aware of in special libraries where teaching and learning occurs.
Interview with the Author: Cheryl Oestreicher on Reference and Access for Archives
Lauren Hays interviewed Cheryl Oestreicher about her book’s theme: access is the goal of all archival work, and all archival functions culminate in access.