Talking with political opponents during trying times Free webinar: Thursday, August 29, 2019, 2 pm to 3 pm ET attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8362089794937119755 Isn’t there a better way to discuss ideological differences and win financial and political support for your library, agency, or belief … Continue reading
How values, opinions and beliefs are controlled in democratic societies With Permission of the author – Laird Wilcox Defamation is the destruction or attempted destruction of the reputation, status, character or standing in the community of a person or group … Continue reading
With Permission of the author – Laird Wilcox Robert F. Kennedy wrote: “What is objectionable, what is dangerous about extremists is not that they are extreme, but that they are intolerant. The evil is not what they say about their … Continue reading
We wrote this essay over 20 years ago as a chapter in a book on community building. It describes our information and idea exchange business at the time, which lasted 25 years and impacted the lives of hundreds of people. … Continue reading
Sponsored by the Library Consultants Interest Group of the Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA) Topic: Freelance Success: Building a Business as A Library Trainer, Educator, Writer, Researcher, or Consultant Pre-conference: Friday, June 24, 2016, 8:00AM – … Continue reading
If you are coming to our fair state for the Public Library Association (PLA) conference in April 2016 (or for any other work or family event), please note that the dryness, intense sunlight, and lower levels of available oxygen can … Continue reading