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
MN, WI, KS, CO, CT, MA, RI, VT, NY, NE, MT We have assembled several training and consulting road trips this spring, and we have openings for more participants. See our calendar at https://patternresearch.com/calendar/ for details. Road trips allow us … Continue reading
Preview this free webinar, and share it with individuals and groups at no charge. watch now Once upon a time, my partner Leif Smith–who eventually became my husband–and I ran an information and research service called the Office for Open … Continue reading
Often, after a workshop, a participant will approach me for a chat. They want to share a story, ask for a book or web site suggestions, offer feedback, or merely say thank-you. Sometimes they request advice about a workplace issue. … Continue reading
This list sometimes is called the Golden Rules of Daily Life. We might smile at the antique wisdom, however, it is a practical example of everyday ethics: My behavior has consequences. You are welcome to download this document and adapt … Continue reading
Our current list of favorite sites for free public domain and Creative Commons images and compilations for instructional design information. Each has its own guidelines. We like them because they don’t have the overused look of corporate advertising. Let us … Continue reading