How Public Libraries Communicate

OCLC has released a report exploring how public libraries communicate. Findings include:

• 96% use social media;
• 84% post photos, videos, or library information on social media;
• 70% send email messages;
• 40% have a communications strategy, but only 17% say it's current;
• 71% say they don’t have the necessary staff resources;
• 25% have marketing professionals on staff.

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1870 Library in Cincinnati

The original Vine Street building of the Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County was built in 1874 on the site of an opera house. It was considered one of the most beautiful public libraries in the nation.

The present Cincinnati library is located in the same location, but now spreads between Eighth and Ninth Streets and Vine and Walnut Streets.

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The Future of Academic Libraries

Jeffrey R. Young interviews American Library Association President Sari Feldman about the future of campus print collections .

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