Author Archives: Oleg K.

Fall Reading 2011

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Oleg K.

This last Fall ran from September 23-December 21st 2011 (14 weeks). During that time I read 14 books which is one book a week, a small step down from my average. Then again, it was a busy time for me; … Continue reading →

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Surrounded by Sociopaths: A Response to Reality is Broken

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Oleg K.

In response to the thesis brought forth in Reality is Broken by Jane McGonigal that using game mechanics in could better our everyday lives on a large scale I say that I agree, but not without reservations. Game mechanics are … Continue reading →

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How to Promote Library Events

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Oleg K.

One of the most difficult parts of the job for many librarians is to draw an audience for the programs they offer at their libraries. They seem to do everything right: schedule the program well in advance, create fifty copies … Continue reading →

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#calibconf 2011 Wrap-Up

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Oleg K.

This past weekend, November 12th and 13th, 2011, Ashley and I attended the California Library Association conference in Pasadena, California. What follows is my wrap up of the conference experience broken out by themes. It is not a comprehensive guide … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading 2011

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Oleg K.

It was a decent summer of reading this time partially due to a number of work relocations and wedding planning (I got married on October 15th!). All of this should also explain my 3(or so)-month absence here. It takes two … Continue reading →

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Spring Reading 2011

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Oleg K.

This update is coming way later then I initially planned to write it, but life intervened and my blog has stayed dark for almost two months. I knew I would eventually return and so here is my reading for Spring … Continue reading →

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On Commitment in Librarianship

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Oleg K.

On Friday, June 17th, my job at the Lancaster Regional Library is coming to an end. This has caused me to spend some time lately thinking about my first year and three months as a professional librarian. Though my hour-long … Continue reading →

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ALA Election Participation Survey – Results

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Oleg K.

[Quick Hits -- This is a fairly long post. If you're pressed for time: Skim the intro, take in the percentages of questions one and two, read question three, skim conclusion. Download .pdf of whole post for later.] Introduction A … Continue reading →

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Public Libraries Make People’s Lives Better

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Oleg K.

Despite the obvious mission of public libraries, the unmeasured and often unmentioned return-on-investment with regards to them is the effect they have on the quality-of-life of the population which they serve. Individual and group happiness are only recently becoming viewed … Continue reading →

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Winter Reading 2010

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Oleg K.

It’s been an on-and-off reading period during winter 2010-11. Looking back, I can’t believe that I read some of these books in the same winter, they seems so long ago. Winter runs from approximately from December 22nd to March 20th … Continue reading →

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