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Fifteen Spook-worthy Books All Libraries Should Have This Halloween Season
Are you wanting to give your readers a scream this October? Get ready, because we have compiled a list of some of the best, bone-chilling tales that you absolutely need on your shelves this Halloween season. Whether you’re a fan of the classics or are wanting...
Libraries and Digital Engagement: Ten Tips on Building Community Through Social Media
Social media brings connectivity to an entirely new level: businesses, organizations, and people can engage globally through posts, discussion threads, comments, polls, and more. As digital media expands, so does the opportunity to grow audiences through social media...
Librarian Spotlight: Discussing Thematic Concepts of Banned Books
Established in the 1980s, Banned Books Week (September 26 - October 2, 2021) is an annual affair that celebrates the freedom to read and typically spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. During this time of year,...
The History of Event Management: Past, Present, and Future
Meetings are the catalyst for change; they influence people’s thoughts and behaviors, enable business exchanges that establish bonds, strengthen alliances, and form lifelong friendships and connections. When we meet, we change the world. Connectivity— both small and...
Librarian Spotlight Series: Connecting Patrons and Communities Through Digital Media (Part 2)
Welcome to our Librarian Spotlight series! These exclusive Q & A's will focus on librarians from all over the nation, giving us the inside scoop on how their social media platforms connect their patrons with not only their libraries, but with the communities they...
Librarian Spotlight Series: Connecting Patrons and Communities Through Digital Media (Part 1)
Welcome to our Librarian Spotlight series! These exclusive Q & A's will focus on librarians from all over the nation, giving us the inside scoop on how their social media platforms connect their patrons with not only their libraries, but with the communities they...
Website Security: A How to Guide on Protecting Your Library, Patrons, and Sensitive Information
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a colossal rise in the number, size, and sophistication of ransomware attacks of 147 percent. With the demand for ransomware payments increasing at an alarming rate as the world moves swiftly through 2021, 2020 has been the...
The Importance of 508 Compliance: Making Your Library Accessible for All
If you’re a fully-functioning library in 2021, you’ve probably heard of the term “website accessibility” more than once. And more importantly, you understand the necessity for its inclusive practice. In 2020, the School Library Journal reported that more than 2,200...
What Is UX Centered Design? Thoughts From LocalHop on Principles and Processes
CategoriesWhat Is UX Centered Design: Thoughts From LocalHop on Principles and Processes What is user experience (UX) design? UX centered design is about making the user's interactions with the product the best it can possibly be resulting in a positive experience. UX...
Oakland County “Main Streets” Tourism Website
The Oakland County committee needed a website that would introduce both new and existing communities to current residents and tourists considering a visit to Oakland County.