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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.
Reporting Items Your Organization Should Be Reviewing
CategoriesREPORTING ITEMS YOUR ORGANIZATION SHOULD BE REVIEWINGYour reporting data can do much more than just meet your organization’s state funding requirements and tell you how many people showed up to your events. It can be a valuable insight into the great...
How to Host a Virtual Event for Your Library (Start to Finish)
CategoriesHow to Host a Virtual Event for Your Library (Start to Finish) Are you nervous about how to host a virtual event for the first time? You shouldn’t be, it’s easier than you think! Shared content and videos are a great way to keep your patrons engaged...
Paperback to Pixels to Programs: How to Drive Patrons Back into Your Library
CategoriesPaperback to Pixels to Programs: How to Drive Patrons Back into Your Library Today, many public libraries have or are in the process of going through major organizational structure shifts. Social media has slowly taken over how we interact with our...
6 Requirements to Look For When Deciding on a Registration System
CategoriesSix Requirements to Look For When Deciding on a Registration System Choosing the best registration system for your organization is a tough task. There are many options, each with different attributes. We have used several of these systems over the past few...