Library Journal: The Transparent Library
We are very happy to share that we have edited together all of the Library Journal “Transparent Library” columns into an e-book that we are making available for FREE to readers of TTW.
Here’s the description:
The “Transparent Library” gathers 29 columns from Michael Casey and Michael Stephens. Originally published in Library Journal from 2007 – 2009, the column explored concepts related to transparency, management, engaging communities, social media, strategic planning and constant change. The e-book includes supplemental essays and columns, and includes a new conversation “The Transparent Library Revisited.”
By structuring the transparent library for constant and purposeful change we reduce the negative impact that change has on both the staff and user. Incorporating change into the organization through creative teams and open lines of communication allows the transparent library to add new tools, respond to changing community needs, and move ahead with new initiatives without shaking up the foundation.
Individual Columns:
The Road Ahead
By Michael Casey & Michael Stephens – 09/15/2009
It’s Fine to Drop Dewey
By Michael Casey & Michael Stephens – 07/01/2009
Be Selfish, Promote Service
By Michael Casey & Michael Stephens – 06/15/2009
Reasons for Optimism
By Michael Casey & Michael Stephens – 05/15/2009
Cheers & Jeers
By Michael Casey & Michael Stephens – 04/15/2009
You Can’t Afford Not To Do These Things
By Michael Casey & Michael Stephens – 03/15/2009
Dear Library Directors
By Michael Casey & Michael Stephens – 02/15/2009
Measure the Silence
By Michael Casey & Michael Stephens – 01/01/2009
Six More Signposts
By Michael Casey & Michael Stephens – 12/01/2008
Six Signposts on the Way
By Michael Casey & Michael Stephens – 11/15/2008
Library PR 2.0
By Michael Casey & Michael Stephens – 10/15/2008
When Worlds Collide
By Michael Casey & Michael Stephens – 09/15/2008
Let’s All Lighten Up
By Michael Casey & Michael Stephens – 08/15/2008
Check Your Ego at the Door
By Michael Casey & Michael Stephens – 07/01/2008
How To Find the Right Fit
By Michael Casey & Michael Stephens – 06/15/2008
Embracing Service to Teens
By Michael Casey & Michael Stephens – 05/15/2008
Measuring Progress
By Michael Casey & Michael Stephens – 04/15/2008
Cheers and Jeers
By Michael Casey & Michael Stephens – 03/15/2008
Insights from the Front Line
By Michael Casey & Michael Stephens – 02/15/2008
Coping with Anonymity
By Michael Casey & Michael Stephens – 01/01/2008
A Road Map to Transparency
By Michael Casey & Michael Stephens – 12/15/2007
The Technology Storm
By Michael Casey & Michael Stephens – 11/15/2007
Triumphing Over Opacity
By Michael Casey & Michael Stephens – 10/15/2007
Going to the Field
By Michael Casey & Michael Stephens – 09/15/2007
Ask for What You Want
By Michael Casey & Michael Stephens – 08/01/2007
The Open Door Director
By Michael Casey & Michael Stephens – 07/01/2007
Living Out Loud
By Michael Casey & Michael Stephens – 06/01/2007
Turning “No” into “Yes”
By Michael Casey & Michael Stephens – 05/01/2007
Introducing the Michaels
By Michael Casey & Michael Stephens – 04/01/2007
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