I (PC Sweeney) Interviewed my new deputy director who just happens to come from the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. Before going to Charlotte, he worked in San Mateo County Library as the manager of the library branch that I am now the manager of. He spent about 5 years in Charlotte so he knows all about […]
Meetups on the Roadshow
By on March 5, 2012
Josh, Lisa and I are excited to be taking part in this roadtrip but it’s going to be hard on us. For example, we know we are going to be hungry after our long drives and dehydration is always a valid concern while on the road. In order to keep going we’re going to need […]
Follow the Great Library Roadshow
By on February 28, 2012
See all the posts from the Great Library Roadshow and updates from the Travelers as they make their way from Charlotte, NC, to Philadelphia, PA.
Announcing The Great Library Roadshow: Seeking the Intersection of Innovation and Community
By on February 28, 2012
I am very excited to announce a trip that’s been in the works for a few weeks now, which we’ve modestly dubbed The Great Library Roadshow. Along with Library Journal, this excellent experiment is being cosponsored by OCLC in celebration of WorldShare. The basics: two of my esteemed librarian colleagues and friends — Lisa Carlucci Thomas and Patrick “PC” Sweeney — and I will be traveling from Charlotte, NC, to Philadelphia, PA, blogging, vlogging, and tweeting our way to as many libraries as we can handle looking for innovative apps, platforms, and services.
