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“Straight to the Heart of Things”— Reflecting on Library Metaphors for Impact and Assessment

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Stoddart, Richard A.

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This paper explores the use and creative application of library metaphors. Unfortunately, the facts aren’t always able to speak for themselves. Simply stating reference statistics, gate counts, and resource circulation numbers are not persuasive narratives in and of themselves. Voice and context needs to be given to these forms of...

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may use metaphors in describing their perception of library problems and such use of language would
Growing our vision together : forming a sustainability community within the American Library Association

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Filar Williams, Beth, Charney, Madeleine, and Smith, Bonnie

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As long-standing keepers of democracy and information stewardship, library professionals are a natural fit for advocating and promoting sustainability within their communities. From seed libraries to Occupy Wall Street libraries, their view of sustainability extends beyond environmental concerns to include community activism, economic development, and social equity. Empowering people, facilitating...

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of the profession and the perception of libraries in our communities so that we all have a