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Ten ways patrons can make their library better

Edward Vielmetti Superpatron Ann Arbor, MI [email protected] NSLS, 4 May 2007 pileofindexcards.org

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Browse the catalog with your kids

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Reserve online

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Request the books you want

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Borrow by inter-library loan

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Westmont Public Library on Flickr

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Remix the catalog

hot books copies/holds AADL 5/3/07 pileofindexcards.org

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Connect your library to LibraryThing

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Connect your library to Amazon Image: Amazon linky Image: Book Burro

Credit: Jon Udell. Link to interview

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Add a librarian to your buddy list

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Put a reference library on your speed dial

Photo: Travelin’ Librarian, Pocatello ID

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Post your event on the library bulletin board

Zingerman’s Deli

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Hold your birthday party at the library

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Sneak in chocolate

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Ask a fellow patron when you’re confused by the web

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Blog about what you find

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Edward Vielmetti Superpatron Ann Arbor, MI [email protected] pileofindexcards.org

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