Brendan Dowling Author Archive

Email: bdowling@ala.org

From the President

The Transformation Will Not be Televised

Now transformation may seem like a strong word, but PLA is clearly transforming the way it serves its members and the way it represents public libraries as an industry. As the PLA spokesperson, I try not to be the hyperbolic salesman, but I’ve had the good fortune of presenting our new initiatives and services for the past year to library staff at all levels.

From the President

The Power of Public Libraries

Under the Radar

Blind Them With Science

Under the Radar

We Gotta Get Out of This Place

Public Libraries Feature Article

The 2017 Public Library Data Service Report: Characteristics and Trends

Public Libraries Feature Article

Reading Confidence with Tail Waggin’ Tutors

Public Libraries Feature Article

A Community Collaboration Rekindles Interest in Classic Literature

The Wired Library

Finding and Partnering with Trainers for Tech Programs

From the President

A New Perspective

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A.J. Baime on Truman’s “Completely Different Avenue of the American Dream”

Jessica Yu on Gladys Kalibbala and the Value of the Small Act

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The Importance of Teaching Adult Services Librarians to Teach

Phil Harrison Author Photo

Phil Harrison on Finding the Joy in the Darkness of his New Novel

Tova Mirvis Author Photo

You Have To Do It On Your Own: An Interview with Tova Mirvis

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Public Service Loan: Forgiveness The Struggle to Qualify is Real

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Engaging Patrons with Library Podcasts

Vanessa Grigoriadis Author Photo

Vanessa Grigoriadis On How Shoe-Leather Reporting Shaped Her Latest Book

Amy Stewart Author Photo

Amy Stewart On Solving The Problems Of Her Characters’ Everyday Life

Kelly Reilly Author Photo

Kelly Reilly On The Magical Possibilities Of Sinkholes

Kadish Author Photo

Rachel Kadish On Wasps, Ink, And Making History Come Alive

Justin Dillon’s Punk Rock Approach To Solving The World’s Problems

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Dana Schwartz On The Dangers of Twitter And Pigeonholing Yourself

Public Libraries From the President

The Destination is “We”

Epic Failure Is Always an Option

The Wired Library

A Partial List of My Failures

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