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HOME ABOUT ME OLD ARCHIVES (PRE-MARCH 2008) SUBSCRIBE The Transparent Library: Six Signposts on theWay by MICHAEL CASEY on NOVEMBER 16, 2008 By Michael Casey & Michael Stephens — Library Journal, 11/15/2008 We recently presented a workshop in London at Internet Librarian International, based on our writings here, and realized that throughout the columns we’ve identified a set of mile markers for the journey toward transparency. Give everyone an avenue to talk. Offer online and real-world mechanisms for all of the library’s stakeholders, staff and users, to talk, react, and suggest solutions. A good start is a suggestion box and a way to share the answers with everyone. Add an online forum or blog and “town hall meetings,” and the stage is set. Your goal is to engage your community and get them talking even if it is within the confines of your firewall or within your institution. Encourage trust, respect, and a willingness to be open. Remember, no one should be punished for speaking up or speaking out. And use that feedback from staff and library users for planning… Read the rest of the column at Library Journal… Listen to this post { 0 comments… add one now } There are no comments yet... Kick things off by filling out the form below ↓ Leave a Comment Name E-mail Website You can use these HTML tags and attributes: <a href="" title=""> <abbr title=""> <acronym title=""> <b> <blockquote cite=""> <cite> <code> <del datetime=""> Subscribe RSS Subscribe by Email PAGES About Me Old Archives (Pre-March 2008) ARCHIVES November 2008 October 2008 August 2008 July 2008 May 2008 April 2008 LINK SUGGESTIONS Blog on the Sideblyberg.netCitegeistThe Cool LibrarianDavid Lee KingFree Range LibrarianGirls with MacsGoogle Operating Systemwildsecretlibrary.orgLibrarian 1.5LibrarianInBlackLibraries Build CommunitiesLibraries & Life RECENT POSTS The Transparent Library: SixSignposts on the Way Holden and me, 10/25/08 ALISE 2009 Award Winner A message for President-ElectObama “it’s morning in America!” www.flickr.com SomewentwronWhat is this? Search for an item in librariesnear you:Enter title, subject or author Search WorldCat WorldCat.org >> LibraryCrunch Service for the Next Generation Library - A Library 2.0 Perspective by Michael Casey <em> <i> <q cite=""> <strike> <strong> Submit Library GardenLibrary Marketing - ThinkingOutside the BookLibraryBytesLibraryChangeLibraryCrunchLibrary Revolutionlibrary riotLibraryStreamLibraryTraxThe Liminal LibrarianThe 'M' Word - MarketingLibrariesThe Shifted LibrarianStephen's LighthouseTame The WebThe Travelin' LibrarianUncontrolled Vocabularywalking paperWhat I Learned Today...YestoknowThe PourTWIPPHOTO.COMPowered by Bloglines Thesis Theme from DIY Themes.