You’ve probably heard that buying locally is an effective way to help strengthen regional economies.  “Buy Local” campaigns are especially popular now amidst the current economic downturn.  Similar initiatives can be found almost everywhere throughout the U.S. and in international communities.  The reason buying local is so widespread is because it works–but only if enough [...]

Libraries are in the midst of a dramatic metamorphosis into vibrant information centers designed for collaborative learning and work. Everything about a library is changing – from the way information is being provided and used, to the way that people are working, to the functions that furniture and spaces must perform. At the 2009 EDUCAUSE [...]