The Creative Librarian is a hub for matters important to librarians/information scientists of today. There is a definite lean towards electronic issues, however it isn't restricted to only those. Hopefully this site will also be useful for informing non-librarians on these issues as so many of them affect us all.
Learning about NetGens in their Natural Habitats- These are the future tax-payers libraries will be relying on for support. Now is the time to catch their interest, before they get caught up in the cycles of schedule and habit.
Better *Public* Libraries- Better Public Libraries illustrates through a number of case studies current best practice in library design from radical thinking “Idea Stores” in Tower Hamlets, London to small branch libraries and thoughtful refurbishments and conversions. Libraries are the ideal public spaceas where members of the community can gather and relax and maybe interact with each other to form a community identitiy.
Librarians Fighting for Your Fair Use- Unfortunately, DRM does not distinguish among uses. Fair use and piracy are viewed the same. Thus, uses of materials that are legal and, many would argue, essential for education and the advancement of culture are in danger of being denied by DRM….
