Aug 13, 2015
The Single Best Way to Increase Patron Awareness
Listening is the single best way to increase patron awareness of library resources. Read this post to get the details why.
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Aug 7, 2015
5 Myths About Library Relevance
Are books dead? Are libraries irrelevant? Here are a few library relevance myths that I’ve encountered recently.
Aug 4, 2015
4 Ways To Make Your Patrons Happier
Fixing each of these four challenges in your public library will make your patrons happier. They are easy to do. Let's get started.
Aug 3, 2015
7 Steps to Public Library Patron Satisfaction
Here are a few thoughts on increasing public library patron satisfaction, in hopes that they may spark some useful ideas for you.
Jul 27, 2015
Introducing the Niche Academy Side Slider
We are excited to introduce a new Niche Academy feature. We call it "Side Slider". Learn how to easily add courses to your library website.
Jul 10, 2015
Academy Champions Q&A: Suffolk Public Library
We’re naming Suffolk Public Library a Niche Academy Champion, because we believe in the direction they’re taking. Come read our Q&A.
Jul 8, 2015
Niche Academy, in the Beginning... a Founder's Backstory
It was the summer of 1983 in Los Angeles California that I attended my first ALA Annual Conference. I remember having the time of my life.
Jul 6, 2015
Unexpected Gardens in San Francisco - #ALAAC15
I love the unexpected new connections that always seem to come from a gathering like the American Library Association Annual Conference (#ALAAC15).
Jun 19, 2015
Academy Champions Q&A: Brett Lechtenberg, Personal Safety Expert
Because he's making a real difference in the world, we're proud to name Brett Lechtenberg as our first Academy Champion. Check out our Q&A with Brett.
Jun 11, 2015
Reader's Advisory: Library Facebook Posts That Don't Suck
Reader’s Advisory is a great way to create a steady stream of really useful Facebook posts with minimum of cost and effort. Read on to learn more.
Jun 3, 2015
The Short History of Online Courses
Online courses have come a long way over the years. Maybe this post should be called “A Personal History of Online Learning”. Let's dig in.
May 29, 2015
Top 7 Things Online Courses Can Learn from Top Gear
What do the North Pole, Japan’s high-speed train, & practical jokes all have in common? Top Gear! Read on & explore ideas for shaping online courses.
May 14, 2015
Facebook For Libraries: How to Create a Quick and Appealing Post
Here are 4 simple tips that will help you spark interest, be relevant, be genuine, and reach your audience in using Facebook for libraries
May 12, 2015
Changing Career Tracks? You're Not Alone.
Are you thinking about changing career tracks? Have you ever taken any online courses to learn specific skills?
May 7, 2015
A Note To Disappointed Academics
There are a lot of disappointed academics out there these days, but the entire system of traditional higher education is ripe for disruption.
Apr 30, 2015
The Best Free Tool for Understanding Your Audience: Buyer Personas
Want to figure out how understanding your audience can help you create better online courses? Buyer personas is the best way to get started.