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  Portrait of Isaac Newton, Godfrey Kneller, 1689 Daily Thoughts 01/31/2021 I checked the library Twitter and Facebook Group today. I read some more of The Human Cosmos Civilization and the Stars.   I am reading about how physics and astronomy affected the American Revolution.  There is some description of the concept of natural law in the book.  The author describes how Isaac Newton's Principia affected politics. I also read some more of Stay Woke .  I did an exercise on creating a positive vision for my life.  I wrote it out. Bethlehem Library Launches Kindness Matters Campaign https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Bethlehem-Library-launches-Kindness-Matters-15910724.php Will There Be A Trump Presidential Library? Don't Count On It https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2021/01/22/trump-presidential-library-plans-461383

  Engraving of Thomas Paine, William Angus of Islington, 1791` Daily Thoughts 01/30/2021 I checked the library Twitter and Facebook Group this morning. I read some more of The Human Cosmos Civilization and the Stars .  I am reading about how kings and queens tied themselves with the heavens. I also read some more of Stay Woke .  I am reading about creating a personal vision statement.  In addition to meditation there is a strong element of self help in this book. Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden Interviewed on MSNBC's The Oath With Chuck Rosenberg Podcast https://www.infodocket.com/2021/01/27/librarian-of-congress-dr-carla-hayden-interviewed-on-msnbcs-the-oath-with-chuck-rosenberg-podcast/ These Are the '11' Most Cursed Images in Boston Library Archive Dump https://www.boston.com/culture/history/2021/01/28/cursed-historical-images-boston-public-library-wikipedia ACLU Sues After Man Banned From the Library Over Trump Poem https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/aclu

  Official Portrait in the National Maritime Museum, Captain James Cook, 1775 Daily Thoughts 01/29/2021 I checked the library Twitter and Facebook Group this morning. I took the Covid 19 Test today. I do not have Covid.  It is a relief. I read some more of The Human Cosmos Civilization and the Stars .  I am reading about Captain Cook in the South Pacific and Tom Paine. Banned, Censored, and Burned Books: There Is A Museum for That https://bookriot.com/banned-books-museum/?fbclid=IwAR3UTO2YX-FMcZP4LIt9m_DGhH_A2CG84NRrkHt3o-sTW-f-O5kIHwAAYik Why First Lady Jill Biden Loves Libraries http://www.ilovelibraries.org/article/why-first-lady-jill-biden-loves-libraries?fbclid=IwAR1I_aUfjC3MdtEuCuUFv5mNsUg7V9i6aOMzQhFoM9fX8U4Rm2TNyRGkZ9g ALA Announces 2021 Conference Will Be Virtual Only https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/libraries/article/85444-ala-announces-2021-annual-conference-will-be-virtual-only.html

Sailboat on Blue Water, Japan, 18th Century Daily Thoughts 01/28/2021 I checked the Twitter and Facebook this afternoon. This morning, I made an appoint for a Covid 19 test tomorrow.  The library is closed at this time until February 8, 2021. I read some more of The Human Cosmos Civilization and the Stars.   I am reading about how the Pacific Islanders navigated with the stars. I read some more of Stay Woke.  I am reading about how people benefit from meditation. Defending the 5 th Freedom https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2021/01/04/defending-fifth-freedom-information-access-prisons/ Library of Congress Will Put $15 M Grant Toward Minority Focused Digital Futures Program https://www.nextgov.com/it-modernization/2021/01/library-congress-will-put-15m-grant-toward-minority-focused-digital-futures-program/171673/ FBI Looking Into Mishandled Funda At Chicago Heights Library https://patch.com/illinois/chicagoheights/fbi-looking-chicago-heights-library-audit-investigation

  Pharos Of Alexandria, 1721, Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach Daily Thoughts 01/27/2021 I checked the library Twitter and Facebook Group this morning. I read a little more of Stay Woke this morning. I also read some more of The Human Cosmos: Civilization and the Stars .  I am reading about how clocks began to be combined with astronomical symbolism and mechanisms to represent a version of a clockwork world.  The book describes the Antikythera mechanism and its relation to Cicero and Archimedes. I checked the displays and the gift books. I talked to another librarian about some of our local authors from Mount Vernon, New York. We closed early because there was Covid 19 at the library.  I have to take a Covid 19 test soon. Mellon Foundation to Fund Diversity Programs at Library of Congress https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/27/arts/library-of-congress-diversity.html 5 Things I Miss About the Library https://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/learning-innovation/5-things-i-miss-about-li

Theodore Robinson, 1895, Correspondence Daily Thoughts 01/26/2021 I checked the library Twitter and Facebook Group this morning. I checked the displays and the gift books. I read a little more of The Human Cosmos Civilization and the Stars.    I am reading about clocks and how they have astronomical origins. I also started reading Stay Woke A Meditation Guide for the Rest of Us by Justin Michael Williams.  This book is a modern meditation guide.  It includes meditations focused on civil rights and minority issues.  It is meant for people with busy lives. I spent some time working on a grant. I also checked some books that were listed as not in the system. I placed a hold on the Macedonian Hazard by Eric Flint, Gorg Huff, and Paula Goodlett. NY Library System Sees Cuts for FY 21, 22 in Mayor’s Preliminary Budget https://www.libraryjournal.com/?detailStory=NYC-Library-Systems-See-Cuts-for-FY21-22-in-Mayors-Preliminary-Budget Do You Know What Librarians Know? https://medium.com/ever

  Laurent De La Hyre, Allegory of Astronomy, 1649 Daily Thoughts 01/25/2021 I checked the library Twitter and Facebook Group. I also read some more of The Human Cosmos Civilization and The Stars by Jo Marchant.  I am reading about how the idea of how people will go into the sky to heaven when they die and become immortal originated. Will Digital Libraries Take Over Public Libraries https://goodereader.com/blog/digital-library-news/will-digital-libraries-take-over-public-libraries

  Rembrandt, The Philosopher in Meditation, 1632 Daily Thoughts 01/24/2021 I checked the library Twitter and Facebook Group this morning. I finished reading Leadership, Strategy, and Tactics by Jocko Willink.  I found it to be an interesting book.  It is focused on business and military leadership.  It was not originally designed for nonprofits, however most of the content seems to apply.  It is designed for a general purpose audience.  An interesting thing which this book does very well is separate the concepts of leadership, strategy, and tactics and gives easy to follow examples.  There is often a blurred line between strategy and tactics in many books.  I found it useful to read. I also read some more of  The Human Cosmos Civilization and the Stars.  I am reading about how the ancient Egyptians viewed the heavens.

  Charles West Cope, Maiden Meditation, 1847 Daily Thoughts 01/23/20201 I checked the library Twitter and Facebook Group this morning. I read some more of Leadership , Strategy , and Tactics today.  I am reading about why it is important to understand why you are doing things and be able to explain your actions. I also read some more of The Human Cosmos Civilization and the Stars .  The writing is very dense with lots of ideas.  I am reading about Constantine, christianity, and the sun. How Libraries Can Help Us Make A More Perfect Union https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/columns-and-blogs/soapbox/article/85366-can-libraries-make-for-a-more-perfect-union.html Stephen Colbert Is Confounded by This Library Potato Mystery http://www.ilovelibraries.org/article/stephen-colbert-confounded-library-potato-mystery

  Jean Baptiste Camille Corot, Woman Reading, Before 1875 Daily Thoughts 01/22/2021 I checked the library Twitter and Facebook Group this morning. I also read some more of The Human Cosmos.  I am reading about the origins of astronomy with the Babylonians and their mathematical tables in cuneiform. I worked on two orders of new books. I worked a little more on grants. The January 2021 copy of Bookpage has come in. I checked the displays and gift books. Gardening Bestsellers, January 2021, Most In Demand In Libraries and Bookstores https://www.libraryjournal.com/?detailStory=Gardening-Best-Sellers Walter Dean Myers Award Announced https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/85361-walter-dean-myers-awards-announced.html  

  John Singer Sargent, Man Reading, Between 1904 and 1908 Daily Thoughts 01/21/2021 I checked the library Twitter and Facebook Group this morning. I also worked a little bit on programming. I read some more of The Human Cosmos Civilization and the Stars. I have been reading about the early history of humans and stars.  There is some material on winter solstices and how people see their ancestors and ancient gods in the sky.  There is also quite a bit on ancient caves. I checked the displays and the gift books. We had a meeting about Covid 19. I did a little weeding in the fiction area with a colleague. I also replaced some titles for older books. I checked the New York Times Bestseller list. Book Bundles Reimagine the Public Library Browsing Experience https://www.libraryjournal.com/?detailStory=book-bundles-reimagine-public-library-browsing-experience-COVID19 Tarnished Legacies Presidential Libraries https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2021/01/04/tarnished-legacies-president

  Catalan: Jove Decadent, Ramon Casas, 1899 Daily Thoughts 01/20/2021 I checked the library Twitter and Facebook Group this morning. On the way to work I read some more of The Human Cosmos Civilization and the Stars.   I am reading about how early cave paintings may have been maps of the seasons. I checked the displays and the gift books. I spent some time working on weeding fiction books in the mezzanine. Quantum Teleportation Was Just Achieved with 90% Accuracy over a 44 Kilometer Distance https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-achieve-sustained-high-fidelity-quantum-teleportation-over-44-km?fbclid=IwAR0jD39tCOSIngVMguzDG21J1K9qbGcT39sCc6exleVrtd3jXuxbzRcmDrk  

  Marionette Theatre Presents RUR, WPA Poster , Federal Art Project Between 1936 and 1939 Daily Thoughts 01/21/2021 I finished reading Think Like A Monk Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day by Jay Shetty.  There is a final reminder that meditation makes peoples lives better.  I found it to be an interesting book.  The author was a monk in an ashram for three years.  There are numerous references to the Bhagavad Gita as well as different monk practices in christianity and zen.  The best part were the meditative exercises.  I found them to be very well informed. I started reading The Human Cosmos Civilization and the Stars by Jo Marchant.  This book is about the connection between astronomy, humanity, and the rise of civilization. I checked the Twitter and Facebook Group for the library this afternoon. Amazon Hit With E-Book Price Fixing Suit https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/85318-amazon-hit-with-e-book-price-fixing-suit.ht

Juan Gris, The Coffee Grinder, 1911 Daily Thoughts 01/18/2021 I checked the library Twitter and Facebook Group this morning. I read some more of Leadership , Strategy , and Tactics .  I am reading about conflict in decisionmaking. I also read some more of Think Like A Monk .  I am reading about the importance of serving other people in all your actions. I Lost My Dream Job: Keepling Library Vibes Alive In Hard Times https://bookriot.com/keeping-library-vibes-alive-in-hard-times/ New Research Shows 71% of Americans Now Get Content Via Social Platforms https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/new-research-shows-that-71-of-americans-now-get-news-content-via-social-pl/593255/

  Henri Matisse, Still Life With Geraniums, 1910 Daily Thoughts 01/17/2021 I checked the library Twitter and Facebook Group this morning. I read some more of Leadership, Strategy, and Tactics .  I am reading about iterative decisionmaking, or taking small steps when the future is not clear. I also read some more of Think Like A Monk.  I am reading about the importance of service to other people. Indie Bookstores Gear Up for 2021 https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/bookselling/article/85332-indie-bookstores-gear-up-for-2021.html Please Stop Comparing Things to “1984” https://electricliterature.com/please-stop-comparing-things-to-1984/ Trump Wants $2 Billion Dollars for Presidential Library Near Mar-A-Lago https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-wants-2-billion-for-presidential-library-near-mar-a-lago/ar-BB1cPKGY Mysterious Baked Potatoes Crop Up at Wayland Library https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/mysterious-baked-potatoes-crop-up-at-wayla

  A Scene In the Library, William Henry Fox Talbot, Before 1844 Daily Thoughts 01/16/2021 I checked the library Twitter and Facebook Group this morning. I read some more of Think Like A Monk.   I am reading about relationships.  There are some interesting reflections on celibacy. I also read some more of Leadership, Strategy, and Tactics.   I am reading about becoming a leader. I looked through the Graphic Novels & Comics catalog for Ingram. I also did some weeding in the adult fiction in the mezzanine. Insurrection In DC Evacuates Library of Congress, Closes DC Public Library Early https://www.libraryjournal.com/?detailStory=insurrection-in-dc-evacuates-library-of-congress-closes-dc-public-library-early Le Guin Will Appear on U.S. Postage Stamp This Year http://file770.com/le-guin-will-appear-on-u-s-postage-stamp-this-year/?fbclid=IwAR1wfiet8Db4JH45M6K8VjxvxjCK84cbroLY_Nis3OamJIni5BkkzqjC1J8 As Pandemic Expands, Libraries Create and Expand Services, Forego Others https:

  Der Rittersaal des Schlosses Hohentübinngen als Bibliothek-Saal der Universität. Lithographie, 1822 Daily Thoughts 01/15/2021 I checked the library Twitter and Facebook Group. I read some more of Think Like A Monk .  I am reading about gratitude and how it makes people healthier. I also read some more of Leadership, Strategy, and Tactics.  I am reading about teamwork. I checked the displays and the gift books. I put in two orders for new books. We had a meeting today to discuss the strategic plan.  I had a copy of the old one to bring as well as some notes about the last strategic plan. I looked over some damaged material. Connecting the Last Mile: Libraries Find Innovative Solutions for Broadband Access https://www.libraryjournal.com/?detailStory=Connecting-the-Last-Mile-Libraries-Find-Innovative-Solutions-for-Broadband-Access-covid-19 Not “Safe or Sustainable”, Bodleian Libraries Reading Rooms Remain Open https://cherwell.org/2021/01/15/not-safe-or-sustainable-bodleian-libraries-r

  Godfriedt Van Bouchout, Still Life With Books, Music, Recorder, and Two Roses, 1659 Daily Thoughts 01/14/2021 I checked the library Twitter and Facebook Group this morning. I spent some time talking to Arts Westchester about grants this afternoon.  There are several grants which are happening right now. I read some more of Leadership, Strategy, and Tactics.  I am reading about the importance of teamwork. I also read some more of Think Like A Monk.   I am reading about how ego can make life difficult. I checked the displays and gift books. I did a little weeding in the mezzanine fiction area. I checked the New York Times Bestseller list and looked through the January Copy of the Ingram Advance. There are a lot of new books which have come in.  The next book I plan on reading is The Human Cosmos Civilization and the Stars by Jo Marchant. Ethan Hawke Shares Why You Should Support Your Library http://www.ilovelibraries.org/article/ethan-hawke-shares-why-you-should-support-your-library

Smith, Sidney Lawton,, 1845-1929, engraver. [Bookplate of Charles P. Searle] [1904]  Daily Thoughts 01/13/2021 I checked the library Twitter and Facebook group this morning. I read some more of Think Like A Monk.  I am reading about how to get better control of your own thoughts. I checked the gift books and the displays.  We have quite a few new books. I also put in two orders for new books. I spent some time working on the Arts Westchester grants. I spent some time weeding in the fiction mezzanine. Meet 10 of America's Favorite Librarians http://www.ilovelibraries.org/article/meet-10-america%E2%80%99s-favorite-librarians FAQS On Free Speech and the Capitol Hill Insurrection https://pen.org/faqs-on-free-speech-and-the-capitol-hill-insurrection/ Here are the Most Popular Ebooks and Audiobooks At Westchester Libraries in 2020 https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/here-are-the-most-popular-ebooks-audiobooks-at-westchester-libraries-in-2020/ar-BB1cIpJ5

  Laura Theresa Alma- Tadema, The Persistent Reader, Before 1909 Daily Thoughts 01/13/2021 I checked the library Twitter and Facebook Group this morning. I am trying to solve some issues with programming and grants. I read some more about Leadership, Strategy, and Tactics.   I am reading about why it is important sometimes to do the hard jobs with your subordinates. I read some more of Think Like a Monk as well.  I am reading about methods to reframe your thoughts like writing them down. I checked the displays and the gift books. I worked on some weeding in the mezzanine fiction books. I spent some time working on programming and grants. To Thrive, Our Democracy Needs Digital Public Infrastructure https://www.politico.com/news/agenda/2021/01/05/to-thrive-our-democracy-needs-digital-public-infrastructure-455061 West Hollywood Moves to Rename Library After Ruth Bader Ginsburg https://patch.com/california/hollywood/west-hollywood-moves-rename-library-after-ruth-bader-ginsburg  

  Electricity and Electric Appliances, Edward Carqueville 1892 Daily Thoughts 01/12/2021 I checked the library Twitter and Facebook Group this morning. I also did a little bit of preparing for programs. I read a little bit more of Leadership , Strategy , and Tactics .  I am reading about gaining trust up and down an organization. I also read some more of Think Like a Monk .  I am reading about how to reframe negative thinking so it has less impact on you. P.W. Launches New U.S. Book Trade Fair for May https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/trade-shows-events/article/85252-pw-launches-new-u-s-book-trade-fair-for-may.html How Local Libraries Support Nonprofits https://medium.com/everylibrary/how-libraries-support-nonprofits-56aaccdb97a8 ALA Welcomes Build America's Library Act to Repair and Modernize Library Facilities http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2020/12/ala-welcomes-build-americas-libraries-act

  Odilon Redon, Apollo's Chariot, Between 1904 and 1910 Daily Thoughts 01/11/2021 I checked the library Twitter and Facebook Group this morning. I read some more of Leadership, Strategy and Tactics .  I am reading about why it is necessary to familiarize yourself with what the front line workers do, even going so far as to practice some of their skills. I also read some more of Think Like A Monk.   I am reading about paying attention to ones own mind.  There is the classic analogy of the mind being the charioteer who controls the five senses and directs them.  If you do not direct them, they take control of what you are doing. New Report Offers Post Pandemic Outlook for Book Business https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/libraries/article/85263-new-report-offers-post-pandemic-outlook-for-book-business.html He Created The Web, Now He's Out to Remake the Digital World https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/10/technology/tim-berners-lee-privacy-internet.html

  Jerzy Gelbard, Pneumatyk, 1923 Daily Thoughts 01/09/2021 I checked the library Twitter and Facebook Group this morning. I read some more of Think Like A Monk.  I am reading about daily routines.  There is a good reminder to pay attention to the things around you so you are aware of where things are and how you set up your office or your personal spaces. Stacey Abrams is the Author of Eight Unapologetically Hot Romance Novels https://www.glamour.com/story/stacey-abrams-is-a-published-romance-novelist-and-her-books-are-fabulous?fbclid=IwAR0qbsbEZ1qBm_RBzgJPilvfb3oMQnfCGZOpCUWkpm6q_VxmXZW5Zgwa6wA Did You Know There's A Library in Antarctica? https://www.bookbub.com/blog/antarctica-library

The Library of Congress, Washington D.C., 1902   Daily Thoughts 01/08/2021 I checked the library Twitter and Facebook Group this morning. I read some more of Leadership, Strategy, and Tactics by Jocko Willink.  This book reads like a memoir focused on Jocko Willink's experiences leading the navy seals.  It pulls all three ideas into a consistent narrative where one flows into the next. Some recent articles remind us that the Library of Congress is very near the capitol building.  Knowledge is a key component of governance. ALA Condemns Violence on Capitol Hill, Calls for Advocacy https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/ala-condemns-violence-on-capitol-hill-calls-for-advocacy/ Library of Congress Evacuated Amid D.C. Violence https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/library-of-congress-evacuated-amid-d-c-violence/ Library of Congress, Cannon Office Building, Evacuated Due to Suspicious Packages https://heavy.com/news/library-of-congress-cannon-of

  Christian Krohg, Lesende Pike, Before 1925 Daily Thoughts 01/07/2021 I checked the library Twitter and Facebook Group this morning. I checked the displays and the gift books. We had a large donation of new books which I looked through last night.  There were quite a few advanced reading copies and duplicate copies of books. I read some more of Think Like A Monk by Jay Shetty.  I am reading about intention and how it helps you focus on doing the right things. I checked the New York Times Bestseller list. I cleaned up my desk a little bit. We are doing the planning meeting next week. The “Great Gatsby” And “Mrs. Dalloway” Just Entered Public Domain http://www.ilovelibraries.org/article/%E2%80%9C-great-gatsby%E2%80%9D-and-%E2%80%9Cmrs-dalloway%E2%80%9D-just-entered-public-domain Overdrive Reports Surge in Digital Library Lending in 2020 https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/libraries/article/85253-overdrive-reports-record-surge-in-digital-library-lending-in-20

  Square Dish With Spring Flowers, Ogata Kenzen, 18th Century Daily Thoughts 01/06/2021 I checked the library Twitter and Facebook Group this morning. I read some more of Think Like A Monk.   I am reading about dealing with fear. I checked the displays and the gift books. I spent a little time shelving books in the fiction mezzanine area. Order Books from Around the World With Interlibrary Loan https://lifehacker.com/order-books-from-around-the-world-with-interlibrary-loa-1837177971 Six Years Later, Library Marketing No Longer Stinks! Here are Four Forward Looking Things Libraries Must Do Now. https://superlibrarymarketing.com/2021/01/04/nextlevel/ Where Fantasy Meets Reality: The Magic of Libraries https://www.tor.com/2021/01/04/where-fantasy-meets-reality-the-magic-of-libraries/comment-page-1/ Lockdown Made Our Library Better https://www.thebookseller.com/blogs/lockdown-made-our-library-better-1231726    

     A woman holding a Western-style umbrella and a Western-style book (possibly a bible?) October 10, 1897, Toyohara Chikanobu Daily Thoughts 01/05/2021 I checked the library Twitter and Facebook Group this morning. I read some more of Think Like A Monk .  I am reading about difference approaches to dealing with negative thinking. I checked the displays and the gift books. I am thinking a little about programs.   We did some finishing touches on the construction grant from New York State. I have started working on my monthly report. I am planning for a meeting tomorrow.  We are going to have a planning discussion.  I am thinking about what we might want to do. I worked on two orders of new books. Blurred Lines Between Safety and Service http://publiclibrariesonline.org/2021/01/blurred-line-between-safety-and-service/ 22 Facts You Never Knew About Wikipedia https://mashable.com/article/surprising-wikipedia-facts/ Lemont Library Reopens After Deep Cleaning https://patch.com/il

  Florinus, Astronomy, 1705 Daily Thoughts 01/04/2021 I checked the library Twitter and Facebook Group this morning. I started reading Think Like A Monk Train Your Mind and Purpose Every Day by Jay Shetty.  This book focuses on peace of mind and meditation.   2020 In the Book Biz Was A Year Unlike Any Other https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/85218-2020-in-the-book-biz-was-a-year-unlike-any-other.html My Uncle, The Librarian-Spy https://crimereads.com/librarian-spy/  

  Wright of Derby, The Orrery, 1766 Daily Thoughts 01/03/2021 I checked the library Twitter and Facebook Group this morning. I finished reading A Planet to Win Why We Need A Green New Deal by Kate Aronoff, Alyssa Battistoni, Daniel Aldana Cohen, and Thea Riofrancos.  A lot of this book focuses on turning climate change into a giant new deal modeled after Franklin Delano Roosevelt.  The solutions are from the left.  They are not particularly new concepts.  I found most of it to be a rehash of previous ideas from varios movements on the left like the indigenous rights movement or labor movement.  It is basically a summary of standard solutions from the left.  It could have used more new ideas and innovation.

  Claude Monet, Manet Paints in the Garden of Monet, 1847 Daily Thoughts 01/02/2021 I checked the library Twitter and Facebook Group this morning. I read some more of A Plant to Win Why We Need A Green New Deal.  The authors are arguing for massive government projects like the Tennessee Valley Authority and the Works Progress Administration. I also read a little bit more of Too Much Information Understanding What You Don't Know .  I am not sure that I trust some of the information coming from this book.  The author is doing short surveys of 400 people using mechanical turk from Amazon to come to some of his conclusions.  A bigger sample size would be useful. I checked the displays and the gift books this morning. I spent some time weeding in the mezzanine fiction. I talked with a colleague about programming and grants today. I looked through the New York Times and Publishers Weekly Bestseller lists. I also spent a little time working on a grant. The NYPL’s 1902 Ceremonial Tiffany

  Ivan Shiskin, In the Wild North, 1891 Daily Thoughts 01/01/2021 I checked the library Twitter and Facebook Group this morning. I read some more of Too Much Information .  I am reading about how not all information is helpful.  Some information is not useful and some is upsetting or misleading. I also read some more of A Planet to Win Why We Need A Green New Deal.   I am reading about how the labor movement and unions should seek to create new jobs based on the needs of addressing climate change. The top 10 Business E-books and Audiobooks Checked Out from Public Libraries in 2020 https://fortune.com/2020/12/30/top-business-books-audiobooks-public-libraries-overdrive-libby-app/ ALA Welcomes 8 th Consecutive Budget Increase for IMLS in FY21 Federal Appropriations http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2020/12/ala-welcomes-IMLS-increase-FY21