Travel Update

Well, I just finished up part of a trip where I talked to large groups of librarians in Boston, DC, Birmingham UK, Paris, Shanghai and Taipei that also included folks from many other countries.
It sure was interesting and I learned a lot.
What was my chief insight? The challenges facing libraries around the world are awfully similar – in any language, any library type, any culture and any place. What divides us is much slimmer than what connects us.
Heading off to Chicago on Monday then through Pennsylvania and Ohio. I expect I’ll find more professionals there struggling with the issues and challenges and seeking innovative solutions. And trying real hard to build them.
Stephen