The 10-Minute Library Advocate #23: Find – and Use – Buzzwords

Choosing the right words can make a difference. They can help people make connections in their heads with other issues, placing libraries in a broader context. They can make your message seem more relevant to wider public debate. For example, see our ‘Words of the SDGs’ series that explains some of the most used words […]

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The 10-Minute International Librarian #62: Think how to convince someone (in a language they understand)

Being able to win people’s support is so often vital in being able to fulfil your mission in a library. It can be about convincing colleagues to join you in a project, winning the endorsement of a manager inside or outside of the library, or getting changes to wider laws and policies. This can unlock […]

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