There is an upcoming Webcast on April 29 at 2 PM Eastern Time about best practices for large print materials in libraries. For more information, check out http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6551471.html. The Library Journal website mentions, ''This 60-minute Webcast will cover not only best practices for Large Print in the library but will ...

Awhile back, I read a blog post at http://librarianinblack.typepad.com/librarianinblack/2007/12/a-treatise-on-t.html that talked about charging patrons for materials they place on hold. I must admit I had never heard of charging patrons for items on hold. For example, if you call your library and ask to request a specific item (such as a popular ...