reviews
As I find them, book reviews of Inside, Outside and Online are posted here on the blog. Here’s a sampling of what readers have to say:
I loved your book, and so happy to finally see someone who recognizes that library = community. (On a side note, I loved that it was well-written and very accessible. I hope it’s selling like hotcakes– all librarians should read it). —Cheryl Napsha, Westland Library Michigan
In this fluently written how-to manual, author Hill makes a potent case for community building as an essential form of service in public libraries, both for their survival and relevance and also for the needs of those Americans who find themselves “bowling alone.” —Ann Welton, Booklist
With advice on identifying the needs and desires of the communities, attracting the community, and more, “Inside, Outside, and Online” is of strong recommendation for any librarian who wants their library and their community to be successful. —James A. Cox Editor-in-Chief, Library Bookwatch
Hill, a librarian and consultant, provides practical advice and inspiration for building the library community —Annotation, Book News Inc.
Hill engages the reader to seriously think about how to make their own library community emerge successfully inside the library, in the community the library serves, and in the online community. References, additional resources, and an index make this a valuable resource, while the writing style encourages reading from cover to cover. This work is a must have for any library wanting to reach out beyond their present users.—Sara Marcus, American Reference Books Annual
Students in FSU’s Community Building and Libraries course posted their comments as well. Please let me know if you too have comments about my work.
