Dr. Audrey Barbakoff is the founder and CEO of Co/Lab Capacity, which offers community centered consulting to libraries and other social impact organizations. She has more than a decade of experience as a librarian, manager, and leader in public libraries. Dr. Barbakoff is the author of Adults Just Wanna Have Fun: Programs for Emerging Adults and the forthcoming book Twelve Steps to a Community-Led Library.
The “age wave.” The “silver tsunami.” Whatever you call it, America is aging rapidly—and what it means to age is changing. With 10,000 Baby Boomers turning 65 every day, seniors... read more →
Children’s library programs are among the most vibrant and beloved library services. They connect kids and families; support literacy, academic achievement, and career exploration; and help close opportunity gaps—plus, they’re... read more →
You are a digital inclusion champion. If you work in a library, you are part of an organization that contributes to a more digitally equitable community. Your library likely provides... read more →
You’ve heard it in the news and seen it across social media: book challenges are on the rise. In 2021, the American Library Association (ALA) documented hundreds of challenges to... read more →
Do you see yourself as a natural marketer or politician? For many librarians, the answer is a resounding “no.” That’s understandable. Most MLIS programs don’t teach graphic design or copywriting.... read more →