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The article discusses need for library leaders to pull their teams together as soon as possible to determine what local initiatives need to be pursued and what their funding needs are. It mentions library leaders mix strategic and operational features in a haphazard way; and also mentions approach to optimizing strategy and operational activities.

The article reveals the findings of the study which examines the image of librarians at Taipei Public Library (TPL) in Taipei, Taiwan as perceived by library patrons and directors of TPL branch libraries. The study reveals some similar aspects of a stereotypical image of the librarian as traditional, conservative and demure. The results show that TPL users have favorable opinion of librarians. Library users suggest that need to enhance the professional skills and training of librarians, offer emotional management for librarians, and provide long-term training programs for new staff members.

The article presents several ways libraries can adapt to change and stay relevant to users in the years following the global financial crisis of 2008 and 2009. The author addresses what he calls "library fitness" in light of the 150th anniversary of the book "The Origin of Species" by Charles Darwin, which presents the theory of the survival of the fittest. The twelve steps to library fitness include emphasizing local communities, engaging library users, and finding and solving problems. Other topics include ideas discussed in the books "Forces for Good: The Six Practices of High-Impact Nonprofits," by Leslie Crutchfield and "How the Mighty Fall," by Jim Collins.

The article focuses on the nature of libraries in the U.S. According to the author, libraries in the country have become more flexible in their rules like allowing clients to drink, nibble or use cellular telephones, provided that the noise remain tolerable for all categories of readers. They offer wide range of resources and technology to their clients such as general access to wi-fi and broadband, and exponential increases in the number of computers and workstations. They are also offering spaces, collections, user guides, brochures and web sites for foreign visitors, thereby making them feel at home.

The article discusses topics related to the marketing ability of each employee in public libraries in the U.S. It explains that each person leaves an impression on the patron through the process of interaction, either direct or indirect. It mentions that marketing in the library depends upon how a person remembers about the latest or newest program of a library. In addition, it discusses the importance of encouraging a librarian to engage in a patron, which helps promote the program and activities of the library.

The article offers information about the Wish List First Loan Program of Amazon.com. in Fairfax County, Virginia. The program was created by library specialists wherein a list of high-demand books can be purchased through the special Amazon Wish List. Due to the difficulty of public libraries in satisfying the demands of researchers because of shortage of books, the program can help shorten the demand when patrons donate books that are enumerated on the wish lists. Although Amazon will suggest additional books for consideration, the library asks patrons not to purchase books that are not on the Wish Lists. The books purchased on the library's Amazon Wish List will be mailed directly to the library's book processing center.

The article seeks to determine whether libraries are liable for copyright infringement committed using library computers, scanners and photocopying machines. It suggests that libraries post copyright warning signs on library equipment capable of making reproductions. It also suggests that libraries establish polices regarding potentially infringing user copying. Some considerations in drafting these policies are given. It reveals that no library in the U.S. have been taken to court for infringing acts committed by library users.

The article focuses on how library managers and administrators can encourage innovation in libraries and prevent the failure of new library services. The author suggests that managers should encourage staff to learn about new trends in technology, give staff time to experiment with new initiatives, and develop a work culture that is tolerant of risks. Other topics include budget cuts to libraries, patron population, and rate of return (ROI) for libraries.