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David Lee King
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Social media, emerging trends, and libraries! Find me at davidleeking.com
New article up on Computers in Libraries, about using AI for library marketing and promotion. Check it out! www.infotoday.com/cilmag/nov25... #ai, #artificialintelligence, #AIforLibraries, #libraries
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November 12, 2025 at 4:23 PM
WhoFi Interviewed me on their Community Connectors Podcast

WhoFi (a company that provides software and services that help community spaces like libraries, parks, and museums thrive in the digital age) has a podcast called Community Connectors that they're posting on their YouTube channel. On…
WhoFi Interviewed me on their Community Connectors Podcast
WhoFi (a company that provides software and services that help community spaces like libraries, parks, and museums thrive in the digital age) has a podcast called Community Connectors that they're posting on their YouTube channel. On Episode 2, host John Kerber interviewed me! We discussed how libraries can pilot, scale, and promote hybrid maker spaces while balancing their digital and physical services. Check it out here!
davidleeking.com
September 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Why you should make the library a model for your business

I recently read an article from Fast Company - Why you should make the library a model for your business - and thought it was a good one! I like how the author flipped a thing that libraries often say. We tend to suggest running a library…
Why you should make the library a model for your business
I recently read an article from Fast Company - Why you should make the library a model for your business - and thought it was a good one! I like how the author flipped a thing that libraries often say. We tend to suggest running a library more like a business. But his article flipped that and talks about…
davidleeking.com
August 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM
AI Policies for Libraries – Some Observations

I have found a handful of public library AI Policies (linked at the end of this blog post), and I’m finding some interesting things to think about. Here are some observations on what I’m seeing.
AI Policies for Libraries – Some Observations
I have found a handful of public library AI Policies (linked at the end of this blog post), and I’m finding some interesting things to think about. Here are some observations on what I’m seeing.
davidleeking.com
June 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Reposted by David Lee King
NEW: ALA salutes Dr Carla Hayden for her exceptional service to the nation as the Librarian of Congress. We are deeply disappointed in Dr Hayden's abrupt & unjust dismissal last night, an insult to the scope & breadth of her work.

Read ALA Pres. Cindy Hohl's statement: www.ala.org/news/2025/05...
May 9, 2025 at 6:22 PM
I'm speaking at Computers in Libraries 2025, and hope to see you there! #CILDC
Say Hi at Computers in Libraries 2025! | David Lee King
I'm speaking at Computers in Libraries 2025, and I'd love to say Hi! Computers in Libraries 2025 is being held on March 25-27 (March 24 for preconference sessions) in Arlington, VA, and is always a gr...
davidleeking.com
February 20, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Just a sample post for an upcoming article about Bluesky for libraries!
January 8, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Reposted by David Lee King
Posted a set of reflections on civility, public discourse, and collaboration inspired by David Brooks' "How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Seen": buildingcreativebridges.wordpress.com/2024/11/26/r... #civility #community #collaboration #DavidBrooks #HowToKnowAPerson
November 26, 2024 at 9:26 PM
Pay attention to this: the supreme court is going to review the Universal Service Fund (i.e., E-Rate!). E-Rate's a good thing, & saves a lot of libraries and schools a TON of money on networking, internet access, etc. More here - arstechnica.com/tech-policy/... #erate #universalservicefund
Supreme Court to review 5th Circuit ruling that upends Universal Service Fund
5th Circuit ruling threatens $8 billion program that expands broadband access.
arstechnica.com
November 25, 2024 at 8:46 PM
Definitely fun watching Bluesky grow like crazy! Nowhere near Threads yet, but I also don't see much activity on Threads. techcrunch.com/2024/11/19/b...
Bluesky tops 20M users, narrowing gap with Instagram Threads | TechCrunch
Bluesky, the social network and X competitor has been benefiting from a surge of departures from the Elon Musk-owned app formerly known as Twitter. Today,
techcrunch.com
November 19, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Wow - a bunch of follows today! I’ll have to see if more people are gathering here, or are on Threads…
November 18, 2024 at 2:41 AM
November 18, 2024 at 2:41 AM
New article - a social media review! Check it out - davidleeking.com/social-media...
November 18, 2024 at 2:41 AM
New post - my library is showing AI-themed art! davidleeking.com/ai-art-proje... #ai #art
November 18, 2024 at 2:41 AM
New blog post, about the Kansas license plate fiasco and on making things for customers - davidleeking.com/kansas-licen...
November 18, 2024 at 2:41 AM
New blog post - AI Poetry Project – Creative Writing using ChatGPT - davidleeking.com/ai-poetry-pr... . Check it out!
November 18, 2024 at 2:41 AM
Woo hoo - I'm on Bluesky!
November 18, 2024 at 2:41 AM