[Libs-Or] Tech-Talk: INTERNET – Indulge Yourself in “The 15 Best Libraries in The World”

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This Week's Topic: INTERNET

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1. ARTICLE & VIDEO ... Indulge Yourself in "The 15 Best Libraries in The World"
2. COMMUNICATING ... Could you be a snowflake?
3. LEADERSHIP ... The power of understanding uniqueness
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Indulge Yourself in "The 15 Best Libraries in The World"
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Since many of our subscribers are in the library and education world, we thought viewers would like to spend about six minutes to immerse themselves in some of the most beautiful library structures in the world.

This video takes you through 15 of a YouTube author's favorites. Of course, you may have other libraries you'd like to add to the list, but the ones she has selected are stunning.

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From the Insider YouTube channel, the video begins with the Tianjin Binhai Library in China (below, left) and the Admont Abbey in Austria - the world's largest and oldest Monastery library (below, right).

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The United States is represented with the George Peabody Library in Baltimore, Maryland.

This stunning structure is sometimes referred to as the "cathedral of books" because of the building’s neoclassical design (image on the right).

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And of course, the Library of Congress in Washington, DC (pictured on the left) -- which is the largest library on the planet with currently over 170 Million items…

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Communication: Self
Consider yourself a snowflake

Even if you've never lived in snow country, you've probably learned in school that there are no two snowflakes alike, right?

Think about it. Every single one is different. There are no duplicates. Each frozen pattern is unique.

So you can't judge one over the other. On what basis? No two are alike. There can be no comparisons. There are no inferior or superior snowflakes because there are no norms, no standards about which to judge.

Let's take this idea a step further.

We know from a variety of sources (and our own eyes) that every individual human being is unique too. There are no two of you, no two of me, no two of anyone. Even if you have an identical twin, you are still one of a kind. On top of that, nobody has the same collection of experiences as another.

That makes us all snowflakes! Each of us is as unique and individual as the tiny conglomerates of ice.

Therefore, as with anything that is unique, judgments and critiques are valueless.

Hmmm... what could this mean to our self-communication ... you know, all those conversations we tell ourselves - about us and others?

Example: I'm driving along the highway and someone cuts in front of me in a reckless fashion. I think, "jerk," "stupid," "rude."

But wait a minute, if I realize that I'm a snowflake and the other person is a snowflake, it becomes a different situation. It means we each have entirely unique lives, unique experiences, unique needs... so how can I possibly judge him. There's no basis for it.

So I let it go. I'm not tensing up with agitation or anger. I don't have to try to understand and excuse the behavior. I just say to myself, "I'm a snowflake. He's a snowflake." And I know, since I am not the same as he is, I can't possibly know his motivation for driving in any manner. I am at peace.

Another example ... self-criticism. I hear myself say, "I'm being lazy." Wait a minute! "I'm a snowflake," I might need this time to recharge. I may need it to be creative. Who is to say? I'm a snowflake. I'm unique! So on what basis am I judging myself? And the tension goes away.

Would considering yourself a snowflake be useful?

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Leadership
Supporting uniqueness

Whether you're a leader of others or yourself, understanding and supporting everyone's uniqueness is a powerful tool.

Here are two quotes to keep in mind.

“Always remember that you are absolutely unique.
Just like everyone else.”
- Margaret Mead, a pioneer in social anthropology

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“Only recently have I realized that being different is not something you want to hide or squelch or suppress.”
- Amy Gerstler, an award-winning American poet

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