Posts by Ryan Clover-Owens
Does it Matter Where We Buy Books? (part 1: Buffalo Street Books)
In this episode I spoke with Lisa Swayze, the general manager of Buffalo Street Books about the impacts of shopping local vs shopping online. Over the past couple years the…
Read MoreDoes it matter where we buy books?
The obvious answer is YES! But the reality is… and I bet you can relate… we slip up on our values and shop online from ‘you know where’. This is…
Read MoreIntroducing Heidi Eckerson, our new librarian at DAL
We’re so excited to introduce everyone to Heidi Eckerson, the newest member of our team at the Alternatives Library. She brings a spark of energy and passion to the library’s…
Read MoreTea And Coffee For Your Reading Pleasure
When was the last time you brewed cup of tea, and browsed the collection at the library? You can now brew yourself tea or coffee at the Durland Alternatives Library, totally…
Read MoreIntroducing Amber, Abbie, Alex, and Gracie – Our Amazing Summer Staff!
We have an amazing crew this summer keeping the library open, and processing hundreds of letters arriving for Prisoner Express. I asked them about “alternatives”, and to share what surprised…
Read MoreWant help with your non-profit website?
This is a quick note for all the activists, community organizers, social entrepreneurs, and non-profit directors out there… Because websites are challenging. With all the choices, and all the clutter,…
Read More3 Adventurous Ways to Get To The Alternatives Library
As it turns out, driving isn’t the best way to get to the Durland Alternatives Library. Unless you’re willing to wait until 5pm when parking is available on campus, you’re better…
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