About
Michael Casey is currently the Director of Customer Experience for the Gwinnett County Public Library in metropolitan Atlanta. Named a Mover & Shaker by Library Journal in March 2007, he co-authored (with Michael Stephens) “The Transparent Library” (2014, Amazon KDP) and he co-authored (with Laura Savastinuk) “Library 2.0: A Guide to Participatory Library Service” (2007, Information Today Press) and is a contributor to “Library 2.0 and Beyond” (2007, Libraries Unlimited). He and Michael Stephens co-authored a monthly column in Library Journal titled “The Transparent Library“. He has written and spoken internationally on the subject of modern library services.
An avid photographer, Michael has had many of his photos published, including in New York: A Photographic Album (2009, Universe), Sandra Cisneros: Inspiring Latina Author (2010, Enslow), Elle Decoration magazine, Georgia Libraries Quarterly (2011), Library Journal (2011), Sanpellegrino, VISTO Images, College Public Affairs Department, Diamond Dwellings Realty, and Green Leaf Brick.
Michael holds an MLIS from Southern Connecticut State, an MA in Political Science from Pennsylvania State University, and a BA from Duquesne University.
Featured Work
Library 2.0 : a guide to participatory library service
Two of the first and most original thinkers on Library 2.0 introduce the essential concepts and offer ways to improve service to better meet the changing needs of 21st century library users. Describing a service model of constant and purposeful change, evaluation and updating of library services, and user participation, the book both outlines the theoretical underpinnings of Library 2.0 and provides practical advice on how to get there. From incorporating technology to reaching the long tail, from getting buy-in to maintaining momentum, all aspects of Library 2.0 are covered.
