Keeping libraries relevant, inviting, and welcoming to the public is something that is SO important in this day and age. It is also something that a lot of librarians find difficult. How do you become that sought-after sanctuary, when libraries seem to be fading into a thing of the past?
Here, I have some of my favorite resources for keeping libraries relevant. Enjoy!
Here, I have some of my favorite resources for keeping libraries relevant. Enjoy!
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As the PowToon describes, PLA is an EXCELLENT resource for public outreach programs! What better way to keep your library relevant than to bring the library to the public? Everything you need is here, right at your fingertips!
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Joe Hardenbrook has a great, comprehensive blog about MANY things library-related. One particular post I refer to often is: You Do What? Re-working a Librarian “Career Day” Presentation. In it, he takes a humorous approach to breaking through the stereotypes teenagers have toward librarians, and libraries. The students weren’t expecting what he had in store!
American Libraries Dewey Decibel Podcast
In Episode 5, host Phil Morehart discusses library design, the importance of teen spaces, and how to avoid bad design. He’s joined by Brian Lee, chief architect of the Chicago Public Library’s Chinatown branch, Kimberly Bolan, author and library consultant, and Fred Schlipf, Professor Emeritus of the University of Illinois.
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Library Chat
In Episode 2, Rivkah Sass, Library Director at the Sacramento Public Library, talks about the health and future of libraries, including the international landscape and how to ensure the relevancy and longevity of libraries.
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