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Category Archives: Library Design and Accessibility
Why you need to get out of your library
Because I went out and looked about … With budgets tight and staffing levels low, many librarians are foregoing customary trips to conferences, forums, and seminars. Chats, webinars, and listservs can keep us connected when we can’t get out of the … Continue reading
Measuring Success: Takeaways from SLJ’s Think Tank
I was privileged to be one of many librarians who attended School Library Journal’s first ever Public Library Leadership Think Tank entitled “The Future Starts in the Children’s Room.” This action-packed day-long event brought together passionate librarians to discuss the … Continue reading
Learning about Serving Special Needs Populations
I was inspired to write today’s post by someone who Tweeted me a fantastic question: “One of my staff members has a new goal this year: to learn more about serving special needs populations. Do you know of any good … Continue reading
Volunteers In Your Library
One of our most dedicated and reliable volunteers we have in our Children’s Department is young man who is going into 10th Grade. He comes to the library every Saturday precisely at 9 am. He has impeccable attention to detail … Continue reading
Inspiration
Inspiration is found in isolation for some, but not for me. I am actively seeking it! Each summer I try to rework my curriculum, learn a new skill/technology, and read plenty of books to inform my readers advisory skills. This … Continue reading
Thinking About Your Children’s Spaces #ala12
Think about the community where you live. How many spaces are there in the community for adults? I’d guess there are lots: Starbucks, shopping centers, restaurants, theaters… Now think about how many spaces there are specifically for children. Maybe the … Continue reading
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Making Your Summer Reading Programs Inclusive
As we prepare for summer reading season, there are so many questions that run through our librarian heads. “Are the reading logs completed?” “Do we have enough prizes?” “Did I remember to book the meeting room for our kick-off event…?” … Continue reading
It’s Okay to Play!
“We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” George Bernard Shaw. If you’ve already read the latest issue of Children & Libraries, then you are probably just as motivated and inspired as I … Continue reading
