Topic of the Week: International Libraries There are so many libraries all over the place, we want to bring you a few you might not know about yet We will gush over a couple we have visited; then look at some other interesting libraries. There are thousands of libraries we could be looking at, so … Continue reading Episode Ten: International Libraries →

Reader’s Advisory: A service which involves suggesting fiction and nonfiction titles to a reader through direct or indirect means We are library people, and of course there are many other things we do in addition to reading books – but we do love to read books too! There are so many genres out there – … Continue reading Episode Nine: Reader’s Advisory →

Libraries and gardens. At first, they may not seem to have much in common; but we grow ideas and knowledge already – and many of us also grow plants, flowers, trees and vegetables! Thank you to all the libraries who responded to our call for information and photos – everything we discuss today came from … Continue reading Episode Eight: Library Gardens →

So many libraries have art, either as displays or as circulating items, we really have a lot to enjoy! Thank you this week to our Guest Hosts: Becky Pflueger from St. Cloud Public Library and Jennifer Penzkover, St. Cloud Arts Commission Coordinator. And a big thank you to library people across assorted listserves and across … Continue reading Episode Seven: Art in the Library →

This week we look at the topic of service to our emerging bilingual community members! There is so much to cover here, we just looked at a few library programs and resources. Send us your programs, materials, ideas; and we will post all of them to our website! Check out our website for more information … Continue reading Episode Six: Emerging Bilingual Library Services →

This week we looked an at an array of library digitization projects, and it was amazing to see all the materials that have been preserved by all kinds of libraries! We looked at three different projects, talked about books we read, and admired our Spotlight Library: St. John’s University’s Hill Museum and Manuscript Library. And, … Continue reading Episode Five Materials: Digitization Projects →

This week we are looking at all sorts of library programs. Libraries are all about connecting with our communities; and programs aimed at different community members can be some of the most valuable work we do! This week we talk about a variety of programs in all sorts of libraries, and look at our Spotlight … Continue reading Episode Four: Library Programming →

This week we are looking at library makerspaces! Makerspaces are an exciting trend in libraries of all types and sizes. Although their traditional programs are STEM/STEAM based technology learning, they can involve all sorts of programs that inspire patrons to try new skills and to create new things. Our spotlight library this week is the … Continue reading Episode Three: Library Makerspaces →

This week we talk about the fun and interesting materials you might find in a library! People’s vision of a library tends to revolve around books and computers, and of course we have those things. But there is so much more available! This week our Spotlight Library is the Chelmsford Public Library. This is a … Continue reading Episode Two: Library Materials →

This week we look at library outreach! In this episode, we look at library outreach programs. Tune in here to learn about ALA resources, and libraries that are doing some interesting outreach programs that you can try. We share some books we are reading. And our Spotlight Library of the week is the Hennepin County … Continue reading Episode One: Library Outreach! →