http://www.passiveaggressivenotes.com/2008/04/23/grimace-and-the-fry-kids/ The school in l.a. where anna works is under renovation, so a lot of the kids cut through the library on their way to and from the cafeteria. recently, one of these fine young scholars spilled an entire basket of fries…and kept walking. one of anna’s coworkers picked them up, but he missed one. another coworker posted this note. the amazing thing, says anna, is that the sign actually worked. “the student came in, took responsibility and even apologized.” happy meals all around!
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Removed Library Signs | Originally uploaded by herzogbr Brian Herzog posts at Flickr: These are some of the signs I’ve taken down (without telling anyone) around my library since I’ve worked here. I think an uncluttered area is nicer, and that fewer good signs is better than lots of signs that no one reads. And he has a GREAT post about Good Signs & Bad Signs in libraries. Read the post here: http://www.swissarmylibrarian.net/2008/04/24/library-signs-good-and-bad He also links to this most infamous sign from Michael Sauers. Are you following the SAL? It’s a keeper.
Quiet Reading Time at the Library Originally uploaded by leecolibrary http://curtisrogers.blogspot.com/2008/04/winners-of-2nd-annual-national-library_18.html Dr. Curtis Rogers writes: The South Carolina State Library is pleased to announce the winners of the 2nd Annual National Library Week Day in the Life of South Carolina Libraries photo contest. During the days of April 14-16, South Carolina library staff members submitted a wide range of photographs of librarians working, teaching patrons, library events, and in some cases, just having fun doing what they love.
A couple of weeks ago, my LIS701: Introduction to libraries and Information Science class had an incredible treat. Marshall Shore, from the Maricopa County Library, was coming to Chicago and agreed to talk to my class about innovation and design thinking in libraries. You may have read about him here. Or listened to him here. Or viewed him here. Marshall talked about cool things the folks at his library have done with designing spaces and systems for users, including the Deweyless library. He also engaged the class with some ideas about taping into user wants, user behaviors and emerging trends. […]
What we offer Originally uploaded by dreamylynn Click through to see what they offer!
Tell Us Three Reasons Why You Love Your Library Originally uploaded by NJ – Library Events Commuters throughout NJ were challenged to tell their three reasons when the New Jersey State Library posted billboards along the transit rail lines. Well done, NJ!
Brad Czerniak writes to TTW: Anyway, seeing your most recent post in the series regarding signage, I was immediately reminded of a sign at my “work library”. It reads, “Find Romance by the Fireplace.” Context: Our romance novel section was relocated to pucks [obviously] by a fireplace. Now, in the old section (which now houses CD-ROMS of all things), we wanted to indicate where the items were moved to. Hence, the sign. Hope you enjoy this — have a great day! Thanks Brad! Great sign – fun, encouraging AND useful to users. TTW readers, please keep those signage examples coming.
Originally uploaded by The Shifted Librarian Just added this to my updated Hyperlinked Library talk and my class discussion pages. Sadly, my home library has not changed its policy about new books 🙁 Since I won’t be in the library on December 21, I didn’t even bother browsing. See also: http://www.flickr.com/photos/shifted/664305548/
Solo trip to see HRC in Mishawaka Originally uploaded by Litandmore
CML I love this sign! Originally uploaded by tscrobinson