Mobile Public Library – computer sign Originally uploaded by cindiann Cindi writes: this library has a curious lack of signage. this was only one of two I saw in the whole place. No sign above the service desks or at the entrance to the reference room. …and actually, I like it. It says: if you need help, ask. Also odd (but maybe this just reflects my background as an academic librarian) is that there are three or four people at each of the three service desks.
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*open 7 days a week, 12 hours a day" Originally uploaded by The Shifted Librarian Jenny posts photos from her visit to the Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam. These Dutch libraries have a lot going on! Look closely folks. http://www.flickr.com/photos/shifted/sets/72157604217237190/
"it starts at the library!!!" Originally uploaded by The Shifted Librarian Attention! Is your library fun? For all users?
Eli and the pod Originally uploaded by The Shifted Librarian Just one more. This is so hot, my MacBookPro just melted a little bit at the edges.
books and their signage Originally uploaded by The Shifted Librarian Jenny’s set of pics from DOK Delft is firing up the Biblioblogosphere. Check it out: http://flickr.com/photos/shifted/sets/72157604142377648/ This is truly the edge of our market and what you see here may be a future glimpse of what the best libraries will do with their spaces, technology and more.
Law Library’s Cute Signage! (feat. Natalie Dee comic) Originally uploaded by leah the library student The Natalie Dee cartoon is of the girl listening to headphones saying that no one has to know she is listening to The Cure
Signage Originally uploaded by Michael Casey
ASU design library Originally uploaded by JasonUnbound
Dominican GSLS Student Katharine Johnson writes: Last weekend I had the pleasure of joining LISSA (Dominican University’s library student group) for a tour of Loyola University’s new Information Commons located on their Lake Shore Campus. In short, the place is incredible. A bookless extension of their library, whoa! Three floors of computer terminals, many of which are located on long tables to encourage group study and/or spreading out all your books. Tall ceilings, bright work spaces, fully wired, completely green, and a breathtaking frozen-lake view. The first two floors encourage discussion among students, the third floor is considered the quiet […]
As we’ll see, coffeehouses provided something society needed: a place to just be. But no one had any idea how badly we needed it. (51) So reads a section of Starbucked by Taylor Clark. The idea of a comfort place, a third place as it has been called, was taken under the wing by the Starbucks visionaries and has become a staple at nearly all their stores. The comforting soft tones of wood tables, abundant chairs of varying sizes and comfort levels, and the wafting aroma of splendid coffee all welcome you in from the freezing cold (if you’re in […]