Derik Badman does a quick sketch of the male counterpart to Wyoming’s Mud Flap Girl. There’s been a lot of discussion in the last few days about these images. I was glad to see Jenny weigh in: http://theshiftedlibrarian.com/archives/2007/09/19/the-mudflap-flap.html Thanks Derik! madinkbeard.com/library/mudflapboy.jpg www.madinkbeard.com/
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Wyoming Libraries: Mud Flap Girl Originally uploaded by mstephens7 http://www.wyominglibraries.org/campaign.html Wyoming’s libraries are as expansive as the state, and as close as down the street. Libraries offer more than many people realize, and we want to reach out beyond our regular users to let people know this. The new statewide marketing campaign is designed to increase understanding, use and support of Wyoming libraries. The campaign theme is “Bringing the World to Wyoming.” When you see an Eiffel Tower topped with a western windmill or a pickup with a Trojan Horse trailer, you’ll know that libraries have brought the world to […]
McMaster Library is getting rid of the their rules about food in the library: http://ulatmac.wordpress.com/2007/08/23/elimination-of-food-regulations/ I’m pleased to say we’ve made a significant change to our “no food” policy. This is excerpted from an announcement from our AUL for Teaching, Learning and Research: Beginning September 4, we will no longer be prohibiting the consumption of food in public spaces – with the exception of Research Collections and the Map Collection. We’ve come to this decision for a variety of reasons: a) to create a more inviting space for our users b) to reflect common practice at a growing number of […]
P1010035 Originally uploaded by JerryJC Via Jerry Carbone: Includes the Professional Code of Ethics.
Via Aaron Schmidt: Front door rules. Welcome! Originally uploaded by aaron schmidt
Politeness Allowed at Your Library Originally uploaded by Buckham Memorial Library in Faribault We’re trying a new campaign, taking down all of our “No” signs and replacing them with one that explains “We promise not to shush you if you promise to be considerate of your fellow library users.” Thanks to Stephen Abram for the heads up!
Southwest Harbor Public Library Originally uploaded by Michael Casey Please see: http://www.flickr.com/photos/michaelcasey/1017200275/
Loldogs @ your Library Originally uploaded by circulating Circulating posts at Flickr: We R ur community beggin fer access These pets spent most all of one day this week attempting and achieving entrance to the library. Seems their owner was busy inside but returning periodically to give them water in little cups. Some customers paused outside and waited to enter. Some children inside hurried to open the doors to let the dogs come right on inside. They could be heard barking from the second floor on occasion and were retrieved promptly when they scurried into the library’s Local and Family […]
Why good signage matters [aka you are fooling no one] Originally uploaded by jessamyn Jessamyn’s tour continues.
always remember who is most important Originally uploaded by jessamyn Jessamyn tours Seattle Public Library.