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Wilmette PL Staff Day Slides

Greetings everyone. I had a really enjoyable full day with the staff of Wilmette public library in Illinois this past spring. I did their morning presentation and then stayed around to interact with the staff and do a debrief of the morning presentation as a breakout in the afternoon. I want to share some photos […]

Checking In

Hey all – I just want to do a general check in with everyone and see how you are doing. Remember we are operating under fluid dates for assignments but also I just want make sure everybody’s doing OK. It feels like there is a lot of churn in the world right now, so please […]

Inspiration: Library Outpost!

Hey all – Please see: https://smcl.org/blogs/post/introducing-our-first-library-outpost-presentamos-nuestro-primer-outpost-de-la-biblioteca/ What is a Library Outpost? Our Library Outpost will be an easy-to-use, 24-hour, seven-day-a-week automated library vending hub. The first Library Outpost will open outside the Pacifica Sanchez Library, expanding access to library materials and inspiring community engagement with a gathering space to enjoy the outdoors. It will offer […]

Humanist & Thoughtful Roadmaps

Greetings everyone. I’ve been reading the strategy and roadmap assignments as they come in and grading them. I am really impressed with the focus on helping communities in various ways through technology and services. I’ve seen so many excellent examples of humanist-based services within the library that can help people. I look forward to seeing […]

Hyperlinked Job Description – Creativity!

This one popped up  here in Michigan a few years ago. What do you think? (bolding mine) CLASSIFICATION: Librarian (ET. – 40 hours) POSITION TITLE: Creative Services Librarian REPORTS TO: Adult Services and Reference, Department Head POSITION SUMMARY: The Creative Services Librarian manages, develops and delivers innovative programming in a creative environment. Utilizes hands-on training […]

Four Weeks Left!

Hey all – Can you believe we’re entering the final four weeks of our summer term? Time has flown! Just a gentle reminder: all assignments in INFO 287 are on fluid due dates, which means everything must be submitted by the last day of class—Friday, August 8, 2025. If you haven’t turned something in yet, […]

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