I appreciate all the details Dr. Hale shares about the space. And the lighting is fun! (Update – Dr. Hale has since moved into the UX research sector.)
Written by Michael Stephens
Hi all – Just wanted to share this with you. You may want to use one of these graphics in future assignments or display one on your blog. There are many versions of this amazing graphic at the link: https://www.hafuboti.com/lafelibrary/
Written by Michael Stephens
Hello all! Last year I enjoyed a day trip to Chicagoland to speak at this library’s staff day. I am so knocked out by Lake Villa District Library: spaces, services and staff! Here is a gallery to inspire. Click the photos for larger versions.
Written by Michael Stephens
Caught this on Gwinnett County’s Instagram last year: So cool! From the creator of the program: All the pieces were either cut on draft board on our Glowforge, 3D printed, or were just basic paper shapes (like cut-out cards and circles as tokens). I can’t find the website I used to get some of the … Continue reading “Inspiration: Creating a Board Game Library Program”
Written by Michael Stephens
Hey all – I put together a little video about my tour and time at Cedar Rapids Public Library. I went there to speak at the library’s staff development day. It was my last speaking trip before the pandemic. It seems so long ago! I think even though it was 2019 this may be of … Continue reading “Inspiration: Cedar Rapids Public Library Video Tour”
Written by Michael Stephens
John Szabo, City Librarian at Los Angeles Public Library, posted this to Facebook. I asked if I could share with you all. He said yes! During a brief trip to Austin, I had to see the gorgeous new Austin Central Library. It’s a stunner. Beyond the beauty of the space, the best part was seeing … Continue reading “Inspiration: Austin Central Library”
Written by Michael Stephens
Hello all – I took a video for our class last fall at the National Museum of Scotland. In one of the large galleries, the museum has an installation of monitors and surface table type screens. The collection – in the form of digital entries – cascades down the “waterfall” and into the surface screens. … Continue reading “Inspiration: Collection as Waterfall – National Museum of Scotland”
Written by Michael Stephens
From last year – This was brand new to me and I love it! https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cj21-AsgWJF/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY%3D
Written by Michael Stephens
From Michael Casey comes coverage of their most rcent branch opening at Gwinnet County Public Library system.
Written by Michael Stephens
https://sonomalibrary.org/es/browse/libraryofthings/soundstudios Reserve a sound studio at Central or Rincon Valley Library branches to create, edit, and publish audio and video projects like: Podcasts Songs Albums Audiobooks Voiceovers Movies The studios and editing stations are available to library cardholders by reservation. Patrons should have a basic working knowledge of audio equipment and editing software and … Continue reading “Inspiration: Sound Studio at Sonoma County PL”