I’ve had several people ask me the same question when they learn I’m working towards my MLIS- and I wonder what they are thinking. I need a snappy comeback, but I usually just say they aren’t going anywhere.

I really appreciate your focus on how programming is changing and becoming more community focused. I see examples of this in some of my local libraries daily as they plan jigsaw puzzle competitions and teach teens to design and apply henna. Libraries need to reach out and see what their community members want or are interested in, and try to focus more programming on those areas.

Hi Bethany,
When you mentioned examples of animal-based interventions in your post, what were you referring to?
Our library has been hosting kitten adoption events. Held in our meeting room, a local non profit brings in kittens and the public can come in and adopt a kitty. One attendee mentioned they came because the quiet environment is much more suitable to their child’s needs, as the shelters are so loud with all the animals.
We also have a organization that brings in therapy dogs and young readers can read to dogs (who often are sleeping) thereby working on their reading skills with the comfort and ease of an animal who isn’t making eye contact with them.

Hi Bethany! I really enjoyed your video, it was very beautiful and calming. I look forward to getting to know you more throughout the course!

Loved that video, Bethany. : )

@bklint The video was so good! Beautiful actually. Sorry about the shorts thing… must be part of our security settings. Please feel free to use media throughout our course. Welcome to #hyperlib!

Hi Bethany,
I’m actually old enough to remember having and using a walkman! I actually just saw this “Snoopy Collection” at the MoMA Design store:
Snoopy

Cheers!
Arthur