Storyhouse is a large, mixed-use cultural building in Chester, England, which opened in May 2017. The complex includes a theatre, cinema, restaurant and the city library. It is housed in the remodelled 1936 Odeon Cinema, a grade-II-listed building, together with a newly built extension to hold the theatre auditorium. My friend Erik (of “Keep Stories, […]
Job Listing: Digital Services Manager
From last year: https://www.wilmettelibrary.info/node/973?fbclid=IwAR360DoUfItcDIISr-l2VGpZNywyRGUIU9e_sCngtQqr4HeXTSxVzS9B4aA Wilmette Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Digital Services manager to join our team. This role will be responsible for overseeing the patron technology experience, including managing the library technology center; providing patrons with digital literacy instruction and assistance; and helping create new and innovative ways to use technology […]
A Librarian makes room for…
Everyone’s story! https://www.instagram.com/p/CqwKlnwMGFl/?
Kudos on Your Reflection Blogging
Hey all – I have had the most enjoyable few days reading your blogging. I am dipping into your learning posts as part of grading and I so appreciate your thoughts on how infinite learning can be at the library! I am so enjoying all of your work, ideas and the creative turns you are […]
Billy & Samm Want to Go to Edinburgh! 🏴
I thought this was cool! Image: Sleeping during TV time.
Class Social Chat Thoughts?
Hello all – I want to schedule one more informal social time at the end of the semester. I have found offering two times seems to work. What works best for you all? I want to get a sense of who could or would like to attend. I am thinking Saturday the 11th and Sunday […]
Submit Your Blog URL for Reflection Blogging Assignment
Hey all – when you finish your 5th reflective blog post please submit your blog URL to Canvas for assignment “Reflection Blogging.” Submit your top level URL for your blog. It might look like something like this: https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/emmizo/ That’s @emmizo 😀
Inspiration: Hiring a Social Worker at Des Moines PL
“They will be able to help our community with issues like housing and shelter, food insecurity, medical needs, whatever their needs are a social worker has special skills designed to match up their needs with the resources in their community" https://t.co/4Swzx6IJ7T — Noah Lenstra (@NoahLenstra) April 12, 2023 And:
Inspiration: Austin Central Library
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 […]
Advice To An LIS Graduate Student: Reflecting Life And Career
Lorcan Dempsey is a librarian who has worked for library, non-profit and educational organizations in Ireland, the UK and the US. Lorcan writes: “I got an email in October last year from Achilles Escudero-Kontostathis, a graduate student in LIS at Catholic University, Washington DC. He asked if I could talk about what I valued or […]