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Pam C wrote a new post on the site Pam's Ponderings 2 days, 15 hours ago
Hyperlinked Communities
The concepts of “community” and “libraries” are not two words that historically would be used to describe the place where one goes to […] -
Pam C commented on the post, Scotland Calling, on the site 2 days, 16 hours ago
@michael Have a great trip! We were just there this past summer and it is AWESOME!!
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Pam C commented on the post, Assignment X – Should fees exist in public libraries?, on the site 5 days ago
Emma,
I loved the comic you included in your post! That truly is the attitude of many library patrons–absolutely stressed out when they know they have a library fine and willing to stop going to the library so they don’t have to face it. I don’t know how many times I have needed to reassure patrons that “I am not the library police”. And…it is…[Read more] -
Pam C commented on the post, Libraries–They Aren't Just for Books Anymore!!, on the site 6 days, 16 hours ago
@hfergie It sounds like you work in a school? That sounds great that you have been able to make a “LEGO wall”. To answer you question, I’m not sure how much the library patrons were consulted in the designing and implementing of the makerspace at my library. It was up and running when I began my job there. My daughter actually worked in the…[Read more]
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Pam C wrote a new post on the site Pam's Ponderings 1 week, 1 day ago
Libraries–They Aren't Just for Books Anymore!!
As I have contemplated potential topics for this blog post, the genre at the forefront of my mind has been that of participatory […]-
Hi Pam,
Your Assignment X inspired me and got me thinking about my library. I was awarded a grant last year for a LEGO wall. By the time everything went through, it was installed in late May, and the school year ended in June. Students are messing with it now, and our special day class is coming in weekly to explore it too. My hope was to create a hands on/makerspace area… but the process is moving slow. I hope, eventually, I will be able to get 3D printers and more in the library to make it a space to make a mistake, to fail, to succeed, and to “be” just as you said.
Did your library patrons help set your space up? I am so curious at how it is utilized! If you are willing to share more, I’m willing to listen. Thank you!
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@hfergie It sounds like you work in a school? That sounds great that you have been able to make a “LEGO wall”. To answer you question, I’m not sure how much the library patrons were consulted in the designing and implementing of the makerspace at my library. It was up and running when I began my job there. My daughter actually worked in the makerspace at this library for two years so much of what I have learned, I learned from her. I would say, based upon my observations of the climate and other programs at my library, the makerspace was made with minimal patron participation. There are certainly programs and trainings that cater to patrons, but overall I think it was the library that made the decisions. The more I see the possibilities and how beneficial it is to involve patrons and the community, the more I want to have the opportunity to see how that works “in person”.
I hope you are able to develop your space and have input from your patrons and community. It sounds like you have a great start and will continue to be able to improve not only the physical space, but the heartbeat of your library, as well.
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Pam C commented on the post, Assignment X: Genrefying A High School Library, on the site 2 weeks, 5 days ago
@brittanyst I do find there are many repeat mobile library patrons, but we also have a fair amount who are intrigued enough to enter and see what it is all about. One comment we receive quite a lot is people who have good memories of going to the bookmobile when they were children. Since I personally visit many senior facilities, they are…[Read more]
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Pam C commented on the post, Introduction, on the site 2 weeks, 5 days ago
@tsjennings I am originally from Portland–a fellow Pacific Northwesterner!! We live in Colorado now–far from the ocean so it is great to see your pictures of places I have been–complete with water. I love Newport and remember going to acquarium there many times when our kids were little. Lincoln City is also a favorite place of mine and was…[Read more]
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Pam C commented on the post, Please Watch, on the site 3 weeks ago
Such a great example of how something so seemingly “little” can be a life-changer for someone in a dire situation. We never know where an individual is coming from or what they are experiencing–reaching out with kindness and a welcoming attitude is always in style!!
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Pam C commented on the post, Introduction, on the site 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Claire,
Thank you for the “low-down” on academic library positions. It was very informative and not something a person may know if they hadn’t experienced it. Academic librarianship is still something high on my career list…as well as Adult Education in a public library setting. -
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Pam C commented on the post, Action Item: Share Your Intro Post Here!, on the site 3 weeks, 1 day ago
@michael I’ve created a post on my blog about our daughter’s service animal.
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Pam C commented on the post, Introduction, on the site 3 weeks, 3 days ago
@claire I, too, am scheduled to graduate in the spring!! My big semester was last spring (4 classes–way too much), but by December will only have ePort and a 1 credit class to do in the spring.
You mentioned you had worked in an academic library for a few years. What was that like? I have thrown that idea around a bit as I am very interested…[Read more]
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Pam C commented on the post, Intro Post, on the site 3 weeks, 3 days ago
@janine I love your pictures of national parks. I’ve never been to Glacier–I’ll bet that will be amazing!! Nice to meet you and looking forward to this semester. 🙂
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Pam C commented on the post, We are an Animal Crowd!, on the site 1 month ago
@aarontassin Where are you from in Oregon? We are originally from Oregon–Portland area. Loved taking our dog to the beach–a golden retriever–he LOVED the water!! He has been gone for many years now, but I still remember him and the beach!!
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Pam C commented on the post, Action Item: Share Your Intro Post Here!, on the site 1 month ago
@michael I’ve created another post on my blog about our daughter’s dog, Bea. Thought you may be interested!!
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Pam C commented on the post, Introduction, on the site 1 month ago
I also remember Dokk1 in Denmark from INFO 200. That was/is an amazing story and library!! Going to the ALA conference is definitely on my list, but I haven’t been able to make it yet. One of our daughters works at a library in Chicago and was able to go this year–she loved it!! Your YA blog looks amazing–great job!!
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Pam C wrote a new post on the site Pam's Ponderings 1 month ago
OUR 5TH CHILD–BEA–AND SOULMATE FOR OUR YOUNGEST
Bea joined our family in February, 2021. Our youngest daughter, Kaitlyn, has been legally blind since she was 4 years old. While this […]-
@pamsponderings This is the best! Bea is beautiful and the pic of the five dogs is amazing. Saving that link to llok at after commenting on everyone’s blogs!
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Pam C commented on the post, Hello Everyone! Welcome to my blog!, on the site 1 month ago
Brittany,
I LOVE your pictures of your town–I think I may want to be one of the many visitors one of these years!! That is awesome your library systems has so many Carnegie libraries. I, too, am hoping to graduate in the Spring–only ePort left to go after this semester. It is great to meet you! - Load More
@pamsponderings Your opening observation resonated – I don’t rmeber my library experience from many years ago being about community… it was all transactional – checking out books! I appreciate your approach to this post and they great photo of the women from Ghana.