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Tessa commented on the post, #hyperlib Assignment X: Radical Self-Care and Radical Trust, on the site 4 days, 6 hours ago
Hi Kim,
I loved your post, especially the outreach examples you provided. I liked that you mentioned its okay to fail. Failing allows us a chance to learn from our mistakes and create better solutions. -
Tessa commented on the post, Assignment X – Libraries: A Citadel of Solitude or a Humming Hive?, on the site 4 days, 7 hours ago
Hi Lynn,
What an interesting topic! I confess, when I go into a library I still expect to be shushed like I was in my childhood library. I love that this is no longer the case and that libraries have accepted that there is bound to be some modicum of noise. The needs of the user are important and it looks like you take the needs of your library’s…[Read more] -
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Blog #1-Social Media and Libraries
Social media is a great free resource for libraries. It is a way to drive user engagement, reach new users, and promote library programs and […] -
Tessa commented on the post, Assignment X: Self-Service Library Technology–Tension and Transformation, on the site 1 week, 2 days ago
“In many ways, libraries that embrace technology and empower patrons are truly living out the mission of libraries.”
I love this statement! Libraries that welcome technological advancements are truly doing the best they can to serve their communities. Excellent post, I enjoyed learning about self-service libraries. -
Tessa commented on the post, Assignment X: Genrefying A High School Library, on the site 1 week, 4 days ago
Hi Kathrina,
Great post! I love that you genrefyed the fiction section. My high school library all the fiction books were together and even though it was a small collection it was difficult to navigate. I love your view of the library and the statement that you taught students, not a subject. -
Tessa commented on the post, The Family History Library, a Case Example of Participatory Library Design., on the site 1 week, 4 days ago
Hi Aaron,
I still feel like I have to be quiet when I walk into a library. The Discovery Center sounds fascinating! We have a small genealogical library in my county but nothing of that caliber. What a great example of a participatory library. -
Tessa commented on the post, Assignment X: Genrefying A High School Library, on the site 1 week, 4 days ago
That’s great kids are returning the books when asked! I think a friendly reminder would work well in a public library as well. Sometimes people really do just forget to return things. My library does automatic courtesy reminders three days before the due date which I find helpful.
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Tessa commented on the post, Assignment X-Eliminating Library Fines, on the site 1 week, 4 days ago
That’s great that your library is able to absorb the loss! Kids misplace items so easily or might not be able to finish a book before a due date. Libraries forgiving fines keeps kids from feeling punished for reading at a slower speed or taking their time to enjoy a book.
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Tessa commented on the post, Vlog Post: Hyperlinked Communities: BookTok, on the site 1 week, 4 days ago
Hi Zoe,
Really interesting video! BookTok has certainly affected the publishing industry, so many books have become popular through this site. My library usually has displays of popular BookTok recommendations. I appreciate that you discussed the fact that BIPOC books/creators face struggles on the site. Thanks for the suggestions on how to…[Read more] -
Tessa commented on the post, Assignment X: Genrefying A High School Library, on the site 1 week, 4 days ago
Hi Zoe,
Toy libraries sound wonderful! The benefits you listed are all great points, I especially liked the note on accessibility and ‘try before you buy’. What a great community resource. -
Tessa wrote a new post on the site Hyperlinked Library Fall 2023 2 weeks, 4 days ago
Assignment X-Eliminating Library Fines
Since their creation libraries have been an ever-evolving organism. The first libraries were subscription-based and users had to pay yearly […]-
My school library also elimated fines several years ago and we have a lenient lost/replacement policy. Most families return books and reaplce books that have been lost – and those that don’t can’t do this for a variety of reasons. Our budget has been able to absorb this loss and kids are able to keep checking out!
I thought this fact in your blog was interesting and provides evidence that it is ok to move away from fines and fees.
However, libraries have found the loss is not significant, usually only counting for 1% or less of the library’s total annual budget (Crist & DePriest, 2018, & Sye, 2021).
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That’s great that your library is able to absorb the loss! Kids misplace items so easily or might not be able to finish a book before a due date. Libraries forgiving fines keeps kids from feeling punished for reading at a slower speed or taking their time to enjoy a book.
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Hi Tessa,
I have eliminated fines in my school library, and what a relief. Kids were avoiding returning late books because they didn’t want to pay. I have found that if I email or approach a student with a very late book, he or she will turn it in right away simply because I asked. A friendly reminder goes a long way. Not sure if that would work in a public library, but it works for my high school students. Loved your fun fact as well.
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That’s great kids are returning the books when asked! I think a friendly reminder would work well in a public library as well. Sometimes people really do just forget to return things. My library does automatic courtesy reminders three days before the due date which I find helpful.
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Hi Tessa,
I LOVE your post! I’m in the school setting, and in my district, some charge fines and others do not. I was dirt poor growing up and everytime I hear about fines from libraries, I cringe and I am taken back to my childhood. Yes, there were weeks that I would be able to pay for printing or an overdue book, but there were also weeks that I wasn’t. We cannot assume patrons or students, or anyone for that matter, can pay fines, and we have to stop. I got rid of the detector in my school last year. I felt like I was following the city and county libraries as they got rid of them years ago. For me, if a book walks out of the library without being checked out, at least it was a book. What is the worst that can happen… it can be read and then shared? It is better a book than something else. I love the automatic reminders, and for schools, I love the reminders of the books being due. I look at it like this: I need as much as help as I can get each day; I really rely on my village. If I need a lot of help, I assume others do too.
-Heather
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Tessa commented on the post, Please Watch, on the site 2 weeks, 4 days ago
This is so positive. Such little things can have such a big impact on people.
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Your town looks beautiful! It’s amazing that you have five Carnegie libraries across your county. There is one where I live, it is such a neat old building.
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Tessa commented on the post, WELCOME TO MY BLOG!!, on the site 3 weeks, 5 days ago
Congratulations on almost being finished with your degree! Your pictures are beautiful, your travels sound like so much fun!
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Tessa commented on the post, Behold! Our OPML File!, on the site 3 weeks, 5 days ago
Done, much easier than I thought it would be.
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I love the Milwaukee Public Library IG! I follow so many libraries, school libraries and authors. Social media is a great place for librarians to go to get new ideas and stay up on latest trends!
@tsjennings Social media was a game changer back in the 2000s! It paved the way for all the ways we might be hyperlinked now. (Also must acknowledge some of the unintended consequences and downsides too!) In all things – balance!