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Now we explore new models of service, ideas outside the box of traditional library land thinking, and the popular Anythink libraries. As a source of inspiration, I want to highlight the work of Anythink Libraries and the Outside the Lines initiative. Below are “Things to Explore” resources provided by Stacie Ledden. Then, please explore the other links to see new models of service in action.

Lecture Recording

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Things to Read:

• Peet, L. (2018). Libraries and Social Infrastructure.

ANYTHINK Resources by Stacie Ledden* to Explore

• Anythink Tank (Clearinghouse of Internal Documents)
• Anythink Strategic Plan
• Anythink’s Strategic Plan through 2015)
• Anythink Staff Manifesto
• Anythink Staff Competencies
• A Day in the Life of an Anythink Library
• Pam’s TEDx presentation on 21st century libraries. If students are curious how the public responded, here’s a video we often refer to five years later when we first introduced the community to the Anythink brand:

Things to View:

• What to expect from libraries in the 21st century: Pam Sandlian Smith at TEDxMileHigh:

 

Even More Things to Explore:

Libraries making a Difference:

• Rees, M. (2018). No Permanent address? No Problem. Berkeley Library makes it easier for those without homes to get library cards
• NYPL Staff (2018). Insta Novels: Bringing Classic Literature to Instagram Stories
• Monaghan, E. (2016). The Library is In.
• Sullivan, B., Sclippa, E. & Riley, T. (2016). Librarians, The Gathering
• Clarke, S. (2015). Bike Library scheme looks to extend across Yorkshire

A Different look on Libraries:

• Paxaman, M. (2019). Challenged but not dying, the public libraries are more relevant than ever.
• Stephens, M. (2019). “Hygge State of Mind” in Wholehearted Librarianship, p. 63
• Lipsey, R. F. & Madera, F. (2015). 100 Great Ideas for the Future of Libraries.
• Mathews, B. (2015). Think Like A Startup: 3 Years Later
• Burbach, C. (2015). Free digital library, at former Borders site at 72nd and Dodge, moves closer to reality.
• Alderman, N. (2015). The First Great Works of Digital Literature Are Already Being Written.

Designing the Library Space:

• Holmquist, Jan (2016). Open Libraries.
• Peet, L. (2016). The Future of Futures: Designing the Future.
• Wickner, A. (2015). Designing Library Spaces.
• Mabaso, A. (2014). Building the library of the future here in Philadelphia.
• Agresta, M. (2014). What Will Become of the Library?

Going Beyond Books:

• Ewen, Lara. (2018). A Moveable Feast
• TKL (2016). Toronto Kitchen Library
• Staffer, C. (2016). Sweating in the Stacks.
• Putnam, L. (2016). How Libraries Are Curating Current Events, Becoming Community Debate Hubs
• S., M. (2014). Come see what’s cooking: Announcing our new Culinary Literacy Center!
• Hood, G. (2014). 5 Ways Colorado Libraries Are Going Beyond Books.
• Michaelson, E. (2013). Toronto’s Kitchen Library Brings Appliances to All.

• CBC. (2021). How a restaurant-library partnership made food and culture accessible.

Other interesting finds:

• (2016). Madison Public Library

*Stacie Ledden is the Director of Innovations and Brand Strategy at Anythink Libraries. After joining the district in 2008, Stacie assisted in launching the Anythink brand that in 2011 garnered the John Cotton Dana Award for Outstanding Public Relations in Libraries. In her position at Anythink, she has filled the role of event planner, webmaster, brand champion and Anythink cheerleader. Previous to her work at Anythink, Stacie was an editor for a global news wire service, freelance writer and faithful library customer. In 2012, she helped launch R-Squared – The Risk & Reward Conference, which focused on creativity and taking smart risks to move libraries forward. Stacie was named one of Library Journal’s Movers and Shakers for 2013.