Author Archives: Ramasha

A recurring theme in this model that intrigued me, especially since it was a concept that I was first introduced to in another class, is the idea of the ‘Human Library’. Could this be a new form of participatory service … Continue reading →

After getting an email as a part of a regular newsletter for the branch library I frequent, I learned that my preferred branch of SFPL was one of three that was underway for being renovated in the near future. The … Continue reading →

Hi everyone! For this assignment, I was inspired by public library summer reading programs — particularly SFPL’s Summer Stride program and the concept of SSR (silent sustained reading) time during my younger school years. Because of my positive experiences with … Continue reading →

Going through this module’s selected readings and resources was quite a feat, as there were a lot of intriguing new ideas and information that caught my eye. That said, for this blog post, I decided to go back to the … Continue reading →

When perusing this week’s readings, I was drawn to the article As Seen on #BookTok: Inspiring Young Readers, TikTok Is a Boon for Books by Kelly Jensen. Like many, I know of BookTok and have witnessed its explosive growth within … Continue reading →

In 2019, the San Francisco Public Library (SFPL; the local library system I frequent) joined the pantheon of library systems across the country who opted to go completely fine-free (San Francisco Public Library, n.d.). I still remember the surprise and … Continue reading →

Hi everyone! My name’s Ramasha (she/her) which, despite its deceptive appearance, is pronounced as ‘rum-sha‘. I was born and raised in San Francisco and got my BA in Psychology with a Minor in Classics from San Francisco State University in … Continue reading →