Five-step strategy coaching for identifying librarianship For this assignment, I created an Adobe video and originally planned to use Speechify to generate the scripts. Since Speechify asked for subscription fee , I found naturalreaders.com read the text for free with different voice choices. However, naturalreaders.com is free for limited access. I ended up with different voice generators at the Read more…
Library App Adding Library App as a Library Card Option The idea is to integrate the SFPL app into the library card application process, enabling patrons to access digital resources seamlessly. This approach aligns with the zero-material business model, reducing physical costs and improving accessibility and user experience. Goals and Objectives The primary goal is to promote a zero-material business Read more…
The Library as a Self-Service Classroom for Lifelong Learning According to the American Library Association (ALA), libraries serve their communities by meeting their informational, educational, and recreational needs (ALA, 2018). The San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) supports this mission through a self-service, user-centered environment that fosters lifelong learning. Its mission, strategic goals, and participatory service design reflect this commitment. Informational Read more…
Inspiration report Promoting Well-Being Through Break Time Photographer and Walking Activities Summary The Break Time Photographer and Walking Activities initiative at the San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) aimed to promote staff well-being through creative, self-directed activities. Based on the concerns over workplace stress, as a well-being committee member, I designed and launched the Walking Timer project to encourage staff Read more…
Gwanda, a Royal Goliath Beetle, arrived at the San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) Merced Branch in June 2023 and left us on March 8th, 2025. She formed a strong connection with the library staff and patrons. I started my job at SFPL Merced Branch in April 2024 and fell in love with Gwanda and her other friends, such as Desert Read more…
Beetletopia Living Lab–Bring natural habitats to the library at San Francisco Public Library Merced Branch As reflected in its mission statement, the San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) strives to connect diverse communities to learning, opportunities, and each other. At the Merced Branch, this mission is exemplified through the collaborative efforts of circulation supervisor Ayaan and children’s librarians Andrea and Kimberly Read more…
Library—A Community Space between Home and Work Libraries are increasingly embracing their role as the “third place,” a community-centered space that complements both home and work environments. Phil Morehart’s article, “Moving Beyond the ‘Third Place,’” highlights innovative library designs that prioritize community engagement and human needs over traditional book-centric models. For instance, Dokk1 in Aarhus, Denmark, reimagines libraries as vibrant Read more…
A community formed by plants—The Helen Crocker Russell Library of Horticulture at the San Francisco Botanical Garden The authors of Brilliant Green, Alessandra Viola, and Stefano Mancuso point out that while plants can survive and thrive without humans, human life depends entirely on plants. As Pewhairangi’s A Beautiful Obsession suggests, “the philosophy of LOVE enables us to transform the library’s Read more…
THE LIBRARY PROFESSION PROVIDES HIGH-STANDARD SERVICES TO SUPPORT INFORMATION NEEDS The library employee’s well-being is the foundation of a thriving and resilient library environment. In the “age of participatory,” cultural institutions such as museums and libraries face challenges in curating collections and finding innovative methods to engage the public to stimulate curiosity for hyperconnected social participation (Stephens, 2016). The library Read more…
Hi, my name is Yiwen. I live in San Francisco and have worked at the San Francisco Public Library in the past 8 months. This is my third semester at the library school. I have many interests, like ceramics, knitting, tapestry weaving, and plants. I also volunteer at the San Francisco Botanical gardens in Golden Gate Park as a plant interpreter. Read more…