What is an Adult Graphic Novel?
In the quandary of whether to have an “adult graphic novel” collection, do you have an idea of what you want “adult graphic novel” collection to mean for your library?
Posts Tagged ‘adult programming’
High Tech Makerspaces
The makerspace movement encompasses a wide berth from the basic to the high tech, and the free to the highly expensive. Determining what the library can afford, what it wants to accomplish with its makerspace, how best to utilize its resources, and whether partners can be found to support these efforts is incredibly important.
Millennials: The Future of the Public Library
Pew study shows millennials are significant library users.
Embedded Business Librarianship in 5 Steps
Embedded librarianship to the business community is so important because the people in this group may not consider the library as a resource, yet are the very ones who could benefit the most from their public library’s services.
How Is a Library Open House Like a Thanksgiving Dinner?
No football, no parades, but maybe a turkey coma. What do these seemingly dissimilar events really have in common?
Whose Fault Is It? The Technology Or The Human Using It?
It’s so easy to blame the machine, but is that why something didn’t work properly? Could it be operator error? How can you decide whose fault it is?
3D Printing: New Horizons
3D printing has opened up a whole new world, and a whole new can of worms.
Bringing the Smithsonian to Your Patrons
One of the most interesting museum experiences out there is the Smithsonian. However, many people may not have the opportunity to travel and see everything. Now, the American Library Association has teamed up with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) to offer a traveling exhibit, Exploring Human Origins, based on the Hall of Human Origins.
Baby Boomers Aren’t Called “Seniors” Anymore – Next Level Programming for Older Adults
Baby Boomers have rebranded themselves—older adults, matures, 55+, aging adults, longevitists? They aren’t called “seniors” anymore. And library services need to keep pace with their changing needs.
Language Learning @ Your Library
In today’s world, we’re adopting an increasingly global outlook. Whether we’re traveling abroad for vacation or business, immigrating, or simply interested in expanding our personal knowledge, the desire to learn a different language is prevalent. Many people turn to their libraries for resources to do so.
Library Outreach Services Helps Families of the Incarcerated Stay Connected
Library Outreach services at the Brooklyn Public Library have removed the obstacles for children of the incarcerated to connect with a parent in jail—through technology, creativity and a belief in family literacy, Televisit has changed the landscape of children’s visits at Riker’s Island.
A Little Extra Help – Why Public Libraries Need Social Workers
This past May, the D.C. Public Library hired a social worker to help improve outcomes for homeless patrons. Great idea, right? You might even say it’s a no-brainer. So why aren’t more public libraries doing the same?
Outdoors or Indoors – Anywhere is a Good Place to Read
Recently the New York Public Library (NYPL) unveiled a new program that they hoped would encourage more patrons to make use of their wonderful collection.
