One of the more common topics discussed in Library School is “the reference question.” For many of our patrons this still fits in nicely to the librarian stereotypes and what they expect when they enter a library: the tall foreboding desk with an old maid sitting behind it that you only go to ask questions…
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McAllen Library Part 2: People and Programs
McAllen Public Library Part 2: People and Programs Last week I had the pleasure of sharing with you some insights from my visit to McAllen Public Library, winner of the 2012 ALA Award for Interior Design. To read the first part of this two part series that talks about the physical building click here. A…
McAllen Public Library Part 1: Building a Community
You may have heard of the McAllen Public Library. It has been mentioned in such places as the L.A. Times and Time. It is the library that won the 2012 ALA Interior Design Award, the library converted from an abandoned Wal-Mart. But while the media may concentrate on this unique layout, the McAllen Library is…
Boston Book Collector Weekend
Yesterday was Boston’s Book Collector’s weekend. There were two shows, the bigger one being the 36th Annual International Antiquarian Book Fair and the other was the Boston Book, Print and Ephemera Show. I spent a little time at both. The Antiquarian Book Fair is more for serious collectors; way out of my price range but…
Trivia Time!
I am a sucker for trivia. All forms of it; quizzes online, Jeopardy, Trivial Pursuit (especially the Star Wars edition), Scene It and trivia nights at the bar. I had a QuizWiz growing up and loved it! Pop-up Brady? I’m there. So it’s no surprise that you can often find me at local bars on…
Boston Book Festival
Well Saturday was one of my favorite events: The Boston Book Festival. The festival is only in its fourth year but it has amazing organization and a huge turnout. Of course being in Boston, and being affiliated with the Boston Public Library allows the festival to bring in some big names. This year Lemony Snicket…
More Is Not Always Better
When I was young I worked as a spy. No, really, I genuinely did…kind of. My mother was a mystery shopper (consumer consultant is the less exciting, more professional name). As we traversed local convenience stores and Mcdonald’s with a mental checklist of what was supposed to be stocked and what script the employees were…
In Memoriam – August 2012
Jean Merrill January 27, 1923 – August 2, 2012 YA Author of The Toothpaste Millionaire and The Pushcart War (see personal tribute below) Roland Charles Wagner September 6, 1960 – August 5, 2012 French scifi author Mark O’Donnell July 19, 1954 – August 6, 2012 American author and playwright ofHairspray David Rakoff November 27, 1964…
In Memory of Jean Merrill
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