Going Green

I've just learned of a new, 'green' blog managed by Kathryn at St. Andrews Branch. It's a wonderful resource and reminds us of ALL the ways the library is called to action. Once again, I am inspired by all the ways our staff and patrons strive to better our community.

http://howgreenismylibrary.blogspot.com/

"Good Times at the Library"

This weekend, CBS Evening News ran a segment on public library usage in a slow economy. The segment had more than 6.4 million viewers and an estimated publicity value of more than $290,000.

Good Times at the Library
In the face of rising gas and food prices, many financially strapped American families are turning to the library this summer for a fun and free alternative to heavy spending. Bill Whitaker reports.

http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/i_video/main500251.shtml?id=4335685n?source=search_video

Back to Basics

In their Spring 2008 edition, The Urban Library Journal includes an article by Lisa Forrest called " The Eye of the Brainstorm: Transforming the Library through Creative Idea-Building." Though much of what she says is common sense, it is still a great reminder of how to approach innovative library planning. Too often we stay stuck in the confines of tradition. Forrest reminds those in librarianship to think outside of the box--to instill our philosophies and planning with the creativity that drew many of us to this profession in the first place. What a refreshing and liberating idea. I look forward to using her brainstorming model at our next Outreach Team Meeting.