Archive for the ‘Public Library’ Category

Sam Wallin (aka Crash Solo), and other librarians at the Vancouver Community Library in Vancouver, Washington have created a series of 60-second book review videos called “The One Minute Critic”. Originally the video project began as a way to promote an event of the same name, but the effort has since taken on a life of its own. You can check out more of these entertaining and informative videos on the One Minute Critic blog, or on the blip.tv show page.

I’m always tempted to read handouts and presentations from various library conferences. However, here is one that I totally missed knowing about even though it is right here in my own state.

So the power of Web 2.0 to the rescue - via my trusty Del.icio.us network. Metropolitan Public Libraries Network of NSW held a seminar Identify - How to brand your Library.

I have no date for the seminar, but recommend the presentations - particularly Branding Library 2.0 by Christine McKenzie, of Yarra Plenty Regional Library Learning 2.0 fame, following on from the work of Helene Blowers - Public Library Geeks Take Web 2.0 to the Stacks.

Library ELF, is a free third-party service to receive email notices for due, coming due, holds, and overdue materials. You can also consolidate all family library cards on one handy email notice. Have your Library barcode and pin number ready and sign up today!

Check the Library ELF website to see if your country or region is available for this service.

[From: Yarra Plenty Library Blog and Lansing Public Library Tools and Resources]

Collaboration between public libraries and school libraries is becoming an important area in countries where there are already strong and well equipped services as seperate entities. On the other hand, countries that are still evolving school libraries, or who do not have school libraries, are also exploring how to facilitate information and learning services through collaborative ventures.

Through my work in the International Association of School Librarianship, most recently as Vice President (Association Relations), I was on the award committe in 2005 for the Annual IASL/Soflink Award sponsored through the generosity of Softlink International which recognises significant contributions to school librarianship by school library specialists, educators, and/or researchers.

The award in 2005 was given to Australia’s Mackay West State School and Mackay City Council Library Service who developed an enduring strategic alliance between the school and public library service which has resulted in the development of a program: Productive Partnerships — Lifelong Learning. The program’s four elements involve a work shadowing scheme which forges closer links between the school and public library staff, a library monitor program recognising student library leadership in the school, a program of visits “Grade One students At the Library” (GOAL) and a website that, among other things, improves communication between the school and the public library in supporting students’ curriculum activities. I can vouch for the tremendous success of the program.

Jump to 2007: If you are exploring possibilities, you should visit the excellent presentation available at Slideshare on Public and School Library Partnership: How the Twain Shall Meet.