Daily Thoughts 03/05/2018

Lovis Corinth, Reading Woman, 1888

Daily Thoughts 03/05/2018

I checked the Twitter and Facebook for the library.

On the way to work, I finished reading How Organizations Develop Activists Civic Associations and Leadership in the 21st Century by Hahrie Han.  The most important thing I learned in this book is that it is still about building relationships and training leaders whether or not it is online or in person.  People still have to mobilize, train people, and convince them to take the lead.

I checked the Twitter and Facebook for the library this morning.

I placed some orders for new books.

I checked on the shifting of the 900s.  We finished shifting in the 900s.  Now we are working on the oversize books.

I have to work on the monthly report for March 2018.

There is a Fundamentals of Computers class and a Beginning Microsoft Word class in the computer lab.  We also have the Intergeneral Games Night tonight from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Web Bits

It's The Library Users Without Gloves I Worry About

https://www.theguardian.com/public-leaders-network/2018/mar/03/library-users-without-gloves-homelessness-closures?CMP=share_btn_tw

Behind the Scenes at the Library Gallery

http://publiclibrariesonline.org/2018/02/behind-the-scenes-at-the-library-gallery/

Daily Thoughts 03/04/2018

The Student, Francisco Oller, 1874


Daily Thoughts 03/04/2018

I checked the library Twitter and Facebook this morning.

I read some more of Dawn of the New Everything last night.  I am reading about haptics, the sense of touch in a computing environment.  Jaron Lanier did pioneering work with the ability to feel objects in a virtual environment.

I watched a video called Library Merchandising on Kanopy which is a streaming video service.  It was publised by Library Video Network.

I read some more of How Organizations Develop Activists at the laundromat.  I am reading about reading about the distinguishing characters which make for a successful highly engaged organized when it comes to activism.

I checked the purchase alerts today for items on hold.

I placed a hold on the book, Words That Work:  It's Not What You Say It's What People Hear by Frank Luntz

I am looking at the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Website.
https://1000booksbeforekindergarten.org/

Web Bits

Editorial:  A Novel  Idea, Encouraging Use of San Diego's Library System

http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/opinion/editorials/sd-san-diego-library-fines-overdue-20180228-story,amp.html

Bookstore In Nampa Library Helps Fund Library Programs

https://www.kivitv.com/news/bookstore-in-nampa-library-helps-fund-library-programs

Tim Lott: The Local Library A Beacon of Civilization
http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/commentators/tim-lott-the-local-library-a-beacon-of-civilisation-2191769.html

Daily Thoughts 03/03/2018

Newspaper With Coffee, Juan Gris, 1915

Daily Thoughts 03/03/2018

I checked the Twitter and Facebook for the library this morning.

On the way to work, I read some more of Dawn of the New Everything.  Jaron Lanier is describing working as a computer programmer in silicon valley.  It is the beginning of video games.

I checked the displays and the gift books this morning.

I spent some time shifting the 900s today.

I worked a little bit on preparing the June, July, and August calendar for programming.

Web Bits

Through All the Technology, Reading Remains Libraries’ Focus

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/pennsylvania/articles/2018-03-03/through-all-the-technology-reading-remains-libraries-focus

Daily Thoughts 03/02/2018

Morning News, Ellen Day Hale, 1905

Daily Thoughts 03/02/2018

I checked the library Twitter and Facebook this morning.

I read some more of How Organizations Develop Activists on the way to work.  I am reading about transactional activities like gathering lots of names for a vote versus transformational activities like convincing people that an organization supports a worthy cause.

I checked the gift books and the displays this morning.

I also worked on the 900s for shifting.

I contacted Roboshop about the Ozobots.

I spent some time looking at information on collection assessments.

On the way home, I read some more of Dawn of the New Everything.  I find parts of it to be incredibly funny.  I like how Jaron Lanier describes California and New York.


Web Bits

Five Libraries Around the World That Are Open Despite the Odds

https://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2018/mar/01/world-book-day-five-libraries-around-the-world-that-are-open-despite-the-odds

The Last Thing Americans Need Are Fewer Library Hours

http://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/376339-the-last-thing-americans-needs-are-fewer-library-hours

How Brooklyn Public Library Wants to Redesign Fashion Education

https://www.metro.us/news/local-news/new-york/brooklyn-public-library-redesigns-fashion-education

Daily Thoughts 03/01/2018

The Poetry Cottage, Lin Shu, 1914

Daily Thoughts 03/01/2018

I checked the library Twitter and Facebook this morning.

I read some more of How Organizations Develop Activists on the way to work.  I am reading about how outside pressures often force organizations to build leadership or mobilize.

I also read a little bit more of The Dawn of the New Everything.  I am reading about the history of early computer graphics.

I checked the displays and the gift books.

I spent some time working on shifting the 900s with a colleague.

I also am putting together my order for new books this week. I looked through the March copy of Bookpage today.

I spent some time looking over some items that were listed as not being in the system.

I am learning about Overdrive Advantage Plus which is a new version of Overdrive.

I talked to the Women's Enterprise Development Center about doing a Social Entrepreneurship class at the Mount Vernon Public Library in July.  We are also looking at the Cornell Extension Center Master Gardener Program for a gardening program in June at the library.

Last night, I spent a little time reading through the NYLA New York Library Law Handbook.
https://www.nyla.org/images/nyla/files/Public_Library_Law.pdf

There is a Beginning Internet Class in the Computer Lab tonight from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

I checked out the book, Treating People Well, The Extraordinary Power of Civility At Work And In Life by Lea Berman and Jeremy Bernard.



Web Bits

An Unquiet Realization About Libraries

https://www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/The-Home-Forum/2018/0228/An-unquiet-realization-about-libraries

Social Media and Libraries Survey Summary
https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/social-media-libraries-survey.html