Daily Thoughts 10/31/2017

Reading Girl in White and Yellow, Henri Matisse, 1919

Daily Thoughts 10/31/2017

I checked the library Twitter and Facebook this morning.

Last night, I finished reading Soonish Ten Emerging Technologies That'll Improve and/or Ruin Everything by Kelly and Zach Weinersmith.  There were a few technologies at the end which were not included like quantum computers, solar power satellites, and artificial limbs.  This was fun to read.  The illustrations had nice, light humor and I learned quite a bit about how a variety of new technologies worked.

I checked the displays and the gift books today.

I have a copy of the Ingram Advance and the Ingram Advance Technical, Reference, and Computer Books to go through.

I spent some time looking at holiday programs.  I am hoping to do some holiday songs or holiday origami.  I have been looking at Performers and Programs for New York.  http://www.performersandprograms.com/index.html

On the way home, I read some of the graphic novel, Our Cats Are More Famous Than Us A Johnny Wander Collection by Ananth Hirsh and Yuko Ota.  It is an autobiographical collection of comics.  The people move between New York and Canada.  They spend a lot of time drawing about cats, houseplants, and Japanese food.  It has a cute, quirky feeling to it.
Web Bits

The Oldest Treasures from 12 Great Libraries

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/oldest-library-books-manuscripts-cuneiform-tablets

Apply for the ALA Policy Corps by November 3

http://www.districtdispatch.org/2017/10/apply-ala-policy-corps/

Gathering Space: Meeting Room Policies in the Age of Charlottesville

http://publiclibrariesonline.org/2017/10/gathering-space-meeting-room-policies-in-the-age-of-charlottesville/

Berra: Co-Working at the Pflugerville Public Library

http://www.statesman.com/news/local/berra-working-the-pflugerville-public-library/tkDOf1jEsVMNNuUsLkN5LJ/

 

Daily Thoughts 10/30/2017

Writing Board of An Apprentice Scribe, Circa 2030 B.C.

Daily Thoughts 10/30/2017

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

On the way to work, I read some more of Soonish.  I am reading about synthetic biological or manipulating DNA to create new medicines, fuels, and products.  It is both scary and promising.

We got a few more board games in today.  I gave some of them to the children's room including Ghosts Love Candy.  This week is International Games Week.

I looked at some chairs today for the computer lab.

I spent a little more time working on ordering today.

I worked a little bit on a description of the mezzanine today.  We have two floors of closed stacks which represent about half of our collection.

I spent most of the afternoon in the computer lab.  One of my colleagues was out.  I worked on finishing up some of the paperwork for the CPLA.

There is a Fundamentals of Computers Class and a Beginning Microsoft Word 2013 class in the computer lab tonight.

I finished writing some paperwork today.  It was a bit challenging.

Web Bits

China Just Unveiled the Most Futuristic Library Ever

https://nextshark.com/china-just-unveiled-incredible-massive-new-library-future/

Southern Exposure: Why Every Child Needs A Library Card

http://www.dailyastorian.com/columns/20171030/southern-exposure-why-every-child-needs-a-library-card

Daily Thoughts 10/29/2017

Jules Breton, 1865, La Lecture

Daily Thoughts 10/29/2017

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

I read some more of Soonish yesterday.  I read about robotic construction, programmable matter, and augmented reality.  In the robotic construction chapter there is a description of houses being built with 3D printers.

Daily Thoughts 10/28/2017

Renoir, Misia Sert Godebska, 1904

Daily Thoughts 10/28/2017

I checked the library Twitter and Facebook this morning.

I also checked the displays and the gift books.

I started reading Soonish today.  I am reading about speculations about the future of technology.  The book is about whether or not we will make critical breakthroughs like cheap access to space, fusion energy, and asteroid mining.  There is a light touch in this book with some humorous full color illustrations.

I am putting the book, The Artists Way on hold for a program.

I looked at chairs for the computer lab.

I also worked on a description for the mezzanine, our closed stack storage area.

I am working on my final assignment for my CPLA class.

I looked through the Westchester Library System professional development options today.

Web Bits

8 Ways to Make Your Library More Visible Now

http://www.slj.com/2017/10/resources/8-ways-make-library-visible-now/#_

Quick History of the Museum and Library Services Act

http://www.districtdispatch.org/2017/10/museum-and-library-services-act-history/

National Novel Writing Month Is Not Just for November

http://publiclibrariesonline.org/2017/10/national-novel-writing-month-is-not-just-for-november/

Daily Thoughts 10/27/2017

The Music Lesson, Gerard Ter Borch, 1668

Daily Thoughts 10/27/2017

I checked the library Twitter and Facebook this morning.

I finished reading Endurance A Year In Space, A Lifetime of Discovery by Scott Kelly.  I enjoyed reading it.  It tells what it is like to live in space.  The story is gritty, highly technical and entertaining.  I learned a lot about what it means to be on the International Space Station.

I checked the displays and the gift books.

We worked on a display for Veterans Day which is on November 11, 2017.

Right now, I am in the computer lab.  I spent some time looking at the New York Times Bestseller lists and the Publishers Weekly Bestseller lists.

We got a shipment of games today.  I brought some of them over to the children's room.  They had asked for Sorry, Candyland, Operation, and some professional chess sets.  We now have a very nice selection of board games for the library.  This should help us grow our Adult Board Games Night as well as create some opportunity for board games for teenagers.

I looked through a copy of The Times Literary Supplement today.  I also looked through several copies of Publishers Weekly.

I checked out the book Soonish Ten Emerging Technologies That'll Improve and/or Ruin Everything by Kelly and Zach Weinersmith.

I am not renewing my American Library Association membership.  I have looked at the results of belonging and found them wanting.   I find that the My Metro membership from Metro is far more useful as well as a number of local organizations like Urban Librarians Unite.  Also, I have found attending Book Expo America has done far more for my career and long term options.  I am beginning to realize that as an organization the American Library Association needs a lot of reform.

I also find paying attention to Every Library has been helpful.



Web Bits

Transforming Norwegian Public Libraries

https://iflalbes.wordpress.com/2017/08/08/transforming-norwegian-public-libraries/

Will Austin's Homeless Use New Central Library Like They Did at Faulk

https://kxan.com/2017/10/27/will-austins-homeless-use-new-central-library-like-they-did-at-faulk/

Library Will Restrict Food, Limit Size of Bags to Deter Camping

http://www.dispatch.com/news/20171026/library-will-restrict-food-limit-size-of-bags-to-deter-camping

Daily Thoughts 10/26/2017

Lippincott's Series of Select Novels, William L. Carqueville, 1895

Daily Thoughts 10/26/2017

I checked the library Twitter and Facebook this morning.

I read some more of Endurance on the way to work.  I am reading about how they have to monitor an astronauts body constantly.  There is a lot of radiation in space as well as a lack of gravity which causes deterioration in the human body.

I checked the displays and the gift books.

We spent a little time discussing Give Gab which is a donation platform for libraries.

My colleague is working on the literacy program and just set up an English language conversation class for Spanish speakers.

There is going to be a report on the first annual Mount Vernon Author Fair in Black Westchester magazine coming up which should be quite nice.

I worked some more on the 900s today.  We are planning on doing some shelf reading.

There is a Microsoft Excel class tonight from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in computer lab.


Web Bits

No One Needs Libraries Anymore?  What Rubbish (United Kingdom)

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/oct/26/no-one-use-libraries-any-more-rubbish-sanctuaries--enrich-communities

Public Comments Show Portaland Is Divided Over Who Gets To Use The Public Library

http://www.wweek.com/news/2017/10/24/public-comments-show-portland-is-divided-over-who-gets-to-use-the-public-library/

Digitizing the Boston Public Library's Forgotten Record Collection

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/boston-public-library-vinyl-digitization

Daily Thoughts 10/25/2017

Edward Poynter, A Daydream, 1862

Daily Thoughts 10/25/2017

I checked the library Twitter and Facebook this morning.

I read a little bit more of Endurance by Scott Kelly.  I am reading about Scott Kelly going on a mission in the space shuttle to fix the Hubble telescope.

I put together some statistics for 3M Cloud Library and Overdrive.

I worked on my final paper for Organization and Personnel Administration today.

Mount Vernon Public Library Budget Vote Campaign
http://commservices.net/index.php/libraries/mount-vernon-public-library/

Daily Thoughts 10/24/2017

The Scholar Fu Sheng Transmitting the Book of Documents, Du Jin (Chinese, active ca. 1465–1509)

Daily Thoughts 10/24/2017

I checked the library Twitter and Facebook this morning.

I checked the displays and the gift books.  I looked up some books on disaster planning for libraries.

I have a copy of the New York Times Book Review to read.  I looked through the New York Review of Books.

I am looking at a graphic novel called Our Cats Are More Famous Than Us by Ananth Hirsh and Yuko Ota.   It is a slice of life comic about everyday things.

I looked up some information on the Mount Vernon Local Author Fair.

We also put in an order for board games today.  We should have a very nice selection soon.

We spent some time discussing the process of collecting money for Giving Tuesday which is on November 28, 2017 for the Mount Vernon Public Library.  It is a day of charity.  We are looking at a system called Give Gab to collect money.

I checked some more of the 900s today.

There was a Fundamentals of Computers class today and Beginning Microsoft Word 2013 class today.

I read some more of Endurance by Scott Kelly.  Scott Kelly has a twin brother who is also an astronaut.

I worked on another paper for the Organization and Personnel Administration class today on the way home.

Web Bits

NYC Libraries Wave $2.25 M in Late Fines for Kids to Renew Their Literary Interests

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-libraries-fine-idea-waives-2-25m-late-fees-kids-article-1.3574293

Rock n' roll in the library?  When music gods go old and grey

https://qz.com/977719/icons-and-ephemera-how-rocks-legacy-is-entering-the-historical-record/

 

Daily Thoughts 10/23/2017

Still Life, Unidentified Artist, Edo Period.

Daily Thoughts 10/23/2017

I checked the library Twitter and Facebook this morning.

I read some more of Endurance by Scott Kelly.  I am reading about his training first as a fighter pilot, then as a test pilot.

I did some work for Organization and Personnel Administration.  I have my last assignment to write.

Web Bits

Keep Your Wi-Fi Signal Strong: Defend E-rate

http://www.districtdispatch.org/2017/10/keep-wifi-signal-strong-defend-e-rate/

It's Alan Moore Vs. Northamptonshire Council In Library Showdown with BBC Show at Stake

https://www.bleedingcool.com/2017/10/22/alan-moore-vs-northamptonshire-council-library-showdown-bbc-tv-show-stake/

Daily Thoughts 10/22/2017

SARGENTS NEW ROTARY BOOK CASES Their adoption in the new building for the Library of Congress is the highest endorsement of their merits. They revolve on a metal roller-bearing turntable, which is not only perfect in principle but is everlasting.  Literary Digest, 1890

Daily Thoughts 10/22/2017

I checked the library Twitter and Facebook this morning.

I read some more of Endurance this morning.  Everything on the space station has to be justified.  Taxpayers are looking at all the different components of the station and asking why they are paying for them.

I wrote my assignments today for Organization and Personnel Administration.  I am putting together an outline of a plan for staff training in technology.


Web Bits

Childhood Love of Books Led Analyst to Dream Job at the Library of Congress

http://www.dailyitem.com/news/local_news/childhood-love-of-books-led-analyst-to-dream-job-at/article_dbef3717-5bc7-5d82-ac6d-3c7805181b17.html

Daily Thoughts 10/21/2017

Kubo Shunman (1757-1820 Still Life a Drum and Bookcase for the Noh Dance 

Daily Thoughts 10/21/2017

I checked the library Twitter and Facebook this morning.

I did an assignment for Organization and Personnel Administration today.  I wrote up a reason why our library might do well with a media librarian position focused on film.

I have been steadily reading more of Endurance by Scott Kelly.  I like that Europeans created a cappuccino machine that would work in space.

My day was nice and quiet.  I bought a new television set.

Web Bits

Unesco Withdrawal Will Slow Progress On Global Library Initiatives

https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/unesco-withdrawal-will-slow-progress-on-global-library-initiatives/

Connecticut Residents Can Borrow from Manchester Library's 130+ Board Games

http://www.courant.com/community/hartford/hc-news-manchester-library-board-game-group-20171020-story.html

A Day in the Life of a Prison Librarian

http://publiclibrariesonline.org/2017/10/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-prison-librarian/

Daily Thoughts 10/20/2017

Scholars in the Studio, Versteegh Michiel, Turn of the 18th/19th Century.

Daily Thoughts 10/20/2017

I checked the library Twitter and Facebook this morning.

I looked at the pictures in the book, Endurance by Scott Kelly.  There were lots of pictures of Russian cosmonauts.

I checked the displays and the gift books this morning.

We had a class this morning led by Allison Midgley from the Westchester Library System.  We first looked at the Westchester IT wiki, it.westchesterlibraries.org.  Then we looked at variety of research tools like Press Reader and Infotrac Newsstand.  Infotrac Newsstand has the Westchester Journal News which is the newspaper of record for Westchester county.

After the class we discussed a vinyl cutting machine for use with signage.

I spent some time checking the schedule for part timers in ADP.

I looked through the latest New York Times Bestseller List and Publishers Weekly Bestsellers List.

We worked on an order of e-books.

On the way home, I read a short book of 111 pages, The Origin of Others by Toni Morrison Foreword by Ta-Nehisi Coates.  The book is about the otherness of race and how racism defines people. It focuses on both Africans and African Americans.  Toni Morrison uses literary descriptions drawn from William Faulkner, her own works, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and others to address race.  The book is not just about race in terms of black and white.  It is also about colorism or the shades of black among African Americans.  Ultimately, it moves into globalization and how we create communities of others who are different from us.


Web Bits

We Can't Be Complacent Anymore PL Talks With Patrick Sweeney

http://publiclibrariesonline.org/2017/10/we-cant-be-complacent-anymore-pl-talks-with-patrick-sweeney/

International Games Week: You Can Put It On The Board

http://www.ilovelibraries.org/article/international-games-week-you-can-put-it-board

On Budgets and Appropriations

http://www.districtdispatch.org/2017/10/budgets-and-appropriations/

Daily Thoughts 10/19/2017

Still Life With a Guitar, Georges Braque, 1924

Daily Thoughts 10/19/2017

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

I finished reading No Dream is Too High Life Lessons From A Man Who Walked on the Moon by Buzz Aldrin.  Buzz Aldrin writes an inspirational book from the viewpoint of being innovative and trying new things.  He is the second man to step foot on the moon.  His life is one of continuous accomplishment, patriotism, and service.  What he says comes from his experiences.  I found the book to be quite inspiring and true to heart.  I like that he is still pushing for more human space exploration.  He wants people to set foot on Mars.

I also read some of  Endurance by Scott Kelly. Scott Kelly describes what it is like to give ones body to science by being one of the first people to spend a full year in space.  This shows what would happen on a long duration flight to Mars.

I checked the gift books and the displays this morning.

My first order from Peachstate Hobby Distributors came in for games.  We got 17 new board games to add to our collection.  We already had been asking for donations of games from various companies.  We now have over 30 new games.  We intend to put them to use for International Games Week which is October 29 through November 4, 2017.

I put in two orders of books today.  I also read a copy of Library Journal.  I looked through two copies of booklist as well.

There is a Beginning Microsoft Excel class tonight from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the computer lab.

I also have to think of some programs we might do in the coming months.

Tomorrow we are having database training in the computer lab led by Allison Midgley from the Westchester Library System.  Afterward we are discussing options for signage.

I read some more of Endurance by Scott Kelly.  I am reading about how an astronaut on the International Space Station has their time scheduled down to every five minutes during the day.  Everything is very precise and deliberate.  This includes how the cargo pods dock with the International Space Station.  There is a high value on safety and precision.

Web Bits

Everylibrary Prepares to Build A National Base of Library Supporters
http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2017/10/advocacy/everylibrary-prepares-build-national-base-library-supporters/

The UK No Longer Has a National Public Library System
https://www.theguardian.com/voluntary-sector-network/2017/oct/19/uk-national-public-library-system-community

How Libraries Are Luring Millenials
http://www.ilovelibraries.org/article/how-libraries-are-luring-more-millennials

 For one time only on October 19, 2017, we are clearing ALL fines on ALL kids’ and teens’ (17 years and under) library cards.-- Queens Library
http://connect.queenslibrary.org/2114?utm_source=oracle&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=fineamnestypromo2017

Daily Thoughts 10/18/2017

Still Life With Checked Tablecloth, Juan Gris, 1915

Daily Thoughts 10/18/2017

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

I also read some more of Antifa The Anti-Fascist Handbook last night.  The author, Mark Bray is describing the Golden Dawn fascists in Greece, the recent rise of fascism in France, and how it is related to economic austerity measures, fear of immigration, and fear of Islam.  There is also some material on the alt-right.

I checked the displays and the gift books this morning.

This morning one the way to work, I read some of No Dream is Too High Life Lessons From a Man Who Walked on the Moon by Buzz Aldrin with Ken Abraham.  Part of the book is about goal setting and knowing when to work with other people.

In addition, I checked out the book, Endurance A Year In Space, A Lifetime of Discovery by Sott Kelly.

I have two copies of Booklist to read.

We had a meeting this morning to discuss signage and what we planned to do for signage.  Part of it was about style and how the signs around the building looked.  There is quite a bit that needs to be done.  We are getting a number of doors replaced soon.

We had our last Day of the Dead papercrafts session today.  It was enjoyable.  We made dancing skeletons out of paper from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. today.

There is a computer class tonight for HTML 5 and CSS 3 from 5:30 p.m.  to 7:30 p.m. in the computer lab.
We did our first order for unique games from Peachstate Hobby Distribution today.  I got quite a few interesting board games like Carcasonne and Pandemic.    I went through Board In the Library Part 1 through 6 to do this.

http://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/board-in-the-library-part-one.html

Web Bits

Reminding Your Audience About Upcoming Events

http://www.programminglibrarian.org/blog/subtle-nudges-reminding-your-audience-about-upcoming-events

How Libraries Discriminate Against Undocumented Children

http://time.com/4982107/libraries-discriminate-undocumented-children/

ALA Files Comments to Department of Homeland Security

http://www.districtdispatch.org/2017/10/ala-files-comments-to-department-of-homeland-security/

Daily Thoughts 10/17/2017

Scholar On The Bridge, Ni Tian, 1901

Daily Thoughts 10/17/2017

I checked the library Twitter and Facebook this morning.

I read some of Tool of War.  It is part of a trilogy.  The main character, Tool is an augmented monstrosity built for war.

I finished reading Tool of War this morning.  I like that there is a theme about slavery and control in the story.  Tool who is an augmented human has dog genes which he has to overcome to remain free.  There is a lot of interesting backstory in this book.  I have read the previous two books, Ship Breaker and The Drowned Cities.  I rather liked reading all of the books in the trilogy.

I checked the gift books and the displays today.

We had the crochet group today from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. which went well.

We turned in the report for the First Annual Mount Vernon Local Author fair today.

I spent some time working on scheduling.   We arranged for training for Databases on October 20, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.  There is also going to be circulation training on Tuesday, November 7, at 10:00 a.m.

I logged into Peachstate Hobby Distributors for the first time today to look at games.  I have some money to buy games for the library.

Web Bits

When a Librarian Travels...

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/libraries/article/75070-when-a-librarian-travels.html

How 'Big Data' Went Bust

http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/technology/2017/10/what_happened_to_big_data.html

Daily Thoughts 10/16/2017

Scholar On a Rock, Ren Yi, Qing Dynasty, Circa 1880

Daily Thoughts 10/16/2017

I checked the library Twitter and Facebook this morning.

I also sent a few photographs to a colleague.

I read some more of Deep Thinking.  There is a little bit on how people can gain unfair advantages in chess.

I checked the displays and the gift books.  I also entered a few interlibrary loans this morning.

We had a meeting to discuss next years Mount Vernon Local Author Fair.

Right now, I am in the computer lab.

I put in two orders for new books.

I checked out the book Tool of War by Paolo Bacigalupi.  It is young adult science fiction.

I finished reading Deep Thinking Where Machine Intelligence Ends Human Creativity Begins by Garry Kasparov.   The last part is the best part.  Gary Kasparov describes how when humans and machines work together, they beat humans or machines alone at chess.   He also makes the argument that computers make chess more available to people.  There are many more young people involved with chess.

Marsh's Library in Dubland, Ireland

Daily Thoughts 10/15/2017

The Century Magazine for June, Louis John Rhead, 1896

Daily Thoughts 10/15/2017

I checked the library Twitter and Facebook this morning.

Last night, I read some more of Deep Thinking by Garry Kasparov.  Kasparov describes how much of success in chess is in analyzing past games.  Losing to an opponent can be analyzed and there can be many rematches.

I did a little updating on the final report for the Mount Vernon Author Fair.

Web Bits

How the Library of Congress Is Using Crowdsourcing Technology

http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/how-the-library-of-congress-is-using-crowdsourcing-technology/article/505039

Inside the Library of Congress' Rare Instrument Collection

https://www.rollcall.com/news/hoh/inside-library-congress-rare-instruments-collection

Participatory Culture In A Candy Shell

https://www.rollcall.com/news/hoh/inside-library-congress-rare-instruments-collection

Daily Thoughts 10/14/2017

Wang Meng, Wang Meng Writing Books Under the Pine Trees, 1308-1385

Daily Thoughts 10/14/2017

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

I didn't read this morning.  I did a little planning on the way to work.

I posted three Bookletters lists, New Nonfiction Books, Job Information Center Books, and New Fiction Books.

I read through the latest Ingram Advance today.

My colleagues are visiting Eastchester right now to look at their Indie Author Day.

I placed the book Endurance: A Year In Space, A Lifetime of Discovery by Scott Kelly on hold.

We are meeting for the Mount Vernon Local Author Fair on Monday at 11: 15 a.m..  We are also meeting for the Signage Committee on Wednesday, at 10:00 a.m.

I wrote a rough draft for a summary of the Mount Vernon Local Authors Fair.

I read some more of Garry Kasparov, Deep Thinking on the way home.  Garry Kasparov is describing what it was like playing grand master level computers in chess.


Web Bits

New Pick for Book Club Central

https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/new-pick-book-club-central-exit-west/

Library Thanks Friends of the Library for Support

http://www.starherald.com/opinion/letters_to_editor/library-thanks-friends-of-the-library-for-support/article_b59ff4ee-013a-5698-b03b-2b1a381e2a47.html

It is National Friends of the Library Week from October 15-21

http://www.ala.org/united/events_conferences/folweek

Daily Thoughts 10/13/2017

Scholar With His Books, Gerbrand van den Eeckhout (1621-1674)

Daily Thoughts 10/13/2017

I checked the library Twitter and Facebook.

I read some more of Deep Thinking by Garry Kasparov.  I learned that the game of Go took much longer to crack than chess.  It was not until 2016, that a computer could beat a grandmaster of Go.  The programming also was more complex with neural nets and learning algorithms for Go.

I watched two more sessions of the Science of Mindfulness: A Research Based Path to Well Being on Hoopla.  Episode 11 Connecting With Children and Adolescents and Episode 12 Seeing Sadness and Depression in a New Light.

I checked the New York Times Bestseller list and the Publishers Weekly Bestseller list today.

I placed a hold on the book, Tool of War by Paolo Bacigalupi.  It is a young adult book.

I read the latest copy of the New York Times Book Review.

Web Bits

How Living In A Library Gave One Man 'The Thirst for Learning'

http://www.npr.org/2017/10/13/557328529/how-living-in-a-library-gave-one-man-the-thirst-of-learning

County Library Wins Honor for After Hours Computer Center

http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/books-and-literature/book-blog/county-library-wins-honor-for-after-hours-computer-center/article_bd10b738-443e-56d9-bc13-908d1ede03bb.html

The Boston Public Library Owns 200,000 Vinyl Records-- and Its Putting Them All Online
http://www.wbur.org/artery/2017/10/11/boston-library-vinyl-records

Daily Thoughts 10/12/2017

Nikolaos Gyzis, Historia, 1891

Daily Thoughts 10/12/2017

I checked the library Twitter and Facebook this morning.

We changed the layout of our calendar a bit. http://mountvernonpubliclibrary.org/calendar/

I read some more of Deep Thinking by Garry Kasparov.  Garry Kasparov is describing his connection with computers and how the personal computer has made it easier for people to develop excellent chess skills.  He describes how it is very easy to get master level chess teaching programs anywhere in the world.

I checked the displays and the gift books this morning.

I also printed some more flyers for the Papercrafts program this afternoon from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The papercrafts program went well today.  We had a lot of people who showed up.  We made skeleton masks for Day of the Dead.

I read copies of the New York Review of Books and the Times Literary Supplement.

Web Bits

Girl Power: How Can Books Empower Young Girls?

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-38770936

Self Publishing ISBNS Climbed 8% Between 2015-2016

http://www.bowker.com/news/2017/Self-Publishing-ISBNs-Climbed-8-Between-2015-2016.html

Library Trolls Copyright Zealots by Naming Collection After Sonny Bono

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2017/10/internet-archive-puts-full-out-of-print-books-from-20s-and-30s-online/

Library of Congress Book Conveyor Tunnel

http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/library-of-congress-book-conveyor-tunnel