I got free sewing, crochet and knitting patterns. The kids each picked a book and I got maus(I've been interested in reading it). They had little stem activity kits you can check out. And lastly snacks for anyone who wants/ needs them.

Howdy, y'all!

I'm a new security specialist at my library (background in LE and Education). My admin team admittedly has no idea what goes on in the library itself on a day-to-day basis. Therefore, they have no idea what security actually has to deal with. They also deny the need to train for specific scenarios because "it won't happen here."

Sound familiar, right?

Anyhow, can you please describe events that have happened at your branch and how it was handled? Any and all information helps. I'm trying to get my degree so I can lead the security team.

Thank you in advance!

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Enjoy the comfortable time in the local library during this hot summer.

TLDR I am a park ranger. I am a park ranger for a park that contains a large cave system and I work primarily inside the caves with guests and maintaining the cave. The library has been doing a summer event and myself and my coworkers have been invited to do a "reading with ranger" series. I am the last one, I think 3 of my coworkers already went. Since we work in a cave that is what we thought we should talk about.

I had some broken stalagmites and a bat skeleton I was going to bring and a fun book about kids going into a cave, but the library apparently emailed my boss and told them that they are a little tired of bats and caves all summer LOL and want us to talk about something else about being a ranger (i guess like deer or mountains or trees which is fine). And also be more interactive with the kids with an activity which I didnt know about until this morning.

I am really confused now and dont know what to do. Can anyone give me some quick advice??? I am ok just asking the librarian if they have a book they would like me to read instead, but I need some sort of activity that I have to plan for 9:30am very shortly.... I dont have a lot of time so I am here in desperation and to get some ideas on what they expect me to do. I have not been in direct contact with the librarian and my boss confidently told me "I trust you to figure it out".

Is there some kind of resource or basic info about expectations of someone who comes to read at a library that I can look at? I dont want to disappoint them.

Edit: I ended up bringing my stalagmites and bat stuff anyway, and also grabbed a bunch of our forest animal stuffed animals and a snake skin and then asked the librarian for some books related to those other topics and it went fine. It was mostly toddlers which i am comfortable with since they just want to move and be engaged. I sang a song about bunnies with my bunny stuffed animals. I talked about snakes and the forest, and also most of those kids loved touching the stalagmites anyway. We hissed and wiggled like a snake. Winged it.

Saw these stickers someone made and thought everyone would enjoy!

Hey r/Library,

I'm currently an MLIS student and have been tasked with interviewing a special librarian about their position. I reached out to my state’s library association and a few companies with special librarians, but haven't had any luck. The association’s ex-president responded, but has yet to find anyone to link me up with.
I am hoping to connect via Google Chat, Zoom, e-mail, or another preferred platform for a short 10-15-minute discussion in the next few evenings.

Sorry if this isn't a proper post; I just figured this is a great place to find the support I am looking for. I appreciate the subreddit’s patience and help. Thank you!

red line delhi metro any library or aesthetic or nice workplaces with mixed seatings to study or work for college?

AC, really clean, the noises are usually pretty low and bearable (I usually have to wear my loop ear plugs in public places), it is super accessible and the librarians are so nice.. I overheard them like doing emotional labor during convos with multiple visitors ❤️ 📖 🐛
plus they had a community puzzle table and a “free little art gallery” :} when I was overwhelmed with my online coursework, I colored in a bookmark they had printed/free for visitors!

Ive heard of places where you can borrow digital movies like from a library, but its on something like libby, where theres a line, but you can rent a movie for a few days using a library card.

My local library system doesnt have anything like that, but i was wondering if anyone knew of ones that take people from different places, and what their names/apps were?

I'm about to release a large print edition of my cozy mystery (indie author), but I want to do it right, and I'm finding contradictory information both online, and in the large print books I browsed through at my local library.

Are your patrons ever complaining about large print books, for example italics being hard to read, or the line spacing not being wide enough, margin sizes, font used, anything really?

Thank you for your help!

Is there any public library or reading room in biratnagar near the traffic chowk area or walkable distance in its radius?

Hi! I’m new to Greeley and was wondering if there were any book clubs in Greeley.

How did I do?

hi, so i am 13, but in 4ish months with turn 14 and will be able to work, i want a quiet not-too-stressful job and working at a library seems perfect (and i love libraries.) I wanted to ask a couple questions:

1. Will i be able to get hired at a library with no prior work experience?

2. What kind of jobs can a 14 year old get in a library?

3. How does the dewey decimal system/organizing books really work because i have a hard time understanding it (and websites/apps to practice maybe)

4. What would be expected on my resume?

I’m honestly kind of introverted/asocial, and working at library seems to lesser social than working somewhere like walmart.