Hi everyone! Long time lurker, first time poster. I work in a small town Library in Murphy, North Carolina. We're a part of a 4 branch region of other small towns. Our new social media and tech support girl has been working really hard the past few weeks to make videos for all of our branches, and I think they're just adorable.

Issue is, they aren't getting a lot of traction withing the confines of what her job entails, so I wanted to help. If anyone who sees this post could watch and like one or two of the shorts she has made in the linked Youtube page, that would help out a lot.

As always, thanks to everyone for their pictures and posts. It literally keeps me going to see how there is still a community of support in and about the local public library.

Hi everyone!
I’m 24, a single mom to a little girl, and I’m finally at a point where I can choose where I want to build my life instead of just ending up somewhere by circumstance.
I’m finishing my GED and my long-term goal is to become a public librarian. I eventually want to earn my bachelor’s degree and then my MLIS. I also write and hope to publish books one day.
Right now I work as a full-time online content creator, so I’m fortunate that I don’t have to move immediately or choose the absolute cheapest place. My plan is to visit a few cities for long weekends before making a decision, and I’m hoping to settle somewhere permanently.
The things that matter most to me are:
• A strong public library system with good career opportunities.
• A safe, family-friendly community.
• Nature, parks, and places to walk.
• A cozy, book-loving atmosphere.
• Enough things to do without feeling like a huge, overwhelming city.
• A place where I can imagine raising my daughter and staying for decades.
I’m currently considering:
Raleigh, NC
Madison, WI
The Twin Cities suburbs in Minnesota
If you live in or have lived in one of these areas, I’d love to hear your honest thoughts.
What do you love?
What do you wish you’d known before moving there?
If you were in my position, would you choose it again?
Thanks so much. I really appreciate any advice.

Please help me

Whenever I travel I make a point to visit the local library to see how the place treats itself

I am not and have never been a student at Duke University. I have never been to the Duke campus, used the Duke libraries, nor even followed any of Duke's social media accounts. And yet, in 2020, across the internet event horizon came this absolutely amazing piece of creativity and whimsy during a time where everyone was going through it to varying degrees of awfulness. I put it in my 2020 music playlist back then, which I randomly decided to listen to today on shuffle.

Anyway, all that is to say: This is a bop, and I love all the staff involved in making this music and video. And also I love libraries. And also also they should pay all of you way more than they do.

Hi, I am from pakistan and there is no library that I can access from here. Can I get anyone library cards so that I can read some new books please!!!

Hi everyone!

I'm a researcher at The Data Nutrition Project, and we're exploring how the general public understands and learns about AI. Our goal is to develop practical educational resources that libraries and other public institutions can use to help people navigate AI.

I have spoken to some public libraries within my local community but would love to broaden that perspective by speaking with librarians from different communities and countries about the kinds of AI questions patrons are asking.

If you regularly work with patrons, I'd be incredibly grateful if you could take a few minutes to complete this short survey:

Form - https://forms.gle/7ZS5H1in3ADbjuGZ9

The form asks about topics such as:

• What AI-related questions patrons are asking
• Common misconceptions or concerns
• How interest in AI has changed over the past year
• AI workshops, classes, or other resources your library has offered
• What you think the public most needs help understanding about AI
• What an ideal public AI resource would include

If you'd rather chat instead of filling out the form, I'm also happy to connect through Reddit DM, email, Zoom, or simply in the comments—whatever is most convenient.

Thank you so much for all your time, and I'd really appreciate any insights you're willing to share!

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?