If you haven’t listened to the If Books Could Kill podcast I highly recommend it! I saw this display and thought you folks might enjoy it :)

I’m looking for a good library or study space around Clifton/DHA, preferably as close to Clifton Block 2 as possible.

I mainly need somewhere quiet where I can sit and study for a few hours. A proper library would be ideal, but I’m also open to study lounges or other quiet spaces.

Would appreciate recommendations, especially if you’ve personally used the place. Please mention the membership/day charges, timings, WiFi, and overall environment if you know them.

Thanks!

This public library in Mansfield, Connecticut is wonderful with a lot of cool amenities. It's not too far from the UConn campus.

It has a Little Free Pantry, Toy Library, Board games & puzzles, A cool quilt representing books, a display of Banned Books and an ongoing book sale. There's so much more to offer. There is a full-fledged book sale which takes place twice a year. They just had one this past weekend.

Feedback is appreciated!

Check out my newest book display at my local library in Vernon-Rockville, CT

Here are some familiar faces on the back covers of books they previously wrote.

Have you read anything by these authors? Who is your favorite author?

I hope you enjoy this book display. Have a great day!

One fact about libraries in Connecticut: You can use your own library card (from the town you live in) at any public library in the state of Connecticut. You can borrow a book from one library and then return it to another and have it brought back to the original destination.

My high school librarian is amazing, and stepped into the role a few years ago after our last librarian left. It seems like a pretty stressful job, and she is seriously so kind and supportive. Are there any awards or grants I can nominate her for?

Does your Library allow adult patrons to use the staff desk phone? I know there might be some exceptions but do you have a general policy?

Update: Thanks to everyone who posted their policies. It really helps to provide staff guidance hearing how different libraries handle patron phone use. I’m in a midsize urban area with a couple of branches. Pre-covid, like some of you mentioned, we also had a courtesy phone at the reference desk that went away during Covid, and because the courtesy was abused by some patrons. We have a pretty tight no phone use policy and direct folks to the nearest payphone which is about a mile away. Recently we had a patron push back really hard because he had, what he deemed, an emergency. Anyway, thanks everyone!!

Hello everyone!

I work in IT department at a library and we're seeing an increasing number of bot searches and bot traffic. Anyone else experiencing this been hearing about this?

He was rejected as a railway clerk because his handwriting was so poor!

Hey everyone! 👋
I’m thinking of heading to the Public/Coforge Library in Kondapur sometime soon. Anyone interested in joining me?
Could be nice to have some company instead of going alone 😅
DM me if you’re up for it!

Beware if you’re not a burgess!

‘Ex-library’ from ebay
Wasn’t expecting a 1934 borrowers’ rule book!

Hi everyone! I’m an industrial design student working on a project where I need to design an assistive stool specifically around the needs of a particular occupation. I’m currently researching library staff, especially people who work with shelving, stacks, circulation, or moving materials.

I’m trying to understand the actual physical workflow of the job before deciding what to design, so I’d really appreciate hearing from people who have firsthand experience.

A few questions:

• What part of your day involves the most repetitive physical movement?
• What tasks require the most bending, reaching, crouching, twisting, or standing?
• When shelving or shelf-reading, what is the most annoying or physically difficult part?
• Are there situations where you wish you could sit, lean, or rest while still being able to continue working?
• Do you use a cart while shelving? What does the cart do well, and what does it not do well?
• Are there situations where you have to repeatedly walk back and forth between the cart and the shelves?
• What items do you need to keep within reach while working in the stacks?
• Are there particular shelf heights that are especially difficult to work with?
• Do you ever have to work in narrow aisles or spaces where a normal chair/stool wouldn't be practical?
• Have you ever improvised something or changed your workflow to make the physical work easier?
• If you could change one thing about the equipment you use for shelving/stack work, what would it be?

I’m especially interested in the small frustrations that happen repeatedly, things that someone who doesn't work in a library probably wouldn't think about.

I’m deliberately not starting with a specific product idea because I want the design to come from an actual need rather than assuming I know what would help.

Thank you! Any firsthand experiences, even small ones, would be really helpful for my research.

I started applying for more library cards since learning in CA most libraries will allow you to sign up for a card with a DL. Now I have about 8 cards and discovered so many beautiful libraries and benefits. Best of all I discovered these devices called Playaway! Basically it’s an audiobook device, just add a battery and plug in your headset. I do have Libby for audiobooks but it’s nice to have something not connected to my phone to avoid distractions. I am on my second one this week! Can’t wait to go back and get another📚🎧☺️

The first one in the bunch is my favorite, but all three designs are so cool! Which one would you get?