Has anyone else in Public Libraries noticed a signficant townturn in Summer Reading participation?

Now, I am in Adult and our Children's department is for the first time in ages, (though that's changing in a few weeks,) fully staffed, but I have had no one ask me about it since it started.

I'm wondering if this is a my branch thing, a "we have shit prizes this year" thing, or a systemic thing.

#Libraries #PublicLibraries #SummerReading #SummerReading2025 #SummerReadingChallenge #TourmaLibrarian

#CurrentlyReading #DouglasHofstadter's "Godel, Escher, Bach", as recommended by #Electro-pioneer #MartynWare. Also reading Martyn Ware's "Electronically Yours", as written by the previously mentioned recommender. God bless our #PublicLibraries! 🎶 🎞️ 📖 👍 😁 #Books #Reading #Literature #Music #SynthWave #Science #PublicLibrary cc: @everylibrary

AI Policies for Libraries – Some Observations | David Lee King https://davidleeking.com/ai-policies-for-libraries-some-observations/ #AI #PublicLibraries

AI Policies for Libraries – Some Observations | David Lee King https://davidleeking.com/ai-policies-for-libraries-some-observations/ #AI #PublicLibraries

Rules of #FairPlay:

- Respect one another's time equally
- Make time for the interests or activities that make you interesting
- Start where you are
- Know your values and standards
https://www.waukeepubliclibrary.org/news/fair-play#:~:text=The%20book%20uses%20four%20rules,know%20your%20values%20and%20standards.

#PublicLibraries

I know others have said it, but it bears repeating. I've just found that our local library offers free access to the NYT, Washington Post, Washington Journal. They give you a redemption code which you use to create an account on those services. So cool! So be sure to check out what *your* library offers! #library #publiclibraries

NYPL is hiring a director of product

https://nypl.pinpointhq.com/en/postings/958138e0-ee98-4b7c-83cc-206685fddf2c

#NewYork #PublicLIbraries #Library #CityJobs #NYC #GetFediHired #Jobs #Product

Car's semi-annual day camp, far from home, so I pass the time at a local library. Four hours sitting up in a chair will cripple me but it's quiet and cool here and this time I brought my #Switch (and earphones)! #PublicLibraries: A Nice Place to Wait. 😸

Public Library Systems in 11 Communities Receive Grants Totaling $5 Million from Carnegie Corporation of New York https://www.infodocket.com/2025/06/10/funding-public-library-systems-in-11-communities-receive-grants-totaling-5-million-from-carnegie-corporation-of-new-york/ #libraries #publiclibraries #funding

NYPL is looking for a product manager

https://nypl.pinpointhq.com/en/postings/63cdd160-5922-497a-911d-387d24dc6438

#GetFediHired #Jobs #Product #NewYork #PublicLibraries #Library

Really pleased to be included in Newcity’s 2025 Lit 50 list recognizing people shaping Chicago’s literary world.

I talked about projects I love - One Book, One Chicago, support for emerging writers, and adult AI literacy programs.

Featured alongside CPL Commissioner Chris Brown. I’m proud that the public library’s work - especially programming - continues to get citywide attention.

Full list: https://lit.newcity.com/2025/06/04/lit-50-2025-institutions-advocates-and-programmers/
#Chicago #Lit50 #Libraries #Writers #AI #PublicLibraries

New blog post focused on AI policies for public libraries - check it out here - https://davidleeking.com/ai-policies-for-libraries-some-observations/ #ai #artificialintelligence #aipolicies #publiclibraries

My public library, once again comes through for me

I was able to have a notary public witness and stamp a document for me

I was able to schedule the appointment, and it was free.

#publiclibraries #publiclibrary #ilovemylibrary

Brooklyn Library Becomes Haven For Banned Books Written By Black Women https://shinemycrown.com/brooklyn-library-becomes-haven-for-banned-books-written-by-black-women/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #BannedBooks #BlackWomenWriters #PublicLibraries #LiteraryFreedom #BookBan

IT program manager role at the Seattle Public Library

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seattle/jobs/4953845/it-program-manager-library

#Libraries #Library #IT #Seattle #GetFediHired #PublicLibraries #Jobs

It’s really amazing to live near SF Public Library. Almost any book I can think of in all the languages I read in, they have it.

Public libraries are treasures

#PublicLibraries

#CAPS 2025 is about to start tomorrow in Portland (USA). ECSA and the ECS project will be there to bring our contribution to mainstreaming #citizenscience.

https://participatorysciences.org/conferences/caps-2025/
In particular the ECS project will present the #networks of #publiclibraries and #ambassadors in #europe, and the ECS Academy.

* A #zine I made on #Libraries & #Technology where I sounded off abt the #IndieWeb & #Decentralized #SocialMedia.

My final essays:

* " #PublicLibraries & Their ‘Innocuous’ Physical Spaces." (My current obsession for #Severance slipped in (I need a #Foucauldian analysis of Severance so bad omg)).

* #Android 101 for Older Adults" & honestly I'm still trying to figure out what libguides are (I think I could do it better than springshare??)

For Public Review: Unnamed job hunter 38

Welcome to crowd-sourced CV and resume review for LIS job hunters!

Please help the job hunter below by using the comment button to offer constructive criticism on her resume. Some resources for constructive feedback:

• Guidelines for Resume Reviewers – NMRT
• Helpful Questions When Seeking Resume Feedback – myfuture
• Receiving and Giving Effective Feedback – University of Waterloo
• The Art Of Delivering Constructive Feedback – Forbes

This 2 page resume was submitted by a job hunter who says they are

“an MLIS holder returning from a career break. I am using this resume to apply for entry-level public library positions, including roles in General Services, Adult and Teen Services, Reference, Makerspaces, Cataloging, and Acquisitions.

I would also love to hear thoughts about optimizing for resume readers/ATS?”

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#archivist #libraryHiring #libraryJobs #LISCareers #PublicLibraries #resumeReview

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#ALA #AmericanLibraryAssociation #LIS #MLIS #libraries #librarianship #InformationScience #publiclibraries #library