Author Archives: sanchezkisser

Something new, we like (artist librarian, part 2)

Posted on 2012/05/17 by sanchezkisser

Libraries are changing. This change is driven by new technologies that are changing the materials and resources libraries offer, the methods of access by which we offer them, and all in relation to how these technologies are becoming more affordable … Continue reading →

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Omeka Update

Posted on 2012/05/09 by sanchezkisser

I have been remiss on updating my Omeka account lately. This could be my lack of excitement of working on my extremely out of date computer that keeps asking to update my browsers, even though I am as far as … Continue reading →

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Reviewing Books

Posted on 2012/04/30 by sanchezkisser

I have set myself a Reading Challenge for 2012 in GoodReads for 100 books. I know I can accomplish this since I read 105 books last year and I do read a lot of variety including young adult, graphic novels, … Continue reading →

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Voracious Teen Readers

Posted on 2012/04/25 by sanchezkisser

I currently have a teen that is a voracious reader and comes to the desk asking for book recommendations. They are fairly open to reading new authors and genres, but have an affinity for vampires and paranormal stories. So the … Continue reading →

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Learning Collection Development, pt.1

Posted on 2012/03/27 by sanchezkisser

Collection development for a public library is a challenge because of the individualized make-up of each city and their patrons. The challenge comes in discovering the reading habits and tastes of the patrons that use the library, the access level … Continue reading →

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How being an artist has helped me become a better librarian

Posted on 2012/03/13 by sanchezkisser

The life that leads a person to become a librarian is as varied as the sea. I have heard it referred to the 10 Step Job Recovery program of liberal art majors, due to the high percentage of librarians with … Continue reading →

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The Benefit of Library Displays

Posted on 2012/02/28 by sanchezkisser

An aspect of my job that I find fun and fascinating is creating monthly library displays. In such a simple concept, you can introduce your patrons to new and old books in the collection that they may not have noticed, … Continue reading →

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Know your Patrons

Posted on 2012/02/20 by sanchezkisser

Working in a public environment, one thing that seems to always amaze me is the reality of the likes and dislikes of our users. When popular culture seems fixated on one thing, your patrons may be interested in something totally … Continue reading →

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Dissolving the Mystery of the Web

Posted on 2012/02/13 by sanchezkisser

Sometimes I forget that many people only have a limited view of what is available on the internet. The idea that you need to have a complex webpage for small organizations that just need to provide information about their organization … Continue reading →

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Where not to put security

Posted on 2012/02/02 by sanchezkisser

I understand the need for security on merchandising, but could you please not put the tags on the pages of the books! And the second tag at the back.  

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