LIBRARY FUNK or
LIBRARY FENG SHUI
https://sites.google.com/site/fhlibrarysite/
http://libraryfengshui.wikispaces.com/home
Sharon [email protected]@sharongulletthttp://www.redheadresourceress.blogspot.com
It’s important to keep in mind that legislators, board members, and administrators—like the rest of us—make decisions on the basis of perceptions.
Library Funk
http://www.uscupstate.edu/library/aboutlibrary/default.aspx?id=1094
http://www.flickr.com/photos/earlvillefreelibrary/508162609
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If our advocacy efforts misguidedly
reinforce stereotypical perceptions of
libraries and librarians, we may well lose
ground instead of gaining it.
"We see the library as not being in the book business,
but being in the learning business and the exploration
business and the expand-your-mind business."
~ Jeff Krull, Allen County (Indiana) Public Library.
Sometimes if you want to see a change for the better, you have to take things into your own hands. ~ Clint Eastwood
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Image Audit
http://www.learningfocused.com/index.php/professional-development/learning-focused-walkthrough-coaching/18
Library Image Audit
• Outside Library• Entrance• Circulation/Reference• Seating & Study
Areas• Computers & OPAC
• Collections• Staff Areas• Written Image• Signage• Electronic image
See the Image Audit form linked on the wiki.
Library Feng Shui
Based on ancient Eastern philosophies, feng shui is a series of guidelines intended to help create a sense of harmony and balance to promote positive energy within your surroundings. The principles can be pretty complex, but I think all of us can agree that we’d love for our libraries to feel more restful and at peace.
A few easy basics for bringing a little feng shui to your library — make sure your back isn't facing the door so you can accept positive energy. Keep your desk neat and tidy and introduce an energizing color like purple. While this may seem surprising, the color black is great for careers and money and can also help promote creativity. Don't forget flowers or houseplants, and include a few personal mementos to connect you to those you love, which will promote an energized, focused mindset while working.
OUTSIDE THE LIBRARY
Image Source: http://pinterest.com/pin/257901516134162769/
Image Source: http://bit.ly/U6lVW7
http://www.resourcefurniture.com.au/products/desks/executive-custom-designed/complete-executive-setting
Image Source: http://mrspicassosartroom.blogspot.com/2011/08/im-thief.html
Image Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/thelibrarianedge/8811019106
Image Soure: http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/a8/94/5a/a8945a0208fa4a15391536ccaa6891bf.jpg
http://barrowmediacenter.wordpress.com/2013/Click on the star and watch the video
http://www.flickr.com/photos/educationaltechnologist/5558154265
SHELVING
http://whatsnotwrong.wordpress.com/2013/04/11/what-students-read-when-they-can-read-anything/
http://www.library.sd.gov/forlibrarians/enewsletter/2013/sep/2013-09j.asp
http://www.librarypatch.com/
http://www.librarypatch.com/2013/07/simplify-your-series.html
http://homemade-handmade-heartmade.blogspot.com/2010/07/repurposed-vhs-cases.html
http://www.flickr.com/photos/vblibrary/4539042494/
What
about
academic
vocabulary
?
http://schoollibrarybeyondsurvival.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/c_kilpatrick2012-7860.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/wsl-libdev/5058601916/
http://www.rarely-pins.com/2013/03/colored-bookshelves/
SIGNAGE
http://www.flickr.com/photos/meinders/9152131103/
http://sybasigns.com.au/fiction-products/shelf-divider-options
http://www.flickr.com/photos/thelibrarianedge/90848059/sizes/z/in/set-72057594053549104/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/thelibrarianedge/5694622078/
http://elementarytechteachers.ning.com/photo/dsc04486-1?context=latest
http://www.flickr.com/photos/playfullibrarian/3207552042/sizes/z/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11810657@N08/5422650957/
http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/1b/4c/d5/1b4cd5a4b8877b4113fe4fda50ceec76.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/99107397@N00/3505719456/http://www.flickr.com/photos/99107397@N00/4390640866/sizes/z/in/photostream/
SEATING
http://www.flickr.com/photos/herzogbr/3844639369/sizes/z/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mysapl/3945916136/
http://prestonhollow.advocatemag.com/2011/10/11/marsh-middle-school-to-dedicate-new-tech-cafe/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/educationaltechnologist/5552311464/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/peskylibrary/170560795
http://vimeo.com/24013894
http://www.flickr.com/photos/99107397@N00/6807550183/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/njla/3993742318/
http://www.fcps.net/news/features/2010-11/book-nook
http://wellreadinya.blogspot.com/2012/04/ya-book-cover-table.html
http://www.rookiemoms.com/save-your-crib-mattress-to-create-a-reading-nook/
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