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In this week’s Princh Library Blog post, we are going to cover the transformation of the Paddock Wood Library. WF Education Group was asked to design and upgrade the library. This came on the back of having just completed a mini refurbishment at the Kent History and Library Centre. This article was originally posted on […]
In this week’s Princh Library Blog post, we are going to cover the transformation of the Idsall School Library. The school was ‘made to empower young people to explore literature, expand their horizons and improve literacy‘, but their ‘cluttered’ and ‘outdated’ interior prevented staff from achieving this. Read on to see how the school transformed […]
In this week’s Princh Library Blog post, recurring guest writer Edgardo Civallero reminds us where and how libraries started, and the long path they took until now. “Si hortum in bibliotheca habes, nihil deerit” This translates roughly to… If you have a garden and a library, you will not lack for anything. Marcus Tullius Cicero. […]
With summer just around the corner, many of us are busy planning our holiday travels. Whether your plans include going to the beach, hiking or sightseeing, it is always worth checking out the libraries. In this week’s Princh Library Blog, to help your bibliotourism journey, we are suggesting 5 libraries around the world to visit. […]
It has been proven over and over again that reading offers a great deal of benefits for every generation, but especially the younger ones. And it is not only beneficial, it is also fun. So why wouldn’t they read? There can be many reasons – not being able to find the right book, time or, […]
This week’s Princh Library Blog features the transformation of a cinema into a new communal space to revitalise the community. This article was originally posted on the WF Education Group’s website. You can find the original article here. Cinema, theatre, and library space We were delighted to be the main FF&E Consultants for Chester’s £37m […]
In this week’s Princh Library Blog post, guest writer Dr. Gopal Mohan Shukla shares the story and achievements of the ‘Librarian of the Millenium’, Palam Kalyanasundaram. Palam Kalyanasundaram Palam Kalyanasundaram, an 82-year-old retired librarian and social worker is often admired for his exceptional dedication in the field of social work. On the eve of republic […]
In this week’s Princh Library Blog post, guest writer Sarah Pavey encourages all librarians to cultivate one of the most sought-after skills; creative, outside-of-the-box thinking. Freedom and creativity One of the joys of being a librarian is the autonomy that often accompanies the role. We can be free spirits and decide for ourselves what to […]
The existence of libraries ensures that knowledge and technology are available to everyone, not just to those who can afford them. Libraries have survived and thrived through the expansion of digital media, the rise of e-books, and all digital transformation. Reconfiguring their spaces to be more social, and more functional and by offering more programs […]
While some people still primarily associate libraries with books, they offer so much more! Libraries are often a resource hub for the community where passionate, friendly, and helpful library professionals work. Libraries have much more to offer than just books. Libraries offer access to technology, the internet, meeting rooms & creative spaces, and endless resources […]
Libraries are institutions first known as places for learning. They offer academic and studying-friendly environments where students and adults can focus on their studies. With the growing popularity of Princh Library Blog’s original post Why The Public Library Is The Place For Studying, we decided to write an extension to the post adding more reasons […]
In many library districts, the governance of the library is delegated to an appointed board of volunteers from the local community. These dedicated volunteers provide hundreds of hours of effort to support the library, but with any board of directors there can be challenges that need to be overcome. This is particularly true of a […]
What makes a library a library? As per our latest post, there are as many definitions as there are patrons, but their ought to be some components that are always present in every library, right? It is difficult to formulate what those core components are for every library. However, this week’s guest writer John D. Hayden […]
A common occurrence we encounter in our everyday routines is placing a definition to something. We do this for many reasons but a lot of times it is so we can assign a meaning or possibly a value to that item. However, this can be a difficult task, especially when we attempt to do this […]
In this week’s Princh Library Blog post, we discuss the importance of libraries, and the resources and services they provide to everyone. This blog is an updated version of the original 5 Reasons Why Libraries are Essential to Have post, which you can read here. These days, when we search for information, it is usually […]
As a school librarian you might be stretched for resources – you have many different things to do, but one person can only achieve so much. But where can you find more helping hands? This is where your students come in! It is hard to imagine better helpers than the members of your community who […]
In the first Princh Library Blog post of 2023, Misskoko the Librarian shares her advice on how you and your library can start using social media SEO to be more visible on the World Wide Web. Read below for tips, best practices and examples! In Libraries, there is usually one person doing all the Marketing, […]
The year 2023 is just around the corner and we cannot wait to continue to share more informative, useful, and interesting library posts with you all in! But just before the new year comes, we want to recap the eventful and peculiar year of 2022 from the libraries’ world. In this post, we will share […]
In this week’s post, The Daring Librarian, Gwyneth A. Jones, shares her tips on how you can set up a makerspace at your library or school, for very little or no costs at all! This post originally appeared on Gwyneth’s own blog. You can find the original article here: https://www.thedaringlibrarian.com/2019/04/makerspace-for-little-or-nothing.html Makerspace for Little or Nothing You […]
In this week’s Princh Library Blog post, guest writer Glory Odochi Okeagu shares her insights of the everyday life of public libraries in Nigeria, discussing their challenges, duties, how the community perceives them, and some examples of initiatives established by Nigerian libraries. Are you curious what Princh can offer for your library and your patrons? […]
