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In this week’s Princh Library Blog, recurring guest writer Nina Grant suggests some creative and simple ways to implement some exercises into a librarian’s everyday work to improve their health, wellbeing and performance. Enjoy! Library workers often spend a significant portion of their day anchored to their chairs, handling tasks like cataloging books, assisting patrons, […]
In this week’s Princh Library Blog, recurring guest writer Nina Grant discusses why your library should implement two-factor authentication for your library management system (LMS), and the various benefits doing so will bring. Enjoy! Keeping your library’s data safe is more important than ever these days. Just like your personal accounts, library databases hold information, […]
In this week’s Princh Library Blog post, guest writer Sam L. Bowman discusses the different methods libraries can use to assess risks at their locations, how they can approach creating plans to deal with the identified risks, and, finally, how they can communicate the risks towards their patrons. Enjoy! Libraries are among the most valuable […]
In this week’s Princh Library Blog, guest writer Nina Grant spotlights the trendiest, ever-present technology of today, discussing the role of libraries in the age of AI. Enjoy! Artificial intelligence (AI) seems to be everywhere these days, and with its big impact on jobs, you might scratch your head wondering where old-school places like libraries […]
In this week’s Princh Library Blog post, guest writer Ken Williams discusses the ever relevant topic of the evolution of library services in the digital age. Enjoy! As we navigate the digital age, library services are transforming in remarkable ways. Traditionally known as sanctuaries for physical books, today’s libraries are becoming vibrant, adaptive hubs that […]
In this week’s Princh Library Blog, guest writer Nina Grant observes how libraries are presented in the pop culture, and more specifically, in film. Enjoy! When movies take us into libraries, it’s like stepping into another world. You know the feeling… the soft hush of pages flipping, the soft thuds of footsteps wandering between towering […]
In this week’s Princh Library Blog post, guest writer Jill Brooks discusses how libraries can navigate their digital transformation, including some of the challenges libraries face and the tools they can utilize. Enjoy! Libraries have long stood as bastions of knowledge, evolving through centuries from exclusive archives of scrolls to community hubs bustling with activity […]
In this week’s Princh Library Blog, guest writer Nina Grant talks about something that’s always present, but rarely thought about; air, or more precisely, the air quality in libraries, and how certain activities can be the source of major air pollution. Enjoy! Think about the last time you walked into a library. The smell of […]
In this week’s Princh Library Blog, guest writer Nina Grant talks about something that’s always present, but rarely thought about; air, or more precisely, the air quality in libraries, and how certain activities can be the source of major air pollution. Enjoy! Think about the last time you walked into a library. The smell of […]
In this week’s Princh Library Blog post, guest writer Sam L. Bowman explores how both individuals and businesses can practice library advocacy and contribute to their local libraries. Enjoy! Your local library is the perfect place to connect with your community and learn more about the world around you. Volunteering with a library can enrich […]
In this week’s Princh Library Blog post, guest writer Sam L. Bowman explores how both individuals and businesses can practice library advocacy and contribute to their local libraries. Enjoy! Your local library is the perfect place to connect with your community and learn more about the world around you. Volunteering with a library can enrich […]
In today’s world, libraries stand as iconic institutions, appreciated for nurturing intellectual growth, raising passion for reading, preserving literature, and fostering cultural exploration. Yet, in their evolution, libraries are embracing a dynamic role that extends beyond books and into the field of sports. As representative institutions of culture, these community hubs are uniquely positioned to […]
In today’s world, libraries stand as iconic institutions, appreciated for nurturing intellectual growth, raising passion for reading, preserving literature, and fostering cultural exploration. Yet, in their evolution, libraries are embracing a dynamic role that extends beyond books and into the field of sports. As representative institutions of culture, these community hubs are uniquely positioned to […]
In this week’s Princh Library Blog post, the Public Library Accessibility Resource Center (PLARC) project team discusses their history, why accessible libraries are important, and how you can start assessing your library’s accessibility. Enjoy! “I went to where the audiobooks were and looked for some titles to borrow. I was using my hand-held magnifier and […]
Have you moved recently and looking to make friends in your new community? Or perhaps, are you looking to expand your network with like-minded people? Then you should consider joining a literary circle in your community! In this week’s Princh Library Blog post, guest writer Jaydon Tanner gives his tips on how and why you […]
In this week’s Princh Library Blog post, guest writer Sam L. Bowman expands on what digital accessibility means for libraries, and suggest potential avenues for making your library more accessible. Enjoy! Equal access to literary resources, open thought, and learning is foundational to libraries. It’s what makes them vital to society and local communities. Resources […]
In this week’s Princh Library Blog post, guest writer MiKayla Carter gives advices on how you can make your library’s design practices more efficient and cohesive. Enjoy! In today’s libraries, graphic design plays an important role in making books, technology, classes, and other resources more accessible to the communities we serve. Building managers use flyers […]
Previously on the Princh Library Blog, we wrote about board games and how they can fit into your library’s collection. But, what’s better than a game you can enjoy fresh out of the box? Well, one that you can enjoy and customize! Those are the kind of games guest writer Nina Grant covers in this post; […]
Designing a library is not an easy task; one has to account for an innumerable amount of needs that must be satisfied, and limiting circumstances that must be worked around, all while having less and less land space to do so. So, in what direction can you take your library’s design? For some designers, the […]
Libraries play a crucial role in fostering community growth and personal, professional and intellectual development. Beyond being repositories of knowledge, they serve as communal spaces where individuals gather, learn, and connect. Your local library is more than just a building filled with books; it is a safe, familiar and resourceful hub for the community. A […]
