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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? […]
Libraries exist to serve their communities. Said communities should include those who are traditionally looked at and treated as outsiders; people who are incarcerated. The time inmates spend in jail is not a pleasant one for many reasons, the lack of access to information and education being one of them. But that is something that […]
Social media is everywhere. In the “Western world” it would be difficult to find someone who does not have a social media account on at least one platform, let alone someone who is not aware of the existence of social media. As such, regardless of who your services are aimed at, you will most likely […]
In this week’s Princh Library Blog, we share an article by Ramune Petuchovaite, Public Library Innovation Programme Manager at EIFL. The article reflects on the impact librarians who participated in the Initiative for Young African Library Innovators (IYALI) program had on their communities and networks. This article was originally posted on EIFL’s blog. To see […]
In this week’s Princh Library Blog, we share an article by Ramune Peruchovaite, Public Library Innovation Programme Manager at EIFL. The article reflects on the JAM (Just-A-Minute) session the 10 previous winners of the EIFL Public Library Innovation Awards had during the Next Library Festival in 2021. This article was originally posted on EIFL’s blog. […]
Social media, no matter which platform, is ever-present. And since it is everywhere, we might as well use it for good; for professional improvement, connecting with others around the world, and promoting your services. Today’s guest writer, Karen du Toit, shares her experience with social media in a professional environment. Socials for professionals My name […]
The Princh team loves libraries, and that is probably clear to all the library professionals who read our library blog on a consistent basis. Recently, a couple of our team members treated themselves to a visit to the amazingly beautiful Dokk1 library in Aarhus, Denmark. That visit inspired this post, and we wanted to share […]
Gardening is often regarded as an activity with numerous benefits for one’s health. However, getting started with the hobby can be intimidating; how to care for different seeds, what are the differences between different types of soils, and the list goes on. Libraries, as central hubs of their communities, have the unique opportunity to be […]
TikTok; one of, if not the, most popular apps worldwide. Using this cultural phenomenon to advocate for and promote your library is not a new idea, in fact we featured a post about the basics of the platform nearly 2 years ago. This time, however, we will take it a step further, and dive into the […]
There are many ways in which librarians can advance advance and develop their careers, like taking different courses or attending conferences. However, one maybe underutilized method is to improve through writing. Guest writer Siobhán McGuinness shares how writing helped her throughout her career. Are you curious what Princh can offer for your library and your […]
A library is a collection of information resources, in print or in other forms that are organized and made accessible for reading or study. It is the hub of every learning institution and facilitates boosting literacy levels in countries, continents, and the world at large. Libraries offer past and present information that help and equip […]
In this week’s Princh Library Blog, we share an article by Susan Schneur, Public Library Innovation Porgramme Capacity Building Manager at EIFL. The article reflects on the process and impact of EIFL’s continuous professional development programme in Kenya. This article was originally posted on EIFL’s blog, to see the original article, click here. Are you […]
In this week’s blog post, guest writer and co-host of the The Library Pros podcast, Chris DeCristofaro shares his story; how the inspiration for a library technology podcast came to him, the pod’s early days and what it evolved to nowadays. Are you curious what Princh can offer for your library and your patrons? Then […]
I have always been interested in hearing different people’s life stories. When I was a kid, I would go and talk to a stranger on the street, at the store, or while waiting in line to buy a bag of sweets. Over time, I have realized as we grow, we become more reserved and less […]
In this week’s blog, recurring guest writer Edgardo Civallero writes a conceptual piece, using a creative analogy between music and libraries. This interesting correlation he writes about was established from the many conversations and hours of research Edgardo invests his time into, as he works and travels to different libraries in many countries throughout South […]
In today’s Princh Library Blog’s post, guest writer Ugne Lipeikaite, EIFL Public Library Innovation Programme (EIFL-PLIP) Impact Manager, discusses a remarkable Danish public library impact study and asks – can the evaluation approach be applied in developing countries? This article was originally posted on EIFL’s blog. See the original article here. Are you curious what […]
Libraries are a useful resource to all members of their communities. However, their endless source of knowledge, and the opportunities they offer to try things make them the ideal place for a specific group of patrons; writers. Guest writer, Reese Jones, shares how writers can really take advantage of their local libraries. Are you curious […]
Ranging from their late 20s to early 40s, millennials most likely make up a big part of your current community. Thus, it is important that you cater to some of their needs in order to attract them to your library. Guest writer Soraya Madiji shares her tips below on how you can achieve this. Are […]
