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Building connections is a skill that some can struggle with. But not librarians. Guest writer, Melissa Silerio shares her story, and why she says that a librarian’s superpower is making connections with people. Are you curious what Princh can offer for your library and your patrons? Then check out the Ultimate Guide To Princh For […]
Virtual Reality (VR) technology brings its users into an immersive experience, and provides a new way of learning for students all over the world. Guest writer, Andrea Trudeau, discusses the benefits of VR technology and resources libraries can utilize to implement it into the education of students. Are you curious what Princh can offer for […]
We are living in the digital age – more and more of our everyday activities and tasks are becoming digital, be that work meetings or school classes. But, how can one navigate the digital landscape, without exposing themselves to misinformation or their data being stolen? Guest writer David Lukić shares his tips on how to […]
Modern libraries, the containers, are often celebrated for their innovative looks, creative design, or eye-catching colors. It’s less often that they are celebrated for what truly matters – their contents. Recurring guest writer, Edgardo Civallero, discussing this discrepancy. Are you curious what Princh can offer for your library and your patrons? Then check out the […]
The world is becoming more and more digital with everyday. Regardless, libraries still stand tall as culturally important places for their communities. But don’t take our words for it. In today’s Princh Library Blog post, recurring guest writer, Robin Jeanne, shares quotes from well known authors, directors and public figures, that shed light on the […]
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 […]
Libraries protect an immeasurable amount of knowledge, stories and memories from the past, utilizing various tools. However, that is by far not the only way for words to survive. In this week’s Princh Library Blog post, recurring guest writer Edgardo Civallero shares the many ways in which words take shelter and survive across Latin America. […]
2020 was quite different from the norm. Nobody ever thought that a situation which pauses the whole world would arise. What started over two years ago, has changed everyone’s daily life, routine, and habits from before the pandemic. As Covid-19 started to go wild and crazy, the world was shutting down, borders were closing between […]
New year, same love for libraries! We cannot wait to continue to share informative, useful, and interesting library posts with you all in 2022. We thought it would be nice to reflect on the top 5 posts from 2021, before we continue our Princh Library Blog journey in 2022! In this post we will share […]
What did people read during 2021? On this week’s Princh Library Blog we share a fun infographic, created by Global English Editing and The Expert Editor, that will provide you with interesting bits from the reading habits around the world. Check out the infographic below. The infographic originally appeared on Global English Editing’s website, you […]
You may not think about this at all as you are cozying up and about open a book, but reading is an activity that can make you sharper, stronger, happier, and have better relationships to boot. Reading is an exercise for the brain which can strengthen neuronal pathways as well as create new ones. Being […]
Who does “library professionals” refer to? What do they do, and how are they helpful for their communities? And why do they wear so many hats? Guest writer and Information Professional Ania Matuszewska shares her thoughts in this week’s Princh Library Blog post! The Mad Hatter by John Tenniel (1865) ‘Ipsa scientia potestas est.’ Among […]
Public libraries provide access to technology to many visitors through shared devices. However, there are people looking to exploit these services through stealing sensitive personal information of other visitors, often through the practice of keylogging. But what exactly is keylogging? Is it a relevant threat to all libraries? How can you prevent it? Read this […]
On this week’s Princh Library Blog, we share a fun infographic, created by Expert Editor, that will provide you with the ultimate guide to finding your next book to read. Check out the infographic below to see which book fits your interest perfectly! This infographic originally was posted by Expert Editor. You can access the […]
Libraries are great and trustworthy sources of knowledge, and most of the time, part of the backbone of our communities. Their existence 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 […]
A library is the first place you get to experience the sweetest joys of reading. Growing up my weekly visit to the library would be an opportunity to thoroughly and meticulously go through all the carefully curated new books put out on the display. Handpicked by a librarian with a keen eye for what was […]
Libraries have always been considered as one of the best resources for expanding knowledge. Since the opening of the first three modern public libraries in 1833, their purpose was to serve all classes of the community with the access to knowledge. Public libraries are known for being a great place to study at, and they […]
One of the most common forms of entertainment nowadays are video games. Regardless of whether on a PC, laptop, console or even a smartphone, we are always exposed to games. But how, or rather, why should one consider bringing this omnipresent phenomenon into a library? Why should you implement video games? Firstly, let’s address a […]
Libraries can take many forms, and serve different functions, based on the needs and resources of their local communities. Recurring guest writer, Edgardo Civallero, shares the nature and history of libraries, specifically in South America. Unrecognized effort Latin Libraries are commonly considered invisible spaces in terms of public opinion. In this sense, and except for […]
We all know the inaccurate stereotype that exists about libraries and librarians; a quiet place, where people go to borrow and read books, overseen by a grumpy old lady who will scream “Shhh!” if anyone makes the slightest noise. Of course, this is just simply incorrect. Libraries of all kinds, are so much more than […]
