A post on here of a mom asking how to thank a kind librarian who helped her daughter inspired me to write some thank you notes of my own for some amazing librarians who have helped me at my local libraries. My question is, where can I leave the note if I don’t know the librarian’s names? Maybe just the front desk and explain I don’t know their names, or wait till I see those same librarians again?

Any ideas are welcome!

The Philly library has free library cards for PA residents (which I am). But when I tried to apply online I got an email saying my information couldn't be verified and I needed to visit in person. I emailed back letting them know I'm not able to visit in person and asking if there was any alternatives and this was the response.

I tried a few different things to make it work, spelling my street address with blvd and boulevard for example, but nothing worked. I haven't moved, I'm certain all the information is accurate and I've tried multiple times. Is there anything else I can do or am I just screwed? Does anyone know what service they use to verify the information so I can try to figure out what information is incorrect.

I also might be stupid but I'm not exactly sure what the third paragraph is trying to say. I tried leaving the middle name field blank and putting my middle name alongside my first name but that didn't work either.

The public library I went to in Berlin, Connecticut has a Seed Library which uses old-fashioned card catalogs they originally had to store card files. They're using these drawers to store seed packets for vegetables such as eggplant or celery.

Does your library still have old-school card catalog drawers? If so, are there any card files or any other uses?

Hello! So, a few days ago i checked out a few library books and upon further inspection, i have realized that on the cover of one of the books what i thought was just simple dust buildup/staining of some kind is actually white book mold :/ i have no idea what i should do because i've had this book sitting on my bedroom bookshelf for the past few days (i don't have much space so it's the only place i could put them while i have them) and it's been touching the other books i checked out along with being on the shelf where my own books i have are. i put the book in a bag and separated it from the others, but i know mold is really bad, not to be taken lightly, and i'm actually pretty scared of mold in general, so that's why i'm kind of just looking for some advice and answers. Should i take all of the books back to my library? Are they all contaminated with mold now? Or am i just overreacting and the other books are fine/safe to read and have around until i have to take them back to the library?

Any help/advice/answers at all from someone who knows about mold would be very much appreciated because i'm scrambling right now and not too educated on book mold 😭 thanks!

Library inside the State Capitol building in Des Moines, Iowa

Very impressed by the size and collection of books and media.

I borrowed a book where a section was very loose at the spine, but still attached. I read it as carefully as possible but eventually it broke off completely.

I realize I can't just put it in the window where you return books in case it just gets thrown into a box behind it, because then the section might come out.

I was thinking of going up to the counter and explain what happened but I'm scared I will end up talking to a jerk who will claim it was my fault and have me pay. Because I'm not paying for a book that I technically didn't break.

Do you think it's okay to just glue it back myself before returning it like normal instead? I literally don't know what to do but I'm not paying!

Hi! I’m a librarian working in a High School. I’m in Norway, so the students are 16-19 years. We need more English books, and I’m ready to spend the rest of this years (small) budget. I would love a comment on one or some of these questions:

- What are the most popular books at your High School? It would be fun to know the country as well.

- What does the boys read? I’ve recommended “The long walk” by Stephen King and “The maze runner” by James Dashner to some, and those seem to work. Any suggestions to similar books?

- What books do you recommend to the students that are afraid of book projects or hate to read?

- What are your “must have” books? Except the classics.

- Is there any “Easy reader”- series except Penguin you can recommend for this age group?

- What classics or cult books do you recommend to this age group?

- Anything else?

The mural featuring characters from popular children's books at the public library in New Britain, Connecticut

The public library I visited in Berlin, Connecticut recently has a circulating collection of nonfiction books that are organized differently compared to the old school Dewey Decimal System.

The library recently recategorized nonfiction books. They're now sorted by topic in the nonfiction section instead of maintaining the Dewey Decimal System. They're categorized by type of animal or history. The example is Animals / Chicken, History / Civil War or Vehicle / Motorcycle.

The reason for this huge change is because the librarians there think it's easier for patrons to find books they're looking for than trying to find them under Dewey numbers.

Has any other library ever done this? Does your library still use the Dewey Decimal System or do they use naming topics for nonfiction?

We’re thinking about how to make junior nonfiction more browsable and engaging, rather than relying only on traditional Dewey shelving.

I’m curious if people have implemented practical ideas that have actually lifted circulation or just engagement with this section of library.

We have a service that is a bit conservative with new ideas, but maybe we’re not the only ones. Anybody tried simple, creative approaches?

For example:
Have people tried book boxes or bins, or “Dewey-lite” subject groupings?

Have people used face-out displays, rotating interest displays, or new-title tables?

Does anyone have experience with using signage, layout, or promotion ideas that made nonfiction feel less intimidating for kids and parents?

That sculpture seen at the public library in New Britain, Connecticut

This library is located in the Kensington area of Berlin, Connecticut

This library was built in 1989 in honor of the good ol' Peck.

it has amenities which include the Seed Library using the old card catalog, Library of Things Collection, ongoing book sale, a circulating collection of books for pre-teens in the Children's room, Keurig machine for coffee usage, Love Your Library shirts that you can buy to support the town's library, Crayon Kiosk for children and the library bookstore hosted by the friends of the library in the Community Center attached to the Library/Community Center complex.

The nonfiction books were recently recategorized to organized books by topic instead of using the old-school Dewey Decimal System which makes it easier for people to find a book that they want (animal, History, etc...). This is called the Pecking Order which is how nonfiction books are categorized by topic.

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Hi I don't know if anyone had it but it has been a pain after they updated a couple times. Now stuff I order is taking forever to be in transit or still requested like I never had that happen before the updates. Anyone else having trouble?

This library was built in 1895. It's located at High Street in downtown New Britain, aka the Hardware City.

This library has expanded and remodeled several times over the years and retains the characteristics of old school heritage from the early days with the Children's Library which was originally separate from the rest of the library quarters before the expansion while the original portions of the library included the New Britain Institute. The expansion in the late 20th century paved the way for lots of space for fiction and nonfiction collections as well as 21st century technology and many more that are relevant in libraries today.

It's a beautiful library which comprises three different buildings in one huge property that is used for a library.

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