Space Planning Workshops Coming In October
The State Library is sponsoring another in-person workshop coming in October. This is a frequently asked-for topic, proven to be useful for libraries large and small. These are Space Planning workshops, offered in 3 locations next month from 10:00AM-3:00PM:
October 21 in Spencer
October 22 in Altoona
October 23 in Coralville
Join NYU professor David Vinjamuri (author of Library Space Planning: A PLA Guide), architect Joe Huberty (co-author of The Practical Handbook of Library Architecture), and Iowa Librarian Zach Row-Heyveld (Assistant Director at the Decorah Public Library) to learn how to maximize your library space so it serves you better, even on a limited budget.
Because this is a hands-on workshop, we ask that you bring a floorplan of your library space to use during exercises. The workshop is designed in several parts:
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Understanding Needs:How to know patrons’ needs; ideas of how to partner with municipalities and community service organizations to make this easier
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Collection Strategy:Create a collection that has breadth and diversity, but still leaves more room for patrons
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Merchandising and Optimizing:Increase circulation with better merchandising of collection materials
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Case Study:Learn how the Decorah Public Library achieved a 40% increase in adult collection circulation without renovating
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Analytics for Reorganizing Space:Ideas of how to analyze your space and make it work to better meet library and patron needs
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5 Secrets for Maintaining Your Library:How to maximize the life of your library building and reduce maintenance costs
The cost for registration is $20 and includes a buffet lunch.
Register by October 7 using the registration form linked below.
Together, let’s plan to do some Space Planning!
For Library Youth Services
This news comes from our state partners at the Iowa Library for the Blind and Print Disabled. It’s all about a new program specially for youth services staff titled “Ready To Go: Accessible Library Youth Programs.” This online series begins this week and extends through April 2025.
Here’s more from co-ordinator Denise Bean with the Iowa Library for the Blind and Print Disabled: “Whether you’re looking to innovate or refine your creative skills, don’t miss out on this opportunity to elevate your library activities with our engaging and accessible themes. Each month, we’ll walk through an “All-In-One Youth Library Program” for librarians to use @ your library.”
Earn 1 hour of CE Credit by attending! Monthly discussions will include
- Special Guest Spotlight Interviews
- Prerecorded tips from the Iowa Library for the BlindTeam Staff Member
- Accessible resource pages
- Q & A on how to navigate Accessible Library Programs
- New youth perspectives through step-by-step guidance
- Activities throughout every monthly meeting
This course starts this week—September 12th from 1:00-2:00PM—continuing virtually on the second Thursday each month through April 2025. Contact Denise Bean with questions denise.bean@blind.state.ia.us / 515-452-1338. And find registration at the button below.
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This Year On September 28th
Here’s a feel-good story than leads to a feel-good library promotion: September 28 is National Good Neighbor Day 😊 It's sponsored by The Hopeful Neighborhood Project and designed to develop tools to help people engage with their neighbors.
The goals of this national day are to bring about deeper community connections, create positive change in neighborhoods, and collectively pursue the common good.
From the project website: Have you noticed how our culture has redefined what a good neighbor looks like? It used to be a good neighbor was someone you could count on. Today, many people consider a good neighbor as someone who is quiet and leaves you alone. That has led to more isolation, fewer friendships, and a loneliness epidemic. In 2023, the United States Surgeon General declared loneliness a public health crisis. We think it’s time to change that…”
How do libraries fit in? Because libraries make good neighbors! Not all public libraries are on main street or on the town square. Many are in residential areas, adjacent to schools and churches, close to city parks and pools. Simply browse the project website for programming and promotional ideas like
- Inspirational videos plus downloadable posters and social media graphics
- Coloring pages and “Neighborhood Bingo Cards”
- “Getting Started” Resources to share with your patrons including “101 Ways to Improve Your City,” “The 8 Front Doors Challenge,” and “The Neighborhood Block Party Kit” and more
What about a book display? The Good Neighbor Day website shows these titles Fragile Neighbors: Repairing American Society One Zip Code at a Time and This is Where You Belong: Finding Home Wherever You Are. Check your catalogs for adult and children’s books and movies that fit the topic.
Learn more and discover ways to promote National Good Neighbor Day at the button below--and thanks to District Consultant Maryann Mori for this promotional idea!
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