David Vinjamuri

Advocate for Libraries. Teach at NYU. Author of “Library Space Planning- A PLA Guide” (ALA, 2019)

[David Vinjamuri @dvinjamuri]

Spending the day in a small public library, I’m struck by the incredibly close and symbiotic relationship between the library staff and the teen population. Underfund the library and you’ll hamstring an entire generation of young adults. #library

[David Vinjamuri @dvinjamuri]

@Jeep

[Brandon @woogapdx]

Last session re: collection, space, equity. To sum: merchandising + open space + languages = welcoming = equity #pla2024

[David Vinjamuri @dvinjamuri]

@art_stapleton Thanks for the thoughtful reporting.

[sherry Scheline @sherryscheline]

You Had Me At Hello! Best session I have attended. I am ready for a BIGGER Library! @ALALibrary @dvinjamuri #DonnellyLibrary

[Fareed Zakaria @FareedZakaria]

On America’s role in the world, Trump & Biden are opposites https://t.co/6pHcZsjWiW

[Workers In Unity @workersinunity]

"Our committee is fighting for protective language on AI that will require informed consent and appropriate payment for the creation and use of digital replicas and for the use of our members’ performances to train AI systems." @frandrescher @dvinjamuri https://t.co/KOLV5hiN1G

[David Vinjamuri @dvinjamuri]

During his life, Andrew Carnegie donated $5.9 billion in today’s dollars, the majority to civic institutions. He built 2,509 public libraries, many of which are still in operation 100+ years later. It is an honor and a sacred trust to work on one. #libraries

[David Vinjamuri @dvinjamuri]

In a 2/3 full library, not one of these seats in front of a picture window is occupied. Why? The seats are set up facing each other as in a family living room. That creates a relationship few people will be comfortable with when sitting near strangers in the library. #libraries

[anthony christian ocampo 🇵🇭🏳️‍🌈 @anthonyocampo]

holy shit i am crying

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Today, some of the books that shaped my life—and the lives of so many others—are being challenged by people who disagree with certain ideas or perspectives. And librarians are on the front lines, fighting every day to make the widest possible range of viewpoints, opinions, and ideas available to everyone.

[Workers In Unity @workersinunity]

https://t.co/36voWna183 @MelisaAnnis @dvinjamuri @TJDoesData @saulausterlitz @TheAnikaSharma @AuschRobert @JSloanNYC @LiterallyAKing @dafnalula @EdwardGoldberg @lfeatherz @Marcnelsonart @firestarter_fi @SpencerLord @UAW7902 @sagaftra #UnionStrong #responsibleleadership #listening

[David Vinjamuri @dvinjamuri]

@Tuphlos 1/3 is typical- but strong display practices can increase circulation and thus supports a larger collection with the same amount of shelving. Circulation per square foot is a better metric than turns …

[David Vinjamuri @dvinjamuri]

Follow me at the new place … #libraries https://t.co/G9ie1Pvt24

[Akron-Summit County Public Library @akronlibrary]

To address extreme levels of library checkouts, we’ve applied the following temporary limits:

- Verified cardholders are limited to borrowing 6000 books/day
- Unverified cardholders to 600 books/day
- New unverified cardholders to 300 books/day

[Demco StickTogether @byStickTogether]

We think we can ALL agree on this! 🤩 #TLChat #FutureReadyLibs #TxLChat