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Attending Crime in New England… Why So Much Death, Y'all? an author panel at #MassLib2019. Best title of all the conference sessions! #masslib19
Sad I can’t be at #masslib2019 today, because the first 2 days of the conference were excellent!
I’ll be keeping my eye out for those live-tweets from today’s attendees so that I can feel like I’m still there and keep learning through all of you. 😍
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You’re pets are not just background objects! They are library celebrities! 🤩
Pets can help promote library programs or give new life to your social media. Let them help bring people into the library. 😍
— Pet Projects
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You have to know that things WILL happen that you didn’t anticipate. So be prepared to take care of those circumstances. Even really sad, end of life decisions. 😢
— Pet Projects
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Best Advice: Follow best practices at all times, no cutting corners.
You need to ensure that your animal is in a properly sized enclosure, that it’s impeccably clean. You don’t want to invite negative feedback from the public or staff.
— Pet Projects
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Once you have the pet, then what?
Consider:
- Pet Safety: are people allowed to touch them?
- Caregivers: who are they, how many, what is the schedule, what if a caregiver leaves the library?
- Routine Care: feeding, grooming, cleaning
— Pet Projects
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How are you going to fund your pet and it’s long-term care? Make sure you keep track of what you buying, and how often, so that you anticipate future spending.
— Pet Projects
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You might find out that having a library pet is not for your library. Whether you just don’t have the budget for long-term care, or you don’t have the staff to facilitate that care, it’s okay if it doesn’t work for you.
— Pet Projects
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If you’re considering a pet for your library, do what all librarians are good at: research!!
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By the numbers: the largest group of #librarypets in MA are aquatic, aka living in tanks.
But there are also a number of reptiles, fluffy creatures and even a tarantula! 😬😮
— Pet Projects
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Don’t forget to promote your collection! Highlight different “Things” each week/month; spotlight them on social media, your website. Be sure to get the word out so patrons will find them. Use displays, and feature items prominently.
— #LibraryOfThings
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Technology:
- Cameras
- Hotspots
- Computers and iPads
- Rokus
- Amazon Echo
- Go Pro
- Speakers
- Projectors and portable screens
- VR goggles
- Analog equipment, etc.
The list is endless!😍
— #LibraryOfThings
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There’s an infinite number of possiblities for your library to try:
- Tools
- Sewing/knitting equipment
- Telescopes
- Cakepans & kitchen equipment
- Toys & games
- Ties & briefcases
- Musical instruments
- Bike repair kits
...
— #LibraryOfThings
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Have library staff try out items so they get familiar with them and can answer patron questions about how it works. This can also help with staff buy-in to the new collection, and get them excited to see patrons try them out too.
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Similarly, some libraries may consider restricting checkout based on age or not. The onus is on patrons (parents or guardians) to know what their kids are checking out.
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Waivers are something to consider for tools, high priced “things,” and other items, so that patrons know they are liable for any damage to items, or for injuries incurred with use.
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To consider:
- Check In procedures
- Overdue items (fines are scary)
- How to allow for browsing
- Storage: where will these items go?
- Do you keep buying new or fix/replace them?
What does your long-term plan for these items look like?
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Why do a library of things?
- Try before you buy
- Too expensive
- what if you don’t want it in a month? No buyers remorse
- “That looks cool, what’s that?”
- I need this thing, but I only need it once. (a briefcase for a job interview)
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