sarah

librarian finishing up library school. running this twitter for LIS 453 at simmons university. watch this space!

[sarah @littlest_my]

@CanbyLibrary posts short reviews with pictures of recipes from library cookbooks. The pictures of the "test kitchen" attempts are attractive and well-composed, which isn't always easy! A smart way to introduce your 641.5 section to patrons at home.
#lis453fa2020
@mikeleach42

[sarah @littlest_my]

@MultCoLib offers a 1-hour window a week where patrons can ask for recommendations on Twitter. This kind of informal, super friendly interaction can reduce library anxiety and make staff more approachable. (Inevitably there's lots of funny gifs too.)
#lis453fa2020
@mikeleach42

[sarah @littlest_my]

Hillsboro PL in Oregon posts simple "scavenger hunts at home" for children. Instead of encouraging kids to leave the house, their attention is directed around their own home. They're available in both English and Spanish! Easy COVID-safe programming.

#lis453fa2020
@mikeleach42

[sarah @littlest_my]

The BPL's thoughtfully curated reading list for World AIDS Day makes history accessible and draws on the expertise of their librarians. This list, and others like it, stay up on their website after the date in question.

https://t.co/ASRnK3PaTh

#lis453fa2020
@mikeleach42

[sarah @littlest_my]

Lilly Library has been posting wonderful virtual storytimes on FB. Librarian Miss Kim sings, reads, and asks questions to her audience at home. Because these are pre-recorded, caregivers can access them anytime, from anywhere.
https://t.co/HcmF1fvqFQ
#lis453fa2020
@mikeleach42

[sarah @littlest_my]

@nypl's Library Talks podcast is available on all "podcatcher" platforms, allowing curious listeners all over the world to dive into their archive of conversations with & presentations by authors about their work.
https://t.co/h7bTgLNTPp

#lis453fa2020
@mikeleach42

[sarah @littlest_my]

It's hard to pull off lots of text in social media posts but this Facebook post from Springfield City Library makes the aims of their broad-ranging "Life Skills series" really clear to young adults, caregivers, and educators.
https://t.co/L4ieUDmtM2
#lis453fa2020
@mikeleach42

[sarah @littlest_my]

Forbes Library in Northampton has partnered with the Eric Carle Museum to offer these truly magical craft kits inspired by picture books. The publicity images are so inviting and make good use of the cover art.
https://t.co/9jxPFACEvk

#lis453fa2020
@mikeleach42

[sarah @littlest_my]

Loving Northampton Forbes Library's #ThrowbackThursdays on their Facebook page: pulling from their deep local history archives, they engage patrons with images, videos, maps, and more and sometimes enlist their help identify faces + spaces!

#lis453fa2020
@mikeleach42

[sarah @littlest_my]

Loving the "new item" lists at @LillyLibrary. Evergreen ILS has its limits but they've made it so easy for patrons. Excellent curation & presentation. https://t.co/eRRuBrOfyf

#lis453fa2020
@mikeleach42