Too Funny

I found this link care of Becky at RA for All.  Fake Library Stats is the funniest thing I've seen in ages.  I wish I'd thought of it, but baring that, I'm glad someone did.  'Cause this is what life is like at the library and we could all use a good laugh.

Getting past Writer's Block

It's not only me!

Here's a link to a blog post with 10 straightforward tips to overcome writer's block.

My personal favorite tip for getting over writer's block is to stop feeling sorry for myself, sit down, and write.  For me "writer's block" is just my excuse for not getting the job done.  It's my literary Camille dying on the divan moment.  So check out these tips or give yourself a good shake.  And then get that, pen, pencil, or keyboard moving ... that novel, memo, or blog post isn't going to write itself, you know!!

Programming Tips

Okay, so I am not now, nor will I (probably) ever be, a youth services librarian.  But the Teen Librarian Toolbox is a great resource wherever you work.  And if you're involved in programming you need to read this article.  It's chock full of great advice on selecting, booking, and coping with library performers.

How does your library's website rate?

Here's a great blog post about the importance of the library's website from the reDUX blog from the Libraries of Indiana University.  In "The Library Website as Place," author Anne Haines explores the idea that "... our website serves as our front door for a rapidly increasing percentage of users, and it needs to be at least as welcoming, as professional, and as helpful as our physical entry points are."

Pinterest Again

Just found another great link to another great post about libraries and Pinterest.  This one is from Stephen Abram at Stephen's Lighthouse.  Check out the post here.