ALA is such a mind rush! I came back with all kinds of new ideas, most of them about merchandising and programming. I've posted some new links here that feature what some other libraries are doing in terms of merchandising--they're essentially looking like B & N, but the books are free!
Adding internet cafes is something that's hot out there right now. And our patrons agree, according to the Customer Service Team's research recently. As one ALA presenter said, "We don't know WHERE patrons are reading our books once they leave our building--the kitchen table, the bathroom... It's okay to let patrons eat and drink in the library. We aren't protecting the crown jewels, here! "
Adding internet cafes is something that's hot out there right now. And our patrons agree, according to the Customer Service Team's research recently. As one ALA presenter said, "We don't know WHERE patrons are reading our books once they leave our building--the kitchen table, the bathroom... It's okay to let patrons eat and drink in the library. We aren't protecting the crown jewels, here! "
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