Library-sponsored programs versus third-party events

My studies this week concerned library meeting-room policies, an important — and particularly timely — aspect of library administrative practices. And when I thought about library meeting-room policies, especially when I contemplated the difference between library-sponsored programing and third-party use of library space, the example that came to my mind was Scarsdale Public Library (SPL) in New York.

Marketing essential for reaching library stakeholders

My focus this week was thinking about best practices when connecting with library stakeholders. One best practice that stood out for me was the importance of marketing a library’s programs and services. “If the public does not know about the programming and services, how can they use them?” (Velasquez, 2019-a, p. 166).

‘I Want My Hat Back’ by Jon Klassen

One of the pleasures of reading aloud to students is being able to share stories that have been recognized as exceptional works of children’s literature. One example is Jon Klassen’s picture book, I Want My Hat Back. Klassen was honored this past April as the 2026 Laureate for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award.

Welcoming school year ’26-’27 in SRCSA library

At the beginning of a new school year in SRCSA library: Highlights of the new school year so far include class read-alouds in the library’s group-reading area and the arrival of new books.
https://youtu.be/1tqAecPkEtw

Cultural competence and library leadership

As someone currently working as a library paraprofessional, I don’t know what’s “in the cards” for me as my library career unfolds. Will I seek or be called to formal leadership?