tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6798440099232048221.post1831832999363930846..comments2023-10-20T17:07:13.322+08:00Comments on Library Grits: Library MakeoverUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6798440099232048221.post-66886758362362820132013-02-18T09:54:40.548+08:002013-02-18T09:54:40.548+08:00I think with Kevin's presentations you take wh...I think with Kevin's presentations you take what you think will work in your situation, for the benefit of the clients. Our improvements have definitely changed the library and customer service for the better. Simple things like taking the tops off the shelves, better signage, slatwall, the boards behind the circulation desk, the vinyl signage at the entrance, etc. All very simple and cost effective improvements.<br /><br />I did not accept everything as I disagreed with many of his ideas - even the ones for our specific library as I didn't think it would work as well as he said it would. I also think the ability to change things around in a school library is important to keep it fresh.<br /><br />I also have seen libraries where the staff accepted everything and I am not sure I would have been happy with the results either.<br /><br />Just comes down to picking & choosing what is most relevant. Dianne McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16645542071339864713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6798440099232048221.post-369677884054605932013-02-18T06:11:21.766+08:002013-02-18T06:11:21.766+08:00Kevin also gave a presentation to our library abou...Kevin also gave a presentation to our library about library design. However, I wasn't as impressed as the blogger. Especially not the statement he made about focussing on the younger demographic as "old people are going to be dead soon anyway". I thought that was appalling, and what was even worse was that the majority of librarians at the presentation accepted his argument uncritically. One of those, unfortunately, was the director of library services where I work. During our library refurbishment, thousands of perfectly good books were removed from the collection (a collection which was often praised by locals and visitors alike for its range) to make way for more furniture. The depletion of the collection was obvious to most people and commented on. The main entrance which faced onto the street was sealed off and the entrance at the rear was converted into the main entrance, much to the annoyance and inconvenience of many. The refurbishment is complete and yes, the interior looks lovely. It's a pity that the door count is 40% lower than the same period a year before.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6798440099232048221.post-51230698298698343942011-09-14T19:37:30.462+08:002011-09-14T19:37:30.462+08:00Thanks Ann,
I have found a slatwall supplier that...Thanks Ann,<br /><br />I have found a slatwall supplier that will do smaller amounts in HK and we have started on our shelf rearranging today and taking dustcovers off shelves today.<br /><br />I like how your slatwall goes around the room on the wall.Dianne McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16645542071339864713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6798440099232048221.post-869175987024267022011-09-13T21:07:21.694+08:002011-09-13T21:07:21.694+08:00Dianne, although my library is tiny compared to yo...Dianne, although my library is tiny compared to yours, so it's not really comparable, we used a lot of slatwall to improve displays etc. We had pieces made to slot easily into the shelf carcases and these can be moved around when we want a change. We didn't use a library furniture company to make these, but instead a shopfitters. I also bought acrylic fittings such as poster holders, display shleves and leaflet holders from shopfitters. These were loads cheaper and they look really good.<br /><br />You can see some of it on http://www.flickr.com/photos/library-online/sets/72157622690259632/The Librainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16440465083156076970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6798440099232048221.post-61084212492293022592011-09-11T13:42:42.984+08:002011-09-11T13:42:42.984+08:00Thanks Stacey - will continue to search for inspir...Thanks Stacey - will continue to search for inspiration ....Dianne McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16645542071339864713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6798440099232048221.post-33704808355792078102011-09-11T08:22:27.251+08:002011-09-11T08:22:27.251+08:00Hi Dianne, Kevin Hennah really is full of great id...Hi Dianne, Kevin Hennah really is full of great ideas that are achievable. I found a lot of inspiration on Flickr , lots of the university libraries have put their photos up under "libray design"Staceythttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11654485831721421908noreply@blogger.com