NY Librarians Meetup E-Portfolio Presentation at NYPL

 

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NYPL is Reimagining the Library for the Future, But Are They Evaluating the Library of the Present?

New York Public Library (NYPL) is reimagining the library for the future by sharing their plan and getting feedback from patrons. It’s a good start, but we wonder if they are also studying how patrons are currently using the library.

On their website, NYPL stated that “We’ve gathered information on what we do well, what we need to improve, and, looking ahead, on patrons’ priorities for both our neighborhood libraries and our landmark Stephen A. Schwarzman Building at Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street.” How did NYPL gather this information?

Surveys and interviews are two commonly used methods. There are other relevant methods such as fly on the wall observation and error analysis, and when combined with surveys and interviews, you can learn so much more — not just the need or desire for more computers and quiet areas, but also ideas as to where to put the computers and quiet areas.

This also makes us wonder: If and how are other libraries gathering information and evaluating their library services and programs?

We Got Stood Up :(

We were looking forward to facilitating Power Hour for Your Professional Development at NYPL Mulberry yesterday, but no one showed. But rather than mope at our unpopularity, we went across the street to Housing Works Bookstore & Cafe and asked ourselves, “where did we go wrong and what can we do better next time?”

We want to hear from you. Vote. Comment.

Power Hour: BYOR

Bring your own resume (BYOR) to Power Hour for Your Professional Development on Wednesday, March 23 @ 5:30pm at NYPL Mulberry Library.

Includes resume swaps, speed networking and elevator speech tips.

No registration needed. Just show up.

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Looking for Ways to Freshen Up Your Skills?

Save the dates.

Professional and Career Development: Tips, Tricks and Tools for the Information Professional
Thursday, March 3 @ 5:30pm
SLA-NY @ METRO
We will share our experiences and some tips, tricks and tools for your career development no matter your level and experience in the profession.
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Power Hour for Your Professional Development
Wednesday, March 23 @ 5:30pm
NYPL Mulberry Library
Includes resume swaps, elevator speech and speed networking.
More info