Speakers during today's lecture spoke on a topic very relevant for me-library space. Key takeaways that I picked up on were: make your library a welcoming space, patron service is a key concept, time and money are factors to be considered and the library space is dynamic. Additional comments specifically made by Tina Nabinger from Minoa Elementary that caused me to reflect included the following: take into consideration the culture of the building (a must!), boring and uncomfortable is out and make sure to address faculty needs as well when designing the library space. These are concepts will be crucial to keep in mind as I develop and renovate the library where I will be providing service.
Scott Nicholson lead a discussion that contained important issues relating to being a professional. As librarians we are role models and leaders. We are an ethical profession that others look to. There are a plethora of ethical issues that we as librarians are required to consider. It is positive that we have the Library Bill of Rights and various policies to stand upon when issues arise. Ranganathan's Laws are also available to guide us.
Our second group project and poster presentation work has gone well. We have worked well together and have accomplished individual and collaborative tasks. The collective mind is a wonderful thing! Working together under a time crunch can be successful as long as everyone contributes and is flexible. Even though it is not my style to work under such pressure and time restraints, project work for this class has made me realize that I can work under these conditions when necessary and be successful!
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