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Things You Didn’t Learn in Library School

Things You Didn’t Learn in Library School. An Infopeople Mini-Demo Presented by Joan Frye Williams CLA 2006. The People Have Spoken!. Priority: Comfortable Places. “Green” Buildings and Practices. Within Reason…. Talking OK Food and drink OK Shared computers OK Gaming OK

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Things You Didn’t Learn in Library School

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  1. Things You Didn’t Learn in Library School An Infopeople Mini-Demo Presented by Joan Frye Williams CLA 2006

  2. The People Have Spoken!

  3. Priority: Comfortable Places

  4. “Green” Buildings and Practices

  5. Within Reason… • Talking OK • Food and drink OK • Shared computers OK • Gaming OK • Cell phones OK • Crowd control by “cafeteria ladies”

  6. Go Where the People Are

  7. Priority:Browsing and Circulation

  8. Simplified Wayfinding • Less clutter • Consolidated desks • “Situational” directions • Consistent “civilian” terminology • Prepackaged tips, shortcuts, FAQs

  9. Information Neighborhoods

  10. Automatic Book Dispensers

  11. Priority:Integration with the “Real” Virtual Community

  12. Library Toolbar

  13. Outreach to External Forums, Social Networks

  14. Podcast Programs,Tips, Shortcuts

  15. Instant Messaging

  16. Priority:Ongoing Relationships • Long term • Personal • Proactive • Collaborative • Confidential, not anonymous

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