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Tonight, I had the privilege of being elected Vice President of San Francisco's Library Commission. I'm looking forward to continuing to work with my favorite institution, led by @michaelambert.
Here's a hodge-podge thread reminding you how amazing libraries are.
Here's a hodge-podge thread reminding you how amazing libraries are.
SFPL has an entire program dedicated to providing library services to those who are incarcerated and reentry services once they are out.
https://sfpl.org/services/jail-and-reentry-services
https://sfpl.org/services/jail-and-reentry-services
Night of Ideas 2020 brought thousands of people to SFPL for night of talks performances and other experiences. 2021 has a remote version happening on 1/28 https://www.nightofideassf.com/
Love Libby? Lots of people do. Libraries all over the country are posting numbers like these. But remember that e-books also cost money! Support legislation to fund your libraries. https://scvnews.com/l-a-county-library-sets-record-with-more-than-3-million-digital-book-checkouts/
There is a whole part of SFPL where teens can explore becoming creators for free - hardware and software included - music studios, DSLRs, 3d printers, etc.
https://themixatsfpl.org/
https://themixatsfpl.org/
Libraries are a cornerstone of our communities. Some are now offering access to social workers (San Francisco was the first in 2009) https://www.npr.org/2019/07/17/730286523/your-local-library-may-have-a-new-offering-in-stock-a-resident-social-worker
Did you know SFPL also serves as the official archives for the city of San Francisco?
https://sfpl.org/locations/main-library/sf-history-center
https://sfpl.org/locations/main-library/sf-history-center
For those who don't have access to internet at home, the library becomes a critical part of their ability to get the information they need. https://www.thecity.nyc/2020/9/15/21439065/new-yorkers-gather-outside-libraries-for-free-internet
Libraries can spark conversations that other parts of the community just aren't talking about. The librarian who put together this series on death and dying (Janet Tom) won a national award shortly after.
https://sfpl.org/locations/main-library/business-science-technology/death-and-dying
https://sfpl.org/locations/main-library/business-science-technology/death-and-dying
Most visited library system in the world? New York Public Library - 18 million visitors per year https://lithub.com/the-12-most-popular-libraries-in-the-world/
Least visited library in the world/ Perhaps this one, with ~160 books, in a remote location in India: https://www.clir.org/2018/08/the-loneliest-library-in-the-world/
Here's an open-air library in Magdeburg, Germany
Europe has some beautiful libraries
Believe it or not, these are buildings
Certainly not to say that American libraries aren't beautiful
If anyone was wondering where the @SFPublicLibrary logo came from...
Brazil showing up to the party
Ok, ok one last one but with a few libraries from China/Japan
In a city filled with 80/20 thinking and maximizing effective use of time, librarians are the ones who will go the extra mile for *every* person.
They have saved SF during COVID by working the food bank, hotels and as contact tracers.
So lucky to be able to support them
They have saved SF during COVID by working the food bank, hotels and as contact tracers.
So lucky to be able to support them
