Virtual visit of a Special Collections Library

For the special library category of our library visits assignment, I chose to do a virtual visit of the British Library’s special collections exhibit entitled Treasures of the British Library.  I chose this library in London because my previous (in-person) visit had a profound effect on me, and was very awe-inspiring.  I hope to revisit…

Visiting a School Library

I visited the media center of the elementary school my children both attended, and spoke with librarian Cherie Duda about her job there.  Although there were some areas of overlap between this school library and the public library where I work in the Youth and Family Services department, there were also noticeable differences.  I enjoyed…

Academic Library Visit

I grew up on the campus of a small liberal arts college where my father worked, and the institution’s academic library was within walking distance of my house.  I decided to revisit the space for this assignment.  It was very interesting to observe what has changed over the years! The Pew Learning Center and Ellison…

Visiting a Public Library

I visited the Major Hillard branch of the Chesapeake Public Library system on February 23.  A green library sign at the traffic light on the main road directs you to turn for the library, however the building sign itself is very low and dark, and easily missed.  There are numerous handicap parking spaces close to…