Doorways into science and science fiction reading - #RA2015Catherine Johnston
Rather than consider the appeal characteristics of a book, Nancy Pearl suggested exploring the reader's doorways into their own reading, the why they enjoy reading a particular title. These doorways are character, setting, story, and language.
This presentation, for the 2015 Readers Advisory seminar at the State Library of NSW: The Librarian's Guide to the Galaxy, considers this with particular emphasis on science fiction and science-based reading.
Hand picked holiday reads - Leonie Jordan 10 slides in 5 mintuesPublicLibraryServices
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against developing mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
This document discusses how to make a library catalogue work better for patrons by integrating it with NoveList features like read-alikes, genre information, and reading lists to provide recommendations and additional context to help patrons find books they will enjoy. It highlights several NoveList tools like lists, articles, and audio books that can be integrated with a catalogue to enhance the user experience.
The document discusses a reader's advisory training that will take place in Auburn. It will provide instruction on how to help patrons find books they will enjoy based on their interests and preferences. The training aims to help librarians and library staff improve their skills in recommending books and materials to readers.
This document outlines initiatives taken by the Wollondilly Library Service to encourage all staff to be reader advisory champions and embed reader advisory activities into their roles. Staff underwent reader advisory training and then trained other library staff. They implemented various initiatives like staff book reviews in publications and displays, subject headings in collections, and discussions to promote reading engagement. As a result, loan and reservation statistics increased as staff developed enthusiasm for ongoing reader advisory work and understanding of its importance in their roles.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against developing mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
This document provides an overview of science fiction for a readers' advisory presentation. It defines science fiction as the "what if?" genre that combines intellect and imagination. It explores who reads science fiction, why people read it, and some of the major subgenres. The document also provides lists of core authors and titles in several popular subgenres like hard science fiction, military science fiction, space opera, and dystopian/post-apocalyptic works. It concludes with suggestions for how to keep up with new science fiction releases through magazines, websites, awards, and engaging with fans.
This document summarizes the details of a fantasy and science fiction discussion group that meets at a library. It provides information about the group's history, demographics, interests and preferences. It also lists some online resources for science fiction and fantasy books. The document discusses the value of attending library seminars and events, and highlights some successful outreach activities the group has done with the library like trivia nights and promoting a local author in the library newsletter.
Doorways into science and science fiction reading - #RA2015Catherine Johnston
Rather than consider the appeal characteristics of a book, Nancy Pearl suggested exploring the reader's doorways into their own reading, the why they enjoy reading a particular title. These doorways are character, setting, story, and language.
This presentation, for the 2015 Readers Advisory seminar at the State Library of NSW: The Librarian's Guide to the Galaxy, considers this with particular emphasis on science fiction and science-based reading.
Hand picked holiday reads - Leonie Jordan 10 slides in 5 mintuesPublicLibraryServices
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against developing mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
This document discusses how to make a library catalogue work better for patrons by integrating it with NoveList features like read-alikes, genre information, and reading lists to provide recommendations and additional context to help patrons find books they will enjoy. It highlights several NoveList tools like lists, articles, and audio books that can be integrated with a catalogue to enhance the user experience.
The document discusses a reader's advisory training that will take place in Auburn. It will provide instruction on how to help patrons find books they will enjoy based on their interests and preferences. The training aims to help librarians and library staff improve their skills in recommending books and materials to readers.
This document outlines initiatives taken by the Wollondilly Library Service to encourage all staff to be reader advisory champions and embed reader advisory activities into their roles. Staff underwent reader advisory training and then trained other library staff. They implemented various initiatives like staff book reviews in publications and displays, subject headings in collections, and discussions to promote reading engagement. As a result, loan and reservation statistics increased as staff developed enthusiasm for ongoing reader advisory work and understanding of its importance in their roles.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against developing mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
This document provides an overview of science fiction for a readers' advisory presentation. It defines science fiction as the "what if?" genre that combines intellect and imagination. It explores who reads science fiction, why people read it, and some of the major subgenres. The document also provides lists of core authors and titles in several popular subgenres like hard science fiction, military science fiction, space opera, and dystopian/post-apocalyptic works. It concludes with suggestions for how to keep up with new science fiction releases through magazines, websites, awards, and engaging with fans.
This document summarizes the details of a fantasy and science fiction discussion group that meets at a library. It provides information about the group's history, demographics, interests and preferences. It also lists some online resources for science fiction and fantasy books. The document discusses the value of attending library seminars and events, and highlights some successful outreach activities the group has done with the library like trivia nights and promoting a local author in the library newsletter.
This document lists several professional journals focused on popular culture topics such as popular romance, crime fiction, science fiction, and media and culture more broadly. Journals include The Australasian Journal of Popular Culture, journals from the Popular Culture Association and American Culture Association, M/C: A Journal of Media and Culture, Journal of Popular Romance Studies, Clues: A Journal of Detection, Journal of Science Fiction Studies, Journal of Science Fiction Film and Television, and Extrapolation: Journal of Science Fiction and Fantasy.
Staff at a library found that their biggest challenges were lack of time, limited resources, and keeping up with changing reader interests and new materials. A survey was conducted among staff to learn more about the difficulties they face in providing advisory services to patrons. Contact Ellen Forsyth for additional details about the survey results.
This document provides ideas for libraries to implement readers' advisory services with limited resources. It suggests focusing on passive or self-directed services like book displays, lists of staff picks, and shelf talkers to promote titles. Form-based readers' advisory allows patrons to fill out a survey about their preferences to get tailored book recommendations. Getting other staff involved can increase a sense of ownership while training helps improve skills. Metrics like circulation statistics before and after promotions can demonstrate the value of readers' advisory services.
This document provides resources for readers advisory, including recommendations for online and print sources. It summarizes the winning science fiction book for the RUSA Reading List, "The Martian" by Andy Weir, and provides read-alike suggestions. Additionally, it lists the short list of other science fiction titles considered and describes uses of the "Who writes like...?" database for finding authors similar to favorites.
This document promotes a Twitter campaign called "Around the World with @ReadWatchPlay" that encourages people to read books set in different countries each month and discuss them on Twitter. It provides the Twitter handles of several librarians participating from places like Denmark, Singapore, and New Zealand, as well as tips for how other libraries can brand and promote the monthly reading themes from the campaign on their own websites and social media to get local communities involved.
This document provides contact information for Walter Mason including his website www.waltermason.com, his Twitter handle @walterm, and the URL for his YouTube channel youtube.com/user/WalterMasonChannel.
This document lists 10 films: Club Celluloid, Stranger Than Fiction, Blue Velvet, Lost in Translation, Memento, Bonnie and Clyde, To Kill a Mockingbird, Dancer in the Dark, Gosford Park, and Fargo. It provides the titles of 10 movies without any additional context about the films.
This document provides resources for learning about Australian fiction, including websites, authors, publishers, booksellers, and literary prizes. It lists Australian story characteristics to consider like setting, style, and characters. Links are included to websites that discuss popular Australian novels voted by readers, classic Australian books selected by the Australian Society of Authors, and finding one's favorite Australian book. The document promotes a reader-centered approach to exploring Australian fiction.
This document summarizes multicultural services available through the State Library of New South Wales. It notes that NSW is Australia's most culturally diverse state, with over 200 languages spoken. The library loans materials in 43 languages through local public libraries, and provides audiobooks and large print books in some languages. It encourages promoting these multicultural services on library websites and shelves. Challenges in finding non-Latin script materials are addressed. Popular authors and titles are shown translated into multiple languages. Contact information is provided for the multicultural consultant.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Book Crossing is an initiative that began in 2001 where book lovers register and release books to be discovered by others. Over 9.5 million books have been released across 132 countries. Parramatta City Library participated by releasing 70 books and tracking their journeys online. The program aims to promote reading and make connections worldwide. While expectations of returns need managing, it is an enjoyable way to share books and the library hopes for future messages from books traveling in the wild.
This document appears to be related to reader's advisory, which involves making book recommendations to readers based on their interests. While the document itself does not provide much context or details, it seems to indicate that the following information will discuss services, strategies or resources for aiding readers in selecting books to read. In summary, the title "For Reader's Advisory" suggests this document contains information intended to help those providing reader advisory services to patrons.
The document discusses the Librarian's Choice service offered by Hornsby Shire Library Service. The service allows library members to submit an online form with information about their interests and preferences, and librarians will select up to 10 titles especially for them. Librarian's Choice was introduced in April 2020 and builds on the library's existing reader advisory services, using all available collections to hand pick 1900 items for 217 initial customers.
Reading, And Reading Readers Through Nonfiction and Multimedia PublicLibraryServices
This document discusses reading and readers through nonfiction works and multimedia. It begins by reflecting on what reading means to individuals and how people develop different reading habits and traits over their lifetime. It notes there are many different types of readers. The document then discusses nonfiction works, describing their narrative context, subjects, types, and appeals. It provides a four-part method for considering nonfiction, analyzing narrative context, subject, type, and appeal. The document concludes by suggesting nonfiction and multimedia can broaden readers' perspectives and experiences.
This document summarizes a presentation about reference service excellence amid challenging times. It discusses how libraries must adapt quickly to unprecedented changes and uncertainty due to factors like COVID-19, budgets, technology changes, and staffing constraints. It provides examples of traditional and virtual reference services and emphasizes the importance of communication skills, active listening, involving users in searches, follow up, and ending interactions positively. The goal is to meet users' increasing demands for online help, convenience, and a range of reference options while maintaining service excellence.
The NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service provides health information to culturally and linguistically diverse communities in NSW and is funded by the NSW Ministry of Health. It aims to develop resources for these communities through organizations like Diabetes NSW, the Transcultural Mental Health Centre, and STARTTS, which provides services to survivors of torture and refugee trauma. Contact information is provided for the Media Manager at the NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service.
Indyreads is a statewide eContent management platform in New South Wales that rolled out in 2020 and provides professional development resources. It gives library and information science professionals a searchable catalog of titles as well as an information portal and upcoming presentations, such as one later in the year by Neal Wyatt. Users can search using keywords like "library information science" to find relevant materials.
This document outlines best practices for fact checking and communicating information during a crisis like COVID-19. It recommends providing clear, relatable information from reliable sources using concise language, simple tips, critical thinking, and infographics. It stresses the importance of continuing to reinforce reliable sources, debunk myths, and maintain open communication as the crisis continues to help communities navigate misinformation.
The document contains monthly digital digging questions for Shoalhaven Libraries staff from December 2018 to April 2020. It includes questions about digital resources available through the library and tasks for staff to complete each month such as subscribing to newsletters, accessing online magazines, and searching databases. Special login credentials are provided some months for resources like Choice Online.
This document contains contact information for AlburyCity Libraries and Museum, listing the same email address - mhead@alburycity.nsw.gov.au - on multiple lines and noting the date of May 15, 2020.
The document discusses the "Librarians on Loan" program between the Gold Coast City Council Local Studies library and the Office of Architecture and Heritage. Through this program, librarians are loaned out to work with the Office of Architecture and Heritage to provide research support using the local studies collection. This helps raise the profile of local studies, contributes to heritage preservation, and improves the librarians' skills in researching for different audiences. However, challenges include not being able to support the Office as often as needed due to staffing constraints and adapting to new research formats and styles.
This document lists several professional journals focused on popular culture topics such as popular romance, crime fiction, science fiction, and media and culture more broadly. Journals include The Australasian Journal of Popular Culture, journals from the Popular Culture Association and American Culture Association, M/C: A Journal of Media and Culture, Journal of Popular Romance Studies, Clues: A Journal of Detection, Journal of Science Fiction Studies, Journal of Science Fiction Film and Television, and Extrapolation: Journal of Science Fiction and Fantasy.
Staff at a library found that their biggest challenges were lack of time, limited resources, and keeping up with changing reader interests and new materials. A survey was conducted among staff to learn more about the difficulties they face in providing advisory services to patrons. Contact Ellen Forsyth for additional details about the survey results.
This document provides ideas for libraries to implement readers' advisory services with limited resources. It suggests focusing on passive or self-directed services like book displays, lists of staff picks, and shelf talkers to promote titles. Form-based readers' advisory allows patrons to fill out a survey about their preferences to get tailored book recommendations. Getting other staff involved can increase a sense of ownership while training helps improve skills. Metrics like circulation statistics before and after promotions can demonstrate the value of readers' advisory services.
This document provides resources for readers advisory, including recommendations for online and print sources. It summarizes the winning science fiction book for the RUSA Reading List, "The Martian" by Andy Weir, and provides read-alike suggestions. Additionally, it lists the short list of other science fiction titles considered and describes uses of the "Who writes like...?" database for finding authors similar to favorites.
This document promotes a Twitter campaign called "Around the World with @ReadWatchPlay" that encourages people to read books set in different countries each month and discuss them on Twitter. It provides the Twitter handles of several librarians participating from places like Denmark, Singapore, and New Zealand, as well as tips for how other libraries can brand and promote the monthly reading themes from the campaign on their own websites and social media to get local communities involved.
This document provides contact information for Walter Mason including his website www.waltermason.com, his Twitter handle @walterm, and the URL for his YouTube channel youtube.com/user/WalterMasonChannel.
This document lists 10 films: Club Celluloid, Stranger Than Fiction, Blue Velvet, Lost in Translation, Memento, Bonnie and Clyde, To Kill a Mockingbird, Dancer in the Dark, Gosford Park, and Fargo. It provides the titles of 10 movies without any additional context about the films.
This document provides resources for learning about Australian fiction, including websites, authors, publishers, booksellers, and literary prizes. It lists Australian story characteristics to consider like setting, style, and characters. Links are included to websites that discuss popular Australian novels voted by readers, classic Australian books selected by the Australian Society of Authors, and finding one's favorite Australian book. The document promotes a reader-centered approach to exploring Australian fiction.
This document summarizes multicultural services available through the State Library of New South Wales. It notes that NSW is Australia's most culturally diverse state, with over 200 languages spoken. The library loans materials in 43 languages through local public libraries, and provides audiobooks and large print books in some languages. It encourages promoting these multicultural services on library websites and shelves. Challenges in finding non-Latin script materials are addressed. Popular authors and titles are shown translated into multiple languages. Contact information is provided for the multicultural consultant.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Book Crossing is an initiative that began in 2001 where book lovers register and release books to be discovered by others. Over 9.5 million books have been released across 132 countries. Parramatta City Library participated by releasing 70 books and tracking their journeys online. The program aims to promote reading and make connections worldwide. While expectations of returns need managing, it is an enjoyable way to share books and the library hopes for future messages from books traveling in the wild.
This document appears to be related to reader's advisory, which involves making book recommendations to readers based on their interests. While the document itself does not provide much context or details, it seems to indicate that the following information will discuss services, strategies or resources for aiding readers in selecting books to read. In summary, the title "For Reader's Advisory" suggests this document contains information intended to help those providing reader advisory services to patrons.
The document discusses the Librarian's Choice service offered by Hornsby Shire Library Service. The service allows library members to submit an online form with information about their interests and preferences, and librarians will select up to 10 titles especially for them. Librarian's Choice was introduced in April 2020 and builds on the library's existing reader advisory services, using all available collections to hand pick 1900 items for 217 initial customers.
Reading, And Reading Readers Through Nonfiction and Multimedia PublicLibraryServices
This document discusses reading and readers through nonfiction works and multimedia. It begins by reflecting on what reading means to individuals and how people develop different reading habits and traits over their lifetime. It notes there are many different types of readers. The document then discusses nonfiction works, describing their narrative context, subjects, types, and appeals. It provides a four-part method for considering nonfiction, analyzing narrative context, subject, type, and appeal. The document concludes by suggesting nonfiction and multimedia can broaden readers' perspectives and experiences.
This document summarizes a presentation about reference service excellence amid challenging times. It discusses how libraries must adapt quickly to unprecedented changes and uncertainty due to factors like COVID-19, budgets, technology changes, and staffing constraints. It provides examples of traditional and virtual reference services and emphasizes the importance of communication skills, active listening, involving users in searches, follow up, and ending interactions positively. The goal is to meet users' increasing demands for online help, convenience, and a range of reference options while maintaining service excellence.
The NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service provides health information to culturally and linguistically diverse communities in NSW and is funded by the NSW Ministry of Health. It aims to develop resources for these communities through organizations like Diabetes NSW, the Transcultural Mental Health Centre, and STARTTS, which provides services to survivors of torture and refugee trauma. Contact information is provided for the Media Manager at the NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service.
Indyreads is a statewide eContent management platform in New South Wales that rolled out in 2020 and provides professional development resources. It gives library and information science professionals a searchable catalog of titles as well as an information portal and upcoming presentations, such as one later in the year by Neal Wyatt. Users can search using keywords like "library information science" to find relevant materials.
This document outlines best practices for fact checking and communicating information during a crisis like COVID-19. It recommends providing clear, relatable information from reliable sources using concise language, simple tips, critical thinking, and infographics. It stresses the importance of continuing to reinforce reliable sources, debunk myths, and maintain open communication as the crisis continues to help communities navigate misinformation.
The document contains monthly digital digging questions for Shoalhaven Libraries staff from December 2018 to April 2020. It includes questions about digital resources available through the library and tasks for staff to complete each month such as subscribing to newsletters, accessing online magazines, and searching databases. Special login credentials are provided some months for resources like Choice Online.
This document contains contact information for AlburyCity Libraries and Museum, listing the same email address - mhead@alburycity.nsw.gov.au - on multiple lines and noting the date of May 15, 2020.
The document discusses the "Librarians on Loan" program between the Gold Coast City Council Local Studies library and the Office of Architecture and Heritage. Through this program, librarians are loaned out to work with the Office of Architecture and Heritage to provide research support using the local studies collection. This helps raise the profile of local studies, contributes to heritage preservation, and improves the librarians' skills in researching for different audiences. However, challenges include not being able to support the Office as often as needed due to staffing constraints and adapting to new research formats and styles.
The document provides information about researching soldiers from World War I and World War II who served from the Bassendean area in Australia. It outlines the process of identifying service numbers, finding service records and summaries, locating names on memorials and casualty lists. Examples are given of applications of the research such as building online tributes and creating displays for memorials and museums. Resources like the Australian War Memorial, National Archives of Australia, and Commonwealth War Graves Commission are referenced.
The Canterbury-Bankstown Libraries held various displays and activities in November 2019 and February 2020 to engage the community with readers' advisory services and celebrate Library Lovers' Day. In November, a Movember campaign displayed staff photos with moustaches next to men's health materials. In February, activities included an origami workshop, a competition to win Jeffrey Archer books, and sharing favorite books and authors. These events were well received, increasing library circulation, visitors, and new members while demonstrating community love for the libraries.
This document provides instructions for creating reading recommendation cards to help patrons discover new books. It includes examples of cards that feature book titles grouped by theme. Librarians can choose card themes and design their own templates. The instructions recommend finding images, definitions and book lists to include on the cards. Completed cards can be printed and paired with hyperlinked book lists for patrons to reference related titles. The goal is to provide a fun way for patrons to explore genres and find their next favorite read.
The document provides information about researching soldiers from World War I and World War II who served from the Bassendean area in Western Australia. It outlines the process of identifying service numbers, searching military records, finding information on casualties, and examples of how to apply this research to local history projects like creating online tributes and history walks. Sources mentioned include the Australian War Memorial, National Archives of Australia, Commonwealth War Graves Commission, Trove, and Ancestry.
The Lane Cove Library offers a "Library to Your Door" service that delivers items to patrons using a Home Library Service van. Patrons can search the library's online catalogue, add items to a wish list, and reserve and have items delivered to their home. If no one is home when the van delivers, items will be left at the front door.
Jenn Martin discusses starting a reading podcast based on lessons learned from the podcast "Friends at the Library". She recommends considering objectives, branding, and format when designing the podcast. The document provides technical basics on recording equipment, editing software, and publishing platforms. It emphasizes keeping the podcast sustainable through advance planning and stockpiling episodes, as well as maintaining creativity by being flexible, inclusive, and drawing on colleagues' passion and knowledge.
The document outlines several changes being implemented at Marrickville Library and across the Inner West Council library system. Key changes include implementing a new library management system, RFID tagging the collection, restructuring staff and operations, introducing new technologies like self-checkers and smart shelving, harmonizing collections and resources, and renovating the Marrickville library building. The changes are intended to modernize operations and provide an improved experience for library users and staff.
This document advertises free one-on-one appointments with community service providers at the library to get questions answered. People can meet with experts and get help from community service organizations. To book an appointment, contact the library at libraryevents@hornsby.nsw.gov.au.
This document discusses record enrichment worksheets used by the Central Coast Library Service to better share local history specialists' knowledge about collection items. The worksheets address issues like specialists retaining too much information and cataloguers lacking context. By filling out worksheets on new or significant items, specialists can inform cataloguers to create richer records capturing provenance, significance, and other details. This enhances discovery and research by sharing what is otherwise only known by the specialist. The process benefits knowledge sharing, collection access, and produces more useful catalog records.
The document discusses three perspectives on interpreting the post-World War 2 migrant experience in Australia: the Bonegilla Collection at the Albury LibraryMuseum, the Bonegilla Migrant Experience site, and immigration records at the National Archives. It provides examples of how the Collection and Experience site collaborate through loans of objects and images, as well as directing visitors to additional information.
This slide is special for master students (MIBS & MIFB) in UUM. Also useful for readers who are interested in the topic of contemporary Islamic banking.
How to Manage Your Lost Opportunities in Odoo 17 CRMCeline George
Odoo 17 CRM allows us to track why we lose sales opportunities with "Lost Reasons." This helps analyze our sales process and identify areas for improvement. Here's how to configure lost reasons in Odoo 17 CRM
বাংলাদেশের অর্থনৈতিক সমীক্ষা ২০২৪ [Bangladesh Economic Review 2024 Bangla.pdf] কম্পিউটার , ট্যাব ও স্মার্ট ফোন ভার্সন সহ সম্পূর্ণ বাংলা ই-বুক বা pdf বই " সুচিপত্র ...বুকমার্ক মেনু 🔖 ও হাইপার লিংক মেনু 📝👆 যুক্ত ..
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This document provides an overview of wound healing, its functions, stages, mechanisms, factors affecting it, and complications.
A wound is a break in the integrity of the skin or tissues, which may be associated with disruption of the structure and function.
Healing is the body’s response to injury in an attempt to restore normal structure and functions.
Healing can occur in two ways: Regeneration and Repair
There are 4 phases of wound healing: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. This document also describes the mechanism of wound healing. Factors that affect healing include infection, uncontrolled diabetes, poor nutrition, age, anemia, the presence of foreign bodies, etc.
Complications of wound healing like infection, hyperpigmentation of scar, contractures, and keloid formation.
Strategies for Effective Upskilling is a presentation by Chinwendu Peace in a Your Skill Boost Masterclass organisation by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan on 08th and 09th June 2024 from 1 PM to 3 PM on each day.
This presentation was provided by Steph Pollock of The American Psychological Association’s Journals Program, and Damita Snow, of The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), for the initial session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session One: 'Setting Expectations: a DEIA Primer,' was held June 6, 2024.
Reimagining Your Library Space: How to Increase the Vibes in Your Library No ...Diana Rendina
Librarians are leading the way in creating future-ready citizens – now we need to update our spaces to match. In this session, attendees will get inspiration for transforming their library spaces. You’ll learn how to survey students and patrons, create a focus group, and use design thinking to brainstorm ideas for your space. We’ll discuss budget friendly ways to change your space as well as how to find funding. No matter where you’re at, you’ll find ideas for reimagining your space in this session.
A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.