Rivkah's Rambles

It's a long way from Omaha, but arrived safe and sound and have been having an incredible day. The Central Library is BEAUTIFUL and the staff is amazing. They do everything right. Can wait to upload a few of the photos I took. The whole look is clean, inviting and well merchandised. The library is an incredible hub of activity, from college students to young parents and babies, teens and even some homeless. It's everything an urban library should be but with fantastic wayfinding, super staff and a fantastic collection. They also have my dream--mobile shelving on the first floor so it can be moved for events! And a gigantic screen that was showing the BBC World News, but placed in such a way that it works without distracting. Well done!

I'm going to New Zealand in a few weeks and thought a blog might be an easy way to stay in touch. One of the coolest librarians in the universe, Amy, is helping me set it up. It's astounding how easy this stuff is. No wonder there's so much sound and fury signifying nothing out there on the web. Any idiot (I'm talking about myself) can set one up in ten minutes!

Don't worry. I will try not to waste your time and I will share my experiences, photos and excitement about visiting all kinds of libraries in New Zealand, beginning on April 1 (no fooling).