Monday, March 31, 2008
Auckland Rocks!
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!
April 2, 2008 at 11:45 AM
Hi, Rivkah:
I hope you are going to have a wonderful time with the Kiwis....Love your observations so far!
Per Jody - - be sure to check your e-mail - and if you get a confirmation from ccr/grants.gov - please forward to me @ jferguson so I can proceed with Pride and Passion!
Gracias!
Joanne
April 3, 2008 at 1:38 PM
Auckland sounds wonderful. I'm so glad you're having a good time and I'd love to see how a library integrates a big screen television into their design!
Come home soon!
April 4, 2008 at 8:28 AM
Rivkah,
Can you check to see if there are any job openings for me there. It sounds like the librarian Garden of Eden.
Jason
April 4, 2008 at 2:04 PM
Ditto to Jason's comment. . .
April 11, 2008 at 1:43 PM
Hey Rivkah,
I took a look at the Auckland library's cafe on the web--looks awesome! Don't forget to come back!
Maggie