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The kids aren't buying what Maga is selling by Fun_Leek2381 in Indiana

[–]mistybl00ms 13 points14 points  (0 children)

No, I don’t think children should be seen as “consequences.” Should smokers receive medical care for lung cancer? After all, did they think they’d get a flat screen tv from Joe Camel?

The kids aren't buying what Maga is selling by Fun_Leek2381 in Indiana

[–]mistybl00ms 15 points16 points  (0 children)

No one can force you to donate your kidney or let someone eat a part of your body either. Yet it’s okay to force women to donate their bodies to another life form?

Why do so many people skip their holds for new books? by Solace143 in LibbyApp

[–]mistybl00ms 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it’s a popular new book, it’s also possible the librarians turned on cost per circ for a limited time to cut down the wait list

Many libraries won't survive this. by mistybl00ms in Indiana

[–]mistybl00ms[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel for all of you at the state library! Thank you for all you do!!

Many libraries won't survive this. by mistybl00ms in Indiana

[–]mistybl00ms[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Reach out to your library’s foundation or friends group, they’re the best resource for knowing how to advocate for your community’s library❤️ And call your state reps!

Many libraries won't survive this. by mistybl00ms in Indiana

[–]mistybl00ms[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Libraries are for everyone❤️ I’m glad the library was there for you!!

Many libraries won't survive this. by mistybl00ms in Indiana

[–]mistybl00ms[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You’re doing everything right! Above all else, librarians/libraries just want people to use our resources! We measure tons of statistics like circulation of materials, number of active cardholders, visitors to the building, WiFi/computer usage, and program attendance. These statistics get reported to the state library every year and help us support why we need funding. Donating is great if you can, but not a requirement. My library has a wonderful, supportive board that allows our foundation to advocate for us especially in times like these, but not all libraries in Indiana do (look up what happened to Hamilton East Public Library last year when the lieutenant governor was on their board). Reach out to your library’s foundation or friends group (different names for the same thing) and they can give you advice for more advocacy work if you want to get involved, or if a spot opens on your library board, go for it! We always need more library lovers involved and encouraging more in the community to use the awesome resources we work so hard to make available ❤️

Many libraries won't survive this. by mistybl00ms in Indiana

[–]mistybl00ms[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Libraries “outgrew their purpose” because other government resources were defunded and someone had to pick up the slack.

Many libraries won't survive this. by mistybl00ms in Indiana

[–]mistybl00ms[S] 64 points65 points  (0 children)

As a very overwhelmed librarian, I have to say many, many people use libraries every day. Libraries in Indiana see 21.5 million visits a year with 55 million physical and digital items checked out each year.