As we see our fine feathered friends return to our bird feeders after their journey back to Minnesota, do you ever wonder what their journey entailed? What sites do they see on their homeward trek? The folks at BuzzFeed have an answer to that question, so, just for fun, consider these 27 incredible views you would only see as a bird!
When you think of business cards, do you think “old school”, stuffy scraps of paper from the past? Think again! The iLibrarian has collected 10 very creative business cards for your review. Conference season in the Fall begs the question…do you have a business card you can proudly share with your colleagues?
The stereotypical librarian loves cats right? What about cats in hats? Some of these examples should have the animal rights folks up in arms! Like, seriously, do the cats know how utterly ridiculous they really look? Just for fun, guaranteed to be a day brightener, see the collection of 30, and consider a new hat for your library cat!
Gale, part of Cengage Learning , has announced the winners of its Libraries Are Beautiful: Inside and Out photo contest. The contest was launched in celebration of National Library Week, and the winners represent big cities, small towns, and all types of libraries across the nation. There were over 800 submissions, with over 30,000 votes cast. The top five per category were chosen by experts in art, architecture, and design. From the 25 finalists, winners were chosen by popular vote. Our own James J. Hill Reference Library in St. Paul, MN won in the Greatest Historical Treasure category. If you have never seen it, it is worth the trip to St. Paul.
Simply breathtaking…..but see for yourself….the winners are listed at http://tinyurl.com/lk5uey7
Just in time for National Library Week, Buzzfeed offers us a fun collection of 17 brooches (pins) that allow you to wear your favorite book. These would be top sellers at the MLA Silent Auction during the Fall Conference….just sayin! Just for fun, review these cool creations to brighten your day!