The Innovation Zone will be here.

My clerk, who is sooo flexible and willing to try anything, will work at the circulation desk now.

Phase 2 of my shift this year is creating a quiet space. My library used to be quiet, but it’s not anymore. I’m teaching, students are in and out, teachers are talking, the phone is ringing. I try to maintain a reasonable level of noise, but it’s not easy. Especially if I’m the one making the noise. The magazine room is used constantly for small groups and meetings, but rarely for magazines. I’m going to move them out, take down the shelves, and create some type of Zen space. Some students still need quiet and it can be tough to find. A training by our state library director Kathy Mansfield taught me that introverts need space too. I’m not sure what supervision will look like because it has a door on it. We don’t want it getting too Zen in there, so I’m going to need a system.

I’m thinking new paint, a study carrel or two, maybe some semi comfortable seating. It’s a place for solitary work, not to visit or collaborate.

Again, pics to follow soon.