Pinterest

Well, I am unintentionally ahead of the game this week. I made a Pinterest account about 9 months ago, when I first started working as a librarian. Since my main intention was to use it for work, I have followed several library-related boards, and I have created about 5 of my own to keep track of ideas for displays, crafts, and miscellaneous things of interest.

I have found Pinterest particularly useful for crafty ideas - whether it be for an idea for a craft for my teens, or a neat element to add to a display. Crafts have never been my strong point, so being able to find quick, simple, and affordable ideas has been very helpful for my job.

I have to confess that I am not a huge fan of the Pinterest interface. I like the way boards and pins are organized, but am constantly frustrated with the navigation between pages. However, the benefits of sharing ideas among those working in my field has made Pinterest a tool I will continue to use.

Images, Part 1

So, this is what I would like to have at our library...

 

Image from : http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=e0o6Y1a-NRgjjM&tbnid=YzEjKZO-H8_NaM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.flickr.com%2Fphotos%2Fshacharabiry%2F90718884%2F&ei=vZ3zUo6XLe66yAHCmoGYAw&bvm=bv.60799247,d.aWc&psig=AFQjCNHz2GDN6mIjja5GHiKA6eh0U5VFbA&ust=1391783731305813

...and here's my Wordle (we'll just pretend that I didn't somehow manage to forget to include my home province...) :

...and this is a question I ask myself all too often:




And that's Week 4 of 23 Things!