It's all about the bling here. Move on up into the 21st century! Make your library the happenin' place for your community. Sure, it's challenging, but you're up to the challenge. So come on -- pimp your library!
Friday, September 12, 2008
  How much do you love your librarian?
Pssst.... how much do you love your (public, academic, school) librarian? How much do you think they contribute to the success of your community? If the answer is A LOT, you might want to consider nominating your librarian for the 2008 "I Love My Librarian" award, co-sponsored by the Carnegie Corporation of New York and the New York Times.
 
For more info or to nominate the Marian of your choice:
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  Wyoming libraries featured in The Economist
Wyoming libraries thrive in part because they strive to meet the wants and needs of their patrons, says a new article in The Economist (9/11/08).
 
 
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Thursday, September 11, 2008
  This library book cart drill team rocks my world
Check out the Fredricksen Library's incredible video:
 
Man, I wouldn't want to tangle with THEM in the stacks.
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"PIMP" Verb
1.) to pimp something out is to *make* it look ghettofab and blingbling
2.) to pimp is to advertise (generally, in an enthusiastic sense) or to call attention in order to bring acclaim to something; to promote.
- Urban Dictionary