RoboLibrarian

Public Librarian in Texas doing awesome things!

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So it’s been crazy busy around here! After my last post I went on vacation to Portland (OR) and Seattle. When I came back we had a check presentation from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for our Impact grant. We are using the $10,000 funds to purchase Macbooks for digital literacy programming (Mac 101 classes, coding, etc.)

The photo above was taken by the City of Plano and features the State Librarian and Director of TSLAC, Mark Smith (red tie), the Chairman of TSLAC, Michael Waters (pink tie), the Director of PPLS (to the right of Waters), a bunch of Managers, and myself (holding the check)!

Community Impact: http://bit.ly/1YqOQ4y Plano Star Courier: http://bit.ly/1N4UlxE Dallas Morning News, Neighbors Go: http://bit.ly/1jR4Gpq

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My first step when I got into the office, after getting my stuff put away, was to organize what grants we already have in the mix, what we plan on going for soon, and potential grant ideas/opportunities. I made folders for each one, and it sits out on my desk so I can easily access it. I’m constantly in and out of these folders, whether adding more information into them, adding potential grant resources, or double-checking due dates and other important information. 

I keep one folder specifically for general grant information (grant ideas, mostly) and another for our demographics (both the library and the city we live in). I’m going to be using these folders the most and will constantly be keeping them updated. 

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Today is my fourth day at my new job as a Grants Librarian! It’s been four days of spreadsheets and research, but I’m thoroughly enjoying it. Here are some pics of my desk, and I’ll get into how I’m getting organized and researching next.

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To start off my Grant Librarian position, I picked up a sweet check from a local Best Buy this week! We’re using it to buy iPads to do fun programs with teens (coding, stop motion, iMovie book trailers, etc.)

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Grants Librarian

Hi! So I’ve been working for the same system for about 2.5 years now, first as a Circulation Supervisor, then a Librarian, and starting next week - a Grants Librarian! I had been working on the Grants Committee for two years and the director decided to dedicate a staff position to grants since it takes a lot of focus and time for research, writing, applying, recording, etc. and I got the gig!

I’m planning to use this space to talk about the position, grants, procedures... all sorts of things. We have never had a position like this before and I can’t find anyone out there with one either! 

See you all next week! 

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Weeding eBooks at work today. We have one called “Exploring Spellcraft” and it’s about magic. I wish I were a librarian at Hogwarts.

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Reblogging this purely because this is my dream. Husband bought me the “Hogwarts Library” set of books so I can make my own when we get a house.

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Mr. Bean shows us how to NOT look at a rare book in special collections libraries.

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I’ll ALWAYS reblog this. I <3 Mr. Bean!

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omg. Mr Bean is great.

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Forever love this

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This.

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Put up this #display last night to kick of March at the #library. March Mysteries for teens!

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Currently #reading. What about you?

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Totally made a thing you guys. Plano Public #Library is on YouTube!

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The Primavera Collective

Branding by Josh Krecioch

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Love this branding - so simple, so clean

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Makes me want kittens, but I'd rather be able to sleep at night. Thanks goodness for adult cats!

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<3 exposed brick, big windows, white + brown

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While the pots are lovely, I mostly just want a few succulents around my apartment. I walked around Home Depot yesterday and they didn't have much to select from unless you want a bunch of super tiny ones.

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While I pretty love everything about this set up, I mostly love the shelves! I've always wanted straight shelves on walls instead of my huge Billy bookshelves. Alas.

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I would love a view like this every morning - so fresh and so clean clean