Curation of Library Cafe Resources
I won't have a link by link drop down like I did before, mostly because this is all very imaginary for me. I decided on a need from the library. I decided I would see if other libraries were doing it or had done it before. I found those libraries, and I see that some of them are thriving, and some aren't doing amazingly.
If I were to continue with this Engagement activity, I think my next step would be to do reports on whether the library actually wanted something like this. The strengths and weaknesses of these other libraries and if there will be increased engagement with the library based on these examples.
Here is a link to my Google Doc with the phases all together for you. Also you can listen to my exploration phase there as well. I couldn't add it to Tumblr as a resource. https://docs.google.com/document/d/13Dd1eiGD-jGtks8BmDuLztR71hiBtiPE2k5fr6Xopls/edit?usp=sharing
How to get a book cafe/ Cafe Library started
Books and Brews: A Guide to Opening a Book Cafe
Information and History on Library Cafes
“From Coffee to Books: The Evolution of Library Cafes”.
Library Cafe’s In practice
https://www.loc.gov/visit/library-for-you/gift-shop-and-cafe/
https://elmhurstpubliclibrary.org/about-us/building-information/coffee-bar/
https://www.slpl.org/sacred-grounds-cafe-cafe-central/
https://champaign.org/visit/cafe
https://arapahoelibraries.org/locations/ja/
https://www.nypl.org/about/locations/schwarzman/shop-cafe
https://indstate.sodexomyway.com/en-us/locations/cup-and-chaucer---cunningham-library
