How important is it to you that a book end happily? If it’s very important, there’s a good chance you enjoy romance novels. A happy-ever-after ending is pretty much a requirement in that genre. In contrast, readers who prefer other genres may actually dislike endings that are too tidy and optimistic. Real life isn’t like that, they say, so books …
Blog Post: Tech Help @ LCLS
You’ve had a computer for years and know how to use the old clunky one, but now you’ve purchased a new laptop and can’t figure out how to turn it on! You took tons of pictures on your vacation with your new smart phone and want to share them with friends, but can’t figure out how.
Press Release: Deputy Director Position Filled @ LCLS
Laramie County Library System is pleased to announce Jeff Collins has accepted the position of Deputy Director of Public Service. He will start work on Monday, July 11, 2016. The Deputy Director of Public Service is responsible for the four public service divisions in the library: Reference/Collection Services Computer Center/Cataloging Services Youth/Outreach Services Circulation/Branch Services. Most recently, Collins has been the director …
Blog Post: The Mystery of Why a Book is Shelved in Mystery: Volume 2
Read Volume 1 here So, what makes a mystery, and what makes a book something else? There are at least a dozen genres and sub-genres, but we only use four categories to classify adult fiction: mystery, sci-fi (which includes fantasy as well as science fiction), westerns and for everything else–fiction.
Blog Post: The Mystery of Why a Book is Shelved in Mystery: Volume 1
Cataloging fiction used to be simple. These days, with a proliferation of fiction genres and sub-genres, it can be a challenge to decide where to shelve books in the library. Take mysteries for example. Besides the classic mystery story, we now have suspense, thrillers and crime fiction, all of which share some aspects of a mystery but not all of …
Blog Post: LCLS mends books?
A common question in libraries is, “If a book is in need of repair what should I do with it?” Please do not tape it back together. Just let a staff member know it needs attention. Most likely, you would not be charged for the damages but this is not guaranteed. Books needing mending are marked for staff to inspect. …
Blog Post: Ten Reasons to Use Laramie County Library’s Computer Center
Located on the third floor of the Laramie County Library, our computer center is—well—awesome. Our staff members are always on hand to monitor usage and assist with minor concerns. Because we’re often front and center, we see a variety of different things happening on the computers that often makes our space tucked away on the upper floor seem like a …
Blog Post: To Patch or not to Patch? It’s not really a question.
Not long ago I had a good conversation with a patron about IT stuff (which is fitting, since that’s what the library pays me to do). During the discussion, he shared that he was apprehensive about updating software on his personal computer and asked me what I thought.
Blog Post: Makerspaces and workshops
Walking through the library is often a visual treat. In display cases, on many walls, and available surfaces, you might find an intriguing piece made of clay, handcrafted paper, turned wood, or a quilt with a complicated pattern. Perhaps you’ve wondered how something was made and what techniques were used and have thought you’d like to learn how to do …
Blog Post: Generosity Granted
Total dollar value of grants awarded to agencies and individuals in Wyoming since 2006: