NEWSLETTER SERIES

SHARE. GROW. SERVE. THE POWER OF LIBRARY COLLABORATIONS
Janet Nelson, Demco, Inc.

Collaboration has become the buzzword of the day, and it's an important way to achieve results in an era of reduced funding and scarce resources. ... Read More.

HOW TO CONNECT WITH TEENS AND MAKE THEM FEEL WELCOME
Angie Schoeneck, Demco, Inc.

A friendly staff, welcoming space, technology and interesting programs make your library space a desirable destination for teens. A safe place where they can study and be comfortable being themselves is important ... Read More.

A NEW APPROACH TO EARLY LITERACY
Matt Mulder, Demco, Inc.

At a recent library conference, we invited 10 librarians to breakfast hoping to gain some candid insight into the realities of life in a library. We expected to talk about the future of books, tight budgets and the need to be better marketers. What we ended up talking about was early literacy. ... Read More.

REIMAGINING FUNDRAISING
Janet Nelson, Demco, Inc.

With today’s economic situation being a little tenuous, it’s becoming more and more important for libraries to look for other ways to fund their needs. Fundraising campaigns that tap the private sector or leverage partnerships ...
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5 STEPS TO REDEFINING YOUR LIBRARY
Angie Schoeneck, Demco, Inc.

In the past month, I’ve had some revealing conversations about the perception of libraries. In one, a friend said “libraries are going away. Everything is going digital.” Another friend was talking about ... Read More.

IMPROVING PATRON SERVICE THROUGH TECHNOLOGY
Angie Schoeneck, Demco, Inc.

Increasingly, we are all faced with self-service. From gas stations and grocery stores, to online transaction processing, we deal with technology in many environments. Finding self-check equipment in libraries ... Read More.

LIBRARY COLLECTION CARE
Angie Schoeneck, Demco, Inc.

Collection acquisition and management remains a significant component of library operations. Prepping materials at the outset to withstand the unknown elements of circulating life will reduce the need for repairs later ... Read More.

ZONING YOUR SPACE FOR KIDS
AGE 0 TO 12
Kim Bolan Cullin, Kimberly Bolan & Assoc.
Angie Schoeneck, Demco, Inc.

Over the past ten years, planning and designing children’s libraries has shifted from being book-centric to multidimensional spaces that include imaginative play areas ... Read More.

INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY IN ACTIVE LEARNING SPACES
Angie Schoeneck, Demco, Inc.

According to Judy Willis, a neurologist, educator and Edutopia contributor, your brain goes into a state of stress when bored. Designing active, flexible learning spaces that get kids excited about learning is important for engaging young minds. In a review of the ... Read More.

ADVOCATING INNOVATION AND INSPIRING CHANGE IN THE LIBRARY
Janet Nelson, Demco, Inc.

“Necessity is the mother of invention” is more relevant than ever in the face of today’s economic circumstances as they relate to the library. Across the country, libraries, regardless of what population they serve have had to really think ... Read More.

VISUAL MERCHANDISING — IT'S MORE THAN JUST DISPLAY
Janet Nelson, Demco, Inc.

Visual merchandising has become a hot topic in 21st century libraries. As the focus shifts from warehousing materials to creating spaces for people, a change in emphasis surrounding the visual impact of the library makes sense We all like to feel welcome ... Read More.

MAKING OVER AN EXISTING SPACE: BARCLAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Janet Nelson, Demco, Inc.

Suzanne Shearman was feeling the need to re-energize her library for the students of Barclay Elementary School in Brockport, NY when she approached Demco Interiors through the company’s $10,000 Room Makeover Contest ... Read More.

CREATING INSPIRED SPACES ON A
LIMITED BUDGET
Janet Nelson, Demco, Inc.

With a bit of imagination, we have found that it is possible to do a little refreshing and get more mileage out of a space that has become dated or is less than inspiring. Even though it isn't always the ultimate solution ... Read More.