Most Popular Items in Libraries of Things?
We're hoping to add some more items to our adult Library of Things and are wondering what are the most popular items that you're seeing go out from your collections? Happy to summarize responses for anyone interested. Thanks! Barbara Barbara Beaton Assistant Director/Reference Librarian Milan Public Library Milan, MI 48160 734-439-1240 www.milanlibrary.org<http://www.milanlibrary.org> she/her
Funny you should ask that. I was just checking our inventory to see what goes out and what doesn't. Our most popular item is our Observe the moon kit -- binoculars, tripod, info about what you can see -- we received it from a grant for Observe the Moon Night several years ago, so bonus, it was free for us! Number two on the list is the giant Jenga. The least popular is the cake pans (dinosaur, heart and teddy bear shaped) [cid:LivoniaLibrary-150_448311fd-878c-427d-a2b3-a583dea86bcb.png]<http://www.livoniapubliclibrary.org> Donna Winter Assistant Branch Librarian Livonia Public Library (734) 466-2675 dwinter@livoniapubliclibrary.org www.livoniapubliclibrary.org<http://www.livoniapubliclibrary.org> [cid:SocialLink_Facebook_32x32_f4cd0f65-1d29-42e1-8c6b-fa4525a26a66.png] <https://www.facebook.com/livonialibrary/> [cid:SocialLink_Twitter_32x32_88eae9ba-dbc6-4e96-8fbb-583ba4e951d4.png] <https://twitter.com/livonia_library> [cid:SocialLink_Youtube_32x32_aebcc362-2268-4807-a71b-51f1c09418fd.png] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC81D_yBDdwEXucKYYvCnXOQ> This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable laws. If the reader of the message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone and/or reply to this e-mail message. Thank you. ________________________________ From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> on behalf of Barbara Beaton via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Monday, March 28, 2022 3:01 PM To: michlib-l@mcls.org <michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: [Michlib-l] Most Popular Items in Libraries of Things? We're hoping to add some more items to our adult Library of Things and are wondering what are the most popular items that you're seeing go out from your collections? Happy to summarize responses for anyone interested. Thanks! Barbara Barbara Beaton Assistant Director/Reference Librarian Milan Public Library Milan, MI 48160 734-439-1240 www.milanlibrary.org<http://www.milanlibrary.org> she/her
Manchester Library of Things.... the instapot and our food dehydrator circulates the most. But we are going to purchase Metal Detectors for our next addition. Kathy Dimond On Mon, Mar 28, 2022 at 5:08 PM Winter, Donna via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
Funny you should ask that. I was just checking our inventory to see what goes out and what doesn't.
Our most popular item is our Observe the moon kit -- binoculars, tripod, info about what you can see -- we received it from a grant for Observe the Moon Night several years ago, so bonus, it was free for us! Number two on the list is the giant Jenga. The least popular is the cake pans (dinosaur, heart and teddy bear shaped)
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*Donna Winter* Assistant Branch Librarian Livonia Public Library (734) 466-2675 dwinter@livoniapubliclibrary.org *www.livoniapubliclibrary.org <http://www.livoniapubliclibrary.org>*
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We're hoping to add some more items to our adult Library of Things and are wondering what are the most popular items that you're seeing go out from your collections?
Happy to summarize responses for anyone interested.
Thanks!
Barbara
Barbara Beaton
Assistant Director/Reference Librarian
Milan Public Library
Milan, MI 48160
734-439-1240
www.milanlibrary.org
she/her _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l
-- Kathleen Dimond Manchester District Library 912 City Street Manchester, MI 48158 734.428.8045 kdimond@manchesterlibrary.info
Our most popular at the Lyon Twp. Library have been the Thermal leak detector, Water tester, Air quality monitor, CD/DVD reader (for all those computers that don't have a DVD drive anymore), and Light therapy lamp. Jocelyn Levin, MLIS Youth Services Librarian jlevin@ltpl.org **Please note new email address** Lyon Township Public Library 27005 S. Milford Rd, South Lyon, MI 48178 248.437.8800 www.LTPL.org On Tue, Mar 29, 2022 at 11:03 AM Kathleen Dimond via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
Manchester Library of Things.... the instapot and our food dehydrator circulates the most. But we are going to purchase Metal Detectors for our next addition.
Kathy Dimond
On Mon, Mar 28, 2022 at 5:08 PM Winter, Donna via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
Funny you should ask that. I was just checking our inventory to see what goes out and what doesn't.
Our most popular item is our Observe the moon kit -- binoculars, tripod, info about what you can see -- we received it from a grant for Observe the Moon Night several years ago, so bonus, it was free for us! Number two on the list is the giant Jenga. The least popular is the cake pans (dinosaur, heart and teddy bear shaped)
<http://www.livoniapubliclibrary.org>
*Donna Winter* Assistant Branch Librarian Livonia Public Library (734) 466-2675 dwinter@livoniapubliclibrary.org *www.livoniapubliclibrary.org <http://www.livoniapubliclibrary.org>*
<https://www.facebook.com/livonialibrary/> <https://twitter.com/livonia_library> <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC81D_yBDdwEXucKYYvCnXOQ>
This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable laws. If the reader of the message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone and/or reply to this e-mail message. Thank you. ------------------------------ *From:* Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> on behalf of Barbara Beaton via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> *Sent:* Monday, March 28, 2022 3:01 PM *To:* michlib-l@mcls.org <michlib-l@mcls.org> *Subject:* [Michlib-l] Most Popular Items in Libraries of Things?
We're hoping to add some more items to our adult Library of Things and are wondering what are the most popular items that you're seeing go out from your collections?
Happy to summarize responses for anyone interested.
Thanks!
Barbara
Barbara Beaton
Assistant Director/Reference Librarian
Milan Public Library
Milan, MI 48160
734-439-1240
www.milanlibrary.org
she/her _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l
-- Kathleen Dimond Manchester District Library 912 City Street Manchester, MI 48158 734.428.8045 kdimond@manchesterlibrary.info _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l
Hello, I sent Barb some info on CADL's current popular LoT items, but also wanted to remind everyone we have a Library of Things Map at cadl.org/ThingsMap <http://www.cadl.org/ThingsMap>. Please help us populate it by filling out the form with your library’s Library of Things information. Please only submit libraries/places that charge no rental, subscription, or usage fees. Anything beyond what is considered traditional (books, movies, cds, etc.) is welcomed. We started the map due to interest in this type of resource in the fall of 2019, but other things understandably took priority for a time. We would love to have folks contribute and help us make it a more useful resource now. Thank you, Thais Rousseau (she, her) Collection Development Director Capital Area District Libraries- Administration 401 S. Capitol Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933 517-367-6325 | rousseaut@cadl.org On Tue, Mar 29, 2022 at 12:17 PM Jocelyn Levin via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
Our most popular at the Lyon Twp. Library have been the Thermal leak detector, Water tester, Air quality monitor, CD/DVD reader (for all those computers that don't have a DVD drive anymore), and Light therapy lamp.
Jocelyn Levin, MLIS Youth Services Librarian jlevin@ltpl.org **Please note new email address**
Lyon Township Public Library 27005 S. Milford Rd, South Lyon, MI 48178 248.437.8800 www.LTPL.org
On Tue, Mar 29, 2022 at 11:03 AM Kathleen Dimond via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
Manchester Library of Things.... the instapot and our food dehydrator circulates the most. But we are going to purchase Metal Detectors for our next addition.
Kathy Dimond
On Mon, Mar 28, 2022 at 5:08 PM Winter, Donna via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
Funny you should ask that. I was just checking our inventory to see what goes out and what doesn't.
Our most popular item is our Observe the moon kit -- binoculars, tripod, info about what you can see -- we received it from a grant for Observe the Moon Night several years ago, so bonus, it was free for us! Number two on the list is the giant Jenga. The least popular is the cake pans (dinosaur, heart and teddy bear shaped)
<http://www.livoniapubliclibrary.org>
*Donna Winter* Assistant Branch Librarian Livonia Public Library (734) 466-2675 dwinter@livoniapubliclibrary.org *www.livoniapubliclibrary.org <http://www.livoniapubliclibrary.org>*
<https://www.facebook.com/livonialibrary/> <https://twitter.com/livonia_library> <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC81D_yBDdwEXucKYYvCnXOQ>
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We're hoping to add some more items to our adult Library of Things and are wondering what are the most popular items that you're seeing go out from your collections?
Happy to summarize responses for anyone interested.
Thanks!
Barbara
Barbara Beaton
Assistant Director/Reference Librarian
Milan Public Library
Milan, MI 48160
734-439-1240
www.milanlibrary.org
she/her _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l
-- Kathleen Dimond Manchester District Library 912 City Street Manchester, MI 48158 734.428.8045 kdimond@manchesterlibrary.info _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l
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Corrected Link for Things Map I apologize for the incorrect link for the Things Map. The correct link is https://www.cadl.org/books-more/library-things/thingsmap Thanks, Thais On Thu, Mar 31, 2022 at 4:30 PM Thais Rousseau <thais.rousseau@gmail.com> wrote:
Hello,
I sent Barb some info on CADL's current popular LoT items, but also wanted to remind everyone we have a Library of Things Map at cadl.org/ThingsMap <http://www.cadl.org/ThingsMap>.
Please help us populate it by filling out the form with your library’s Library of Things information. Please only submit libraries/places that charge no rental, subscription, or usage fees. Anything beyond what is considered traditional (books, movies, cds, etc.) is welcomed.
We started the map due to interest in this type of resource in the fall of 2019, but other things understandably took priority for a time. We would love to have folks contribute and help us make it a more useful resource now.
Thank you,
Thais Rousseau (she, her)
Collection Development Director
Capital Area District Libraries- Administration
401 S. Capitol Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933
517-367-6325 | rousseaut@cadl.org
On Tue, Mar 29, 2022 at 12:17 PM Jocelyn Levin via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
Our most popular at the Lyon Twp. Library have been the Thermal leak detector, Water tester, Air quality monitor, CD/DVD reader (for all those computers that don't have a DVD drive anymore), and Light therapy lamp.
Jocelyn Levin, MLIS Youth Services Librarian jlevin@ltpl.org **Please note new email address**
Lyon Township Public Library 27005 S. Milford Rd, South Lyon, MI 48178 248.437.8800 www.LTPL.org
On Tue, Mar 29, 2022 at 11:03 AM Kathleen Dimond via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
Manchester Library of Things.... the instapot and our food dehydrator circulates the most. But we are going to purchase Metal Detectors for our next addition.
Kathy Dimond
On Mon, Mar 28, 2022 at 5:08 PM Winter, Donna via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
Funny you should ask that. I was just checking our inventory to see what goes out and what doesn't.
Our most popular item is our Observe the moon kit -- binoculars, tripod, info about what you can see -- we received it from a grant for Observe the Moon Night several years ago, so bonus, it was free for us! Number two on the list is the giant Jenga. The least popular is the cake pans (dinosaur, heart and teddy bear shaped)
<http://www.livoniapubliclibrary.org>
*Donna Winter* Assistant Branch Librarian Livonia Public Library (734) 466-2675 dwinter@livoniapubliclibrary.org *www.livoniapubliclibrary.org <http://www.livoniapubliclibrary.org>*
<https://www.facebook.com/livonialibrary/> <https://twitter.com/livonia_library> <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC81D_yBDdwEXucKYYvCnXOQ>
This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable laws. If the reader of the message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone and/or reply to this e-mail message. Thank you. ------------------------------ *From:* Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> on behalf of Barbara Beaton via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> *Sent:* Monday, March 28, 2022 3:01 PM *To:* michlib-l@mcls.org <michlib-l@mcls.org> *Subject:* [Michlib-l] Most Popular Items in Libraries of Things?
We're hoping to add some more items to our adult Library of Things and are wondering what are the most popular items that you're seeing go out from your collections?
Happy to summarize responses for anyone interested.
Thanks!
Barbara
Barbara Beaton
Assistant Director/Reference Librarian
Milan Public Library
Milan, MI 48160
734-439-1240
www.milanlibrary.org
she/her _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l
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