Ask The Librarian

What is a private living books lending library, and how can I start one?

Elizabeth Ripley Binders

How do library binding processes affect the longevity of the book?

How does paper quality affect the longevity of a book?

What are the different kinds of book binding and publishing categories?

How Do I Get A Website?

How do I build a DIY Website?

Notion Resource Page

Ex Libris Web Design Services

What if I find mold in my library? One librarian’s story.

Why move from informal book lending to an official library? Why charge fees?

How do I move an entire library or put it in storage for a while?

What are some sample fees and policies for private lending libraries?

Plumfield Library Membership Cards

Ask the Librarian: DIY Barcodes?

Ask The Librarian: How Do I Handle Renewals?

Easy Reader Shelf

What is another way to organize and shelve picture books?

What do all those Dewey Decimal numbers really mean? (DDS: Part 3)

How does the Dewey Decimal System make it easier to find my books? (DDS: Part 2)

What is the Dewey Decimal System, and how can I use it to organize my library? (DDS: Part 1)

How do some librarians label their books?

How can I shelve and organize nonfiction history and geography books?

How can I organize and shelve picture books?

How do I organize and shelve science books?

Simple System for Streamlining Holds and Checkouts

Holds Queue in LibraryThing

What are the options for keeping track of my books?

Curating Wonder Boxes

With limited shelf space, how do I decide which books to collect and keep?

Ask the Librarian: Using Picture Book Preschool in My Library

What is a List of 101 Basic Living Books for a Starter Collection?

Ask the Librarian About Book Selection: How do I determine the reading level of a book?

What are some resources for learning more about recognizing and choosing living books?

Why are older books special treasures that are preferred by many living books librarians?

Using UV Light in Our Library

How do some librarians get a book ready to lend?

What are some basic supplies for book care and repair?

How do you handle library discards that already have stickers, stamps, and bar codes?

How do you make your own dust jacket or paper book cover for a book that doesn’t have a book jacket?

How and why do librarians cover their dust jackets with plastic?

How do I begin to acquire more books for my library?

Where do I find affordable living books to add to my library?

Why We Love The Green Writer (and How We’re Using It in Our Library)