My librarian sister once set up a " NYTConnections" themed display that challenged people to find the groups of 4. So, maybe something that links them together that also informs on...
My librarian sister once set up a " NYTConnections" themed display that challenged people to find the groups of 4. So, maybe something that links them together that also informs on topics/themes/setting?
generally i find qr codes well intentioned but very rarely well implemented. my stock camera app has no way to scan them so i have to download some random app, and then you need data, and their...
generally i find qr codes well intentioned but very rarely well implemented. my stock camera app has no way to scan them so i have to download some random app, and then you need data, and their browser might be cluttered with a bunch of other tabs. and you still need to host the content somewhere on the internet in a way they can play without hassle etc.
i dont know how feasable it would be to have it be something physical instead. obviously you dont want it blasting out the speakers, or to worry about programming or building something custom.
so perhaps you could do like the one of the other comments mentioned and put some headphones at the display, but connected to just a cheapie thrifted mp3 player. theyd have to key to the right track, or just put the headphones in and be in the middle of whatevers player and roll with that. but i think thats within reason for a quiet interactive display
Have you considered something like museum self guided audio? I have no idea the cost or your budget, but being able to touch the device to different tags and hear the audio seems exactly what your...
Have you considered something like museum self guided audio? I have no idea the cost or your budget, but being able to touch the device to different tags and hear the audio seems exactly what your describing.
However, I feel remiss not to point this out: Are you thinking that people would have their own headphones, or that they would use a "community" pair of headphones? I think most people are going to have wireless headphones if they have anything at all, and shared headphones seem unsanitary?
Have you considered other ways of making the display interactive? I was thinking of a paper loop on two spools with a crank, so that you turn the crank to "scroll" through the text. You could have one for each book. Low tech, no batteries, visually interesting.
That looks amazing. I bet I could 3d print the gears, but you'd need something bigger/stronger for the structure of the wheel. Maybe cnc/laser cut plywood. My only critique is that it might be a...
That looks amazing. I bet I could 3d print the gears, but you'd need something bigger/stronger for the structure of the wheel. Maybe cnc/laser cut plywood.
My only critique is that it might be a pinching hazard for tiny fingers.
Or put all the books on a lazy Susan, curtains obscuring the left and right thirds of the window. Patrons spin the platform to "swipe" left or right on books. As for audio: @cqns , there is no way...
Or put all the books on a lazy Susan, curtains obscuring the left and right thirds of the window. Patrons spin the platform to "swipe" left or right on books.
As for audio: @cqns , there is no way I'm putting on community headphones. I also have attention based hearing difficulties and wouldn't be able to really hear you unless I play it too loud and too many times. Consider "Scan library card - receive audio email" : patron gets to hear it at home and come back for the book next time or use home app to waitlist, and your library remains quiet and nobody gets headlice.
Edit: or, they get the email on their phones right away and can use their own headphones to listen.
My librarian sister once set up a " NYTConnections" themed display that challenged people to find the groups of 4. So, maybe something that links them together that also informs on topics/themes/setting?
generally i find qr codes well intentioned but very rarely well implemented. my stock camera app has no way to scan them so i have to download some random app, and then you need data, and their browser might be cluttered with a bunch of other tabs. and you still need to host the content somewhere on the internet in a way they can play without hassle etc.
i dont know how feasable it would be to have it be something physical instead. obviously you dont want it blasting out the speakers, or to worry about programming or building something custom.
so perhaps you could do like the one of the other comments mentioned and put some headphones at the display, but connected to just a cheapie thrifted mp3 player. theyd have to key to the right track, or just put the headphones in and be in the middle of whatevers player and roll with that. but i think thats within reason for a quiet interactive display
Have you considered something like museum self guided audio? I have no idea the cost or your budget, but being able to touch the device to different tags and hear the audio seems exactly what your describing.
However, I feel remiss not to point this out: Are you thinking that people would have their own headphones, or that they would use a "community" pair of headphones? I think most people are going to have wireless headphones if they have anything at all, and shared headphones seem unsanitary?
Have you considered other ways of making the display interactive? I was thinking of a paper loop on two spools with a crank, so that you turn the crank to "scroll" through the text. You could have one for each book. Low tech, no batteries, visually interesting.
okay, hear me out
(I've always wanted an excuse to build one)
or this cursed version that holds all of discworld in a single donut
That looks amazing. I bet I could 3d print the gears, but you'd need something bigger/stronger for the structure of the wheel. Maybe cnc/laser cut plywood.
My only critique is that it might be a pinching hazard for tiny fingers.
You could cover the gears with clear sheets of something (polycarbonate?)
That's a great idea, especially if someone has access to a laser cutter or a cnc. Oh, to have both time and money at the same time.
Or put all the books on a lazy Susan, curtains obscuring the left and right thirds of the window. Patrons spin the platform to "swipe" left or right on books.
As for audio: @cqns , there is no way I'm putting on community headphones. I also have attention based hearing difficulties and wouldn't be able to really hear you unless I play it too loud and too many times. Consider "Scan library card - receive audio email" : patron gets to hear it at home and come back for the book next time or use home app to waitlist, and your library remains quiet and nobody gets headlice.
Edit: or, they get the email on their phones right away and can use their own headphones to listen.