I   WHY should library staff learn about signage?

A. Signage can improve the quality of library service
 
• allows people to move through the library at ease

• reduces number of directional questions at public service desks, thereby reducing waiting time for assistance from staff

 
B. Build skills so you are better prepared to make decisions, work with vendors, create "prototype" signage.
 
• you know what you want
• you know what works


C. Ongoing. Signage is never finished.

II  WHO should work with library signage? Team must have...
 

A. Macro skills

• big picture, organize, solve problems/puzzles, people watcher

B. Micro skills

• small motor skills, hand/eye coordination, attention to detail

III  WHAT to do
 

A. Spend the time to learn about signage.

B. Be involved with implementation.

C. Continuous improvement.

IV  HOW to do it [slides and demo]
 

V  Conclusion

• Learning about library signage, and being able to produce signs in-house, gives you other options.