Monthly letter

September has been a busy month. We have been visiting libraries in Kristiinankaupunki, Isojoki, Lestijärvi, Evijärvi, Pietarsaari, Pedersöre, Uusikaarlepyy and Vöyri. It has been a pleasure to notice, how various libraries function, and how much the varsity of library buildings effects on customer service. Libraries of our branch has each their own unique environment, and…

Field trip to Bergö

Besides the rainy weather our journey begun in a welcoming atmosphere. Twelve people attended the field trip from various libraries. On our way to the ferry, we stopped for breakfast at Pappa Dagis. The island welcomed us with dozens of sheep, which created the understanding of a unique way of living. Library assistant Anita Söderholm…

Monthly letter

After the delightful meetings during spring and the beginning of summer with the libraries in our area, AKEpampas has had its hands full with upcoming courses and new services. At august we will continue our Teams-meetings and visits with libraries in our area. You can find us also at IFLA in Rotterdam, Netherland. We will…

The project of reducing plastic in Seinäjoki library

Library director of Seinäjoki Library Kirsti Länsikallio, describes what kind of considerations were made, when they decided to let go of plasticization of loanable material. In the beginning of the year 2022 Seinäjoki city library decided to make an end for covering loanable material with plastic. Reducing plastic is significant environmental act. It supports sustainable…