http://www.psfk.com Your Go-To Source For New Ideas And Inspiration Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:48:20 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.psfk.com/2011/12/vevo-branching-out-into-mobile-headlines.html Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:00:12 +0000 The online video platform is growing its service for the smartphone and mobile device.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/11/artist-rewrites-entire-book-on-grains-of-rice.html Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:44:29 +0000 An artist rewrites books on unconventional material. Each chapter is written word for word on grains of rice and then bagged to compile the entire text. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/a-mini-library-grace-brooklyns-street-corners.html Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:00:57 +0000 A library operating on the honor system has moved from New Haven to Brooklyn to generate the exchange of local knowledge.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/kindle-e-books-available-for-loan-at-local-libraries.html Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:29:23 +0000 Kindle e-books are being offered on wireless-enabled loan at 11, 000 participating libraries across the US. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/springwise-local-library-lends-out-humans-as-living-books.html Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:53:06 +0000 A library in Surrey, British Columbia has 'living books' on loan. They are local human experts who volunteer their time to chat with the public about a variety of topics.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/the-library-of-every-webpage-ever-posted-headlines.html Tue, 02 Aug 2011 17:50:38 +0000 A copy of every webpage that's been posted on the internet is being stowed away in the Internet Archive, a physical library that takes the space of a small warehouse.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/07/comic-store-takes-in-used-graphic-novels-to-start-a-community-library.html Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:00:31 +0000 Mission Comics and Art in San Francisco has come up with a way for its community to share graphic novels.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/06/ruby-pseudo-wants-a-word-nike-1948-store-relaunch.html Wed, 29 Jun 2011 18:13:16 +0000 Blogger and consultant, Ruby Pseudo, discusses how Nike's relaunched store invites locals to interact and just hang out.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/05/more-than-just-books-ny-public-library-features-its-greatest-works.html Fri, 13 May 2011 16:43:01 +0000 A celebration of 100 years of the New York public library's main building explores the human condition as described through various non-book items maintained within its collection.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/crowdsourcing-to-transcribe-the-new-york-public-librarys-menu-archives.html Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:50:26 +0000 The library is asking the public to help transcribe its collection of digitized menus to make a it a fully searchable database. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/game-collaboration-with-new-york-public-library-encourages-exploration-for-the-future.html Fri, 01 Apr 2011 20:06:16 +0000 In collaboration with game designer Jane McGonical, the library is organizing a one-night event where 500 select participants will explore hidden areas of the main branch at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/12/toronto-public-library-human-library-project.html Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:35:00 +0000 This community initiative creates an intimate context to bring people together for conversations.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/11/houston-high-school-library-goes-virtual.html Mon, 29 Nov 2010 23:18:15 +0000 A Texas school principal junks library books in favor of a "coffee-shop" style e-book campaign.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/05/library-or-bookstore-new-netherlands-branch-blurs-the-line.html Thu, 06 May 2010 13:34:09 +0000 New Netherlands library benchmarks successful retail customer experiences to reinvent public book lending.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/12/new-san-francisco-library-hopes-to-become-community-hub.html Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:00:37 +0000 The Ingleside Branch Library in San Francisco is designed to be a meeting place for young and old and have a low impact on the environment.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/12/pic-wall-of-knowledge-concept-design.html Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:40:50 +0000 We were struck by this powerful concept rendering for a "wall of knowledge" at the Stockholm library. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/12/the-elastic-concept-of-libraries-in-laos.html Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:52:43 +0000 The Language Project and Community Learning International, are helping shape a brighter future for the people of Laos through the creation of libraries uniquely geared towards the needs of their end users.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/11/library-transformed-into-a-24-hour-open-air-community-space.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:08:03 +0000 Hands down this is one of the most interesting examples creative architecture and community spaces we've seen all year. But the finished project almost falls in the shadow of the story about how this library came about.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/10/library-science-uk-libraries-add-ebooks.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:11:23 +0000 A number of smart libraries in the UK have started to lend ebooks in addition to their normal circulation.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/10/transforming-retail-spaces.html Wed, 07 Oct 2009 07:01:14 +0000 6a Architects has created a multi-use space where library stacks are used to display K-Swiss products. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/09/the-modern-school-library-no-books.html Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:07:23 +0000 For one Boston Prep school, the satisfying turn of the page and row upon row of books have been replaced by the calculated clack of keyboards and endlessness of the internet. As the modern library it seems, contains no actual books. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/07/the-rock-and-roll-public-library.html Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:01:47 +0000 The metamorphosis of former Clash guitarist Mick Jones from late 70’s socio-political hell-raiser to punk-rocks learned elder statesman looks complete with the opening of his own library. Located a stones row from the infamous road the Westway that inspired so much of his music, and set in a 3000 s/ft lock-up in Acton, The Rock and Roll Public Library will feature original artwork, fanzines, recording equipment, interactive features and of course a treasure trove of music and punk paraphernalia. Jones claims the idea is a “direct artistic challenge” to that altogether more “corporate” affair, the British Music Experience, which recentlyRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/07/a-luxury-wi-fi-hotspot.html Tue, 21 Jul 2009 07:00:48 +0000 New York now probably has the grandest Wi-Fi hotspot in the country. Yesterday, the New York Public Library opened its elegant Edna Barnes Salomon Room in the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building as a reading room specifically for online users. In recent years, the room has been used mostly for special exhibitions and rental space for private engagements. Built in 1911, the Schwarzman Building houses the library’s research collection. The Beaux-Arts room is decorated in the classical style with 4,500 square foot of rectangular space and boasts dark maple wood floors. It has seating for 128 people on brown leather chairsRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/03/the-library-renaissance.html Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:04:00 +0000 The New York Times reports that New York City’s library use is surging during the current economic downturn. This increase in usage is turning libraries into a kind of makeshift employment center. The new denizens of the library are largely made up of  job seekers, and patrons with dwindling resources. Shared computer time is being eaten up by frantic patrons looking for work and resume books are on near permanent loan. For some, the library is becoming a virtual office and base of operations as they’ve had to cancel internet service at home. Going forward it will be interesting toRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/03/baby-plays-the-netflix-of-toys.html Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:18:12 +0000 Like a Netflix for toys, Baby Plays is a subscription service that will send you a set number of toys on a monthly or bi-monthly basis. The basic plan sends out 5 different toys for babies and children to play with every 60 days for $26.99. And at the top end, you can get  10 toys every 30 days for $64.99. The service carries a variety of toys, including more educational fare for children up to age 5. Similar to Netflix, you can hold on to any of the toys for as long as you want, which just reduces theRead more...]]>