Animals in the library: Mascots, reading companions, and library collections

Sometimes animals can be disruptive, so some libraries prohibit them from entering their premises. However, in some libraries, these animals are actually used as an integral part of their services or support. In this infographic, we’ll take you on a journey to explore how some libraries integrate animals into their services and library development.

Let’s check it out.

Sources:

1. Great Big Story. (2015). The Library that Checks Out Dead Animals. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Av98smI5MLw

2.Kozikowski, M. (2018). Dogs and Pigs and Birds, Oh My! A Bevy of Animals Serve as Partners in Literacy. Children and Libraries, 16(2), Article 2. https://doi.org/10.5860/cal.16.2.3

3. Nuttall, A. (2022). Why Animals Belong in the Library. BOOK RIOT. https://bookriot.com/why-animals-belong-in-the-library/