Nathalie

About Nathalie:

Who are you — as a librarian, as a person, and if you were an object, what would you be?
I work in “Les Bertranges”, a small rural territory situated in the centre of France. I’m coordinating a network of 7 libraries. Forest and ponds cover 2/3 of our land: we indeed have more frogs than people, but unfortunately, they can’t read. (The frogs – not the people.) I would describe myself as a teapot, always ready to infuse new ideas and share it with anyone around.

What’s one unique thing about your library or your journey into librarianship that surprises people?
We might be one of the smallest libraries network ever attending to WLIC or being part of NPSIG. Our tiniest library is operating in a 94 resident’s village called Nannay. Isn’t it the undeniable proof than any librarian has something to offer and can be part of IFLA?

If you could shape the future of libraries with one dream project or idea — what would it be?
Very modestly, I think that librarians should rule the world and build a gazillion of free, safe and happy libraries. Some places transcending accessibility and diversity, where everyone can find all the resources, they need to truly become who they are.
*As an absolute archetypal French person, I might add a wine & cheese bistro in every one of them.