Good Example of Effective Signage
January 11th, 2011 Brian HerzogI saw this sign in Porter Square Books, and really liked it:
It is simple and to the point, while also welcoming and courteous - which I think is far more effective than harsh or impersonal. Patrons in my library are extremely casual about leaving stuff lying around (i.e., leaving a laptop on a table while they run across the street for lunch), and employing signs like this would remind people that although the library is relatively safe, it is still an open public building.
Just for the fun of it, here are some less-friendly (but sometimes funny) examples for caveat patronus signs:
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