This project is an artist project created by Megan Lotts, ALA Editions author. All proceeds from this project will be donated to The ALA Public Support Program. Learn more by reading the article ALA 2025: AI Tech, DIY Zines Capture Librarians’ Attention written by Nathalie op de Beeck, Jul 02, 2025.
Author: Megan Lotts
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Library Pros podcast…
On episode 115 of the Library Pros podcast… Want to laugh and learn at the same time? Then this is the episode for you. Megan Lotts, an Art Librarian at Rutgers talks and laughs about so many great things she is doing. She is a Maker, Author, Artist, Librarian and INNOVATOR!! We talk about the…
L&T Chat show…
On Season 5 Episode 9 of the L&T Chat Show (Oct. 30, 2024) with Roger Saunders, “Megan talks to me about how an experience with Lego at a conference in Manchester led to a 4000 mile road trip across America using playful learning to address issues in library services using creative thinking. She goes on…
Virginia Public Library of the Year TINY PRINTS Vending machine project.
You can learn more about Samuels Public Library, the Virgnia Library of the Year 2024, by visiting the following website at: https://samuelslibrary.net/index.php/virginia-library-of-the-year-more
Jersey Collective Sticker Machine
In the summer of 2024 I was invited to submit a design for Series 2 of the Jersey Collective Mystery Sticker Machine. I submitted Lil Jade Plant which is a nod to New Jersey’s nickname, the Garden State and my own love of succulents. This plant is part of our home collection and one of…
The Playful Library: Building Environments for Learning & Creativity
Learn more or purchase the book: https://alastore.ala.org/plylib This book demonstrates the ways in which cultivating a sense of play in library work fosters flexibility, creativity, innovation, teamwork, and increased patron and community engagement. Play is a state of mind, and a means to have fun, explore wild ideas, and get lost in “the flow.” Not…
Life of Plants comics…
In March of 2024 I was gifted a make your own comic book, book. This is when I started making vinyl stickers of my digital drawings of plants, and turning them into comics. I also started making comics on my iPad and turning them into zines.
Princeton Public Library Summer Reading Program Zine
In March of 2024 I was commissioned by the Princeton Public Library to create a zine for their Summer Reading Program which was themed “Adventure Begins at YOUR Library”.
Plants that travel and don’t need watering
In February of 2024 I turned one of my digital plant drawings into pins that don’t need watering and you can attach to your bag, lapel, tie, etc…
Lil’ Zine Vending Machine
The Lil Zine Venzine Machine is a project which involves the distribution of tiny zines via a vending machine. For 4 quarters an individual may purchase a surprise zine created by artist Megan Lotts. This work will debut at the Princeton Zinefest on March 16, 2024 at the Princeton Public Library in Princeton, New Jersey.
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