ALA has a new public awareness campaign , Libraries Transform. There will be tips on the site for integrating games, comics and graphic novels into your programs and your collections, Check this out and see how you like it! I am going to see how I can use this in my new position! More later!!
Sunday, September 13, 2015
Thursday, September 3, 2015
New York Comic Con 2015
ALA will be presenting an exhibiting at New York Comic Con (NYCC) in the Javits Center on October 8-11th.
NYCC is the east coasts largest popular culture convention. There you will find the latest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, movie's and television.
Visit the NYCC web site to register . A free Professional badge will be given for Thursday October 8th, A 4 day Professional badge is $40.00. This does not cover any special event tickets, they must be purchased separately. Deadline to register is Tuesday, September 1, 2015.
NYCC is the east coasts largest popular culture convention. There you will find the latest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, movie's and television.
Visit the NYCC web site to register . A free Professional badge will be given for Thursday October 8th, A 4 day Professional badge is $40.00. This does not cover any special event tickets, they must be purchased separately. Deadline to register is Tuesday, September 1, 2015.
Thursday, August 20, 2015
VoteLibraries.org
Every Library is the first national & political actions committee for libraries has a new online presence called Vote Libraries. On this site is an online gallery free to use for all public libraries. There is artwork and tools for voter outreach ,new high quality Art and design that is free for all pubic libraries across the country. Check and see all that they have and how you can use this tool to help you spread the word to tell the community what your library is all about.
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Free Library Lesson!- Dog Loves Books!
Sign up so here so you can get the second lesson that goes along with this one. They will be on the blog for a limited time and then will be put on Teacher PayTeacher ! So sign up to follow The Organized Librarian so you can get the lesson for Free!
Library Lessons with Louise Yates
Two of Louise Yates’ books , Dog Loves Books – Alfred A Knopf, 2010) and Dog Loves Drawing ( Alfred A Knopf , 2012) are a great way to introduce students to the love of books and also introduce or review several library concepts in the early grades.
Main concepts that are learned: What does the Author do?
Discussion Questions which can be used during or after reading, Dog Love’s Books.
1. Dog loved books so much he ________________________________________.
2. How did Dog get ready for the opening of his book store?
3. What did Dog do to keep busy while he was waiting for customers?
4.What did Dog do when he got tired of waiting for customers?
5. What happened while Dog was reading?
6. How did Dog know which books to recommend?
7.Dog loves books, but what was even better that just loving books?
Library Vocabulary: Students should know these terms for this lesson.
Author : person who writes the words in a story.
Illustrator: person who draws the pictures in a story.
Library Lesson :Beginning-Middle-End
Have a discussion with students about the parts of a story. This can be an initial lesson or a review type lesson. Have a talk about what students think happened in the beginning, in the middle, and at the end .
In each box below, draw or write what happened in each part of the book This can also be made into a bigger layout in the landscape format which may make it easier.
Dog Loves Books. ( Louise Yates)
Beginning
Middle:
End
Writing / Creative Activity Dog Loves Books
- Have student work on a small poster and have them write and draw what they love. Show them an example of what the poster of what they love will look like:
Cody Loves:
2. Book Recommendations: Poster or Paper Size.
What book would you recommend to a friend or customer ? Draw a poster or advertisement for a book that you would recommend if you owned Dogs Book store.
Show students an example with the author, illustration, title , descriptions and picture of their favorite parts of the story.
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Thursday, August 13, 2015
National LIbrary Card Month- September
September is National Library Card sign up month. Now is a good time to start planning how to get the word out to the community members. They probably do not realize how many resources and programs can be found at their local library!
September is also a good time to remind parents that the library is a big help to students in their educational life. Snoopy ( from the Peanuts comic strip) is the promotional characrer this year. To learn more and get access to some promotional material ( Proclamation, graphics, ect) visit the ALA website.
September is also a good time to remind parents that the library is a big help to students in their educational life. Snoopy ( from the Peanuts comic strip) is the promotional characrer this year. To learn more and get access to some promotional material ( Proclamation, graphics, ect) visit the ALA website.
Sunday, August 9, 2015
Free online conference for Teen Librarians
On Thursday, August 13th, School Library Journal will have a free full day online conference for Teen Librarians. Topics will include programming, and collection development.
There will be author talks about their current and new titles, and will include a question and answers time for participants. Focus will also on teen issues and trends, selecting non-fiction , and romance for Ya's/ Also other topics will be gaming in the library, and setting up volunteer groups . There will be a virtual exhibit hall where you can see publishers newest items. For more information and to register visit Summer Teen Web site.
There will be author talks about their current and new titles, and will include a question and answers time for participants. Focus will also on teen issues and trends, selecting non-fiction , and romance for Ya's/ Also other topics will be gaming in the library, and setting up volunteer groups . There will be a virtual exhibit hall where you can see publishers newest items. For more information and to register visit Summer Teen Web site.
Thursday, August 6, 2015
Book Review- The Siege Winter
The Siege Winter , Franklin , Ariana ( William Morrow, 2015)
The story of England In the 1140's. Emma , a very young girl, is abused by a roaming gang of mercenaries. Gwil finds her barely alive and will not leave her to die.
Together , the two make an odd pair. Emma dressing as a boy, she learns how to hunt and shoot. She becomes expert at the bow.Gwil becomes aware that the gang ( specifically the monk) who abused her, and is searching for her. Emma had a valued possession she grabbed from him as he was abusing her.
The two end up at Maud's castle and help her army to protect the siege against Maud's caste.
This is a historical mystery that has many twists to keep you engaged and interested.
The story of England In the 1140's. Emma , a very young girl, is abused by a roaming gang of mercenaries. Gwil finds her barely alive and will not leave her to die.
Together , the two make an odd pair. Emma dressing as a boy, she learns how to hunt and shoot. She becomes expert at the bow.Gwil becomes aware that the gang ( specifically the monk) who abused her, and is searching for her. Emma had a valued possession she grabbed from him as he was abusing her.
The two end up at Maud's castle and help her army to protect the siege against Maud's caste.
This is a historical mystery that has many twists to keep you engaged and interested.
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
What does your library lend?
While traditionally libraries loan books, cd,s DVDs. and audio books, many libraries offer more non- traditional items to their patrons. Our library has offered ( in the springtime) fishing poles and tackle boxes for young people under the age of 16. ( In NY, children under 16 do not need a license)
Many other libraries offer: telescopes, microscopes, spinning wheels, seeds, and ebook readers.
In the past I have lived in places where they also loaned art works.
Is there any thing special that your library allows to be borrowed??( tools, artifacts, toys, ?)
Comment here! Please leave some ideas below to we can share what other public libraries have to offer!
Many other libraries offer: telescopes, microscopes, spinning wheels, seeds, and ebook readers.
In the past I have lived in places where they also loaned art works.
Is there any thing special that your library allows to be borrowed??( tools, artifacts, toys, ?)
Comment here! Please leave some ideas below to we can share what other public libraries have to offer!
Friday, July 31, 2015
Babies Need Words
The Assocation for library Services for Children ( ALSC) has launched a new campign called Babies Need Words Everyday. The Campaign kicks off with free resources that offer parents and caregivers fun ways to help improve their child's language and learning.
The resources can be customized and printed out. There are posters, booklets, and a media kid which can be printed. There are also talking points for librarians, and letter templates for letters to the editor and potential community partnerships. Display them in your library, at your children's programs, and in local businesses and in other public community places.
The resources can be customized and printed out. There are posters, booklets, and a media kid which can be printed. There are also talking points for librarians, and letter templates for letters to the editor and potential community partnerships. Display them in your library, at your children's programs, and in local businesses and in other public community places.
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Victory for School Students & their libraries
In early July, the Reed- Cochran Amendment was passed by the US Senate. The Reed - Cochran Amendment will help save and expand school libraries in every state in the US. It will authorize school districts to use ESSA ( Elementary & Secondary Ed. Act) funds to develop and maintain effective school library programs with certified librarians at the core of the program.
The amendment has the backing of the Senate's Health , Education, Labor & Pensions committee.
The senate voted 98-0 in favor of this bill.
This win is important , but the work is not over yet. The bill has to be discussed on the Senate floor , then a senate vote and then it goes to the house. Then a conference committee will be appointed to resolve disagreements to arrive at a bill that all is in favor of. Go Libraries!
The amendment has the backing of the Senate's Health , Education, Labor & Pensions committee.
The senate voted 98-0 in favor of this bill.
This win is important , but the work is not over yet. The bill has to be discussed on the Senate floor , then a senate vote and then it goes to the house. Then a conference committee will be appointed to resolve disagreements to arrive at a bill that all is in favor of. Go Libraries!
Thursday, July 23, 2015
Book Review- To Kill a MockingBird
Written in the mid 1950's Go Set a Watchhman is the sequel to to Kill a Mockingbird. In this novel by Harper Lee, Scout is 26 and returning to Maycombe, Alabama . She goes back yearly for her 2 week vacation from her job in New York city.
Jean Louise ( Scout ) returns to find her Father Atticus, and her boy friend Hank ( the boy who Atticus took under his wing) , and the town in a bit of political turmoil. The negro/ white situation is tense
Hank wants to marry Jean Louise, she keeps putting him off. Jean louise loves Hank but can't see herself living in Maycombe. Memories of her childhood ( which are taken from To Kill A Mockingbird) keep flooding back.
This is a moving story about Scout's journey into adulthood. The writing is not as polished as Harper's famous book.Sometimes the transitions from past to present are not always easy to discern. It was hard at times to keep track of where Scout was in time.
The characters are well developed . The setting helps show the tensions and how the people lived in Maycombe.
So this is a story of Scout, the people who love her, and her hometown. Without To Kill A Mockingbird this story would not really make sense.
Jean Louise ( Scout ) returns to find her Father Atticus, and her boy friend Hank ( the boy who Atticus took under his wing) , and the town in a bit of political turmoil. The negro/ white situation is tense
Hank wants to marry Jean Louise, she keeps putting him off. Jean louise loves Hank but can't see herself living in Maycombe. Memories of her childhood ( which are taken from To Kill A Mockingbird) keep flooding back.
This is a moving story about Scout's journey into adulthood. The writing is not as polished as Harper's famous book.Sometimes the transitions from past to present are not always easy to discern. It was hard at times to keep track of where Scout was in time.
The characters are well developed . The setting helps show the tensions and how the people lived in Maycombe.
So this is a story of Scout, the people who love her, and her hometown. Without To Kill A Mockingbird this story would not really make sense.
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Professional Development- the easy way
You can do some professional development and learn a new skill without a lot of traveling by using lynda.com. This is an online subscription that teachers librarians through high quality instructional videos taught by leaders in the library industry .
There are more than 1,400 training video in a broad range of subjects : business skills, web design, and development. You can watch an enitire course or a single tutorial .Watch as you need and at your own pace.
Our system provides us access to this service and I am looking forward to doing some of my required 3 workshops this year.
There are more than 1,400 training video in a broad range of subjects : business skills, web design, and development. You can watch an enitire course or a single tutorial .Watch as you need and at your own pace.
Our system provides us access to this service and I am looking forward to doing some of my required 3 workshops this year.
Friday, July 17, 2015
E Books For Teens- Summer Reading
Overdrive , which is our suppliers of e books on our library website, is teaming up wiht SYNC to offer two Ya aduio books each week that readers can keep. They will offer a current Ya titles and a classic or a required reading summer title.
When you sign up for a email or text alert you can be the first to know when the titles are available to download.
This year some of the classics are: Great expectations, Dracula, Adventures of Huckleberry Fin , and Around the World in 80 days. The selections are designed to pair with school and library reading programs but all ages are sure to love them as well. A toolkit with posters to promote the program is available on the SYNC website.
When you sign up for a email or text alert you can be the first to know when the titles are available to download.
This year some of the classics are: Great expectations, Dracula, Adventures of Huckleberry Fin , and Around the World in 80 days. The selections are designed to pair with school and library reading programs but all ages are sure to love them as well. A toolkit with posters to promote the program is available on the SYNC website.
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