If you are looking for learning opportunities for you and your staff there are several places to look for quality staff development. One of theses is WebJunction . Webjunction offers free webinars to library staff. There are many training opportunities which are complied and shares by the Wyoming State Library. Check it out each month on the WebJunction site page and see what they have!
Thursday, June 18, 2015
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
Banned Books Week 2015
The Banned Books Week National Committee has announced that September 27- Oct 3, 2016 will be Banned Books Week. This year the focus is on YA literature. They have released the ten most challenged books of 2014 and most of them were for teens.
You can read more and check out the list at the School Library Journal Website!
You can read more and check out the list at the School Library Journal Website!
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Book groups for libraries and beyond
Think outside the box for your next book group! Yes the Adult book discussion group is a standard fir many public libraries. Our book group for our library originally was in the library. Now our new adult programmer librarian is branching out to other venues.
For the past several months the group meets a the local brewery - she calls it Pints & Pages. The group shares an appetizer , and discuss the monthly novel. This is an evening session and it works out very well.
In July , the group will meets at a local coffee / eatery on the back deck/ Having a book group in a public venue provides more exposure. Patrons frequenting those places will notice the groups and perhaps be inspired to check out the group or go to the library so see what else is going on there
So now we want to think of some more venues for our future books groups. Can any of you share your innovative places for book groups? Let's share some ideas!
For the past several months the group meets a the local brewery - she calls it Pints & Pages. The group shares an appetizer , and discuss the monthly novel. This is an evening session and it works out very well.
In July , the group will meets at a local coffee / eatery on the back deck/ Having a book group in a public venue provides more exposure. Patrons frequenting those places will notice the groups and perhaps be inspired to check out the group or go to the library so see what else is going on there
So now we want to think of some more venues for our future books groups. Can any of you share your innovative places for book groups? Let's share some ideas!
Thursday, June 4, 2015
Book Review- Divergent
Divergent by V . Roth ( Katherine Tegen Books, 2013)
Beatrice has a choice, actually many choices of factions to belong to after her schooling. She chooses one faction she knows will be exciting and challenging, but she does it on a whim and she is not sure why she has chosen it. But did she make the wrong choice?
Tris ( as she decides is her new name) has new friends. There are some in her group who are not sure and aware of her ca[abilities. Tris learns a lot and builds up her body as a member of the Dauntless group.
As a final acceptance into the group, Tris learns the truth about the factions and her leaders. She must help her old factions and the others to avoid being controlled by a few. This YA book is intense Science Fiction story.( Similar to the Hunger Games) Now I want to read the second novel to see what happens next.
If you liked the Hunger Games , this intense novel is for you. Roth is an exceptional author bring characters and events to life.
Beatrice has a choice, actually many choices of factions to belong to after her schooling. She chooses one faction she knows will be exciting and challenging, but she does it on a whim and she is not sure why she has chosen it. But did she make the wrong choice?
Tris ( as she decides is her new name) has new friends. There are some in her group who are not sure and aware of her ca[abilities. Tris learns a lot and builds up her body as a member of the Dauntless group.
As a final acceptance into the group, Tris learns the truth about the factions and her leaders. She must help her old factions and the others to avoid being controlled by a few. This YA book is intense Science Fiction story.( Similar to the Hunger Games) Now I want to read the second novel to see what happens next.
If you liked the Hunger Games , this intense novel is for you. Roth is an exceptional author bring characters and events to life.
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Organization of Library Materials
Normally books and materials in libraries are organized on the shelves by collection and classification. You may also have a Reference section and a periodical/magazine section. Sections For audio visuals, listening kits, and cd's may depend on the amounts in each category. You may have then placed together or you may have each in its own collection and area.
If you have books in demand- lets say you are doing a special program ( Caldecott Challenge, Battle of the books, specialized classroom reference project, display or theme) you may want to pull out the books and isolate them from the regular collection. Place those books and resources in an easily accessible location for ease of use for both student, patron, and staff use.
Shelving is done every day. checking shelves of relocated items is also recommended,again depending on the length of the special program or theme. Why is this important?
It is important that patrons, students, or staff will be able to trace items form the catalog to the shelf. To be able to find books / information quickly is the the usual trade mark of a good library system
If you have books in demand- lets say you are doing a special program ( Caldecott Challenge, Battle of the books, specialized classroom reference project, display or theme) you may want to pull out the books and isolate them from the regular collection. Place those books and resources in an easily accessible location for ease of use for both student, patron, and staff use.
Shelving is done every day. checking shelves of relocated items is also recommended,again depending on the length of the special program or theme. Why is this important?
It is important that patrons, students, or staff will be able to trace items form the catalog to the shelf. To be able to find books / information quickly is the the usual trade mark of a good library system
Thursday, May 28, 2015
June ideas for Library Bulletin Boards
It's almost June- where did the year go? Some ideas for you for your June Bulletin Boards:: It's the end of the year so get ready for lots to do!
Summer Read- Feature covers of student favorites . Use names and say" Jeanne recommends"
Get Carried away with Books- Balloons or hot air balloons. If you want - add titles to balloons.
Hot Days- Cool Books- summer scene- reading on the beach
Photos of students reading their favorite books in their favorite places.
Dive Deep Into Reading- under the ocean, fish, sharks, water plants.
Special Days:
Fathers Day
Flag Day
Summer
Summer Read- Feature covers of student favorites . Use names and say" Jeanne recommends"
Get Carried away with Books- Balloons or hot air balloons. If you want - add titles to balloons.
Hot Days- Cool Books- summer scene- reading on the beach
Photos of students reading their favorite books in their favorite places.
Dive Deep Into Reading- under the ocean, fish, sharks, water plants.
Special Days:
Fathers Day
Flag Day
Summer
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Library Lib Guide
Our library system, ( we have 3 branches) has a great tool for staff education and communication which is our LibGuide. It is a password protected site that staff can use and was developed for us by our Library Director.
The lib Guide is our source for our staff to at so we all keep up to date on what is going on in all our branches, and also helps us keep up with policies, procedures, for both our internal and external needs.
We can check on the community calendar to see what programs are being offered at each our branches. We can read policies and procedures the moment they are updated. We can print out forms that are needed, ( community room use, volunteer applications) and we can print out monthly calendars, and flyers for programs.
Also on our lib guide is equipment and computer use policies and procedures, The Tab under Forms has many forms that are used on a monthly basis. This is a convenient place to have them, because they can be easily brought up and printed out if needed.
One of the best tabs is our system and regional tabs, Under our own system we have our staff calendar, ( this includes staff vacation days, & where our Director will be on a monthly basis ( meetings, branch visits, ect) , There are also staff meeting notes, manager meeting notes, job descriptions, payroll information , and an organization chart that shows where everyone is at each branch and days they are at work.
All in All, this libguide is very very helpful tool in all our branches!
The lib Guide is our source for our staff to at so we all keep up to date on what is going on in all our branches, and also helps us keep up with policies, procedures, for both our internal and external needs.
We can check on the community calendar to see what programs are being offered at each our branches. We can read policies and procedures the moment they are updated. We can print out forms that are needed, ( community room use, volunteer applications) and we can print out monthly calendars, and flyers for programs.
Also on our lib guide is equipment and computer use policies and procedures, The Tab under Forms has many forms that are used on a monthly basis. This is a convenient place to have them, because they can be easily brought up and printed out if needed.
One of the best tabs is our system and regional tabs, Under our own system we have our staff calendar, ( this includes staff vacation days, & where our Director will be on a monthly basis ( meetings, branch visits, ect) , There are also staff meeting notes, manager meeting notes, job descriptions, payroll information , and an organization chart that shows where everyone is at each branch and days they are at work.
All in All, this libguide is very very helpful tool in all our branches!
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