Calling all performance-inclined library media specialists. Think you can pull off a song about what librarians do—as a rap? Flocabulary, creator of multimedia K–12 lessons to a hip-hop beat, wants you.
About Kathy Ishizuka
Kathy Ishizuka (kishizuka@mediasourceinc.com, @kishizuka on Twitter) is the Executive Editor of School Library Journal.
Joyce Valenza’s Picks from the Top 25 Websites for Teaching and Learning
By on June 29, 2013
Teacher librarian Joyce Valenza reflects on the 2013 Best Websites for Teaching & Learning, the highly anticipated list chosen annually by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL).
David Wiesner on Visual Storytelling | video
By on June 10, 2013 Leave a Comment
Simply put, “The pictures tell the story,” says David Wiesner. The three-time Caldecott Medal winner Wiesner shared his thoughts on visual storytelling,—along with fellow panelists, Lizi Boyd, Oliver Jeffers, Matt Phelan, and Chris Raschka—at SLJ’s 2013 Day of Dialog held May 29 at Columbia University.
School Library Journal 2013 Day of Dialog Lineup
By on May 29, 2013 Leave a Comment
Here’s the complete schedule for the annual event held Wednesday, May 29 at Columbia University, Faculty House. The 2013 gathering of publishers, authors, and librarians held in conjunction with BookExpo America features keynoters Kevin Henkes and Holly Black.
Digital Public Library of America | screencast tour
By on May 28, 2013
A closer look at the recently launched DPLA, its features and “how it works, both good and bad.” Linda W. Braun, a library consultant and educator, offers this screencast on the highly anticipated project.
Hear Matt de la Peña’s Keynote | SLJ’s Public Library Think Tank
By on April 7, 2013 Leave a Comment
As a self-described nonreader, Matt de la Peña could never have imagined as a kid that books would play an important role in his life. But key encounters with libraries and, more importantly, librarians, who actively sought to engage him, helped open a new world to de la Peña. The author of novels for young adults, including Ball Don’t Lie and Mexican Whiteboy, de la Peña recounted his “path to books” in the closing keynote of SLJ’s Public Library Leadership Think Tank, held April 5 at the New York Public Library.
How Do You Use Technology? School Library Journal Wants to Know
By on March 28, 2013
SLJ wants you… to complete our technology survey. And who knows? You might make our cover.
Skype Announces Free Group Video Calling for Teachers | SXSWEdu
By on March 6, 2013
Skype, commonly used by librarians and other K–12 educators to provide real-time engagement for their students, just got better. As of today, existing members of Skype in the classroom or new registrants can use Skype’s Group Video Calling free of charge.
Librarian Cites ‘Concerning’ Trends in Digital Collection Development
By on February 26, 2013
Librarians are uniquely positioned to handle the acquisition and management of digital content. But Michelle Luhtala, department chair of the New Canaan (CT) High School Library, sees some troubling trends, reflecting misconceptions about econtent among librarians and administrators alike.
John Green Tackles Copyright Via YouTube
By on February 17, 2013
Copyright law is arduous enough, but throw in an instance of international remixing by nerdfighters, and you have a real mess. But in the hands of author John Green, it’s also the basis for a pretty cool video.
Quiet: Speaking Out on Introversion | Links of the week
By on February 11, 2013
An interesting convergence on the web has more than a few people talking about quiet contemplation.
Resources for Digital Learning
By on February 6, 2013
Technology integration isn’t confined to a single 24 hours, of course. To help inform your practice on Digital Learning Day and beyond, we offer related stories featured in SLJ and the Digital Shift, including the insight and expertise of Joyce Valenza, Richard Byrne, and other contributors.
An Alternative Search Tool for Your Tablet
By on February 4, 2013
A new app for the iPad and Android devices uses a highly visual format to provide a different search experience for the tablet user. More than just a pretty interface, Izik—which debuted last month as the top reference app in iTunes—is based on Blekko, the search engine that boasts higher quality results based on human curation.
Annotate the Web with Popcorn Maker | screencast tutorial
By on January 14, 2013
Popcorn Maker, a tool for enhancing and remixing Web video from Mozilla, gets the screencast treatment by Linda W. Braun, who says the free, browser-based application would help librarians, both school and public, curate the Web.
School Library Journal 2012 – A Year in Review
By on January 2, 2013
From the Hunger Games, the Common Core, and maker spaces, to Gangnam Style and the ongoing ebook wars, a look at the highlights and key themes of 2012, according to Twitter.
The “Cheap and Cheerful” Librarian, Melissa Techman, Shares Tips on Pinterest
By on December 17, 2012
Melissa Techman has great ideas. So School Library Journal asked the K-5 librarian at Broadus Wood Elementary School in Albemarle County, VA, to guest curate a board of “cheap and cheerful” ideas on Pinterest.
Four Tools for Determining Web Cred | Joyce Valenza’s NeverEndingSearch
By on December 12, 2012
When it comes to measuring the authority of an online source, there’s more than Klout, according to Joyce Valenza. In her latest post on her SLJ blog NeverEndingSearch, the teacher librarian examines some tools that researchers of all ages can use to assess social influence.
SLJ Seeks News Editor
By on November 30, 2012 Leave a Comment
School Library Journal (SLJ) is looking for a reporter/editor to write, assign, and edit news for our website, e-newsletters and award-winning magazine. If you have serious journalist chops, with an interest in covering libraries, education, and publishing, we’d be interested in hearing from you.
An 81-year-old Startup Entrepreneur, Seymour Simon, Sees a Bright Future in Digital Publishing
By on November 8, 2012
Author Seymour Simon talks to kids via Skype. The renowned science writer turned Web entrepreneur has launched StarWalk Kids Seymour Simon is not your typical start-up hopeful. At 81, he’s already had a long and prolific career as an award-winning author of science books for children. But like the researchers and explorers that he’s written [...]
SLJ Cover Sneak Peek: November 2012
By on October 26, 2012
Hot off the presses: School Library Journal’s cover. This month we’re featuring the findings from our recent technology survey.
