Do you know of an an outstanding educator whom you’d like to send to the head of the class? The International Reading Association (IRA) is now accepting applications for both its Arbuthnot and Jerry Johns Award.
Innovation in Teen Services Deserves the Movers & Shakers Spotlight
By on August 21, 2013 Leave a Comment
Do you know an innovative teen/youth services library professional making a real difference? Then Library Journal needs to hear from you to help identify emerging leaders in the library world.
An Action Plan for All Seasons | Project Advocacy
By on August 15, 2013 Leave a Comment
The importance of advocacy is evident to us during a crisis. When our libraries are threatened or our staff faces cuts, then we leap into motion. But we should be mindful of advocacy every day. Mapping a yearlong effort keeps advocacy from getting lost in the daily shuffle.
Buzz, Brainstorming Mark KidLibCamp 2013
By on August 13, 2013 1 Comment
Nearly 50 children’s and teen librarians met last week at Darien Library (CT) for the fifth annual KidLibCamp, a free “unconference” in which the discussion topics, panels, and workshops are voted on by the participants. Attendees explored best practices in 12 interactive breakout sessions with several common takeaways: that innovative programming can be achieved at little start-up cost; librarians need to better market existing programs to their patrons; and partnering with schools and communities is critical to the future of our libraries.
Abby M. O’Neill Gives $11 Million to Teachers College for Scholarships
By on May 16, 2013 Leave a Comment
Teachers College, Columbia University, has received an $11 million commitment from longtime Trustee Abby M. O’Neill to establish a scholarship fund, beginning with an outright $1 million gift. The fund will be used to establish the Abby M. O’Neill Fellowship Program for outstanding individuals with a strong commitment to teaching.
SLJ’s 2013 Job Satisfaction Survey | What’s Not to Love?
By on May 6, 2013 Leave a Comment
SLJ’s 2013 job satisfaction survey reveals widespread happiness among librarians, but challenges persist.
Architects of Dreams: Anythink’s Pam Sandlian Smith on the Power of Children’s Librarians
By on May 1, 2013 2 Comments
Anythink’s dynamic director explores how children’s services librarians will shape the future of libraries, libraries as places of discovery and experience, and the shift toward participatory librarianship.
School Library Journal Promotes Ishizuka, Diaz
By on April 29, 2013 1 Comment
Kathy Ishizuka has been named executive editor of School Library Journal. Previously assistant editor of book review, Shelley Diaz has been promoted to SLJ associate editor.
NYPL Panelists Explore Alternatives to Traditional Librarianship
By on March 28, 2013 Leave a Comment
SLJ blogger and NYPL youth materials specialist Betsy Bird moderated a panel, “The Alternative Children’s Library,” in which several children’s librarians discussed their own nontraditional paths to the profession. Their places of employment include the Bankstreet School for Children, New York Society Library, Children’s Book Council, and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Middle School Maverick: NYC Librarian Deven Black on Partnerships, Principals, and Progress
By on February 28, 2013 4 Comments
New York City middle school librarian and social media devotee Deven Black caught the attention of many in the library community a few weeks ago with an unusual blog post in which he lamented being underutilized by his school. SLJ caught up with Black for a candid interview on his unusual path to librarianship, why partnering with one’s principal is key to a successful school library, and the challenges (and triumphs) of professional development.
Call for LIS Student Scholarship Applications
By on February 20, 2013 Leave a Comment
ProQuest is seeking applicants for its 2013 Roger K. Summit Scholarship. This scholarship award is given annually to a promising graduate student in library and information sciences, and it’s open to applicants from around the world. The scholarship award is $5,000, and it will be presented at the Special Libraries Association’s annual conference, in San Diego, CA, June 9-11, 2013.
The deadline for applications is April 30, 2013. Applicants must be students who are currently enrolled in an accredited library or information [...]
Making the Principal Connection
By on January 31, 2013 Leave a Comment
Mark Ray asserts that principals and librarians have a lot more in common than you might think—and he should know. After 20 years as a teacher librarian, the 2012 Washington Teacher of the Year has become a district IT administrator. From his new perch, he shares insights into the the pivotal alliance possible between two key solo players in the school: librarian and principal.
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.
Last Call for Sullivan Award Nominees
By on November 20, 2012 Leave a Comment
It’s not too late to consider nominating yourself or a colleague for the 2013 Sullivan Award for Public Library Administrators Supporting Services to Children. The annual award honors an individual who has shown exceptional understanding and support of library services for kids. But don’t delay, the deadline for submitting an application is December 1.
Tech Tidbits from the Guybrarian: Where do you get your ideas?
By on November 3, 2012 2 Comments
The smartest teachers in the world work in my school—they have brilliant lesson plans, amazing classroom management and solid assessment skills. It is really enjoyable to work with them on a project and just when we need it the most, I can say, “This looks like a job for Sound Cloud!” or “Storybird would be great for this fable unit.” I love pulling the perfect tool out of thin air. My teachers think I’m a genius!
We’re Hiring a News Editor
By on October 14, 2012 Leave a Comment
School Library Journal 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.
How Does Your Boss See You?: Proof That Principals Value Librarians
By on September 4, 2012
Principals value their librarians. They also want them to be more visible leaders.
Those are just two of the interesting findings from a recent survey of 102 media specialists and 67 principals. In fact, 90 percent of the administrators that we surveyed think we have a positive impact in schools—and a large number also feel that our jobs are important. That’s great news, considering only 65 percent of librarians in the study thought their bosses would recognize the valuable role we play.
Hasenyager Replaces Stripling as Head of NYC’s School Libraries
By on July 17, 2012
Richard Hasenyager, the former director for library services at Texas’sNorth East Independent School District, was recently appointed director of library services for New York City’s department of education.
He replaces Barbara Stripling, who left the position at the end of 2011 to become a professor of practice at Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies (iSchool). Stripling held the position since 2005.
Want to Work with Kids in a Public Library? Here’s the Inside Scoop
By on July 1, 2012
It was 2001 and I was a year out of college, my dream of becoming a photographer neatly scrapped due to the slightly sobering fact that my photography skills, not to put too fine a point on it, stunk.
Next Year’s Model? Readers sound off on SLJ’s cover story
By on June 18, 2012
