This week’s round up of news bites includes recovery grants for libraries in Hurricane Sandy’s aftermath, information on free audiobooks for schools, and more.
News Bites: “YA for NJ” Auction for Sandy Relief
By on November 28, 2012 Leave a Comment
Check out News Bites for the latest information on what authors are doing to help out victims of Hurricane Sandy, the latest changes at Random House, a literacy campaign for kids in need, and more.
Consider the Source: The Mandate
By on November 20, 2012 2 Comments
In the wake of the destruction wrought by Sandy, Marc Aronson emphasizes the importance of the Common Core standards as students and teachers discuss the link between the recent hurricane and climate change.
Disaster Relief Programs and Publishers Offer Many Ways to Help Schools and Libraries Afflicted by Sandy
By on November 13, 2012 Leave a Comment
Those wishing to help school libraries and children’s collections that were damaged by Hurricane Sandy now have an array of giving options, thanks to several disaster relief programs, children’s book publishers, and charities.
At School Library Conference, an Effort to Counter Sandy’s Damage
By on November 9, 2012 Leave a Comment
While many New York City school libraries still remain unable to provide essential student services, librarians at the New York City School Library System’s Annual Library Fall Conference have come up with meaningful ways to give these libraries the help they need.
Pictures of the Week: After Sandy, Queens Library Takes in a Raccoon, Provides Supplies to Residents
By on November 9, 2012 Leave a Comment
After Hurricane Sandy, Queens Library provided some much needed services for residents, from taking in a raccoon who found his way to the branch at Baisley Park, to providing supplies at Far Rockaway.
News Bites: Help Hurricane Sandy’s Victims
By on November 7, 2012 Leave a Comment
You can help provide books to schools and libraries devastated by Hurricane Sandy by making a donation to the organization First Book.
Many Return to School in a Landscape Altered by Hurricane Sandy
By on November 6, 2012 Leave a Comment
Though schools in New York and New Jersey have re-opened this week, many buildings are too damaged to receive students. Lack of power, heat, flooding are all issues that schools are facing.
In Sandy’s Aftermath, School Librarians Support Patrons, Communities, and One Another
By on November 5, 2012 2 Comments
Despite the havoc wreaked by Hurricane Sandy, librarians are doing all that they can to serve their communities, from reaching out to offer donations to those affected by the crisis, to librarians compiling resources to give emotional support to their students.
Author Kate Messner Launches All-Star “Kid Lit” Auction for Hurricane Sandy Relief Effort
By on November 2, 2012 3 Comments
Stepping up quickly to serve victims of Hurricane Sandy, award-winning children’s author Kate Messner has launched KitLit Cares: Superstorm Sandy Relief Effort, an online auction featuring donations from the children’s literature community to benefit the Red Cross.
Pictures of the Week: Teens at Princeton Public Library in Hurricane Sandy’s Aftermath
By on November 2, 2012 Leave a Comment
Teenagers take shelter at Princeton Public Library in New Jersey on October 31 in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
A Note from LJ/SLJ to Those Affected by Hurricane Sandy
By on November 1, 2012 Leave a Comment
A message from the entire team at Library Journal and School Library Journal and an update on our situation in New York City.
