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Library managers described how they're creating and implementing new evaluation forms now required for school librarians in districts across the country in a resource-filled session at ALA Midwinter in Philadelphia.
Heading into the honor vote, we knew a few things: Eleanor & Park and Winger were in strong positions to do well based on where they finished behind Boxers & Saints. Although E&P ended up 26 points behind Boxers & Saints (and Winger was 36 points behind), there was only a 24 point margin between E&P, Winger, The Summer [...]
Among my personal modern struggles are the tough decisions about which formats to buy which books in. This is both a personal and professional struggle. Sometimes I want a print book. When I travel, I want my book on my Kindle. When I drive and cook or clean, I want professional audio. When I buy [...]
OverDrive, one of the major vendors of audiobooks to libraries, has announced that it will be moving away from the WMA format and making audiobooks for the library market available solely as MP3s.
A collaborative project of the Library of Congress, Brigham Young University and the Ad Council, “Readers to the Rescue” is a "visual mad-lib set" inside a library inhabited by a cast of storybook characters, including Pinocchio, Humpty-Dumpty and Sleeping Beauty.
More than half of parents (57 percent) believe their children have learned “a lot” from educational media, but that learning from mobile devices falls short compared to other platforms, according to a new report by the Joan Ganz Cooney Center.
Findaway World launches audiobook trivia app. Library of Congress offers primary source programs. Smithsonian's diplomacy conference includes digital badge. Mackin initiative aids library fundraising. San Jose State examines the immigrant experience. Kohl’s offers scholarships to student volunteers. Technology and kids conference to be held in Massachusetts.
Phew! She did it. Elizabeth Bird of Fuse #8, has "searched and strived and sought out every possible available Mock Newbery, Caldecott, Printz, you name it." They're all here, results listed.
Galloping off to ALA this weekend and hope to see some of you there. Hard to say exactly when I’ll be around the booth (#518) but lunchtime Saturday and Sunday seem the likeliest times. Bring snacks! And if I’m not there, introduce yourself to the charming Katrina Elmer, who will have you signed up for […]
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