Category Archives: Blogger Lisa Taylor

Why you need to get out of your library

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Lisa Taylor

Because I went out and looked about … With budgets tight and staffing levels low, many librarians are foregoing customary trips to conferences, forums, and seminars.  Chats, webinars, and listservs can keep us connected when we can’t get out of the … Continue reading →

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Google Reader is dead – Long live RSS

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Lisa Taylor

When Google officially announced the impending retirement of Google Reader, there was much discussion at work, with librarians debating alternatives and favorite readers. Personally, I never relied heavily on Google Reader. I’m a Netvibes gal (though more recently, Pulse‘s dashing look has stolen … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Women’s History Month!

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Lisa Taylor

Each March, in addition to working, blogging here at ALSC and at Shelf-employed,  I host KidLit Celebrates Women’s History Month! along with fellow librarian and blogger, Margo Tanenbaum. Active only during Women’s History Month, the blog publishes daily and features original essays, … Continue reading →

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You know you’re a children’s librarian when …

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Lisa Taylor

You know you’re a children’s librarian when … you don’t mind being seen in public reading Captain Underpants!  ”Tra la la!” Bonus points if you do the “flip-o-rama”, too! If you read nothing else from this latest adventure, run to … Continue reading →

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If the world were a children’s novel …

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Lisa Taylor

If the World Were a Village (Kids Can Press 2011) is a favorite book of mine.  It offers Western children an opportunity to view the world from a much larger vantage point than their own backyards. But what if the … Continue reading →

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Nobody does it better

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Lisa Taylor

    I missed posting last month; my regularly scheduled day was November 2, but I was without power or internet. I’m a resident of the Jersey shore, and our area was hit hard by Superstorm Sandy. I was unable … Continue reading →

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Where’s Dick?

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Lisa Taylor

Here’s some Friday Fun …  In the last session of ALSC Online courses, I took “The Caldecott Medal: Understanding Distinguished Art in Picture Books.”  K.T. Horning’s expertise, combined with that of knowledgeable class members, including an artist and several past Caldecott … Continue reading →

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Shall I Share my Book?

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Lisa Taylor

Your opinion, please… Last week, I received a great new book, Who’s Looking at You? by Stéphane Frattini.  (Sterling, 2012).   It’s a collection of 18 stunningly photographed eyeballs on lift-the-flap pages for the reader to guess.   I couldn’t wait to share it … Continue reading →

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