Category Archives: Bloggers

Exploring Everyday Advocacy

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Dan Rude

Even though National Library Legislative Day is over, being an advocate for libraries continues on through the year. On May 1, 2013, the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) announced the launch of the Everyday Advocacy website. This member-driven … Continue reading →

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Establishing Your Professional Learning Network (PLN)

Posted on May 11, 2013 by ALSC Children and Technology committee

One reason I became a librarian is that I’ve always loved learning anything and everything and I realized I really wanted to learn new things every day for the rest of my life. I figured the best way to maximize … Continue reading →

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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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You Couldn’t Make This Up

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Jennifer Schultz

May brings many opportunities for booklists, displays, and book sharing–Mother’s Day, of course, being the big one, and we all have our favorite children’s books about mothers. However, I want to use my posts to highlight nontraditional as well as traditional ideas … Continue reading →

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Starting a Daycare Summer Reading Club

Posted on May 8, 2013 by abbylibrarian

This summer, we’re adding a new component to our Summer Reading Club: a special program just for daycares and summer camps. We’ve had daycares and summer camps interested in participating in previous summers, but it’s never really worked out well … Continue reading →

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My Summer Reading Club Resolutions

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Megan Smith

Why should resolutions only be made at the beginning of the new year?  The ball doesn’t need to drop in Times Square for us to make some changes in how we approach our work.  I’ve decided to make some resolutions … Continue reading →

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ALSC’s New Summer Reading Lists

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Dan Rude

Summer is coming and that of course means summer reading! This year, ALSC is proud to offer three Summer Reading book lists, which feature recommended book titles for Kindergarten through 8th grade students. The three lists all free for download … Continue reading →

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Don’t You Want to Go? ALA in Sweet Home Chicago!

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Carolyn Brodie

There’s still time to attend the ALA Annual Conference in Chicago scheduled for June 27-July 2, 2013! With so many exciting events, programs and meetings planned there is certain to be plenty to fill your days (and nights) with opportunities … Continue reading →

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