Category Archives: Digital World

a category to post the things that seem untraditional but are quickly becoming traditional and the things that are cutting edge and we should check out

Try it! Or, Digital Green Eggs and Ham

Posted on November 24, 2012 by angelaNS

Six months ago, I was on the other side of this digital divide.  When I read posts from librarians that seem outraged about using eBooks or book apps in storytime, I can hear myself echoed in those sentiments.  But I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in apps, Blogger Angela Reynolds, Children & Technology, Digital World, eReaders/eBooks | 11 Comments

I Work For Children, Not Technology

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Guest Contributor

I work for children, not technology. I say this because they don’t always belong together and I am obligated, as is anyone who has the public’s trust in serving children, to put children first. In practice then, I am consistently … Continue reading →

Posted in Digital World, Early Literacy, eReaders/eBooks, Guest Blogger | 22 Comments

Face It! You Are a Children’s Librarian in the Digital Age

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Guest Contributor

I posted an opportunity recently on the ALSC Listserv for children’s librarians to give some feedback to a start-up based in Silicon Valley that is developing a new eBooks distribution platform.  “This is great!”  I thought to myself.  “Children’s librarians … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogger Cen Campbell, Digital World, Early Literacy, eReaders/eBooks, Guest Blogger, Technology | 10 Comments

Back to school

Posted on November 8, 2012 by angelaNS

It has been a long time since I was in school; a long time since I took an actual course on anything. Tons of workshops, intensives, day-longs, etc., but not a course! Well kids, I’m back in school! I am … Continue reading →

Posted in apps, Blogger Angela Reynolds, Children & Technology, Digital World, eReaders/eBooks, Slice of Life | 1 Comment

#ALSC12 Phones, iPads, eReaders, & Tablets: Keeping Kids Connected to the Library

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Jill Hutchison

Laura Anderson Brack shared some valuable information on using mobile and eReading devices, eBooks, and apps. There are so many options, and that’s part of the challenge! You can loan devices in-house, circulate devices, or just offer services for customers’ … Continue reading →

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#ALSC12 Moving Mock Newbery Online

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Jill Hutchison

The VERY enthusiastic Angela Nolet of King County Library gave an engrossing presentation about her system’s Mock Newbery program, and how it grew and changed from a small in-person staff development activity just for youth-services librarians into what it is … Continue reading →

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#ala12 Through a Different Lens

Posted on July 2, 2012 by smdillon

I have been attending ALA meetings and conferences for many years now.  I have tried to be active in ALSC and have taken on different roles in different committees.  What Annual has often meant to me in the past was … Continue reading →

Posted in ALA Annual 2012, apps, Blogger Stacy Dillon, Digital World, eReaders/eBooks, Professional Development, Programming Ideas, School Library Media Specialist | Leave a comment

Appy Hour #ala12

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Renee Grassi

One of the best programs I attended in Anaheim was Using Apps in Children’s Librarianship.  Led by a dynamic panel of two school librarians and two public librarians (mrschureads, 100scopenotes, @gaserotti and @amygrav), I left motivated and inspired by all … Continue reading →

Posted in ALA Annual 2012, apps, Blogger Renee Grassi, Digital World, Programming Ideas, Technology, Uncategorized | 1 Comment