Category Archives: eReaders/eBooks

“Screen Time” is Bad

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Cen Campbell

“Screen time” is bad for children. “Screen time” shouldn’t enter into professional discourse concerning services for children in libraries. “Screen time” is detrimental to our professional practice and distracts from the core values of librarianship. The phrase “screen time” is … Continue reading →

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Where to Download Classic Children’s Books for Free

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Guest Contributor

These days, with nearly everyone owning or having access to a digital device, accessing classic books is easier than ever.  Many classic works, including those commonly taught in schools such as William Shakespeare, Mark Twain, and Charles Dickens, and a … Continue reading →

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Digital Resources on Library Websites for Kids

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Digital Content Task Force

As a librarian at Deschutes Public Library, we recently added “Apps and Digital Reading” to our kids page online. The kid’s page includes a note about screen time for ages 0-2, tumble books, storyline, recently purchased eBooks for children, digital resources, … Continue reading →

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Save the Date: ALSC Community Forum, Feb. 26 & Mar. 6

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Dan Rude

The ALSC Board of Directors and ALSC President Carolyn Brodie will be hosting an ALSC Community Forum two live chats on the topic of eBooks and children’s services. In addition to the 45 minutes of discussion, these forums will include … Continue reading →

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3M Cloud Library

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Digital Content Task Force

I returned from Mid-ALA in Seattle with piles of books, ideas and inspiration. I attended several digital programs and began thinking about all the areas of digital content. After hearing so many digital terms, I started to think about the … Continue reading →

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Will Santa deliver ebooks?

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Digital Content Task Force

ALSC Blog readers who have also been following the story of library ebooks may not be surprised to find out that Santa has been having trouble negotiating for electronic content, too. Publishers developing delivery models for the digital age are … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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