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Category Archives: Slice of Life
The Caldecott Costume Challenge
I’ll admit it—Halloween is my favorite holiday. I absolutely LOVE to dress up, to find that perfect costume. So when I heard about the Caldecott Costume Challenge I was excited, especially since I will be attending the banquet. So, the … Continue reading
A Public Librarian’s Summer
A Public Librarian’s Summer Conferences, expos, and school visits too. It’s June and I’m already tired – Phew! It’s Summer Reading. The kids come in droves, more all the time, like proverbial loaves. A children’s librarian’s job is the best – IF … Continue reading
Posted in Blogger Lisa Taylor, Bloggers, Slice of Life
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The view from the couch
I woke up Monday morning with a sore throat. Too bad, I had 2 presentations that I had to do at a staff function, and no-one else could do them. So I did it. Tuesday, stayed home to rest and … Continue reading
Posted in Blogger Angela Reynolds, Slice of Life
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Advocate for Yourself and Your Education to get the Most out of Your Practicum Experience
Advocate for yourself and your education by making the staff at your practicum aware of your strengths and enthusiasm for learning, and by asking questions and offering to help out, allowing you to observe and learn new skills. My practicum, … Continue reading
Posted in Guest Blogger, Mentoring, Slice of Life, Students
Tagged Intern, Practicum
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Why you need to get out of your library
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
To plug or unplug
In preparation of presenting my first Storytime with apps, and for parent presentations, I’ve been spending a lot of time in front of a screen. I’ve been reading about apps and iPads and digital literacy and screen time and the … Continue reading
Poetry — April and Beyond
I have always loved poetry. When I was a young student, I was in love with the book Garbage Delight, by Dennis Lee. I memorized the poems. I re-read that book so many times that the spine broke. I simply … Continue reading
Posted in Blogger Stacy Dillon, School Library Media Specialist, Slice of Life
Tagged poetry
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Google Reader is dead – Long live RSS
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
