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Using the Library of Congress as a teaching resource
CHICAGO — With nearly 142 million items and one of the largest bodies of high-quality, digitized content available, the Library of Congress (LOC) is an enormously useful resource for librarians and teachers. Yet it remains a mystery to many. “ Interacting...
Over-filtering in schools and libraries harms education, new 91´«Ã½ report finds
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Schools and libraries nationwide are routinely filtering internet content far more than what the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) requires, according to “Fencing Out Knowledge: Impacts of the Children’s Internet Protection Act 10...
Building a core print collection for preschoolers
CHICAGO — Since children develop the critical language and early reading skills necessary to enter kindergarten between birth and age 5, reading aloud is one of the most influential steps librarians, teachers, parents and caregivers can take to foster...
Products hot off the press, special events at the 91´«Ã½ Store
CHICAGO — Longer hours and easy access in the Grand Concourse of the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center make it more convenient to shop and browse at the 91´«Ã½ Store. The 91´«Ã½ Store offers products that meet the widest range of your promotional...
Taylor Swift makes her READ poster debut
CHICAGO — Joining the nearly 200 actors, musicians, and cultural icons who have participated in the 91´«Ã½ Celebrity READ poster campaign since 1985, seven-time GRAMMY® winner Taylor Swift appears on a new READ poster. A passionate supporter of literacy and...
STEP into storytime for newborns to 5-year-olds
CHICAGO — Story Time Effective Practice (STEP), developed by Saroj Nadkarni Ghoting and Kathy Fling Klatt, is an approach that articulates the link between child development theory and storytimes. “ STEP into Storytime: Using StoryTime Effective Practice...
Tablet computers in school libraries and classrooms discussed in new e-book
CHICAGO — According to Pew Research, nearly a quarter of teens already own a tablet computer, with younger children not far behind. With the use of these handheld devices continuing to grow by leaps and bounds each year, tablets are coming to your school...
The Whole Library Handbook for teen services
CHICAGO — 91´«Ã½'s popular and respected Whole Library Handbook series continues with “ The Whole Library Handbook: Teen Services,” published by 91´«Ã½ Editions. Specifically geared towards those who serve young adults, in this volume editors Heather Booth and...
Booklist’s guide to the 1,000 best young adult books since 2000
CHICAGO — With the explosion in YA publishing, it’s harder than ever to separate good books from the rest. Booklist magazine’s deep and broad coverage of the landscape offers indispensable guidance, and in “ Booklist’s 1000 Best Young Adult Books since...
LITA guide spotlights the top technologies every librarian needs to know
CHICAGO — While it's inspiring to ponder the libraries of the 22nd century, it's a lot more practical to think ahead to the next five years. That's just what editor Kenneth J. Varnum and his hand-picked team of contributors have done in “ The Top...
The 2014 guide to the Newbery and Caldecott awards
CHICAGO — Updated to include the 2014 award and honor books, “ The Newbery and Caldecott Awards: A Guide to the Medal and Honor Books, 2014 Edition,” published by 91´«Ã½ Editions, gathers together the books deemed most distinguished in American children's...
New AASL publication develops school library collections for the 22nd century
CHICAGO – The newest publication from the American Association of School Librarians (AASL), “Developing Collections to Empower Learners,” examines collection development in the context of today’s shift toward digital resources, while emphasizing the...
ACRL releases 'Snapshots of Reality'
CHICAGO — The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of " Snapshots of Reality: A Practical Guide to Formative Assessment in Library Instruction" by Mary Snyder Broussard, Rachel Hickoff-Cresko and Jessica Urick...
Medical Library Association guide to reference sources in the health sciences
CHICAGO — Prepared in collaboration with the Medical Library Association, the new sixth edition of “ Introduction to Reference Sources in the Health Sciences,” published by 91´«Ã½ Neal-Schuman, lists classic and up-to-the-minute print and electronic...
Mind-bending mysteries and thrillers for teens
CHICAGO— There are plenty of mysteries in teens' lives, including physical and emotional changes, uncertainty about the future, and feelings between people. Seen in this light, the appeal of mystery stories and thrillers for this age group makes perfect...
