Ode to the Picture Book
Pre-literate children are tactile learners. Holding, touching, and talking about physical books is part of the early literacy experience.
Nitty Gritty Gal Blog
Teens Talk About Retro-Tech
Here are some suggestions that my library’s teens came up for improving our next year’s Retro-Tech Museum: Promote more in advance Set up display in more open area, not in the Multi-Purpose Room (MPR),...
Retro-Tech Museum, TTW ’13
Now that I had a poster and eleven whole retro-tech items to display, I used various-sized boxes and a couple of sheets to arrange the items on a table. I sent out an email...
Teens Don’t Get Retro!
In February, I glanced at YALSA’s list of teen programs for Teen Tech Week and became intrigued by the idea of having our library’s Young Adult Council (YAC) host a Retro-Tech Museum. The advantage...
Individual vs. Statewide Summer Reading
Why can’t libraries run their own individual summer reading programs (SRP)? Most library systems today buy into a single state-wide SRP. This ensures that patrons who visit libraries throughout the entire state get no...
Blog Post versus Word Vomit
Until this year, I knew next to nothing about blogging. Since January, I have made it my personal business to learn more. Initially I believed that blogging was more about spewing gripes, commentary, or...
Librarians’ Gripes about SoCal Students
Went to lunch with a Librarian friend yesterday. (Yes, I indulged in, not one, but TWO, glasses of iced tea. Refer to 1/23 entry.) Since both of our partners are seasoned and beloved high...
OC Gold Star Schools DON’T employ F-T School Librarians
It’s a shame that one of the measurements for school progress doesn’t include whether or not schools employ full-time, professional School Librarians.
Why America Still Need Libraries
Some dude wrote, “Libraries are about as useful today as the Egyptian Pyramids. I can access more information on my iPad in the convenience of my living room than can ever be built into a library.” I HAD to respond.
One-Book Reading Info
One-Book City, County, or Community Programs are an excellent opportunity to promote libraries and literacy.
