Eight Story Hour Suggestions
College student observations reveal eight suggestions for how to evaluate or improve Story Hour.
Tagged: Public Libraries
PD Discrepencies between Public and School Libraries
California school librarians keep up with their PD. That’s what’s make them AWESOME! So Cal public librarians might do the same — if they had coverage.
Hooray for Public Libraries and Summer Reading
Public libraries and librarians deserve kudos for all their hard work during summer to promote reading for pleasure. Too often, they’re taken for granted.
Libraries MUST Justify Spending
Collection Development Policies justify how libraries spend money and staff time. Does your library have one? Has it been updated?
Social Media Learnings
In case you hadn’t noticed, I’m new to the whole social media scene. I suppose, I’m like everyone else on the planet, stumbling on to new things as I go. Here’s what I’ve learned...
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.
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...