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Interview: Deborah Rinio on STEAM for elementary school learners
Posted by Rob Christopher on 05/18/2020
"As usual," said Deborah Rinio during our interview, "librarians continue to inquire, include, collaborate, curate, explore and engage no matter what the circumstances." She was referring to the unprecedented circumstances in which librarians, educators, and students are in—with schools closed amidst widespread lockdowns, distance learning has quickly transitioned from educational supplement to daily reality.
Free PDF e-book—Library as Safe Haven: Disaster Planning, Response, and Recovery
Posted by Rob Christopher on 04/08/2020
During this time of uncertainty library workers are finding new ways to provide crucial information and services.
Access to ALA Editions | ALA Neal-Schuman e-books during the COVID-19 pandemic
Posted by Rob Christopher on 04/02/2020In response to the need to support increased remote access to information during the COVID-19 outbreak, ALA Editions | ALA Neal-Schuman is making materials easier to access through the following promotions. Institutions interested in offers outside the ALA Store should contact their vendor representative directly.
An interview with Jean Donham and Chelsea Sims about being a school library leader
Posted by Rob Christopher on 03/09/2020For the new fourth edition of Enhancing Teaching and Learning, original author Jean Donham is joined by new co-author Chelsea Sims, a junior high school librarian and 2018 AASL Social Media Superstar for Student Voice. Together they cover every aspect of the school system, paying special attention to what it takes to become a school library leader.
Interview: Hillary Dodge on food literacy programs, resources, and ideas
Posted by Rob Christopher on 02/18/2020In the view of author Hillary Dodge, with ties to information needs, social justice, and the maker movement, food literacy initiatives are a natural fit for libraries. Her new book Gather ‘Round the Table: Food Literacy Programs, Resources, and Ideas for Libraries doesn't just make that case, it also showcases a host of food literacy programs from libraries across the country.
Rachel Ivy Clarke on design thinking and libraries
Posted by Rob Christopher on 02/05/2020"I think taking a design thinking approach offers possibilities for empathy and creativity," says Rachel Ivy Clarke. In her volume of the Library Futures Series, she delves into the design thinking process model and demonstrates how the viewpoint is applicable to all library products and services.
An interview with Lori E. Donovan about effective implementation of AASL's Shared Foundation Inquire
Posted by Rob Christopher on 01/21/2020The K-12 Library Services Specialist for Chesterfield County Public Schools in Virginia as well as an active author, Lori E. Donovan was the perfect person to explore the nitty gritty of effective implementation of the Shared Foundation Inquire from the National School Library Standards.
Rainy day ready: an interview with Melanie Welch about financial literacy programs and tools
Posted by Rob Christopher on 01/06/2020
Dealing with finances is stressful! In fact a survey from the American Psychological Association shows that money is a more frequent cause of worry than work, family, or health issues.
Pat R. Scales on teaching banned books: an interview
Posted by Rob Christopher on 12/16/2019Pat R. Scales has made it her mission to ensure that valued books which touch upon important topics are not quarantined from the readers for whom they were written. She is a former chair of ALA’s Intellectual Freedom Committee and serves on the Board of Advisors of the National Coalition against Censorship. And she's also author of the new second edition of Teaching Banned Books: 32 Guides for Children and Teens.