Does the well ever run dry? Sometimes, even though we often have more ideas than time to do them, it is really great to have a few new places to look for ideas. Here are a few I came across this week:Library as Incubator had a great post about a new...
Wow! I was all set to post some great Halloween photos sent in by a library, but you’ll have to wait until tomorrow to see them. Marge Loch-Wouters has a great 2-part post about collection development, with a list of 12 ways you can be a bad...
A friend of mine from college has published a board book! Imagine my delight when the book was excellent, and I felt like I could recommend it to librarians…My Amazing Day: A Celebration of Wonder and Gratitude by Karin Fisher-Golton, Lori A. Cheung...
Cole and a young patron enjoy a frog togetherSt. Croix Falls Public Library is a great place to check out materials, create art, hear stories, use technology…and now, you can also check out amphibians for a week! Randy Korb (the Frog Guy, who many of you saw a...
In the next year, I’m going to spend more time and energy providing support to youth services librarians who want to advocate for themselves, their work, and their department. Look for more blog posts with ideas and resources (and occasional rants!). ...
Halloween Costumes for the WIN! Eau Claire youth services staff dressed up as Dewey Decimal Fairies, they each chose their favorite section and dressed accordingly.Front Back