Boxed in

Things are pretty much cleaned and repaired so, I’m bringing in boxes from the garage.  As I open each of them, I find books!  I find big books with clothes and linen, trying not to put a lot of heavy books in on box.  I find books and what-nots and boxes and boxes of just… Read More Boxed in

Writers Needed

Seeking Submissions from Practicing Librarians (U.S. and Canada) for ALA Editions The Published Librarian: Successful Professional and Personal Writing (American Library Association) Foreword: Bob Blanchard, Adult Services Librarian, Des Plaines Public Library. Contributor to Illinois Library Association Reporter; Thinking Outside the Book: Essays for Innovative Librarians (McFarland, 2008) Introductory Note: Wayne Jones, Head of Central… Read More Writers Needed

FOOTNOTE: Latino Teens

It’s great to find the books, grants, websites and other services for teens of color, but what’s even more important is understanding the culture that influences these teens lives.  Understanding the culture will help us relate better and as library professionals, it will help us lead teens to literature they will enjoy, help us create… Read More FOOTNOTE: Latino Teens