Library science is an enormous field, home to every interest you could imagine! This means that there are many organizations out there for you to join, in order to connect with other people who share your professional interests.
So even if you work alone in your library, there are other people out there doing work similar to yours! Each week we will highlight a different library association for you to learn more about, and depending on your work, potentially join! You can also check out our page dedicated to Library Associations.
Last summer, the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) announced their Best Apps for Teaching and Learning 2017. The apps encourage qualities such as creativity and collaboration, and encourage discovery and curiosity.
The app The New Immigrants: NYC 1880-1924 “explores the immigrant experience through a carefully curated collection of over 100 artifacts that includes photos, documents, newspaper articles, political cartoons, oral histories, videos and much more. This is a comprehensive collection of primary and secondary sources and images related to the second wave of U.S. immigration. The “Teaching Immigration” section provides sample lesson plans, teaching strategies to develop historical thinking skills, and document based performance tasks.”
Level: Elementary +
Platform: iOS
Cost: FREE
School Library Journal has this detailed review of the app, or check out this review from a social studies teacher who has used the app in the classroom.
The colder the weather gets, the more of an excuse we have to stay inside being cozy and reading! Help your patrons or students find their next favorite read this winter with some of these enticing book display ideas:
This article from Media Specialist Julie Grellar contains a ton of links to different Pinterest boards as well as EBSCO and Flickr with ideas for your books displays
Here’s a list from Book Riot for “13 Awesome Library Displays.” Don’t miss the YA Book Cover Dress display that actually looks like a fancy gown!
Need some holiday display ideas? This post from Book Bub will give you 18 different suggestions!
If you’re looking for more holiday inspiration, this post from Book Riot has some very creative ideas!
Literary Hoots has this adorable idea for a fun No-Shave November display
Did you have a chance over the Thanksgiving holiday to think up some new and exciting ideas for your library? Or perhaps you are increasingly stressed out as the end of the semester approaches? Either way, you should come visit with us this Wednesday, November 29th at CMLE HQ! Lady Grey will be in attendance to offer sympathy or encouragement, which ever you need.
Can’t make it this week? No problem! You can always set up a time to chat with us by emailing admin@cmle.org or check out our schedule of Office Hours for the rest of 2017:
Office Hours will be held at our office 570 1st St. SE St. Cloud MN 56304 on the following dates between the hours of 11am – 1pm:
Wednesday, November 29th Wednesday, December 13th Wednesday, December 20th
We love to read books, and to talk about books. Check out our entire series here! Need more book chatting and suggestions in your life? Listen to our Books and Beverages podcast!
Audiobooks are fantastic for lots of reasons, but it’s especially nice when the author/narrator sounds like one of your best friends telling funny stories. That’s exactly what it feels like listening to Why Not Me? by Mindy Kaling, read by the author. I enjoyed reading her first book, Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? but listening to this book was definitely a good decision. If you need a book to help you relax throughout all the stress of the holidays and want one that will make you laugh out loud, this audiobook is for you!
“Mindy turns the anxieties, the glamour, and the celebrations of her second coming-of-age into a laugh-out-loud funny collection of essays that anyone who’s ever been at a turning point in their life or career can relate to. And those who’ve never been at a turning point can skip to the parts where she talks about meeting Bradley Cooper. “
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The colder the weather gets, the more of an excuse we have to stay inside being cozy and reading! Help your patrons or students find their next favorite read this winter with some of these enticing book display ideas:
Did you have a chance over the Thanksgiving holiday to think up some new and exciting ideas for your library? Or perhaps you are increasingly stressed out as the end of the semester approaches? Either way, you should come visit with us this Wednesday, November 29th at CMLE HQ! Lady Grey will be in attendance to offer sympathy or encouragement, which ever you need.
Office Hours will be held at our office 570 1st St. SE St. Cloud MN 56304 on the following dates between the hours of 11am – 1pm:
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