Do you think of libraries as content generators?
Join WebJunction for a free webinar on Tuesday, May 7th at noon (CST) to discuss how communities can contribute to content development. Donna Feddern, Digital Services Manager, Escondido Public Library will present on how knowledge sharing, using digital media formats, can be a successful component of today’s libraries.
Click here to register!
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Each year St. Cloud State University challenges book-lovers to create their best rendition of a beloved novel during National Library Week. All submissions are entered in a competition with votes cast by students, faculty and staff. The catch – the entire entry must be edible!
Click here to read about this year’s winner Pa-Ying Lee-Rainbow Fish.
Since 1996, poetry and poets have shared the spotlight during the nation-wide celebration of libraries in the month of April. Poets.org provides a repository of poems, interesting facts and even additional resources to assist in the development of classroom curriculum for students, grades 7 -10.
Through April 30th, the Board of Chancellors from the Academy of American Poets is encouraging students to read poetry by participating in the Dear Poet Project. This program provides an opportunity for students to read published works by American poets and then write to the author to talk about their work.
This month highlight poetry and help broaden readership. Who know, maybe even embolden a future poet!
American Libraries has provided the State of America’s Libraries 2013: A Report from the American Library Association in a new digital format.
This 80+ paged colored publication is filled with informative articles connecting communities to local libraries; mapping changes occurring in the eBook industry; tracking the rise of digital content; the impact of social media; current battles over censorship and much more.
Click here to view this special edition available only online!
Mark your calendars-Earth Day is Monday, April 22nd!
Just for fun, CMLE found a site for the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) garden enthusiasts interested in handcrafted plant markers. Click here to see 26 unique ways to show off your garden large or small.