Having a rough day? Sometimes we forget that we’re not the only librarians in the world – Buzzfeed’s 29 Moments Any Librarian Knows Too Well is a comedic reminder that there are other librarians that feel our same pain. From vague book descriptions to mysterious substances, it’s all covered here.
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The numbers are in! Library Journal and School Library Journal have teamed up to bring you new library market research. Four of these reports are available to those who provide some basic information. They are as follows:
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Jonathon Sturgeon of Flavorwire, has a new 2014 booklist that has become our first of 2015! Sturgeon says that, while 2014 brought us some great books of all kinds, “academic publishing in particular branched out, with quality works in philosophy, poetry, fiction, and history.” So, without further ado, here are the 10 Best Books by Academic Publishers in 2014!
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LearningExpress Library is known for its resourcefulness when it comes to learning – whether in school, in college, or for computers. But did you know that the service also provides resources for adult learners and for career advancement? Matt Lee of Minitex writes, “LearningExpress Library is proving highly relevant to adult educators and learners across the state.” Minitex has presented the program at meetings, conferences, and webinars – and they want you to share in the learning! Check out these LearningExpress resources:
Recorded Webinar: An Electronic Library for Adult Basic Education (Minitex)
Recorded Webinar: LearningExpress for Public Libraries (Minitex)
Video: LearningExpress User Guide (LearningExpress)
Fact Sheets (Minitex)
Hands-on Activities (Minitex)
Want more on LearningExpress? Check out our previous post, Your Guide to Learning Express, and LearningExpress Library‘s main page.
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What’s going on at the Duluth Public Library? “In September, the library got a surprise visit from a Minnesota Department of Agriculture seed inspector,” Dan Kraker writes. Kraker, of MPR News, reported on the turn of events earlier this month. The library’s seed-sharing program “allows members to borrow vegetable seeds from the library in the spring and later return seeds they collect from their gardens.” The program, however, violates Minnesota state law because it doesn’t test the seeds that are distributed. Libraries across the country have found themselves in similar positions, but Steve Malone, a supervisor of the Plant Protection Division of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, wants to work with the library. “Our enforcement of this is to try to coach and bring them along, rather than just come in and blast them,” Malone said.
You can check out Kraker’s full article here.
UPDATE: Duluth council calls for free seed exchanges
More on seed libraries: Not Your Garden-Variety Library
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