Electronic Books (eBooks) are growing in popularity among avid readers. As a result, libraries have begun to integrate digital materials in their collections for patrons. However, commercially available publications often include some kind of digital rights management (DRM) that limit or prohibit sharing. As the eBook trend continues to grow, libraries themselves can become vital participants in the emerging models for eBook sharing, content creation and delivery.
On Tuesday, April 30th, Webjunction will be hosting a free webinar at noon (Central Time). Click here for additional information.
The title of this blog post from the ALA Inside Scoop really grabbed me and made me think back to graduate school. I remember very little discussion there about politics and the importance of both national and state politics in our library world. It is possible that it simply did not grab my interest at that time like other subjects did. Politics is messy, often not very much fun, and just plain hard work. Whether testifying at a hearing, sending email voicing your concern or support, or talking to your legislator while in line to pay at the gas station, your engagement is important. Why? Because libraries must be engaged with their communities. And, community engagement requires political engagement. It is that simple.
April is a month in which we take time to feature libraries! As a result, each week CMLE will post noteworthy “happenings” pertaining to libraries appreciation.
This week CMLE recognizes School Library Month (SLM) sponsored by the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL). This is a month long celebration of school librarians and their programs. In April 1985, a small committee published a 52 page book commemorating school media centers and served as the foundation for the first national celebration designated as “School Library Month.” Since then, every April school librarians are encouraged to create activities to help their school and local community celebrate strong school library programs-highlighting their role in a student’s education. We would like to hear from you- take a moment and share one thing you are doing to recognize School Library Month (place in the comment section below)!
Click here for additional information about SLM 2013.
Click here for a link to the history of SLM.
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It is easy to see why so many people love cats-they have personalities all their own! Not to mention, they can seem to have fun with even the most ordinary objects.
