The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA, a division of the American Library Association (ALA), announced its 2013 Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers selection list recently at the annual ALA Midwinter Meeting. The Quick Picks list suggests books that teens, ages 12-18, will pick up on their own and read for pleasure; it is geared to the teenager who, for whatever reason, does not like to read.
The complete list of 65 titles and 3 series, drawn from 217 nominations, can be found at http://tinyurl.com/aztxrlz
The Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers committee also selected a Top Ten list which can be found at http://tinyurl.com/a8gbuks
Have you heard the latest buzz about makerspaces, which are library spaces to create, build, and craft? I was happy to see it highlighted front and center recently by ALA. And, at the recent midwinter conference, there were meetings and sessions on this topic. Typically, we might think of these spaces most within the context of public or academic libraries, but I see no reason why meeting places for enhancing creativity could not fit within most library types. Check out this article by ALA which also includes some popular activities and tools for these spaces. If you already have a makerspace in your library, tell us about it in comments! The full article is at http://tinyurl.com/c64rh5k
Long gone are the days of thinking of Twitter as an utter and useless waste of time! Professionals are using it to search on hash tags affiliated with conference events, and there is also new interest in Twitter Chats. At the fall MEMO conference in St. Cloud, several presenters/keynotes mentioned Twitter Chats as a resource they used for learning and networking. Indeed, these chats allow educators from anywhere in the world to come together at appointed times on a regular basis to talk about what is important. If you are new to the field, Twitter Chats are also a nice way to get your name and face out there to gain authority and visibility with your peers. Get connected and stay informed! Want to try it out?
There are only three weeks left to nominate someone you know with a proven track record in bringing creative and quality programs, projects and/or services to your library! The Minnesota Library Association (MLA) is accepting nominations until Thursday February 28, 2013. Click here for more information and nomination materials.
In her blogCanadian teacher, Lisa Noble, lists three very different ways Twitter made a difference in her life. 1) Among her peers she was able to stay connected with the latest labor union news. 2) In her class the students are able to view real-time images and information feeds sent from astronaut Chris Hadfield’s during his amazing space expedition. 3) After hearing about a science project, through her Professional Learning Network (PLN), Lisa tweeted about the need to find a less expensive alternative for materials her family could use to create electrically powered inventions. You may be surprised at how “tweets” rewarded her. Click here to read more.
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The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA, a division of the American Library Association (ALA), announced its 2013 Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers selection list recently at the annual ALA Midwinter Meeting. The Quick Picks list suggests books that teens, ages 12-18, will pick up on their own and read for pleasure; it is geared to the teenager who, for whatever reason, does not like to read.
