According to the American Library Association (ALA), the Reference and Users Services Association (RUSA) has announced the selections for its 2013 Reading List. Annually, RUSA recognizes the best books in eight genres: adrenaline (including suspense, thrillers, and adventure), fantasy, historical fiction, horror, mystery, romance, science fiction, and women’s fiction.
This year’s list includes novels that will appease even die-hard fans, as well as introduce new readers to the delights of genre fiction!
Last summer, I crashed a computer by downloading what I thought was a label for a FedEx package that I had been impatiently waiting for. Instead, I uploaded a computer virus. Since then, I tend to be slow to open emails (and its contents), even when it appears to be sent from a valid contact/source. If you are like me, and are still uncertain about what is or is not safe in the world of email-check out the How-To-Geek’s (HTG) website. His article, ” Why You Can’t Get Infected Just By Opening an Email (and When You Can)” explains how the email process has changed over the years and provides a lists of email safety tips.
The information in this post was provided by Bruce Pomerantz, State Library Services
This is the second consecutive year that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota will provide each of three Minnesota public libraries with a $50,000 grantthat supports and expands a public library’s role as a leader in addressing issues that too often prevent people from living healthier lives. The news release states strong consideration will be given to a public library partnering with local community organizations. While the applicant must be a public library, local partners may assist a public library with conceiving the project and writing the application.The Foundation will strive for geographic reach around the state.
The last day for application submission is April 9, 2013.
Bruce Pomerantz, Library Development Specialist
State Library Services – D29
Minnesota Department of Education
1500 Highway 36 W.
Roseville, MN 55113
Phone: 651-582-8890
Email: bruce.pomerantz@state.mn.us
If you are like many libraries, a larger number of collections are becoming electronic books or eBooks. With several companies offering eBooks for sale, it can be difficult to know what your library may want or need in the next eBook contract? ALA (American Library Association) recently released a report titled, “EBook Business Models: A Scorecard for Public Libraries”. This report examines fifteen specific eBook licensing variables often seen in library contracts. Click here for more information (pdf). This tool may be helpful in crafting your next list of must haves!
Deb Craft the Media Specialist for St. Michael-Albertville High School has free teaching materials titled, “El Chino De Hoy,” or “Chinese Today,” a bilingual edition Chinese with Spanish. These brand new materials include workbooks, CDs (Levels I, II, and III) plus teacher manuals. If you would be interested in any of these items please contact Deb directly by email at debracr@stma.k12.mn.us.
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