In today’s world of shifting trends and emerging trends in library collection organization, proper book shelving strategies are crucial to keeping your library organized and accessible. With the abundance of information available at our fingertips, it’s more important than ever to have a system in place that makes finding and retrieving books as easy as possible for your patrons. In… Read More
Don’t let a busy schedule keep you from providing engaging library programming. These 30-minute library lessons are perfect for busy elementary librarians who find themselves short on time but not passion. What to do with 30 minute library lessons? Some of the buildings I work in have 30 minute library classes, while others have as little as 15 minutes. You… Read More
A hilarious story of a girl’s disillusion at the realization that her favorite animal isn’t exactly what she thought they were: Seals Are Jerks by Jared Chapman. Seals Are Jerks Review Sometimes learning the truth isn’t always fun. Lorelei learns this when she finds out that seals and penguins aren’t actually friends. In fact, seals eat penguins! Does that make… Read More
Genres of picture books are not very easy to determine. Oftentimes the E or Everyone section of the children’s library is one that is filled with amazing books, but circulation is not very high. Are you looking at your picture book section of the library and wanting to figure out how to increase circulation? “Genrefying” your picture book section may… Read More
Being a new librarian can be overwhelming, especially if you are not familiar with the ins and outs of the profession. You can succeed in library services with the correct strategies, tools, and resources. This will enable you to provide excellent service to library users. Here I’ll share some effective tips for new librarians to help them navigate their way… Read More
A beautifully-crafted set of illustrations and flowing language about a thinly-covered subject that leaves readers wishing for more: A Flag For Juneteenth by Kim Taylor. A Flag For Juneteenth Review The recently-minted national holiday of Juneteenth is a subject that still has limited selection in terms of children’s books. The story follows Hulduh, a slave girl whose birthday is also… Read More
