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
The Bill of Rights is an important document that outlines the basic rights and freedoms of American citizens. It’s important for kids to learn about these rights and understand how they impact their daily lives. Here’s a great resource list for kids to research and learn about the Bill of Rights, including specific information on each amendment including free and… 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
Have some school library funds to spend, and you either don’t want to buy books or you CAN’T buy books? School libraries are the go-to place for students to enhance their knowledge and acquire new skills. However, the funds allocated to school libraries are often limited or have a lot of strings attached to them. As a school library media… Read More
