As someone with a history degree, I know all of the excuses in the book on why people don’t bother…
Combing Art and Knowledge: Informational Heart Maps
A couple of weeks ago, I posted an activity about reading passports. Since then, I’ve been on the look out…
Recognizing Falsities: Information Literacy
In the wake of a brutal and drawn out election season, more and more disturbing truths are being revealed, especially…
Holiday Reading Passport
It seems like we are stuck in a state of limbo at the moment: on one hand, the election results…
Homeless in the Library: Librarians Give Back
Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays. I’m not one of those people that sits at the table,…
Staying Current: Maker Spaces in the School Library
‘Maker Spaces’ is the newest and trendiest buzzword in the LIS community. But what even are they? According to this…
Folder Displays: Book Recommendations for the Elementary School Library
When I first became an elementary school librarian, I was, admittedly, in over my head. There was so much to…
Literary Trend: Fractured Fairy Tales
This month, my book club decided to go with something a little more ~spooky~ for Halloween time, so we chose…
Netflix for Reading: NPR’s Book Concierge
Okay, the other day I came across this article on Facebook about a new service offered by NPR: Book Concierge.…