Editor's Desk: Keep Creative & Carry OnIt's common to associate creativity with artistic creativity, which librarians most certainly do on a regular basis in the programming arena, but don't all kinds of library service require, at times, a different approach? One important measure of success: patrons find what they're looking for, whether in person at our library or through our website and catalog. This might mean that our patrons leave with an idea, with inspiration, with a stack of books, with books placed on hold or all of the above. No matter what type or size of library we're in, or what our budget is, there are some commonsense things we can do to meet readers and our fellow librarians where they are and build from there. This month’s issue features ideas by librarians who approached things a little differently. Elaine Cameron and colleagues reenvisioned what kids could be doing by connecting their interests with books in Makerspaces Make Sense while Barbara Zinkovich worked with others to spark kids’ reading over the summer in Tips on Shaking up Your Summer Reading Program. Dawn Wacek revisits how Rice Lake Public Library’s Early Literacy Space has reinvigorated usage and Susie Wilde looks ahead at books to share during National Poetry Month. Beginning with a question to colleagues, "Hey! Why can't we…?" or, "What do you think about…?" then applying that thinking to more effective engagement with our patrons and connect them with great books -- now that's creative.Keep reading,
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Celebrate Women's History Month with Girl-Powered Fiction
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Interview with Elaine Cameron
Editor Kathy Stewart visited Duke School in Durham, N.C. and chatted with Middle School Media Specialist Elaine Cameron about their makerspace plans. Continue Reading
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Tips on Shaking Up Your Summer Reading Program
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by Barbara ZinkovichSummer Reading. Those two words can invoke a sense of dread if you are a teacher, parent, or student. Since the goal of a summer reading program is to avoid the inevitable deterioration of reading and writing skills over the longest school break of the year, isn't there a way to do it that won't entail misery all around? Continue Reading
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Revisiting Early Literacy at Rice Lake
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Interview with Dawn WacekEditor Kathy Stewart checks in with Dawn Wacek, Director of the Rice Lake Public Library on how things are going since earning a grant last year to develop a space dedicated to early literacy. Continue Reading
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Looking Ahead to National Poetry Month
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by Susie WildePoetry: A CelebrationIf ever a genre celebrated words and life, it's poetry. Every year a plentitude of books appear that praise, honor, and rejoice in objects and feelings. In this article, find new poetry books for all ages. Continue Reading
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Featured NoveList Content: Locomotive
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Locomotive, a double award-winning title (Caldecott and Sibert Honor) is not only a lively nonfiction title with illustrations to savor, it also serves as a terrific springboard for discussion and activities. You'll find ideas for both in NoveList's Picture Book Extender. Download PDF
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Plan Your Summer Reading with NoveList & LibraryAware
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Spring is here and it’s already time to plan for summer reading (or start for next year!). NoveList has products that can help you find reading recommendations for patrons, plus tools for promoting your summer reading plans. Register for a free session and let us show you why NoveList Plus and LibraryAware are the perfect tools for your summer reading planning. Register Now
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