What formats will library include?

In my ideal library, books will continue to have a place in the library collection. But even there, “books” are not limited to the physical-codex format: eBooks, audio books, read-along story videos — all can all fall within the auspices of a library collection, as can DVDs, CDs, and research databases.

Library collections reflect diversity

In its interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights, “Diversity in Collection Development,” the American Library Association states that “Library collections must represent the diversity of people and ideas in our society” (AASL, 2018, p. 247).

For whom is my library’s collection?

Among our readings this week, Kerby (2019) states that a library needs to know the population that it serves. Whatever its type, this is for whom my library will build its collection.

LIS 5250 : Book selection in my ideal library

In my reflections this week for LIS 5250, I was asked to consider the ideal library environment for which I’d be selecting books and other materials. Brace yourselves, readers, there is “infodumping” ahead. I am neurodivergent and “infodumping” is the autistic language of forming connections (Whelan, 2020).

Book haul : ‘Friends of the Library’ sale, August 2022

I brought home several great books, for kids as well as adult-interest, from the “Friends of the Library” book sale. The next sale will be a big one, so be sure to mark your calendars.

First-chapter Friday : Flying Lessons and Other Stories (Matt de la Peña)

Each Friday I share the link to a read-aloud preview of a book from SRCSA library. The “First-chapter Friday” selection for Aug. 26, 2022 is Flying Lessons and Other Stories (Matt de la Peña).

‘Library contract’ for students to check out books

As part of getting ready for a new year in SRCSA library, I’m collecting responses for the “library contract.” Parents and guardians will acknowledge that their child is responsible for the books they check out. Parents and guardians are responsible for discussing with their child, those books that seem a good fit for them. Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel if you are enjoying my videos.

UCM, LIS 5250 : Get to know me

I am beginning a new semester in Library and Information Science through the online program at University of Central Missouri. I produced this slideshow-video with the VoiceThread platform, to introduce myself for LIS 5250, Developing and Managing Library Collections. Audio for the YouTube version was recorded with Screencastify. I also used the Screencastify editing tool to tighten transitions between slides.

First-chapter Friday : The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise

Each Friday I share the link to a read-aloud preview of a book from SRCSA library. The “First-chapter Friday” selection for Aug. 12, 2022, is The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise, by Dan Gemeinhart.

‘Young Adult’ materials in library: No more age-based restrictions

Among my communications to school staff this week, was a link to this year’s contract for checking out library books. New this year: I have abolished the permission form for younger children to be able to check out Young Adult materials.

New school year, 2022-2023

Video: The beginning of school is a busy time for me as an Instructional Materials Technician. There’s new curriculum to catalog and barcode, workbooks to sort through and distribute, and outdated curriculum to process for disposal. Please be patient with me, and I hope we all have a wonderful new year. Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel if you are enjoying my videos.