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Trauma ToolkitIn January 2024 the Early Childhood Programs and Services Committee published the Early Childhood Trauma Toolkit in order to support caregivers...
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Smile! Here Comes Summer Reading!Summer Reading is almost here and for some who are reading this, it has already started! The last couple weeks before kick off day are often...
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WAPL Conference Takeaways – ProgramsI attended the Wisconsin Association of Public Libraries (WAPL) conference a few weeks ago and got tons of new ideas. Learn about science-based...
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A Few Things I Didn’t KnowI came to the world of public libraries as a career later in life. I had always, ALWAYS, loved and used libraries, but it wasn’t until 17...
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Join Our #alaac24 Live Blogging TeamGet ready to dive into the heart of the library world! From June 27th through July 2nd, the American Library Association (ALA) will be hosting its...
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Spotlight on ALSC Committees & Children and Libraries!ALSC’s members are the association’s lifeblood and driving force! Through the hard work of our committees, task forces, and other working...
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Book RésumésThe Top Ten Most Challenged Books of 2023 were announced early last month. As I reviewed the titles that made the list, I learned about a...
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The Magic of Big: A Month of Read-Alouds and Great ConversationsWhen I made the jump from a public library to a public elementary school in January 2024, I took with me my eager anticipation for that year’s...
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Unplug and Recharge With Screen-Free Fun at the LibraryInternational Screen-Free Week (May 6 – 12, 2024) is wrapping up tomorrow and it seems like a good opportunity to talk about ways libraries...
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Genrefying a Non-Fiction CollectionSeveral years ago, I genrefied my non-fiction collection. We committed a full school year to the project and I want to outline the process...
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A Little Bit of Something for Everyone at #ALAAC24It’s almost that time of year again when library workers from all over the country flock to the American Library Association (ALA) annual...
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All About Volunteering: Become an ALSC Administrative AssistantIn 2021, I had been an ALSC member for 4 years, but I never joined a committee or filled out the volunteer form. I was a student member for...
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Top Tips for Working with Kids (When You Don’t Usually Work with Kids)You never signed up to work with kids, you never expected to work with kids… and yet, here you are, covering the Children’s Department. This is a...
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Is Your Summer Reading Program equitable?I look at the calendar and I inwardly shudder. T-minus twenty-three (23) days until summer reading begins! Scholastic boxes are arriving. We are...
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Dinovember Fest!: Dinosaur Programs for ChildrenWhile Summer Reading is certainly on the forefront of every children’s librarian’s mind right now, Fall is also just around the corner and we...
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“Shake It Off” Taylor Swift themed karaoke at the libraryTaylor Swift has captivated the hearts and minds of people around the world, and this ALSC blogger! It makes sense that she would find her way...
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More Than Numbers: The Story of a Data NerdEvery program, every time. We know it. Numbers are a big deal. But also, even with a click counter in hand I’m not a machine. And kids of...
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Is Running for ALSC Leadership on Your Bucket List?Have you ever wondered about the internal workings of ALSC? How are ALSC strategic priorities developed? What the heck does a Fiscal Officer do?...
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Leadership at Any Level: Empowering Library StaffDefinitions of leader and leadership are endless, but no specific person or job title makes you a leader. Rather, leadership is a conscious, daily...
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Amplifying Voices and Nurturing DiversityDiversity Insights from ALSC’s EDI Committee Co-Chairs Mai Takihashi and Ayn Reyes Frazee We are Ayn Reyes Frazee and Mai...
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Passive Programs Too Good to Pass UpWhether you are a school librarian getting ready for the end of the year or a public librarian gearing up for summer reading, late spring is a...
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Unveiling the Science of Reading: Empowering ESL Students through Wordless BooksOver the next few months, the Early and Family Literacy Committee will write about one of the ECRR early literacy practices and discuss the...
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Sing Talk Read Write PLAYI’m lucky enough to co-present storytime at my location on Fridays. We’ve been examining our storytime routine and doing some deep thinking on how...
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When it Comes to Advocacy, Language MattersThe ALSC Public Awareness and Advocacy Committee is updating the ALSC “ Everyday Advocacy ” webpage. The page includes resources on how ALSC...
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Talk with Me ToolkitsLast year, my library ( Cuyahoga County Public Library -CCPL) had the opportunity to participate in an Institute of Museum and Library Services...
