New School employees at their work stations, performing tasks like cleaning and checking out library books. From left to right, …
Read MoreRetro: Linenhall Library and 'greater leaning to joys of literature' (1932) | Belfast News Letter
Published: May 19, 2022PICTURE: News Letter Archives … The librarian's report stated that the book issues were 258,850. The number of books purchased in all classes …
Read MoreCarolyn Hax: When kids ask for books they're 'too young' to read – The Washington Post
Published: May 19, 2022As a librarian and a parent of a 10-year-old, I say let your daughter read it! Our rule in the house has always been to allow full intellectual …
Read MoreFrom the Archives: Comics on the Battlefield – VirginiaLiving.com
Published: May 18, 2022Comic books have a unique way of portraying war and service. Join Virginia War Memorial Archivist Steph Haeg as she uses materials from the …
Read MoreCollection Development Policy
Published: July 6, 2020Download PDF The UCLA Department of Information Studies (IS Dept) is setting the intellectual agenda for the information professions and disciplines. Its faculty members are internationally renowned scholars and teachers, conducting…
Read MoreSummer Workshops for MLIS Students
Published: July 6, 2020
July 2020 Introduction to Jupyter Tuesday, July 7, 2020 – 9:00am to 11:00am Presentation Strategies and Tools Thursday, July 9, 2020 – 1:00pm to 2:30pm Version Control with Git Tuesday, July 14, 2020…
Read MoreCelebrating UCLA Library’s 2020 Graduates
Published: June 8, 2020
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IS Lab Patron Update 20S Week 8
Published: May 26, 2020
Dear Patrons, As we begin the ninth week of classes, I’m writing to provide you with a synopsis of recent news and links to useful resources and events of interest…
Read MoreYoung Activists & the Public Library: Facilitating Democracy
Published: May 22, 2020
In her new book “Young Activists and the Public Library: Facilitating Democracy,” published by ALA Editions, Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) past president Virginia A. Walter demonstrates how libraries can foster greater civic literacy and civic engagement in young patrons. Using a research-based approach that incorporates case studies and interviews with young people and librarians, she:
offers a solid rationale for why libraries should get involved, discussing the ways in which youth activism can be supported by core values of librarianship;
provides an overview of key areas of activism, such as environmental awareness, school safety, and immigration rights;
highlights teen advisory boards and community service opportunities that provide outlets for teen leadership, also suggesting ways to extend these activities to younger children;
includes real-world examples of programs and initiatives that can be adapted for a variety of institutions; and
shares an extensive list of additional resources, spotlighting informative and inspirational books to share with young patrons that are also ideal for book talks and storytimes.