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David Doubilet: Face to Face With Sharks
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August 4, 2009

In this Issue

Why are people so eager to write (and read) fanfiction?

According to our authors Elizabeth Burns and Carlie Webber, the answer is simple: they want more, more, more. Check out how librarians are using fanfiction in “How Harry Met Bella.”

Brian Kenney, Editor-in-Chief
bkenney@reedbusiness.com

INTERVIEW

  • David Doubilet: Face to Face With Sharks
    Photographer David Doubilet travels the world snapping pictures of life under the sea. In his new book, Face to Face with Sharks (National Geographic, 2009), created with his wife, Jennifer Hayes, he’s hoping that children will become enthralled with these creatures and help save their dwindling population.

    Why are people so afraid of sharks? The real reason why people are afraid of sharks is it’s a built-in part of the human psyche. The shark is one of our last great monsters on Earth and as E.O. Wilson, the famous Harvard biologist, has said, we do love our monsters. They are our fears and our memories. Lots of people get bitten by a dog and people get eaten by lions and even swallowed by crocodiles or other things. But if something happens and there’s a shark attack, it tends to make world news. more » » » 

Blogs

 

NEWS

 

WATCH AND READ

  • Rock On
    Featuring a diverse cast of high school-age characters—all of whom share a passion for music—Bandslam (PG) premieres in theaters on August 14, 2009. Produced by Walden Media and Summit Entertainment, this rock ’n’ roll-powered romantic comedy is directed by Todd Graff and stars two veteran Disney Channel musician/actresses with solidly established fan bases, Vanessa Hudgens (High School Musical) and Aly Michalka (Phil of the Future).

    Two paperback tie-ins, Bandslam: The Movie Scrapbook and Bandslam: The Novel, are available from Price Stern Sloan. more » » » 
 

REMARKABLE READS

  • Teen Superheroes
    Come on–every one of us has wished at some point or another for a special power, whether that be invisibility, time travel, or the ability to fly. But are super powers all they are cracked up to be? What if it was impossible to turn off your powers? The teens in the following novels find that acne, high school, and angst might be enough to handle. more » » » 
 
     

    LIBRARIAN'S INTERNET

    • Activity TV
      www.activitytv.com/default.aspx

      It’s the end of the summer. Youngsters are searching for interesting stuff to do, especially when it’s too hot to play outside or when it’s rainy. And librarians are always looking for new crafts and activities for programs or for after story hour. The solution? The Activity TV Web site. more » » » 


     


    JOB OF THE WEEK

    JOB TITLE: Assistant University Librarian for Public Services

    COMPANY: Santa Clara University Library
    POSTDATE: 7/28/2009
    LOCATION: Santa Clara, CA

    Description: SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY LIBRARY ASSISTANT UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN FOR PUBLIC SERVICES

    POSITION DESCRIPTION: Santa Clara University seeks a creative, energetic librarian, who is excited about the challenges offered by today’s academic libraries to fi ll the position of Assistant University Librarian (AUL) for Public Services. The AUL plays a major collaborative role in formulating services for the new Harrington Learning Commons, Sobrato Technology Center and Orradre Library facility, which opened in the spring of 2008 and houses the services, resources, and staff of the University Library, Information Technology, and Media Services. (http://www.scu.edu/lctcl) The AUL is responsible for managing the operations of a combined service point in the building’s Information Commons and for working with other staff to coordinate the operations of service desks throughout the facility. He/she is also expected to play a leading role in working with faculty in support of teaching and scholarship, particularly with regard to information literacy and the integration of technology. The successful candidate will have general responsibility for a total of 19 librarians, other exempt, and non-exempt staff in the following areas/programs: Information and Research Services; Instruction and Training; Government Documents; and Access Services. It is expected that 4 – 5 staff will report to the AUL directly. The new AUL is expected to foster a spirit of innovation and experimentation and must have familiarity with current trends in academic library information services and in the use of technology in a teaching, learning, and research environment. He/she should have experience working with college/university faculty and/or other researchers; experience in defi ning, prioritizing, and managing service operations; and experience in effectively marketing products or services to targeted individuals, groups, or areas.

    		 


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