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August 11, 2009

In this Issue

Autism is on the rise, and it can affect any family.

In our current issue, SLJ editor Debra Lau Whelan has written a terrific feature that explores how libraries and librarians can better serve children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders.

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

INTERVIEW

  • Michele Cohen on Public Art in Public Schools
    It’s not often that public schools are built by famous architects or house artwork by known artists, but author and art historian Michele Cohen has found more than 1,500 works of art in New York City schools and documents them in Public Art for Public Schools (Random, 2009). All the art in the book is compiled in a database, and some of it is available online and includes lesson plans.

    It looks like there was a lot of research involved in this book.
    There was a tremendous amount of research involved. The basis for the book is my dissertation, “Art to Educate: A History of Public Art in the New York City Public Schools, 1890-1976,” which I completed in 2002 for my Ph.D. in Art History at the Graduate Center at City University of New York. My research included using the papers of superintendents of school buildings and other officials involved with education. Over 100 years ago Comptroller Herman Metz said: “If we go no further in artistic achievement than to make a beautiful place for children to attend school, that money will be well expended.” All the art in the book is compiled in a database, and some of it is available online and includes lesson plans. more » » » 

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WATCH AND READ

  • Disney Channel Magic
    Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie, a film adaptation of a popular Disney Channel series starring a trio of siblings with magical abilities, premieres on TV on August 28, 2009. Disney Press has published several movie tie-ins, all with bright-hued covers prominently featuring the smiling siblings. more » » » 
 

REMARKABLE READS

  • Entrepreneurship
    Teens are finding it harder than ever to land jobs. It’s time for them to get creative in order to find a way to earn some money and perhaps even discover a future career. Tap into these titles that are sure to inspire young marketers, inventors, and Bill Gates admirers. more » » » 
 
     

    LIBRARIAN'S INTERNET

    • www.librarytechnology.org
    • Marshall Breeding, a well-known librarian-techie, has created “Library Technology Guides” to help both “tech” and “non-tech” librarians keep abreast of the latest changes and future trends in library automation. more » » » 


     


    JOB OF THE WEEK

    JOB TITLE: Deputy Director

    COMPANY: Multnomah County Library
    POSTDATE: 8/4/2009
    LOCATION: Portland, OR

    Description: DEPUTY DIRECTOR Multnomah County Library

    POSITION DESCRIPTION: Multnomah County Library in Portland, Oregon invites applications for a key leadership opportunity – Deputy Director. Multnomah County residents are well known for their enthusiastic use of library services. Oregon’s largest public library ranks first in annual circulation of books and other materials among U.S. libraries serving fewer than one million residents. In 2008-2009, Multnomah County Library patrons checked out or renewed 21.4 million items, or 29.9 items per person. The next Deputy Director will be a sharp, critical thinker with expert-level operational abilities and excellent interpersonal skills, and will be able to achieve outstanding results through others by leveraging available resources. The position oversees daily operations and numerous key initiatives for improved efficiency and customer service. Furthermore, the Deputy Director assumes the full authority of the Library Director when the Director is not available. If you feel that you have the experience, qualifications and motivation to fulfill this challenging role, you are encouraged to apply for this opportunity immediately. Applicants may send a letter of interest, resume and four professional references electronically to Amy Lippay at library.recruitment@multcolib.org, or mail materials to: Amy Lippay, Recruiter, Multnomah County Library, 205 N.E. Russell St., Portland, OR 97212. This position is open until a sufficient number of applications are received and may close any time. For complete details, please visit our website, www.multcojobs.org.
    		 


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