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Anthony Browne: U.K.'s Newest Children's Laureate
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August 18, 2009

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Christopher Harris’s take on Google Wave, a new application that he believes holds great promise for libraries.

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

INTERVIEW

  • Anthony Browne: U.K.'s Newest Children's Laureate
    Anthony Browne, the beloved author of Gorilla (Candlewick, 2002), has just stepped into his new role as Britain’s newest Children’s Laureate. We caught up with Browne to hear how he plans to promote school libraries in the U.K., why he believes adults should read children’s books too, and where he finds his muse for his work.

    Were you surprised by your nomination?
    I’d been short-listed two years ago, so it wasn’t completely out of the blue when I heard the news. I was, of course, delighted, but very much aware of the huge amount of work done by previous laureates. I’m determined to try to keep a balance between working on my next picture book and the laureateship commitments. more » » » 

Blogs

 

NEWS

 

WATCH AND READ

  • The Forecast Calls for Fun
    Inspired by Judi and Ron Barrett’s beloved picture book (Atheneum, 1978), Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (not yet rated) storms into theaters on September 18, 2009. Simon Spotlight has released a line of titles with bright-hued covers showcasing the big-screen characters. more » » » 
 

REMARKABLE READS

  • Swim Team
    Swimmers are a special sort of athlete—willing to brave the early morning cold of swim practice, the smell of chlorine, and, often, highly competitive teammates. But they will tell you that they feel best and more in control when they are in the water. The titles below feature characters that find both opportunities and challenges through swimming. more » » » 
 
     

    LIBRARIAN'S INTERNET

    • Word Up!
      www.pbskids.org/wordgirl/index.html

      It’s almost time for school! To help kids start to shift from summertime play to school-time learning (while still having a ton of fun) there’s no better Web site than WordGirl. more » » » 


     


    JOB OF THE WEEK

    JOB TITLE: Library Manager 3 – Edmondson Pike Branch Area Manager

    COMPANY: Nashville Public Library
    POSTDATE: 8/10/2009
    LOCATION: Nashville, TN

    Description: Library Manager 3 – Edmondson Pike Branch Area Manager Nashville Public Library, Nashville, TN

    POSITION DESCRIPTION: This position oversees the daily operations of a large branch library and administratively supervises additional branch libraries as part of area management. Typical duties may include:
    * Serving as Area Manager for Edmondson Pike, Southeast and Thompson Lane branch libraries
    * Overseeing and supervising the daily operations of Edmondson Pike Branch Library
    * Administratively assisting and approving operations for other locations
    * Setting goals, plans and organizing programs and activities
    * Assessing staffing and physical resource needs
    * Working with the administrative staff to prepare budgets
    * Supervising staff including recruitment, evaluations, and disciplinary actions
    * Developing and maintaining library materials collections
    * Promoting the programs and services of the library in the community
    * Adhering to Library Customer Service Guidelines
    * May provide Reference and Reader’s Advisory service to the public
    * Receiving and attempting to resolve issues and complaints from the public
    		 


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