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The second annual Teen Tech Week is fast approaching! The event will take place March 2-8. If you're scrambling to think of what you can do—especially if you are in a school, where access might be limited—take a look at Frances Jacobson Harris's list of smart suggestions.
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| TechTrends |
New Online Tools from Leapfrog, Gale, PBS, Knowledge Adventure
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LeapFrog School has launched a new, online version of Link to Lessons, an educator resource featuring easy-to-use classroom tools and activities. Designed for use with LeapFrog School products geared for PreK-Grade 2—such as English Picture Dictionary for Spanish Speakers and Leapster portable technology centers—Link to Lessons provides a searchable collection of more than 6,000 skill-based, standards-aligned activities and tools. Due for release March 1, the site will offer a free activity each week and a 90-day free trial.
Readers—and those who serve them—face a never-ending quest: what to read next. Now there's Books & Authors, a new database product intended to help bibliophiles determine their next read. Released by Gale, Books & Authors is designed to complement today's Web-browsing, providing users with simple menus that allow them to broaden and narrow their searches according to author, title or series, and awards, among other criteria. An "if you like" search suggests related themes and genres. Books & Authors is adapted from the "What Do I Read Next?" print series by Gale, a division of Cengage Learning.
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 BOOKS
The London Eye Mystery by Siobhan Dowd
From SLJ February 2008
 Gr 5-8–Ted and Kat lose their cousin Salim at the London Eye sightseeing attraction, "the largest observation wheel ever built."... |
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Teen Truth: An Inside Look at Alcohol and Drugs
Gr 7 Up–Using a compelling blend of facts and testimonials of addicts to alert teens to the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse, the approach of this film is similar to Scared Straight.... |
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The Castle Corona
Gr 3-6–Long ago and far away there lived a king, a queen, the heir to the throne, the second prince, a beautiful princess, and two orphan children.... |
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| News and Views |
| Study: Higher Test Scores Linked to Certified Media Specialists |
Here's some more evidence that school librarians are essential to student learning: researchers at Syracuse University's School of Information Studies (iSchool) have found that students who attend New York schools with certified media specialists have higher scores on their fourth grade English Language Arts (ELA) test.
Specifically, preliminary findings by Professor Ruth Small and graduate students in the Center for Digital Literacy (CDL) show an almost 10-point difference in the ELA test scores of fourth graders whose schools had certified librarians. read more... |
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| Nebraska Passes Antibullying Bill |
Nebraska lawmakers have passed a measure intended to prevent bullying in schools. Although Senator Gwen Howard's (D-Omaha) bill doesn't dictate specific actions that school districts must take, it does force them to set antibullying policies by next summer.
Bullying is addressed in most schools' codes of conduct, but Howard says only 20 percent of school districts have specific policies in place.
Several organizations, including the ACLU and the Nebraska Department of Education, support the bill. read more... |
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| Fresh Approaches: New Editions & Reissues
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| "A person's a person, no matter how small." |
Dr. Seuss devotees will adore David A. Carter’s pop-up version of the perennial favorite Horton Hears a Who! (Random, 1954). The story appears in its entirety, and although the 3-D version contains only 10 spreads, numerous fold-out booklets are effectively employed to cleanly present the text and keep the pacing true to that of the original. The basics of the artwork are the same but the pictures have been spiffed up with a new full-color palette of deep sherbet shades with coordinating background pages. The intricacies of Who-ville are brought to life through paper sculptures that provide both detail and motion. The earnest elephant, colored in a soft gray, is as appealing and expressive as ever. Carter’s version maintains the spirit of the original, while
adding an imaginative and creative dimension to the reading experience. While it may not endure the demands of circulation, this book will be a hit at storytime and a joy for library browsers. read more... |
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| Web Services Manager |
Salt Lake City Public Library
Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City Public Library, 2006 Library of the Year, is ready to move up to the next level of technology. The City Library is offering a fantastic management opportunity; the Web Services manager will work with public service staff and provide strong technical support.
To see all positions available through the SLJ Career Center, click here...
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