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Heads up! EBSCO goes 2.0 As soon as EBSCO made its new interface available earlier this month, Shonda Brisco, our Digital Resources columnist, locked herself away with some bread, water, and a laptop. She's finally emerged with her review of EBSCO 2.0; read the full report in her August column.
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| Interview |
| Summer Reading at the School Library |
 Elementary school children in Klein, TX, have just ended several fun-filled summer reading programs at—of all places—their school libraries. Thanks to a program sponsored by the Klein Independent School District, seven media centers opened their doors—and their many services—to local kids and their siblings for six weeks this summer. Librarian Hillary Volkmann talked to SLJ about her program for young readers at nearby Roth Elementary. read more... |
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| Fresh Approaches: New Editions and Reissues |
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 Paperback Perk Up: Middle Grade Fiction
Revive—or fill in—your fiction collection with paperback editions of popular and critically acclaimed novels, each adorned with a fresh, attention-grabbing cover.
In a fantasy staple by Diana Wynne Jones, Sophie Hatter is transformed into an old lady by a horrible spell and hopes to undo the curse by climbing aboard Howl’s Moving Castle (1986), where she interacts with the unfeeling Wizard Howl, matches wits with a clever fire demon, and—inadvertently—falls in love. Well respected in its own right, Jones’s novel inspired an animated Japanese fantasy film of the same title (2004), directed by Hayao Miyazaki, which was dubbed into English and released to positive reviews in the U.S. The companion volume, Castle in the Air (1991), features the same blend of adventure, emotion, and mystery. Greenwillow has reissued both books with new cover art by John Rocco, light-infused paintings that use texture, shadowing,
and bright hues to emulate the airy spirit of the novels. Howl’s Moving Castle includes an interview with the author about the book’s characters and plot. read more... |
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| News and Views |
| NY Librarians Preview Fall Book Lineups |
More than 300 librarians gathered at the 42nd Street branch of the New York Public Library (NYPL) last week to get a sneak peek of several fall book releases.
Sponsored by NYPL, School Library Journal, and Library Journal, the daylong event brought together children’s and adult librarians, who listened as publishers introduced their fall lineups and told the stories behind their upcoming books. read more... |
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| Remarkable Reads |
| The Olympics |
The Olympics feature over 40 different sports, but there are just three categories of winners—gold, silver, and bronze. With the upcoming Olympics in Beijing dominating the media, it won’t take much to get young sports fans' attention. It’s also a great time to throw a toga party!
FORD, Michael. You Wouldn't Want to Be a Greek Athlete!: Races You'd Rather Not Run. illus. by David Antram. Watts. 2004. PLB $29. ISBN 978-0-531-12352-2; pap. $9.95. ISBN 978-0-531-16394-8.
Gr 3-6— Full of facts and humor, Ford's punchy text and Antram's cartoon illustrations make this title a winner for a unit on Greek life as well as the Olympics. read more... |
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| Librarian's Internet |
| Left-Handers' Day |
| www.lefthandersday.com |
| If you’re left-handed like I am, you may know that August 13th is Left-Handers’ Day. This Web site is full of printable PDF “lefty” posters you can use to decorate your library as well as a long list of activities kids can do using their left hand instead of right. Three of my favorites are trying to use a can opener left-handed (a real challenge), cutting out different shapes with a scissors left-handed, and, for kids who can do cartwheels, leading with their left hand first. If you scroll down the left (of course) navbar, you’ll find a series of “Information Pages” that include a list of famous left-handers and some cool brain teasers. Finally, have kids find out how left-handed they really are by taking the "How Left
Are You?" test. Try taking it yourself—it may surprise you. — Gail Junion-Metz |
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| Chief, Children's Division |
District of Columbia Public Library
Washington, D.C.
Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director, the incumbent serves as the division chief for the children's division at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library. read more...
To see all positions available through the SLJ Career Center, click here...
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