Category Archives: Librarianship

Second OverDrive “Big Library Read” Project Includes School Libraries | GoodEReader

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Earlier this year, digital content distributor OverDrive partnered with publisher Sourcebooks in an experiment aimed at establishing concrete data on how readers respond in terms of book borrows and book sales to digital titles they check out from their libraries. 

Now, OverDrive is partnering with HarperCollins on a second installment of the project, this time using a children’s book and including school libraries in the experiment. In addition, the audiobook of this title will be available as well at no-cost and with multiple checkouts, just like the digital title.

Read: Second OverDrive “Big Library Read” Project Includes School Libraries  | GoodEReader.

Invisible Man Banned: Ralph Ellison’s Landmark Novel Banned From School Libraries | HuffPost

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A lack of “literary value” has apparently left Ralph Ellison’s landmark 1952 novel, Invisible Man banned from school libraries in Randolph County, N.C., the Asheboro Courier-Tribune reports.

Read the full story: Invisible Man Banned: Ralph Ellison’s Landmark Novel Banned From School Libraries | HuffPost.

New York librarian fired after speaking up for child who read too much | NY Daily News

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Note that Lita Casey was a library aide. The article title is misleading.

9-year-old Tyler Weaver was accused of ‘hogging’ the Hudson Falls Free Library summer reading contest after winning five years in a row. The library fired Lita Casey after she spoke up for her little friend.

The Full Story: New York librarian fired after speaking up for child who read too much | NY Daily News.

What is book bookness 2013 | l.bicknell

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Although this presentation is mainly visual images it really makes you think about what books are and what they represent.

The Power of eLearning…in the Library | Lumos Learning

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The Power of eLearning…in the Library | Lumos Learning

7 Ways Libraries can Impact Student Learning

Toronto Public Library now offers free digital magazines | BlogTO

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The Toronto Public Library has just given another reason to love having a library card, and to enjoy this benefit you won’t even need to leave your house. TPL has partnered with leading digital newsstand provider Zinio to give members access to digital magazines for free.

Read the full story: Toronto Public Library now offers free digital magazines | BlogTO.

Kobo and Free the Children Partner to Advance Literacy of Aboriginal Youth Across Canada | Kobo Cafe

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“Toronto, September 17, 2013 – Kobo, a global leader in eReading, and Free The Children, today announced a year-long partnership focused on supporting literacy among Aboriginal youth in Canada. Both organizations share a commitment to making Reading more accessible and are working together to support literacy programs in Aboriginal communities across the country. Kobo has donated 3,500 of its award-winning Kobo Touch™ eReaders as well as $100,000 to develop a program designed to cultivate a love and passion for reading. The program includes a speaking tour to educate youth about literacy in Aboriginal communities and encourage them to explore their own culture through digital reading.”

The Full Story: Kobo and Free the Children Partner to Advance Literacy of Aboriginal Youth Across Canada | Kobo Cafe.

23 Resources for Getting Published in the Library Field | Ellyssa Kroski – OEDB.org

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Are you wondering how to break into the publishing world as a librarian? If so, here are over 20 resources to get you started on your journey to publication bliss!

See 23 Resources for Getting Published in the Library Field | Ellyssa Kroski – OEDB.org.

James Patterson To Donate $1 Million To Indie Bookstores | HuffPosy Books

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James Patterson said on “CBS This Morning” that he intended to help children become better readers. His announcement comes at a time when one in every seven American adults reads below a fifth grade level.

The bestselling author of the Alex Cross series said, “It’s so easy to get kids reading.” He offered an anecdote about his own son, stating, “When… Jack was 8, that summer we said ‘Jack, you have to read every day.’ And he said, ‘Do I have to?’ and we said, ‘unless you want to live in the garage.'”

Patterson urged viewers to go to local libraries or local bookstores, then made a surprising announcement: Over the next year, the author will donate $1 million of his own money to local bookstores. The only stipulation? The stores receiving donations must have children’s sections.

Indie bookstores and libraries alike have been receiving their fair share of donations from generous individuals; Last week, the Columbus Metropolitan Library broke ground on a new building thanks to a $1 million donation from one of its previous employees.

via James Patterson To Donate $1 Million To Indie Bookstores | HuffPosy Books.

Books for Boys and Books for Girls: Problems with Gendered Reading | Book Riot

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Interesting opinion piece from Kelly Jensen, a librarian and a blogger.

Snip: “When we buy into these ideas about boys and reading, we also make a statement about girls and reading. We believe they’re automatically readers. They don’t need our support or encouragement to be life-long readers because reading is part and parcel of being a girl.”

Read: Books for Boys and Books for Girls: Problems with Gendered Reading | Book Riot