Libraries
Mindy Rhiger
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Libraries
Oct 24, 2005
Teachers, Principals, Parents: Support School Libraries
School libaries are the heart of a good school. How do school libraries help students and what can you do to support your school library media program as a teacher, principal, or parent?
Sep 28, 2005
Help Your Preschooler Become a Library Lover
Introduce your child to the library with these tips and help them develop a lifelong love of books and libraries.
Aug 16, 2005
The Truth About Teen Literature
After an NBC Nightly News segment highlighting some "racy reads," Young Adult Librarians are quick to point out that there is more to YA lit than the news segment made it seem.
Jul 14, 2005
What YOU Think About Your Public Library
Public libaries exist to serve the public. How is your public library doing? Find out what some library users have to say.
Nov 20, 2001
Popular Culture as a Bridge to Good Literature
A summary of the Literature of Young Adults Conference on October 12, 2001.
Oct 20, 2001
Connecting Young Adults and Libraries
A summary of the workshop by Patrick Jones hosted by the Chicago Library System
Sep 24, 2001
Library Response to the Tragedy
What are libraries doing in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11? Find out how your library can help you.
Aug 24, 2001
Innovative Education in Libraryland
As Dean Leigh Estabrook leaves the deanship at UIUC, a look at the innovative LEEP distance education program at the University of Illinois.
Jul 24, 2001
Review of Marc Aronson's Exploding the Myths: the Truth About Teenagers and Reading.
Jun 22, 2001
Why does your public library exist, and what is its purpose? A discussion of public library mission statements and policies.
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