LibWorm.com provides a librarian RSS filtering service. Over 1500 RSS librarian sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest headlines from journals and sites in the Reader's Advisory interest group. http://www.libworm.com/rss/librarianqueries.php Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:52:11 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=6076 27 hours/week, includes evenings and Saturdays. YA/Teen Services * Directs, plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates services to teens, including duties essential to the daily operation of the Teen Room. * Delivers reference, reader's advisory, and library orientation services to children, young adults, parents, teachers, and others. Instructs individuals and groups in the use of the library and resources such as the Internet, electronic databases, and emerging technologies. Uses technology to communicate with teens virtually. * Selects, evaluates, purchases, and weeds young adult materials in accordance with the allocated departmental budget, community needs, and professional standards. Analyzes collection use patterns. * Works with Library Director to plan and provide programs that best use the resources of the library, meet the needs and interests of the teen community, and promote library use. * Involves teens in planning and implementing services and selecting materials for their age group through active Teen Advisory Board. Maintains knowledge about the diversity of the teen community. Develops programs and acquires materials appropriate to their needs. * Initiates outreach to schools, youth centers, and other community groups. Establishes contacts and collaborates with these groups, particularly relevant to programming ideas. * Trains library staff in issues related to teens. * Promotes, publicizes, and represents teen services and the library to the community in cooperation with other library departments. * Sets short and long term goals and objectives for teen services as part of the overall library service plan. Analyzes current trends and issues affecting teens and incorporates these findings into overall services to this age group. * Advocates for teens in library discussions of policy, services and budget. May identify and work with the Director in pursuing grant and/or other funding possibilities. ... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:43:35 +0100 824871 http://lisnews.org/world_without_public_libraries On the whole, I'm not much of a book reader. Most of my reading is done online; I read a handful of books every year, mostly non-fiction, based on various whims. Right now, I'm reading The World Without Us, a captivating exploration about how the world would revert (or not revert) back to a pre-human emergence. Some of these things have been dramatized into a series on the History Channel by a different name, providing the added element of CGI to show how buildings would collapse, infrastructure would fail, nature reclaims the suburbs, and how all that would remain for future archeologists is our stainless steel cookware. For the scientist in me, it's fascinating to see everything humans have made becoming undone by the natural forces of this world. So, in touching upon the premise of the book, I thought, "What would the world be like without libraries?" How would our demise come? Unlike the book, which asks the reader to suspend disbelief and accept the total sudden disappearance of humankind, I cannot propose nor fathom asking the same for libraries. In attempting to avoid hyperbole, I think the mechanisms of the library’s demise have already proven themselves present. It will not come through lack of innovation or adoption of technology or practices; our relevance and willingness to change in this digital information age has certainly been established. No, the end will come as it has for some libraries over the past two years: through budget cuts. Funding for all library types (public, academic, school, and special) has hung in the balance for the last couple of years after budgets tighten and communities and companies look to trim their expenditures. You need go no further than typing in the words “library budget” in a Google News search to see the current toll that is being exacted.  One problem, as I see it, is that the library as a community service does not fit nicely into any government spending niche. ... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:47:19 +0100 824748 http://pfplreaders.blogspot.com/2010/03/did-i-mention-we-have-e-books.html I was just browsing through our new e-book collection at ListenNJNW, and I was impressed with what I found. Here are just some of the popular titles available:Alex Cross's Trial by James PattersonGame Change by John HeilemannThe Help by Kathryn StockettStones into Schools by Greg MortensonBlood Ties by Kay HooperThe Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth SteinSecrets of Eden by Chris BohjalianAll of these can be read on Barnes & Noble's Nook and the Sony E-Reader (not, alas, the Kindle, although we hope they will join up in the future). (Source: Book Lover's Blog) Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100 823539 http://www.slis.indiana.edu/careers/view_job_specific.php?job_id=6956 State: South Carolina www.myrcpl.com Vacancy #10SE-0112 Location: Southeast Regional Branch Library, 7421 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209. Schedule: Full-time; 37.5 hours per week, including evening and weekend hours. Essential Functions of the Job: Manages a regional library open 66-69 hours per week. Supervises large staff of professionals and paraprofessionals. Responsible for having branch adequately staffed at all hours branch is open. Carries out all personnel duties for branch; interviews, checks references and selects staff; trains and supervises professional and paraprofessional staff; prepares and conducts probationary and annual evaluations; approves employee leave and arranges for staff coverage in emergency situations. Identifies and addresses staff disciplinary problems and /or grievances under the direction of Extension Services Chief and other administrative personnel. Monitors technology; and communicates effectively with appropriate staff when problems with technology occur. Responsible for overseeing operation and maintenance of library building and grounds (HVAC, cleaning, lights, etc.), and responsible for dealing effectively with emergencies related to building and grounds; communicates with appropriate staff. Plans, recommends, and follows through with additions, changes, and updates to facility, as appropriate; responsible for reprogramming or redesigning the physical layout and functionality of the branch, analyzing and responding to changing uses and needs. Resolves circulation problems; often requires dealing with complex circulation situations (out-of-county registrations, non-resident property owners, fines, and lost book problems); interprets and communicates library policies and procedures to patrons and staff. Cultivates partnerships and collaborations with appropriate entities, businesses, cultural and non-profit organizations, etc. ... Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:50:02 +0100 822591 http://www.slis.indiana.edu/careers/view_job_specific.php?job_id=6957 State: South Carolina www.myrcpl.com Vacancy # 10IS-0215 Location: Information Services Department, Main Library, 1431 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Schedule: Full-time; 37.5 hours/week, including one evening per week and every third weekend. Essential Functions of the Job: Answers reference questions for library patrons in the library, over the telephone, by e-mail, by instant messaging, by videoconferencing, and by other electronic means, utilizing print and online resources in Business/Science/Technology Reference, as well as in all other Information Services Departments (General Reference, Periodicals, and Local History). Provides readers advisory services and bibliographic instruction. Compiles subject listings and usage guidelines for print and non-print sources. Conducts interlibrary loan activities. Assists with training of professional and non-professional staff. Assists Information Services department managers in planning for and operation of the departments. Communicates and interprets general library policies and procedures to patrons. May provide assistance for patrons’ career and workforce skills development via the library’s “Job Center” and other library resources. Other Important Responsibilities: Assists patrons in locating and using materials and in use of a variety of library equipment, e.g. microfilm equipment, assistive technology equipment. Assists with collecting and reporting transaction statistics. May assist with the organization and maintenance of department collections, files and databases. May assist with planning, developing materials for, and conducting library research skills workshops. Serves on departmental and library-wide committees. May represent the library at community group meetings. Keeps informed of professional developments; attends professional meetings and training. May conduct tours of the Departments. May serve as night or weekend supervisor of the department. ... Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:50:02 +0100 822590 http://pfplreaders.blogspot.com/2010/03/going-greener.html We have a lot of paper in the library: print outs from the computers, brochures, and of course 106,000 print books. But we're going paperless in one small area - overdue notices. Starting March 1, we will no longer send overdue notices through the mail. If you want a reminder of your overdue books, you need to provide the library with your email address. The bonus is that you will also get a reminder a few days before your books are due, so you may hopefully avoid a few late fees.If you don't use email, you can keep track of your account online. We are also always happy to assist you over the telephone. (Source: Book Lover's Blog) Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100 823540 http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=5997 The Thayer Public Library is searching for a confident, hands-on, flexible team player with a solid background in public library service to help our busy library grow and respond to the challenge of ever changing technologies and growing demand. The Town of Braintree is a community of approximately 34,000 located just south of Boston with excellent public transportation. Our 10 year old library supports a staff of 34 who provide continuously increasing circulation and interlibrary loan services. Duties: Supervises a busy adult circulation desk; coordinates circulation and ILL activities for all circulation desks in the library; provides reference coverage when needed; participates in library management team; participates in collection development services with direct budgetary responsibility; produces written procedural documentation and statistical information; troubleshoots circulation related technology and software; provides online training for patrons in areas of expertise; provides readers advisory services; attends OCLN circulation related committees; other duties as required. (Source: MBLC Job Listings) Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:50:02 +0100 820891 http://pfplreaders.blogspot.com/2010/02/february-book-discussion-annie-freemans.html The Happy Bookers Discussion Group will meet on Wednesday, February 24 at 7:00 p.m., to discuss Annie Freeman's Fabulous Traveling Funeral by Kris Radish. If you can't make the meeting in person (or even if you can), post your impressions of the book here. (Source: Book Lover's Blog) Fri, 12 Feb 2010 05:00:00 +0100 819428 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FlaJobline/~3/q7shzeK8Y48/customer-services-librarian-adult.html Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) serves approximately 400,000 people, through 39 branches on Vancouver Island, the central mainland coast and the Queen Charlotte Islands, with a staff of over 300 employees. We currently have the following temporary opportunity based in Courtenay Customer Services Librarian – Adult Services As the Customer Services Librarian - Adult Services you will be an active member of a strong branch team that provides outstanding customer service to library users and coordinated delivery of public services for adults. Under the direction of the Adult Services and Readers Advisory Divisional Manager your skills and knowledge will be utilized within the following areas of responsibility:Lead, coordinate and evaluate the delivery of public services with the focus on building and maintaining strong and informed team(s) in a customer-focused environment; Oversee the effective and efficient coordination of projects; Provide leadership and initiative in the delivery of programs, services and projects that advance the service goals and strategic direction of the system; Maintain branch collection(s). Identifies collection development priorities and provides input to Library Manager; Provide information services and readers’ advisory; Working with Library Manager, liaise and partner with external organizations and groups to increase the use of library resources and services; Advise the Library Manager on trends and issues affecting branch library services and prepare recommendations. The successful candidate will be an energetic, resourceful and adaptable individual who firmly believes in providing excellent customer service. ... Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:12:26 +0100 816874 http://pfplreaders.blogspot.com/2010/02/blind-date-with-book.html Starting Monday Feb. 9th, through Saturday Feb. 13, come to the library for a blind date with a book. Huh, you say? Just come and conduct your regular library business, and also check out a wrapped book from our adult fiction and nonfiction collections. You won't know until you get home what book you selected. The idea here is to introduce a little serendipity into your reading life. Of course, if after reading a bit you decide the "date" isn't working out, you don't have to finish the book. Unlike a real date, the book's feelings won't be hurt. (Source: Book Lover's Blog) Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:00:00 +0100 817391 http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=5977 This is a 35-hour/week, benefitted position requiring some evenings and Saturdays. Reporting to the Director, responsible for performing adult reference and readers advisory services; teaches patrons computer skills; initiates some searches/requests through interlibrary loan system; oversees book clubs and with Director, presents/plans programming for adults; responsible for reference collection and monthly newsletter; participates in circulation duties, collection development/management, and supervising volunteers. In charge of the library in absence of the Director and Head of Children's Services. (Source: MBLC Job Listings) Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:16:04 +0100 814127 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FlaJobline/~3/sgzvAZsBvdQ/temporary-part-time-library-assistant.html Temporary Part-time Library Assistant(6 months with the possibility of an extension to one year.)The Fort Saskatchewan Public Library is looking for a reliable, energetic and enthusiastic person who can provide excellent customer service within a fast paced environment that can, at times, be physically demanding. * Salary is $15.00 per hour * Approximately 23 hours per weekThe Library Assistant is responsible for the following duties and others as assigned by Supervisor:Check in and checkout of materials. Collecting money for overdue, damaged or lost materials.Register new patrons or renew their memberships making sure their information is updated accurately in the library’s database.Ability to provide catalogue searching and readers advisory services to patrons.Responsible for closing out of cash register at the end of the dayQUALIFICATIONSThe successful applicant must be able to work a flexible schedule of days, evenings, and weekends. Grade 12-diploma, working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the Internet are required.Previous customer service work experience, including the use of cash registers, or experience in a public library environment is an asset.Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential when dealing with patrons in person or by telephone.Attention to accuracy and detail, a positive customer service attitude, time management skills and the ability to multi-task are necessary while working in a busy environment.Deadline for application is Friday February 5, 2010; however, the position will remain open until a suitable candidate has been found.Please send/bring applications/resumes to:Susan Schulz, Operations ManagerFort Saskatchewan Public Library10011 - 102 StreetFort Saskatchewan, ABT8L 2C5sschulz@fspl.caTel: 1-780-998-4275Fax: 1-780-992-3255We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. (Source: FLA Jobline) Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:18:33 +0100 813166 http://northmetrotechlibraryatacworth.blogspot.com/2010/01/whats-it-about.html A few days ago, I wrote how you may find the new titles added to our catalog by:...going to Chattahoochee's main page.... selecting Quicklinks......selecting Library....... selecting Find Books.........clicking on the blue New Books box in the top left cornerSome of our fiction titles do not have a complete description. The title, author, publisher and a few subject descriptions are displayed - but what about the plot?If you go to GALILEO....select Databases A-Z......select N.........go to NoveList where you'll find more information about many fiction works!NoveList is an online readers' advisory tool that helps readers find new books based on books they've read or on topics in which they are interested. NoveList provides enhanced subject access to over 125,000 fiction titles and more than 90,000 full-text book reviews or annotations. As an experiment let's look for one of our newest books which was mentioned in the PeachBuzz in Sundays AJC [link from NewsBank], The Help by Kathryn Stockett. We have a brief description of the story in our catalogIn Jackson, Mississippi, in 1962, there are lines that are not crossed. With the civil rights movement exploding all around them, three women start a movement of their own, forever changing a town and the way women--black and white, mothers and daughters--view one another. That might give me enough of a clue on whether I wanted to read this book but what if it wasn't quite enough.A search for The Help in NoveList limited to title and adult pulled up 6 titles. The Help I was looking for was on this list.NoveList has a slightly different summaryLimited and persecuted by racial divides in 1962 Jackson, Mississippi, three women, including an African-American maid, her sassy and chronically unemployed friend, and a recently graduated white woman, team up for a clandestine project. ... Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:00:00 +0100 812843 http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=14305 Adult Services Librarian (Octavia Fellin Public LIbrary, New Mexico) City of Gallup, NM has a vacancy for an Adult Services Librarian. The person in this position administers the overall adult services program and oversee the development of library collections; assists library customers in locating answers to questions in person, by telephone, or email using the variety of available resources including print, non-print, and electronic databases; selects library materials in accordance with the needs and interests of the library’s diverse community and Collection Development Plan; instructs and advises customers in the use of the catalog system, classification system, using on-line database, and evaluating Internet and other available resources; ... Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:55:04 +0100 811824 http://pfplreaders.blogspot.com/2010/01/ebooks-available-through-library.html Effective January 25, you can borrow eBooks through the library for use on your Barnes & Noble Nook or your Sony Reader. You can search them on the same page that you search for downloadable audiobooks - go to pburglib.org and click on ListenNJNW. You will need to download and install Adobe Digital Editions eBook software on your computer - instructions are available on the web site. (Source: Book Lover's Blog) Mon, 25 Jan 2010 05:00:00 +0100 812825 http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=5964 Under the direction of the Supervisor of Reference Services, provides professional librarian readers advisory or reference services, patron assistance to the elderly, home bound, visually/hearing challenged patrons. May perform some collection development and other program implementation, resource sharing and community outreach. Acts as a reference librarian when not involved in special library services activities. (Source: MBLC Job Listings) Fri, 22 Jan 2010 02:47:04 +0100 810552 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/iRcS/~3/reECBO349EI/rusa-outstanding-reference-sources-for.html The Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) has announced its list of Outstanding Reference Sources for 2010. The list is compiled by a committee of RUSA members who are readers' advisory and reference experts. They review publications and online reference resources released in the previous calendar year and present their selections at the RUSA Book and Media Awards Reception at the ALA Midwinter Meeting. The 2010 selections for the Outstanding Reference Sources List are:* Archaeology in America: An Encyclopedia (Greenwood Press), Francis P. McManamon* Encyclopedia of African American History: 1896 to the Present (Oxford University Press), Paul Finkelman* Encyclopedia of Modern China (Charles Scribner's Sons), David Pong* The Encyclopedia of the Spanish-American and Philippine-American Wars (ABC-CLIO), Spencer Tucker* Encyclopedia of Environmental Ethics and Philosophy (Gale Cengage), J. Baird Callicott and Robert Frodeman* Encyclopedia of Human Rights (Oxford), David Forsythe* Social Explorer, an online reference resource located at http://www.socialexplorer.com* Broadway Plays and Musicals: Descriptions and Essential Facts (McFarland & Company Publishers), Thomas S. Hischak* American Countercultures (Sharp), Gina Misiroglu* Encyclopedia of Gender and Society (Sage), Jodi O'Brien* Encyclopedia of Marine Science (Facts on File), Nichols C. Reid and Robert G. Williams (Source: Peter Scott's Library Blog) Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:00:21 +0100 810343 http://pfplreaders.blogspot.com/2010/01/2010-childrens-book-awards-announced.html Rebecca Stead's When You Reach Me won the Newbery Award for children's literature and and Jerry Pinkney's The Lion and the Mouse won the Caldecott Award for children's picture book. Our wonderful children's department owns both of these books. Details here. (Source: Book Lover's Blog) Tue, 19 Jan 2010 05:00:00 +0100 810427 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FlaJobline/~3/nQSAvKE1OQs/librarian-fort-mcmurray-public-library.html Fort McMurray Public LibraryAdult Services DepartmentThe Fort McMurray Public Library is seeking a Librarian to join the Adult Services team.Position Type/Hours:Full time, permanent position working thirty-five (35) hours per week including working evenings and weekends.Reference duties include the following:Reporting to the Manager of Adult Services, the Adult Reference Librarian will be responsible for the following:Provide directional, readers advisory, and reference services to library patrons through the use of various reference sources.Instruct patrons and library staff on the use of databases and the library catalogue.Assist with collection development duties including shifting, organizing and weeding.Collect and organize incoming book donations.Conduct research and prepare reports as directed by the Manager of Adult Services.Assist with developing and running adult programming. Keep up with the latest news and trends in reference service.Serve on library committees as needed. Qualifications, training and experience:The ideal candidate should posses:A Masters of Library and Information Studies or equivalent.Excellent communication and organizational skills.Familiarity with Microsoft Office, computerized databases and the Internet.Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System would be an asset.Previous work experience in a library is desirable. Salary Range: $24.81-$28.00 hourly.Additional bi-weekly payment of $480.00 for cost of living allowance. FMPL also offers full time employees an attractive medical and dental benefit plan. Located in northern Alberta, FMPL services a population of over 100,000 within the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. In June 2009, the library moved to a new, much larger location in Alberta’s premiere recreation facility; the Suncor Community Leisure Centre at MacDonald Island Park. Please review the following resources for more information about the Fort McMurray Public Library and the communities that we service. * www. ... Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:40:50 +0100 809390 http://blog.booklistonline.com/2010/01/14/visions-of-haiti-past/ Many of us feel helpless in the face of catastrophes, especially one as devastating as the earthquake that hit Haiti Tuesday, January 12. We can make donations to humanitarian efforts, and we can channel our compassion by learning more about a place we perhaps know little about.  Stories help us connect with the “common humanity” President Obama reminds us of, and, in the case of Haiti, affirm our profound connection with our neighbor.  Edwidge Danticat’s stories and novels of Haiti and the Haitian Diaspora are a must, from Krik? Krak! and The Farming of Bones to The Dew Breaker, as well as her profound musings on the beauty, strength, and sorrows of Haiti’s complex cultural brew in After the Dance: A Walk through Carnival in Haiti, and Brother, I’m Dying, in which Danticat shares more memories of her girlhood in Port-au-Prince, and tells harrowing tales of the tragedies that can befall Haitians in America. For an in-depth and dramatic interpretation of Haiti’s epic battle for independence, no resource is more evocative then Madison Smartt Bell’s trilogy of historical novels about Toussaint Louverture: All Souls’ Rising, Master of the Crossroads, and The Stone that the Builder Refused. Bell has also written a biography of Toussaint Louverture. (Source: Likely Stories) Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:00:57 +0100 808719 http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=5953 We offer challenge and opportunity as part of a professional supervisory team in a well used and well appreciated library that is a centerpiece of the town. We are looking for a leader with demonstrated skill and vision to manage a department of busy, competent, up to date professionals and to share our commitment to customer service, diversity and innovation. Watertown is steeped in history and is home to several cultural groups. Our collections and services reflect these special characteristics. Professionals on our staff are part of a flexible, creative library team that offers reference, readers' advisory, programming and community outreach to all Watertown citizens It is a 37.5 hour work week with evening and weekend hours. The position carries full benefits. Learn about us at www.watertownlib.org. (Source: MBLC Job Listings) Sat, 09 Jan 2010 01:22:59 +0100 806519 http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=5953 We offer challenge and opportunity as part of a professional supervisory team in a well used and well appreciated library that is a centerpiece of the town. We are looking for a leader with demonstrated skill and vision to manage a department of busy, competent, up to date professionals and to share our commitment to customer service, diversity and innovation. Watertown is steeped in history and is home to several cultural groups. Our collections and services reflect these special characteristics. Professionals on our staff are part of a flexible, creative library team that offers reference, readers' advisory, programming and community outreach to all Watertown citizens It is a 37.5 hour work week with evening and weekend hours. The position carries full benefits. Learn about us at www.watertownlib.org. (Source: MBLC Job Listings) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:18:02 +0100 806133 http://www.popgoesthelibrary.com/2010/01/libraries-not-about-books.html Hang out a little bit in library-land, and you'll soon hear the talk about books.Or, rather, not about books.Yes, libraries are about more than books. I totally agree. No argument there.But it does disappoint that "more than books" has become "not about books."LISnews offers up Ten Librarian Blogs to Read in 2010. The standard? "to help highlight people writing in the many different areas of librarianship. Those people who are doing some of the most interesting and original writing on the web. Each year we've attempted to gather a group of librarians whose writing helps increase our understanding of the profession and it's place in our rapidly changing world. Again this year we tried to choose 10 writers who cover very different aspects of our profession, 10 sites that inform, educate and maybe amuse. By following these blogs I think you'll find something new to read, and a place to gain better understanding of a part of librarianship that's outside of your normal area. We all have much to learn from each other, and these bloggers are working hard to share their knowledge and understanding with you."Now, before you start thinking of the various librarians who blog about books and publishing, and wonder who has been picked to "inform, educate and maybe amuse", I'll save you the trouble.One book blog; Awful Library Books: "This site is a collection of public library holdings that we find amusing and maybe questionable for public libraries trying to maintain a current and relevant collection. Contained in this site are actual library holdings." It was hard to pass up Awful Library Books. You can't help but ask, "what were they thinking when they picked THAT book?"Don't get me wrong. Love that blog. It's funny. But its more about weeding and collection development. It's more a look at retro books....Oh. ... Mon, 04 Jan 2010 05:00:00 +0100 806317 http://pfplreaders.blogspot.com/2010/01/our-book-club-picks-their-favorite.html At our December meeting, I asked the Happy Bookers club to select their favorite reads from 2009. Of the official book club selections, the following were favorites:One Thousand White Women by Jim FergusThe Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth SteinThe Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot DíazWe Need to Talk about Kevin by Lionel ShriverThe Alchemist by Paulo CoelhoSome of us also picked our favorite books that we read on our own:Anatomy of the Spirit by Caroline MyssWho Moved My Cheese by Spencer JohnsonThe Origin of Species by Charles DarwinAmerica, America by Ethan CaninThe Red Convertible by Louise ErdrichRevolutionary Road by Richard Yates (Source: Book Lover's Blog) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 05:00:00 +0100 806002 http://pfplreaders.blogspot.com/2009/12/best-books-of-2009.html 'Tis the season for the best-of-2009 lists. I'm not even going to think about "best of decade." This blogger's choice for best novels would be Await Your Reply, the cerebral thriller by Dan Chaon, and The Little Stranger, a brooding gothic ghost story by Sarah Waters. For other opinions:Salon.com Best Fiction of 2009New York Times Ten Best Books of 2009Amazon.com Editors' Picks: Best of 2009 (Source: Book Lover's Blog) Sun, 27 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100 804367 http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Public_library&diff=334151684&oldid=prev Services offered ← Previous revision Revision as of 22:03, 26 December 2009 Line 6: Line 6: ==Services offered== ==Services offered== - In addition to print [[book]]s and [[periodical]]s, most public libraries today have a wide array of other media including [[audio tape]]s, [[compact disc|CD]]s, [[audio cassette|cassette]]s, [[videotape]]s, [[DVD]]s, and [[video games]]. as well as facilities to access the [[Internet]] and inter-library loans (borrowing items from other libraries). [[Readers' advisory]] is a fundamental public library service that involves suggesting fiction and nonfiction titles (often called "readalikes"). Public libraries may also provide other services, such as community meeting rooms, storytelling for infants, toddlers, and children, or after-school programs. In person and on-line programs for [[reader development]], language learning, homework help, free lectures and cultural performances, and other community service programs are common offerings. One of the most popular programs offered in public libraries are summer reading programs for children, families, and adults. In rural areas, the local public library may have, in addition to its main branch, a [[bookmobile|mobile library]] service, consisting of one or more buses furnished as a small public library, serving the countryside according to a regular schedule. + In addition to print [[book]]s and [[periodical]]s, most public libraries today have a wide array of other media including [[audio tape]]s, [[compact disc|CD]]s, [[audio cassette|cassette]]s, [[videotape]]s, [[DVD]]s, and [[video games]], as well as facilities to access the [[Internet]] and inter-library loans (borrowing items from other libraries). [[Readers' advisory]] is a fundamental public library service that involves suggesting fiction and nonfiction titles (often called "readalikes"). ... Sat, 26 Dec 2009 22:03:44 +0100 803631 http://ricklibrarian.blogspot.com/2009/12/ricklibrarian-books-that-matter-2009.html 2009 was an exciting year for my family. We visited our mothers in Arizona and Texas, attended the ALA Annual Conference in Chicago, enjoyed a great summer filled with cultural activities, and took a trip to Australia and New Zealand. I also published a book. It will be difficult for 2010 to match the past year.Looking back, I see many books and movies worth remembering. So it is time again to issue the ricklibrarian Books That Matter and Other Awards. Happy Holiday Reading!Recent NonfictionStrength in What Remains by Tracy KidderInheriting the Trade: A Northern Family Confronts Its Legacy as the Largest Slave Trading Family in U. S. History by Thomas Norman DeWolfThe Oxford Project with photographs by Peter Feldstein and text by Stephen G. BloomWhite Heat: The Friendship of Emily Dickinson and Thomas Wentworth Higginson by Brenda WineappleThe Sound of Freedom: Marian Anderson, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Concert That Awakened America by Raymond ArsenaultEco Barons: The Dreamers, Schemers, and Millionaires Who Are Saving Our Planet by Edward HumesNow the Drum of War: Walt Whitman and His Brothers in the Civil War by Robert RoperThe Painter's Chair: George Washington and the Making of American Art by Hugh HowardRecent FictionDream City by Brendan ShortThe Poe Shadow by Matthew PearlThe Thing Around Your Neck by Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieGreat Old BooksDo I Dare Disturb the Universe?: From the Projects to Prep School by Charlise LylesChildren's BooksLittle Audrey by Ruth WhiteBabar's Museum of Art (Closed Mondays) by Laurent de BrunhoffClaudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice by Phillip HooseWe Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball by Kadir NelsonDiego: Bigger Than Life by Carmen T. ... Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100 802988 http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=5938 The Malden Public Library is a busy, north of Boston urban public library serving a culturally diverse community. At Malden Public Library, we place a strong emphasis on personal service. Duties: Deliver information services including reader's advisory/reference and assist patrons with the use of electronic resources. Supervisory responsibility for circulation and support staff. Participate in the development and maintenance of the Library website. Some collection development, programming and community outreach responsibilities. Other areas of responsibility as assigned. (Source: MBLC Job Listings) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 07:05:18 +0100 801464 http://pfplreaders.blogspot.com/2009/12/classic-book-club-debuts-february-9th.html The library is launching our new "Coffee, Tea and Classics" book club on February 9th, with The Good Soldier by Ford Madox Ford. Anyone is welcome to come to any of the sessions, but pre-registration is required if you want us to reserve a book for you.I thought of the name "Coffee, Tea and Classics" because no book club worth its salt doesn't serve those basic refreshments, but also because I've acquired the habit of reading a few pages of a classic book with my morning coffee every day. It's a civilized, leisurely way to read a good book (why does everything have to be a race?) and it allows me to fit in my classics reading with my contemporary reading. It took me a month and a half to read The Old Curiosity Shop, and I feel like I experienced it the way 19th century readers did, who had to wait for the installments to be published. (Source: Book Lover's Blog) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100 803075 http://ricklibrarian.blogspot.com/2009/12/womens-nonfiction-guide-to-reading.html I am not sure that women's nonfiction really is a genre, but I do not think it matters. Genre is a concept that may interest librarians more than writers and readers. What matters is that there are books of particular interest to women and a large community of women who read. Jessica Zellers serves both well with her new book Women's Nonfiction: A Guide to Reading Interests.Women's Nonfiction is the third volume in the new readers' advisory series Real Stories which suggests nonfiction books to librarians and readers. It follows volumes on investigative reporting and biography. The second volume, of course, is my book, so I am particularly interested in Jessica's book. On examination, I find our books complementary. Early in her book Jessica explains that "it is a rare Women's Nonfiction narrative that does not refer, at least in part, to people's life experiences." Appropriately her first chapter is "Chapter 1 - Life Stories: Biography, Autobiography, and Memoirs." I notice that we have even identified a few of the same titles, including Jackie Cochran: Pilot in the Fast Lane by Doris L. Rich and Boudica: The Life of Britain's Legendary Warrior Queen by Vanessa Collingridge, but our "Now try" recommendations are all quite different, as you might expect.So, as a guy, what do I like about this book? The chapter that most interests me is "Chapter 5 - Adventure and Travel." Jessica's descriptive reviews suggest a number of books that I'd like to read, including Across the Savage Sea: The First Woman to Row Across the North Atlantic by Maud Fontenoy, The Girl from Botany Bay by Carolly Erickson, and Travels with a Medieval Queen by Mary Taylor Simeti. I also see promising titles in "Chapter 4 - Women's History," including Warrior Queens by Antonia Fraser and Uppity Women of Ancient Times by Vicki Leon.I would not want you to think all of Jessica's books are biography, adventure, or history. ... Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100 800403 http://www.unshelved.com/blog.aspx?post=1570 A reminder that Thursday is the last day to order Unshelved Merchandise for delivery by Christmas Eve in the U.S. We will continue shipping orders after that, but you will be subject to the whims of the USPS. Curious what everyone else is buying? Here is our top-ten list (in order) this fall: Books, specifically Reader's Advisory and the various flavors of book bundles Recycle Books t-shirt The Book Was Better t-shirt Intellectual Freedom Fighter t-shirt Today is a good day... to read t-shirt Recycle Books and Read Irresponsibly book bags Library hoodie What Happens in the Library Stays in the Library t-shirt Bibliovore t-shirt What Would Dewey Do? long-sleeved thermal Posted by Bill on 12/12/2009 11:22:00 PM (Source: Unshelved) Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:00:02 +0100 800111 http://www.popgoesthelibrary.com/2009/12/we-dont-need-no-stinking-library.html Or do we?Librarian in Black and The M Word - Marketing Libraries are talking about a "staffless" library has opened in Kings County. There is interesting talk, pro and con, at those two blogs, so click on through to add to the discussion. The story the blog posts are based on is at Library Journal.My first thought: good on that library system! The staffless library is basically a branch in a larger system, and that system actually did what libraries usually just talk about: they listened to what their customers wanted and gave it to them. What I've seen/heard in libraryland is often a "ask customers, pretend to listen, and in the end give them what we think the library thinks they need" philosophy. So yay for that library system for listening rather than paying lip service.My second thought: just because you cannot see the person doing readers advisory doesn't mean it doesn't happen. (Actually, I owe you all my two cents worth on how RA and libraries is criminally undervalued. Maybe I'll have time in February.)In having this type of "staffless" library, what the community, the library, and librarians need to remember is that it is NOT staffless. The Librarian in Black listed all the building costs and some of the services that staff a staffless building.I saw that list and thought, "but wait! There's more!"So here is what staff is still doing for this customer base -- and what, truly, all libraries should be doing well because we all have people who just want their materials. Disclaimer: include me in that. I work long hours, I get home, no, I don't want to go to a library program and don't care what they offer. I want my books, thank you very much.Professional services that are still being done and need to be done very well:Catalog. ... Sat, 12 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100 800688 http://blog.booklistonline.com/2009/12/08/green-alert-2/ News reports claim that most Americans are not worried about or even interested in hearing about climate change. It ranks last on the list of  things that keep us up at night, long after job fears and money woes. But the truth is, everything is connected. Answers to financial crises are found in new green industries and intiatives. And, sorry to say, we really should be concerned about the disruptive and potentially tragic consequences of global warming. That is why Dr. James Hansen, the NASA climatologist infamously censored by the Bush Administration, wrote his resounding book, Storms of My Grandchildren. That’s why Hansen got himself arrested during a protest against Big Coal. That’s why he talks about his vision for the future on NPR’s Morning Edition. During the Copenhagen summit, we’ll be highlighting environmental books, including the forthcoming Eaarth by Bill McKibbon. We’ve been reading McKibben with high attention for a long time. Read what he had to say in an “At Length”  Booklist interview, a conversation sparked by the publication of his invaluable anthology, American Earth: Environmental Writing Since Thoreau. (Source: Likely Stories) Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:00:23 +0100 799420 http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=5926 GENERAL SUMMARY: Approximately 19 hours per week including one or two evenings and Saturday rotation. The Hamilton-Wenham Public Library is seeking a year-round library assistant to work in the children's room and at the circulation desk. Candidate must be reliable, flexible and have excellent customer service skills. Candidate must be available to work at least two Saturdays per month and one or two evenings per week. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist in the children's room with reading programs, reader's advisory, reference and homework help. Assist with and also lead story hours. Assist in creating promotional materials and craft activities. Assist with collection development and maintenance. The position will also include providing a full-range of circulation duties. (Source: MBLC Job Listings) Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:50:02 +0100 797203 http://lisnews.org/who_do_librarians_ask_help_slightly_unhinged_folks_unshelved Now it's official: the creators of Unshelved have all the answers. To prove it they've launched Unshelved Answers, where librarians, booksellers and others can share "expertise about libraries and everything in them: reference resources, reader's advisory, customer service, cataloging, administration, or anything else." Unshelved Answers allows for grading of questions and answers "so that you can quickly and easily solve your problem and help others solve theirs. Every time your work is voted up you gain more reputation, which unlocks more functionality of the site for you. Eventually our most prized contributors become de-facto moderators. The site is really run by you, for you." (Source: LISNews.org) Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:07:34 +0100 796080 http://ricklibrarian.blogspot.com/2009/11/read-on-life-stories.html I'd like to write a companion to this book for biography.Thomas Ford just received its copy of Read On ... Life Stories by Rosalind Reisner, the sixth title in the Read On... readers' advisory series, the second title this year. This book which focuses on autobiography and memoir has the same look and feel as the other books in the series. It has five reading appeal sections: character, story, setting, language, and mood. In each of these sections there are between seven and sixteen lists of book titles arranged around a theme, such as food-related memoirs and personal accounts from authors tracking down their ancestors. I like the headings, such as "A Hard Day's Night: Life in the Music Business" and "Crooked Lives: People Behaving Badly." It should be easy to use these lists to make readers' advisory displays.I am pleased because Read On ... Life Stories is the first nonfiction title in the expanding series. Reisner chose well in writing about life stories, which are currently very popular with readers. Scanning through her lists, I see that she has chosen to include both classic and recent titles, spanning the late 1980s to 2008. I recognized many of the titles, many of which should be in many library collections. (That's too many manys in one sentence.)There is a single index to Read On ... Life Stories which includes authors, titles, and subjects. Find a book that you like and then turn to its list for new reading suggestions. It is so easy that it should not be locked in a reference collection. Put your copy in circulation.Reisner, Rosalind. Read On ... Life Stories. Libraries Unlimited, 2009. ISBN 9781591587668 (Source: ricklibrarian) Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0100 796069 http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Public_library&diff=327435781&oldid=prev ← Previous revision Revision as of 07:34, 23 November 2009 Line 8: Line 8: In addition to print [[book]]s and [[periodical]]s, most public libraries today have a wide array of other media including [[audio tape]]s, [[compact disc|CD]]s, [[audio cassette|cassette]]s, [[videotape]]s, [[DVD]]s, and [[video games]]. as well as facilities to access the [[Internet]] and inter-library loans (borrowing items from other libraries). [[Readers' advisory]] is a fundamental public library service that involves suggesting fiction and nonfiction titles (often called "readalikes"). Public libraries may also provide other services, such as community meeting rooms, storytelling for infants, toddlers, and children, or after-school programs. In person and on-line programs for [[reader development]], language learning, homework help, free lectures and cultural performances, and other community service programs are common offerings. One of the most popular programs offered in public libraries are summer reading programs for children, families, and adults. In rural areas, the local public library may have, in addition to its main branch, a [[bookmobile|mobile library]] service, consisting of one or more buses furnished as a small public library, serving the countryside according to a regular schedule. In addition to print [[book]]s and [[periodical]]s, most public libraries today have a wide array of other media including [[audio tape]]s, [[compact disc|CD]]s, [[audio cassette|cassette]]s, [[videotape]]s, [[DVD]]s, and [[video games]]. as well as facilities to access the [[Internet]] and inter-library loans (borrowing items from other libraries). [[Readers' advisory]] is a fundamental public library service that involves suggesting fiction and nonfiction titles (often called "readalikes"). ... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:34:05 +0100 794142 http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Public_library&diff=327435338&oldid=prev ← Previous revision Revision as of 07:30, 23 November 2009 Line 8: Line 8: In addition to print [[book]]s and [[periodical]]s, most public libraries today have a wide array of other media including [[audio tape]]s, [[compact disc|CD]]s, [[audio cassette|cassette]]s, [[videotape]]s, [[DVD]]s, and [[video games]]. as well as facilities to access the [[Internet]] and inter-library loans (borrowing items from other libraries). [[Readers' advisory]] is a fundamental public library service that involves suggesting fiction and nonfiction titles (often called "readalikes"). Public libraries may also provide other services, such as community meeting rooms, storytelling for infants, toddlers, and children, or after-school programs. In person and on-line programs for [[reader development]], language learning, homework help, free lectures and cultural performances, and other community service programs are common offerings. One of the most popular programs offered in public libraries are summer reading programs for children, families, and adults. In rural areas, the local public library may have, in addition to its main branch, a [[bookmobile|mobile library]] service, consisting of one or more buses furnished as a small public library, serving the countryside according to a regular schedule. In addition to print [[book]]s and [[periodical]]s, most public libraries today have a wide array of other media including [[audio tape]]s, [[compact disc|CD]]s, [[audio cassette|cassette]]s, [[videotape]]s, [[DVD]]s, and [[video games]]. as well as facilities to access the [[Internet]] and inter-library loans (borrowing items from other libraries). [[Readers' advisory]] is a fundamental public library service that involves suggesting fiction and nonfiction titles (often called "readalikes"). ... 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In person and on-line programs for [[reader development]], language learning, homework help, free lectures and cultural performances, and other community service programs are common offerings. One of the most popular programs offered in public libraries are summer reading programs for children, families, and adults. In rural areas, the local public library may have, in addition to its main branch, a [[bookmobile|mobile library]] service, consisting of one or more buses furnished as a small public library, serving the countryside according to a regular schedule. + In addition to print [[book]]s and [[periodical]]s, most public libraries today have a wide array of other media including [[audio tape]]s, [[compact disc|CD]]s, [[audio cassette|cassette]]s, [[videotape]]s, [[DVD]]s, and [[video games]]. as well as facilities to access the [[Internet]] and inter-library loans (borrowing items from other libraries). [[Readers' advisory]] is a fundamental public library service that involves suggesting fiction and nonfiction titles (often called "readalikes"). ... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:29:11 +0100 794144 http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Public_library&diff=327433699&oldid=prev ← Previous revision Revision as of 07:17, 23 November 2009 Line 6: Line 6: ==Services offered== ==Services offered== - In addition to print [[book]]s and [[periodical]]s, most public libraries today have a wide array of other media including [[audio tapes]], [[compact discs|CD]]s, [[audio cassette|cassette]]s, [[VHS tape|videotape]]s, [[DVD]]s, and [[video games]]. as well as facilities to access the [[Internet]] and inter-library loans (borrowing items from other libraries). [[Readers' advisory]] is a fundamental public library service that involves suggesting fiction and nonfiction titles (often called "readalikes"). Public libraries may also provide other services, such as community meeting rooms, storytelling for infants, toddlers, and children, or after-school programs. In person and on-line programs for [[reader development]], language learning, homework help, free lectures and cultural performances, and other community service programs are common offerings. One of the most popular programs offered in public libraries are summer reading programs for children, families, and adults. In rural areas, the local public library may have, in addition to its main branch, a [[bookmobile|mobile library]] service, consisting of one or more buses furnished as a small public library, serving the countryside according to a regular schedule. + In addition to print [[book]]s and [[periodical]]s, most public libraries today have a wide array of other media including [[audio tapes]], [[compact discs|CD]]s, [[audio cassette|cassette]]s, [[videotape]]s, [[DVD]]s, and [[video games]]. as well as facilities to access the [[Internet]] and inter-library loans (borrowing items from other libraries). [[Readers' advisory]] is a fundamental public library service that involves suggesting fiction and nonfiction titles (often called "readalikes"). ... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:17:58 +0100 794145 http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Public_library&diff=327433642&oldid=prev ← Previous revision Revision as of 07:17, 23 November 2009 Line 6: Line 6: ==Services offered== ==Services offered== - In addition to print [[book]]s and [[periodical]]s, most public libraries today have a wide array of other media including music [[compact disc|CD]]s, [[cassette tape|cassette]]s, [[audio tape]]s, movies on [[Video Home System|video tape]]s and [[DVD]]s, and [[video game]]s as well as facilities to access the [[Internet]] and inter-library loans (borrowing items from other libraries). [[Readers' advisory]] is a fundamental public library service that involves suggesting fiction and nonfiction titles (often called "readalikes"). Public libraries may also provide other services, such as community meeting rooms, storytelling for infants, toddlers, and children, or after-school programs. In person and on-line programs for [[reader development]], language learning, homework help, free lectures and cultural performances, and other community service programs are common offerings. One of the most popular programs offered in public libraries are summer reading programs for children, families, and adults. In rural areas, the local public library may have, in addition to its main branch, a [[bookmobile|mobile library]] service, consisting of one or more buses furnished as a small public library, serving the countryside according to a regular schedule. + In addition to print [[book]]s and [[periodical]]s, most public libraries today have a wide array of other media including [[audio tapes]], [[compact discs|CD]]s, [[audio cassette|cassette]]s, [[VHS tape|videotape]]s, [[DVD]]s, and [[video games]]. as well as facilities to access the [[Internet]] and inter-library loans (borrowing items from other libraries). [[Readers' advisory]] is a fundamental public library service that involves suggesting fiction and nonfiction titles (often called "readalikes"). ... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:17:19 +0100 794146 http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Public_library&diff=327432736&oldid=prev ← Previous revision Revision as of 07:11, 23 November 2009 Line 6: Line 6: ==Services offered== ==Services offered== - In addition to print [[book]]s and [[periodical]]s, most public libraries today have a wide array of other media including music [[compact disc|CD]]s,[[cassette tape|cassette]]s, [[audio tape]]s, movies on [[Video Home System|video tape]]s and [[DVD]]s, and [[video game]]s as well as facilities to access the [[Internet]] and inter-library loans (borrowing items from other libraries). [[Readers' advisory]] is a fundamental public library service that involves suggesting fiction and nonfiction titles (often called "readalikes"). Public libraries may also provide other services, such as community meeting rooms, storytelling for infants, toddlers, and children, or after-school programs. In person and on-line programs for [[reader development]], language learning, homework help, free lectures and cultural performances, and other community service programs are common offerings. One of the most popular programs offered in public libraries are summer reading programs for children, families, and adults. In rural areas, the local public library may have, in addition to its main branch, a [[bookmobile|mobile library]] service, consisting of one or more buses furnished as a small public library, serving the countryside according to a regular schedule. + In addition to print [[book]]s and [[periodical]]s, most public libraries today have a wide array of other media including music [[compact disc|CD]]s, [[cassette tape|cassette]]s, [[audio tape]]s, movies on [[Video Home System|video tape]]s and [[DVD]]s, and [[video game]]s as well as facilities to access the [[Internet]] and inter-library loans (borrowing items from other libraries). [[Readers' advisory]] is a fundamental public library service that involves suggesting fiction and nonfiction titles (often called "readalikes"). ... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:11:59 +0100 794147 http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Public_library&diff=327432575&oldid=prev ← Previous revision Revision as of 07:11, 23 November 2009 Line 6: Line 6: ==Services offered== ==Services offered== - In addition to print [[book]]s and [[periodical]]s, most public libraries today have a wide array of other media including music [[compact disc|CD]]s, movies on [[Video Home System|video tape]] and [[DVD]], as well as facilities to access the [[Internet]] and inter-library loans (borrowing items from other libraries). [[Readers' advisory]] is a fundamental public library service that involves suggesting fiction and nonfiction titles (often called "readalikes"). Public libraries may also provide other services, such as community meeting rooms, storytelling for infants, toddlers, and children, or after-school programs. In person and on-line programs for [[reader development]], language learning, homework help, free lectures and cultural performances, and other community service programs are common offerings. One of the most popular programs offered in public libraries are summer reading programs for children, families, and adults. In rural areas, the local public library may have, in addition to its main branch, a [[bookmobile|mobile library]] service, consisting of one or more buses furnished as a small public library, serving the countryside according to a regular schedule. + In addition to print [[book]]s and [[periodical]]s, most public libraries today have a wide array of other media including music [[compact disc|CD]]s,[[cassette tape|cassette]]s, [[audio tape]]s, movies on [[Video Home System|video tape]]s and [[DVD]]s, and [[video game]]s as well as facilities to access the [[Internet]] and inter-library loans (borrowing items from other libraries). [[Readers' advisory]] is a fundamental public library service that involves suggesting fiction and nonfiction titles (often called "readalikes"). ... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:11:04 +0100 794148 http://northmetrotechlibraryatacworth.blogspot.com/2009/11/historical-fiction.html After writing about finding book reviews for Wolf Hall, I began to think about finding other historical fiction to read. NoveList in GALILEO is a useful Readers Advisory tool.A search in NoveList for Wolf Hall provided links to Find Similar Books, reviews, Subject headings, and the public World Cat.When you select the Find Similar Books link, you are given a check list to limit your search to Required or Desired subject headings. I think that's a very interesting distinction- is the topic required in the story or just desired? The default setting is for desired. What would you choose as a required subject or a desired subject in your Find Similar Books choice?You may get the password to use GALILEO at home from your Georgia librarian.-klsView from the Library maintained by The Librarian at North Metro Technical College c2006 (Source: View from the library) Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0100 792680 http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=5913 The Needham Free Public Library is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the position of Part-Time Children's Reference Librarian. Under the general supervision of the Children's Supervisor, interact with library patrons, assisting them with their information and readers' advisory needs. Hours are: Tuesday and Wednesday 9 am - 1 pm; Saturday 1 - 5 pm (Source: MBLC Job Listings) Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:47:25 +0100 792365 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FlaJobline/~3/SLKpnN_FkQI/assistant-manager-temporary-calder.html ASSISTANT MANAGER OPPORTUNITY – TEMPORARYDURATION: ONE YEARCALDER BRANCH(Reposting of # 215-09 – Revised wording)Do you have superb organizational and time management skills? Do you love training people and working with a diverse community? Edmonton Public Library has a temporary Assistant Manager position available at Calder Branch.We are looking for an individual who is passionate about libraries and models excellent customer service. The person who fills this position must work independently, have excellent people skills and be able to coach and train staff on an ongoing basis. Exceptional communication and leadership abilities are required. The ideal candidate will believe there is always room for improvement even when things are working well. This position offers an exciting opportunity to help take an excellent public library branch and make it better by supporting staff and building strong community connections.DUTIESThe Assistant Manager plays a vital role in all aspects of branch operation, including:Leading daily in-branch workflow.Serving as lead hand for branch circulation services.Scheduling and coordinating programs and room bookings.Assisting the Manager in recruiting, training, coaching, and evaluating Library Assistant and Paging staff.Cash handling and preparing monthly cash statements.Providing membership, circulation, reference/readers' advisory service to the public.Interpreting approved policies and procedures to branch staff and to the public.Communicating key activities and recommendations to the Manager.Supporting the Manager in planning services and programs, organizing collections and maintaining the physical facility.Assuming responsibility for the branch in absence of the Manager.QUALIFICATIONSYou possess a post secondary degree or diploma in a related field. A minimum of three years directly related experience is required. Supervisory experience or related coursework is preferred. ... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:45:05 +0100 793030 http://www.unshelved.com/blog.aspx?post=1538 The public ask librarians for help. Who do librarians ask for help? Other librarians, of course. At work and, increasingly, on the Internet, using listservs, message boards, Twitter, etc. Your question may even have been asked before. The problem is finding it, sorting through the answers, and telling the good from the bad. Introducing Unshelved® Answers, a place to share your expertise about libraries and everything in them: reference resources, reader's advisory, customer service, cataloging, administration, or anything else. Already people have asked: What CMS does your library use? How do you get rid of pushy vendors? What are great graphic novels for early readers? What are some ideas for displays for young adults? What's that one book I read in the early 80's? ... and much more! We've got an easy and effective system for grading both questions and answers so that you can quickly and easily solve your problem and help others solve theirs. Every time your work is voted up you gain more reputation, which unlocks more functionality of the site for you. Eventually our most prized contributors become de-facto moderators. The site is really run by you, for you. We hope this will become a useful tool for the library community (and anyone else, including booksellers and individuals). Visit Unshelved&reg Answers today to share your expertise! Posted by Bill on 11/16/2009 5:59:00 AM (Source: Unshelved) Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:40:04 +0100 792168 http://www.slis.indiana.edu/careers/view_job_specific.php?job_id=6095 State: Texas Job Requisition Number 066005 Position Number 114221 Job Type Full-Time Division Name Lib Data Systems Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited university plus three (3) years of related experience Notes to Applicants Cover letter must be attached to be considered for this position. Pay Range $19.23 - $24.52 per hour Hours M-F 8 AM - 5 PM -- evening and weekend hours will be required. Job Close Date Open Until Filled. Departments may close a posting at their discretion. Type of Posting External Department Library Regular/Temporary Regular Category Professional Location Faulk Library - 800 Guadalupe, P.O. Box 2287, Austin Texas 78768 PURPOSE: The general purpose of the position is to forecast, plan, organize, and control the presentation and accessibility of on-line Library services, programs, information, and content via the Austin Public Library website. The position will be responsible for coordinating with Library divisions and City of Austin departments to oversee the delivery of our end product: the Austin Public Library website. The position will manage multiple projects integrating project deliverables to bring clarity, ease of use, and focused accessible results to our on-line delivery/presentation of Library services, programs, information, and content. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. 1. Develop and maintain strategic and operational plans for the Austin Public Library on-line information, content, websites, library services, and programs. 2. ... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:30:01 +0100 791777 http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=5900 CHILDRENS AND YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIAN PART-TIME: 24 Hours Per WeeK Part-time Childrens and Youth Services Librarian wanted for small, energetic public library. Duties include planning and implementing innovative childrens and young adult programs and activities, purchasing materials and maintaining childrens collection, reference and readers advisory services, customer service, publicity, grant writing, and Minuteman Library Network operations. Also provides general library services. Position Summary: Responsible for the development, planning, organizing, directing and evaluating of activities, operations, and expenditures within the Childrens & Youth Services area. Responsible for conveying and carrying out the Librarys Mission and Vision Statements, Objectives and Customer Service program. Responsible for the supervision of staff and volunteers. Responsible for all collection development activities within the childrens and Youth Services area within a budget of approximately $16,000.00. Position includes working at least one evening per week and at least one Saturday per month. Related work as required. (Source: MBLC Job Listings) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:38:19 +0100 788388 http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=5894 Applications for the temporary position of Professional Librarian/ (Floating) per a recent Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Brockton and the Brockton Public Library Employees Association, SEIU, Local 888, are being accepted for appointment by the Board of Library Trustees on or after October 21, 2009. This position is required to work four days per week, Monday through Thursday, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the East or West Branch Library, or at the Main Library, as assigned. The City will fund this position for the duration of a period beginning on or about October 12, 2009, and ending on or before June 30, 2010. This is to restore partial library staff and services at the East and West buildings of the Brockton Public Library, contemporaneous with an after-school grant-funded (federal stimulus funds) homework assistance program. ... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:40:02 +0100 787746 http://blog.booklistonline.com/2009/10/30/lets-get-romantic/ I have a confession to make. I was among the many who thought romance novels were silly. Formulaic, pure fluff. Damsels in distress. Ladies in long dresses and painful bodices. Men in puffy shirts. Then I became Booklist’s romance editor. I scrutinized the wonderfully varied array of romance novels that arrived in the mail. I attended a Romance Writers of America conference, and learned that romance writers have amazing backgrounds. Many have PhDs, some are or have been doctors, lawyers, or police officers.  The same can be said about romance readers. I began working with a group of smart, enthusiastic, generous, funny, and talented freelance romance reviewers. Librarians who know the genre inside and out. I discovered that romance novels are sharply witty and unmistakably feminist. You probably know all this. But maybe you’re like the old me. Either way, I can assure you that romance fiction is a thoroughly enjoyable subject to talk about.  It’s full of surprises; it’s always evolving, and romance experts are, well, passionate. I hope you’ll join us on November 12, 2009,  from 3:00 to 4:00 pm Central Standard Time for the first Booklist romance webinar. I’ll be the moderator for a terrific group of presenters. Two of our romance reviewers and feature writers, John Charles and Shelley Mosley, will be talking about what makes the romance genre so enduringly popular, and about new trends. Participants will get an early look at forthcoming romance titles both to read and to listen to from Kayleigh George from HarperCollins and Cheryl Herman from Books on Tape. And best-selling romance writer Madeline Hunter, author of The Romantic, The Rules of Seduction, and Secrets of Surrender, among many others, will talk about the vital connection between romance writers and libraries, and how romance writers are partnership with libraries through the Romance Writers of America. ... Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:04:37 +0100 786838 http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Public_library&diff=322736213&oldid=prev ← Previous revision Revision as of 14:29, 29 October 2009 Line 6: Line 6: ==Services offered== ==Services offered== -   In addition to print [[book]]s and [[periodical]]s, most public libraries today have a wide array of other media including music [[compact disc|CD]]s, movies on [[Video Home System|video tape]] and [[DVD]], as well as facilities to access the [[Internet]] and inter-library loans (borrowing items from other libraries). [[Readers' advisory]] is a fundamental public library service that involves suggesting fiction and nonfiction titles (often called "readalikes"). Public libraries may also provide other services, such as community meeting rooms, storytelling for infants, toddlers, and children, or after-school programs. In person and on-line programs for [[reader development]], language learning, homework help, free lectures and cultural performances, and other community service programs are common offerings. One of the most popular programs offered in public libraries are summer reading programs for children, families, and adults. In rural areas, the local public library may have, in addition to its main branch, a [[bookmobile|mobile library]] service, consisting of one or more buses furnished as a small public library, serving the countryside according to a regular schedule. In addition to print [[book]]s and [[periodical]]s, most public libraries today have a wide array of other media including music [[compact disc|CD]]s, movies on [[Video Home System|video tape]] and [[DVD]], as well as facilities to access the [[Internet]] and inter-library loans (borrowing items from other libraries). [[Readers' advisory]] is a fundamental public library service that involves suggesting fiction and nonfiction titles (often called "readalikes"). ... Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:29:43 +0100 786544 http://pfplreaders.blogspot.com/2009/10/read-book-not-cliffs-notes.html Phillipsburg Library is forming a Classics Book Club for people who want to get around to reading the timeless works of literature they tried to avoid in high school. If you have a list of books you've been promising yourself to read "someday," sign up for the group. We will meet at the library every other month. Dates and times will be determine by the participants. Call the library at 908-454-3712 to inquire. (Source: Book Lover's Blog) Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00:00 +0100 788351 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FlaJobline/~3/CV8f3Io-9q8/library-information-specialistprogramme.html STRATHCONA COUNTY LIBRARY JOB POSTINGPosition: Library Information Specialist/Programmer in Youth Services Strathcona County Library is looking for a team player dedicated to providing outstanding customer service and to designing and delivering library services and programs that support the literacy, learning and leisure needs of youth and the adults who work with them.Our public library currently serves a vibrant rural/urban community of over 85,000. We deliver services from a Sherwood Park location, a bookmobile that visits 12 rural sites on a weekly basis, and a dynamic web site. www.sclibrary.ab.ca EMPLOYMENT TERMSPosition: Temporary part-time for one year. Shift work, days, evenings, & weekends.(21 hours per week Dec. 7 – Mar, 29 25 hours per week commencing Mar. 30)Starting wage: $24.25 per hourProposed start date: Dec. 7, 2009. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESProvide welcoming and professional research and reader's advisory service to patrons of all ages. Competently use a wide range of print and electronic resources to answer patron requests. Recommend materials and sources appropriate to age, reading level, interests and informational needs of patrons.Use knowledge of literature for youth, child development and learning processes to plan and deliver literacy programs, instructional tours, school presentations and special events that promote lifelong learning to preschoolers, elementary students, and the adults who work with them.Participate in the development and delivery of large scale programs, such as reading games that contribute to children’s literacy skills and that enhance the library's community profile.Develop and maintain specific collections according to selection criteria and within budgets. Ensure that collections are current, representative and relevant to the research and reading, listening and viewing needs of children and those working with them. ... Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:43:59 +0100 787540 http://super_librarian.blogspot.com/2009/10/calling-all-harlequin-junkies.html Every year my employer wants me to take on a special "project." Essentially something that goes above and beyond my normal job duties. In the past I've done everything from weeding, to committee work (blergh!), to giving a reader's advisory talk on the romance genre. I had my annual review this month, and once again, as am I sure will shock no one (Ha!), it was declared in writing that I am full of awesome. It also means it was time for me to come up with a new "project."This year the lucky winner is Harlequin. Our branches receive a crap-load of donations, and naturally Harlequin is a healthy representative. The problem? Most of our librarians are confounded by those little category romances. They have no clue where to begin, what they should think about cataloging, and what should be tossed on a cart to sell for 10 cents. I proposed my idea to my boss (who naturally loved it) although I will admit that in the back of my mind I figured the librarians were likely to roll their eyes heavenward and mutter, "Oh dear Lord, Wendy is blathering about romance novels - again."That is until I went out to a branch a couple of weeks ago and the adult services librarian swept her hands around her office and said, "Wendy, I got five big grocery bags full of Harlequin donations and I have no idea what I'm doing. I added those titles we already had in system at other locations and they've already checked out! Now I'm at a loss. Help!"Oh Wendy, you're a frackin' genius.So I'm in the process of putting together a presentation on all things Harlequins, with a strong focus on the category lines (although I plan on mentioning the single title lines like MIRA, HQN, and Spice as well). Now, I need some help from you all.I want to mention those now-defunct lines from recent memory. The lines that libraries are likely still going to get donations from, but that line itself is no longer in existence at Harlequin. ... Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:00:00 +0100 786654 http://pfplreaders.blogspot.com/2009/10/new-fiction-at-pfpl.html 'Tis the season for lots of new books! Here are a few notable titles:Await Your Reply by Dan Chaon - an amazing literary thriller about identity.Say You're One of Them by Uwem Akpan - newest Oprah selection; short stories.Half Broke Horses: a true-life novel by Jeannette Walls - author of The Glass Castle.This Is Where I Leave You by Jonathan Tropper.Little Bird of Heaven by Joyce Carol Oates.In Hovering Flight by Joyce Hinnefeld - acclaimed debut novel by local author.And coming very soon:The Lacuna by Barbara KingsolverLast Night in Twisted River by John IrvingThe Year of the Flood by Margaret AtwoodJuliet, Naked by Nick HornbyHomer & Langley by E.L. DoctorowNocturnes by Kazuo Ishiguro (stories).The Humbling by Philip Roth Mama Dearest by E. Lynn Harris (Source: Book Lover's Blog) Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:00:00 +0100 786182 http://pfplreaders.blogspot.com/2009/10/new-nonfiction-at-pfpl.html True Compass by Edward KennedyWhat the Dog Saw And Other Adventure Stories by Malcolm GladwellHighest Duty: My Search for What Really Matters by Chesley SullenbergerThe Greatest Show on Earth : The Evidence for Evolution by: Richard DawkinsThe Evolution of God by Robert WrightJim Cramer's Getting Back to Even by Jim CramerWhen the Game Was Ours by Larry BirdAnd coming very soon:Bright-Sided by Barbara EhrenreichArguing with Idiots by Glenn BeckHeroes and Villains by David Hajdu (Source: Book Lover's Blog) Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:00:00 +0100 786181 http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=5884 The Morrill Memorial Library Children's Department has opened a search for an Assistant Children's Librarian to work 20 hours per week with benefits. The Assistant Children's Librarian will assist the department head by performing professional work in planning, directing, and conducting the activities of the Children's operations of the Morrill Memorial Library. Work is performed under the administrative direction of the Children's Librarian, the head of the department. An Assistant to the Children's Librarian also serves this department. The Assistant Children's Librarian assists in the operations of the Children's Department, including development and presentation of children's and young adult programs; children's and young adult collection development, including acquisition and weeding of materials; organization and staffing of the Children's Room and Young Adult Room under the direction of the Department Head; assists patrons with information retrieval and in use of various interfaces with available databases and indices, and other tools in both print and electronic format; provides reference and reader's advisory services to patrons seeking children's and young adult books, parenting materials, and professional materials relating to children and children's services; assists in the development the children's and young adult's collection by evaluating and selecting material (print and non-print); assists in weeding the collection as necessary; maintains current knowledge of the field through attendance at conferences, seminars, etc. and by keeping current with literature in the field and learns all new technology and software programs as well as upgrades in network technology. The Assistant Children's Librarian plans, prepares, and presents story time programs for preschoolers. ... Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:40:02 +0100 783816 http://ricklibrarian.blogspot.com/2009/10/sequels-annotated-guide-to-novels-in.html Since 1982, librarians Janet G. Husband and Jonathan F. Husband have been helping librarians and readers everywhere identify fiction books in series with their reference books. Now in 2009, the couple have finished the 4th edition of their Sequels: An Annotated Guide to Novels in Series, published by the American Library Association. Of course, the guide has grown much in the ensuing years. The first edition was 361 pages; the latest is 782 bigger pages.Contemporary readers might think that mystery fiction would dominate the guide, as crime solving series are exceedingly popular now, and the authors have included many mystery series, from Margery Allingham, Agatha Christie, and Dorothy Sayers to Nevada Barr, Janet Evanovich, and Alexander McCall Smith (alphabetized as Smith). There is, however, much more than mystery series. William Faulkner's Yoknapatawpha County stories, Doris Lessing's Children of Violence quintet, Anne McCaffrey's many dragon tales, Paul Scott's novels of India, Janette Oke's Christian fiction series, and Mary Stewart's Arthurian novels are just a few of the literary, science fiction, fantasy, romance, and historical fiction series included.The book is especially helpful for sorting out the confusing mix of comic novels by P. G. Wodehouse. Many readers know his famous characters Bertie Wooster and his man Jeeves, but finding a good list of the books in the series is not easy. The Husbands identify fifteen titles. They also identify many of the recurring characters, including Stiffy Byng, Gussie Fink-Nottle, Bingo Little, Madeleine Bassett, and the always feared Aunt Agatha. Wodehouse wrote four other comic series that fans might also want to read. Sequels, of course, provides the titles and brief plot statements.The entry for J. R. R. Tolkien will interest newcomers to The Lord of the Rings literature. ... Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:00:00 +0100 782631 http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Public_library&diff=318923212&oldid=prev Services offered: I added more information about inter-library loans and changed the wording since "loan" is more common then "reservation". ← Previous revision Revision as of 19:27, 9 October 2009 Line 8: Line 8: ==Services offered== ==Services offered== - In addition to print [[book]]s and [[periodical]]s, most public libraries today have a wide array of other media including music [[compact disc|CD]]s, movies on [[Video Home System|video tape]] and [[DVD]], as well as facilities to access the [[Internet]] and inter-library reservations. [[Readers' advisory]] is a fundamental public library service that involves suggesting fiction and nonfiction titles (often called "readalikes"). Public libraries may also provide other services, such as community meeting rooms, storytelling for infants, toddlers, and children, or after-school programs. In person and on-line programs for [[reader development]], language learning, homework help, free lectures and cultural performances, and other community service programs are common offerings. One of the most popular programs offered in public libraries are summer reading programs for children, families, and adults. In rural areas, the local public library may have, in addition to its main branch, a [[bookmobile|mobile library]] service, consisting of one or more buses furnished as a small public library, serving the countryside according to a regular schedule. + In addition to print [[book]]s and [[periodical]]s, most public libraries today have a wide array of other media including music [[compact disc|CD]]s, movies on [[Video Home System|video tape]] and [[DVD]], as well as facilities to access the [[Internet]] and inter-library loans (borrowing items from other libraries). ... Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:27:51 +0100 780868 http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=5878 The Boston Public Library is accepting applications for a Children's Librarian II position in the Grove Hall neighborhood branch. The successful candidate will participate in services to a diverse population characteristic of an urban setting with emphasis on service to children and to perform professional work requiring application of professional knowledge of literature, bibliographic sources and services with a concentration on children and will assist in the development, planning and implementation of the Library's program of service to children through personal consultations, reference and readers' advisory services, outreach and programs. (Source: MBLC Job Listings) Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:28:02 +0100 780773 http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=5875 The Morrill Memorial Library Children's Department is looking for an Assistant Children's Librarian to assist the department head by performing professional work in planning, directing, and conducting the activities of the Children's operations of the Morrill Memorial Library. Work is performed under the administrative direction of the Children's Librarian, the head of the department. An Assistant to the Children's Librarian serves this department. The Assistant Children's Librarian assists in the operations of the Children's Department, including development and presentation of children's and young adult programs; children's and young adult collection development, including acquisition and weeding of materials; organization and staffing of the Children's Room and Young Adult Room under the direction of the Department Head; assists patrons with information retrieval and in use of various interfaces with available databases and indices, and other tools in both print and electronic format; provides reference and reader's advisory services to patrons seeking children's and young adult books, parenting materials, and professional materials relating to children and children's services; assists in the development the children's and young adult's collection by evaluating and selecting material (print and non-print); assists in weeding the collection as necessary; maintains current knowledge of the field through attendance at conferences, seminars, etc. and by keeping current with literature in the field and learns all new technology and software programs as well as upgrades in network technology. The Assistant Children's Librarian plans, prepares, and presents story time programs for preschoolers. ... Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:40:03 +0100 780520 http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=5866 Provides reference and reader's advisory services to adults and young adults; selects library materials within assigned areas. Temporary part-time 17 hours per week until 6/30/2010 (Source: MBLC Job Listings) Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:02:02 +0100 778690 http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=5865 Provides reference and reader's advisory services in a very busy children's room at branch library. Prepares book displays and booklists. Conducts story times. (Source: MBLC Job Listings) Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:02:01 +0100 778691 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/hdpl/~3/HZNvKgFNMr4/favorite-book-for-moment.html I absolutely love historical fiction. I want to live in historical fiction books. My favorite book of all time is probably Gone With the Wind. It changes depending on what I start reading, but that one is always on top of my list. But Robert Hicks wrote one of the best Civil War related books I have ever read, and recently came out with a new one. A Separate Country. It's sitting at home waiting. So, my pick for today is Widow of the South. This was actually suggested to me by Allyson through her Reader's Advisory interview questions a looong time ago. One reason why I like this book so much is it is based on a real widow, a real battle, and real existing graves. Carrie McGavok's home was turned into a hospital while her yard was a battlefield, and this story follows the Battle of Franklin and how she had some of the soldiers buried in her private cemetery. They detail in the story is what made me love it so much, since points of view were from Confederate and Union soldiers, Carrie's story, and even the stories of people helping in the hospital and on the battlefield. It was a great read and stuck with me for a long time. www.widowofthesouth.com (Source: Henderson Libraries Novel News) Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:00:00 +0100 779064 http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=5862 The Malden Public Library is a busy, north of Boston urban public library serving a culturally diverse community. At Malden Public Library, we place a strong emphasis on personal service. Duties: Deliver information services including reader's advisory/reference and assist patrons with the use of electronic resources. Supervisory responsibility for circulation and support staff. Participate in the development and maintenance of the Library website. Some collection development, programming and community outreach responsibilities. Other areas of responsibility as assigned. (Source: MBLC Job Listings) Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:26:02 +0100 777638 http://plablog.org/2009/09/booktalking-boot-camp-at-pla-2010.html Public library staff members who provide readers advisory services won’t want to miss this preconference program that will detail how to deliver an amazing booktalk. Taught by a professional actress/voice coach, attendees at this session will learn: *the fundamentals of sound booktalking practice; *how to use voice, breath, and physical presence to capture and hold the attention of an audience; *how to physically and mentally prepare for a successful booktalking presentation. Build on your enthusiasm for books by discovering how to use your voice, breath, and physical presence to transfix your audience. This is a custom-made class, so bring your own booktalk to perform and receive helpful guided feedback from the presenters. This half day preconference program will be held on Wednesday, March 24, from 8:30-Noon, during the PLA 2010 National Conference. To register or for more information visit www.placonference.org. (Source: PLA Blog) Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:42:19 +0100 777849 http://pfplreaders.blogspot.com/2009/09/new-oprah-pick.html Oprah's new book club pick marks the first time she has selected a short story collection. The stories in Say You're One of Them by Uwem Akpan are all set in Africa, and are all told through the eyes of children. The book is not in our catalog yet, but you can place your request for the book here. (Source: Book Lover's Blog) Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:00:00 +0100 776900 http://pfplreaders.blogspot.com/2009/09/what-to-read-next.html One of my favorite ways to pick my next read is just to browse the library shelves and hope for serendipity. But if you can't make it to the library, there are plenty of places you can find book suggestions online. First, there's our favorite database, NoveList, which has tens of thousands of fiction and nonfiction titles for adults, teens and children. You need your library card to read it from home. I'm also fond of BookBrowse and LibraryThing.One way I keep up with the hot titles to be released is to browse the Next List from Indiebound, which represents independent booksellers throughout the country. The Next List gives you a heads-up on what is being published in the near future, so you can beat the crowd and get your library reserve in! Check out the October list here. (Source: Book Lover's Blog) Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:00:00 +0100 776899 http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=5848 -Directs, plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates services to teens, including duties necessary to the daily operation of the Teen Room. -Delivers reference, reader's advisory, and library orientation to teens, parents, teachers, and others. Instructs individuals and groups in the use of the library and resources such as electronic databases, the Internet, and other emerging technologies. Uses technology to communicate with teens virtually. -Selects, evaluates, maintains, and discards young adult materials in accordance with the allocated departmental budget, community needs, and professional standards. Analyzes collection use patterns. -Works closely with the Senior Librarian to plan and carry out programs that best use the resources of the library, meet the needs and interests of the teen community, and promote library use. -Involves teens iin planning and implementing services and selecting materials for their age group. Maintains knowledge about the diversity of the Cambridge teen community. -Initiates outreach to schools, youth centers, and community groups. Establishes contacts and collaborates with these groups. -Promotes, publicizes, and represents teen services and the library to the community in cooperation with other library departments. Merchandizes the teen collection and services using all available techniques and technologies. -Advocates for teens in library discussions of policy, services and budget. -Takes advantage of continuing education opportunities and reads professional literature related to libraries, young adult services, and adolescent development. (Source: MBLC Job Listings) Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:14:03 +0100 773560 http://mplic.wordpress.com/2009/09/11/a-readable-feast/ http://sites.google.com/site/areadablefeast/ Reader’s advisory tips and programming ideas for librarians working with cookbooks are found here.  In addition, there is a history of cooks included and help with collection development relating to cookbook collections and more. (Source: MPLIC Reference Highway) Fri, 11 Sep 2009 20:29:31 +0100 772473 http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=5838 The Boston Public Library is accepting applications for a Childrens Librarian I position in the BPLs Charlestown neighborhood branch. The successful candidate will participate in services to a diverse population characteristic of an urban setting with emphasis on service to children and to perform professional work requiring application of professional knowledge of literature, bibliographic sources and services with a concentration on children and will assist in the development, planning and implementation of the Librarys program of service to children through personal consultations, reference and readers advisory services, outreach and programs. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Employment Laws, Equal opportunity will be afforded to all applicants regardless of race, color, sex, age, religious creed, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, ex-offender status, prior psychiatric treatment or military status. (Source: MBLC Job Listings) Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:38:02 +0100 771828 http://www.wislisjobs.com Small town, friendly library seeks a customer-oriented librarian 35 hours per week to handle reference duties, reader's advisory, some IT support and other duties as assigned. Schedule includes two evenings per week and every third Saturday. ALA-accredited Master's Degree in Library/Information Science required. Computer and Internet skills are a necessity, some reference experience is preferred. Salary range begins at $17.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. Pro-rated benefits available. Send cover letter, resume and three references (electronic submission is acceptable) by Friday, September 25th 2009 to: Nick Weber Library Director Mukwonago Community Library 300 Washington Avenue Mukwonago, WI 53149 director@mukcom.lib.wi.us (Source: Wislisjobs) Mon, 07 Sep 2009 22:24:31 +0100 771730 http://www.wislisjobs.com/public.htm Small town, friendly library seeks a customer-oriented librarian 35 hours per week to handle reference duties, reader's advisory, some IT support and other duties as assigned. Schedule includes two evenings per week and every third Saturday. ALA-accredited Master's Degree in Library/Information Science required. Computer and Internet skills are a necessity, some reference experience is preferred. Salary range begins at $17.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. Pro-rated benefits available. Send cover letter, resume and three references (electronic submission is acceptable) by Friday, September 25th 2009 to: Nick Weber Library Director Mukwonago Community Library 300 Washington Avenue Mukwonago, WI 53149 director@mukcom.lib.wi.us (Source: Wislisjobs Public Library Jobs) Mon, 07 Sep 2009 22:24:17 +0100 771137 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FlaJobline/~3/3YjKzkZCdNs/customer-services-librarian-vancouver.html Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) serves approximately 400,000 people, through 38 branches on Vancouver Island, the central mainland coast and the Queen Charlotte Islands, with a staff of over 300 employees. We currently have the following opportunity based in Campbell River:Customer Services Librarian – Adult ServicesAs the Customer Services Librarian - Adult Services you will be an active member of a strong branch team that provides outstanding customer service to library users and coordinated delivery of public services for adults.Under the direction of the Adult Services and Readers Advisory Divisional Manager your skills and knowledge will be utilized within the following areas of responsibility:Lead, coordinate and evaluate the delivery of public services with the focus on building and maintaining strong and informed team(s) in a customer-focused environment;Oversee the effective and efficient coordination of projects;Provide leadership and initiative in the delivery of programs, services and projects that advance the service goals and strategic direction of the system;Maintain branch collection(s). Identifies collection development priorities and provides input to Library Manager;Provide information services and readers’ advisory;Working with Library Manager, liaise and partner with external organizations and groups to increase the use of library resources and services;Advise the Library Manager on trends and issues affecting branch library services and prepare recommendations.The successful candidate will be an energetic, resourceful and adaptable individual who firmly believes in providing excellent customer service. ... Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:56:32 +0100 770597 http://www.unshelved.com/blog.aspx?post=1483 ... you should add Reader's Advisory to your collection. It's one of their 10 Graphic Novels for Labor Day. Posted by Bill on 9/4/2009 10:18:00 AM (Source: Unshelved) Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:10:03 +0100 770318 http://pfplreaders.blogspot.com/2009/09/were-back-online.html The library's computer woes are (mostly) over, and you can once again search for books online using our PowerPac catalog. In case you didn't know, you can also use our catalog to place holds on books, to renew books you've checked out, and to keep tabs on your own library account. You can maintain personal book lists and even arrange to be notified when an author you like puts out a new book. (Source: Book Lover's Blog) Fri, 04 Sep 2009 04:00:00 +0100 770657 http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=5832 Duties: -Performs Circulation, Inter-Library Loan, Readers Advisory, and Reference functions, and Collection Maintenance tasks -Assists library patrons with use of Internet and automated library catalog -Participates in Collection Development activities, coordinating shelving, shifting, and weeding the collection; works with volunteers -Performs library opening and closing procedures -Performs data entry related to book ordering, adding and deleting bibliographic records -Attends training sessions, staff meetings and regional and consortium library meetings -Performs other duties as needed (Source: MBLC Job Listings) Fri, 04 Sep 2009 03:38:03 +0100 770123 http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=5828 Part Time Reference Librarian The hours for this part time position are every Wednesday from 5-8pm and every other Saturday from 10am-5pm. The Reference Librarian provides information, reference and referral services to all library users utilizing the library's materials collections, Old Colony Library Network, databases, Internet, etc. Provides Readers' Advisory services. May participate in collection development, library displays, contribute to the library newsletter, and perform other related tasks. Performs circulation duties as necessary. (Source: MBLC Job Listings) Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:26:01 +0100 769209 http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=5823 The successful candidate will be a flexible team player, have a strong customer service ethic, be proficient with information technology and electronic databases, and have demonstrated skills with best practices in reference work at a busy public library reference desk. Duties include routine print and online reference service, readers advisory, computer troubleshooting and assistance to library users. (Source: MBLC Job Listings) Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:26:02 +0100 768939 http://www.unshelved.com/blog.aspx?post=1477 Thanks to everyone who has already ordered a copy of our new book Reader's Advisory, either directly from us or through our distributor Ingram Publisher Services. Publishing a new book is the most expensive and scary thing we do each year, and so we definitely appreciate your vote of confidence in Unshelved and in books. Viva la paper! For those of you still on the fence, remember that we're still signing each book and I'm drawing a character doodle as well. We've put together some compelling book bundles, with and without our bestselling Read Irresponsibly book bag and Contains Printed Matter messenger bag. And you'll still get free shipping in the U.S. through this coming Monday, August 31. Posted by Bill on 8/24/2009 10:02:00 AM (Source: Unshelved) Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:58:01 +0100 766903 http://www.lisnews.org/bookmatch An Essay of the LISNews Summer Series Ok, I didn’t plan on writing about BookMatch for LISNews. It isn’t very philosophically inspiring or technically amazing. However, it is a patron pleaser and service that any public library can implement in one form or another and enhances participants “Library Experience.” So, the question I kept asking myself when considering what to write was, “should I present an interesting but quickly forgotten bit of library philosophy or should I explain and walk through a well loved service?” The latter is what I would prefer to read. BookMatch is the Skokie Public Library bringing readers advisory online. The Mechanics BookMatch is put together by using SurveyMonkey, Wikispaces, and a Microsoft Word form. This process is in continuous flux as questions are rewritten, deleted, or added. SurveyMonkey was used because of familiarity with the product and the ease of customization. More importantly SurveyMonkey provides the option of form logic, which is a pain to code… I hear. The BookMatch survey has nine paths depending on a patron’s answer to questions. For example, “Do you read romances?” The answer yes takes the patron to questions about romance and answering no skips that section. “Do you read fiction only or fiction and nonfiction or nonfiction only?” This question offers three different question paths. Form logic avoids patrons having to answer or even look at questions that do not apply to their reading tastes, essential if you do not want strictly nonfiction readers being faced with questions about Sword and Sorcery tastes. Once the survey is received, it is transferred to a private wiki hosted by Wikispaces. A link to the survey and the date it was received is added to the Surveys Awaiting Response page. It is then reviewed by around twenty-five reader advisors with wildly divergent reading tastes. Suggested items are added to the discussion area of the wiki. ... Sun, 23 Aug 2009 17:37:32 +0100 766840 http://lisnews.org/bookmatch An Essay of the LISNews Summer Series Ok, I didn’t plan on writing about BookMatch for LISNews. It isn’t very philosophically inspiring or technically amazing. However, it is a patron pleaser and service that any public library can implement in one form or another and enhances participants “Library Experience.” So, the question I kept asking myself when considering what to write was, “should I present an interesting but quickly forgotten bit of library philosophy or should I explain and walk through a well loved service?” The latter is what I would prefer to read. BookMatch is the Skokie Public Library bringing readers advisory online. The Mechanics BookMatch is put together by using SurveyMonkey, Wikispaces, and a Microsoft Word form. This process is in continuous flux as questions are rewritten, deleted, or added. SurveyMonkey was used because of familiarity with the product and the ease of customization. More importantly SurveyMonkey provides the option of form logic, which is a pain to code… I hear. The BookMatch survey has nine paths depending on a patron’s answer to questions. For example, “Do you read romances?” The answer yes takes the patron to questions about romance and answering no skips that section. “Do you read fiction only or fiction and nonfiction or nonfiction only?” This question offers three different question paths. Form logic avoids patrons having to answer or even look at questions that do not apply to their reading tastes, essential if you do not want strictly nonfiction readers being faced with questions about Sword and Sorcery tastes. Once the survey is received, it is transferred to a private wiki hosted by Wikispaces. A link to the survey and the date it was received is added to the Surveys Awaiting Response page. It is then reviewed by around twenty-five reader advisors with wildly divergent reading tastes. Suggested items are added to the discussion area of the wiki. ... Sun, 23 Aug 2009 17:37:32 +0100 766719 http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=5814 The Whitman Public Library welcomes candidates to apply for the position of Adult Services and Reference Librarian at our small but busy library. The candidate will oversee all aspects of adult services, including but not limited to reference, bibliographic instruction, readers advisory, and adult programming. The Adult Services and Reference Librarian will maintain the local history collection and coordinate a busy volunteer schedule, and participate in publicity and outreach, including online services. Additional and regular functions include circulation duties, computer troubleshooting, collection development, teen services, and cataloging. Attending regular professional meetings is required. The Adult Services and Reference Librarian will also operate the Library in the Directors absence, including but not limited to staff management, public relations, and the physical operation of the building. Position is a 35 hour work week with one Saturday every four weeks in rotation and 1-2 evenings per week. Position begins in October 2009. Whitman Public Library is a small public library in a welcoming community on the Commuter Rail approximately 30 miles from Boston. (Source: MBLC Job Listings) Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:26:03 +0100 765510 http://www.unshelved.com/blog.aspx?post=1474 Yesterday's mail brought us the Winter 2010 catalog from Ingram Publisher Services. I turned to pages 36 and 37 and enjoyed reading about all seven books from their most-recent addition, the independent publisher Overdue Media. Apparently they've got a new book called Reader's Advisory: an Unshelved collection. Sounds promising! IPS has all our books in stock and is shipping orders every day. For information about how your bookstore, library, or comic shop can purchase Unshelved collections (and get a copy of the IPS catalog), click here! Posted by Bill on 8/19/2009 9:46:00 AM (Source: Unshelved) Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:22:02 +0100 765506 http://www.unshelved.com/blog.aspx?post=1472 The lifeblood of the Unshelved store is our stalwart store manager Jana, who answers our email and sends out packages. Said lifeblood will be away on vacation most of September and October and, while we'll still take orders, shipping will be rather intermittent during that time. That's why we set the rather arbitrary sounding deadline of August 31 for our current store promotion. You'll get free shipping in the U.S. on all our books, including our newest collection Reader's Advisory and related book bundles AND you'll get timely delivery. P.S. If you want to pay by check you should order even sooner, as we won't ship your goods until we've deposited your check. Posted by Bill on 8/17/2009 11:06:00 AM (Source: Unshelved) Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:34:02 +0100 765005 http://pfplreaders.blogspot.com/2009/08/august-book-discussion-art-of-racing-in.html The Happy Bookers group will discuss The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein on Wednesday, August 26 at 7:00 p.m. Newcomers are welcome and don't need to pre-register. Details available at the Happy Bookers web page. If you can't make the physical meeting, you can add your comments here. (Source: Book Lover's Blog) Fri, 14 Aug 2009 04:00:00 +0100 764536 http://pfplreaders.blogspot.com/2009/08/computer-troubles.html If you have tried to access the library catalog over the web recently, you will have noticed that it's down. We are working hard to get full service restored as soon as possible. In the meantime, you can reach us by phone at 908-454-3712 to inquire about your account, place reserves and find out if we own a book. You can also send inquiries by email to lending_services AT pburglib DOT org. (Source: Book Lover's Blog) Fri, 14 Aug 2009 04:00:00 +0100 764535 http://www.unshelved.com/blog.aspx?post=1465 Gene didn't think I did a good enough job letting people know that there's free shipping on all our books until August 31 including, of course, our newest collection Reader's Advisory. We're also both signing all books and I'm drawing a doodle in each one. We'll even personalize them if you tell us whose name to write. For my part I'm glad to see so many of you are taking advantage of our book bundles. Even if you already have a few of our books you can still save money and end up with a couple of signed books to give as presents. And you can save even more money if you add one of our two bags. Hurry up - time's a wasting! Posted by Bill on 8/10/2009 7:34:00 AM (Source: Unshelved) Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:58:02 +0100 762984 http://www.popgoesthelibrary.com/2009/08/bloggers-block.html Or: Personal Learning Networks & Getting My Groove Back -- Slowly.So, first, I changed jobs. I'm not a public librarian anymore! Since February 2008, I've been the librarian at Eastern Camden County Regional Senior High School. A major part of my overall silence has been due to my not really knowing how much I can say here about my work. I have to protect my students' privacy, obviously. I will be following the lead of some of my blogging school librarian heroes -- Joyce Valenza and Buffy Hamilton to name two -- so in months to come you'll see more about my fascination with integrating technology and information literacy, reader's advisory, and my continuing baby steps towards excellence in school librarianship. I have also been having a hard time figuring out how to connect being a teacher-librarian with the pop culture stuff I usually blog about here. I've kind of decided it doesn't really matter and it doesn't have to connect perfectly all the time. Life is not a jigsaw puzzle. I doubt our readers are sitting there, nitpicking the pop cultural content of our posts here.Then, Liz & I published our book! Hooray! Good reviews, good sales, rejoicing throughout the land! Except, and I can say this only for myself, because Liz is still posting often with her usualverve, passion, and insight, I have been feeling drained. Drained of interest & enthusiasm for ferreting out & writing about popculture, drained of motivation to blog, and drained of the feelingthat what I'm doing is relevant or exciting. Not so great. We've spent all this time & energy building our brand, writing our little hearts out, and all I want to do is be left in peace with my EW subscription and not talk about it anymore. ... Sun, 09 Aug 2009 04:00:00 +0100 763163 http://ntrls.blogspot.com/2009/08/help-with-readers-advisory.html Check out FictionDB for all types of information concerning authors and books.  Great information on series, what to read next and listings for all books published by a particular author.  Everything you need to know about fiction books and authors Find complete author book lists (bibliographies) Discover books in a series Read descriptions of individual books Search over 250,000 titles using (Source: North Texas Regional Library System) Wed, 05 Aug 2009 04:00:00 +0100 761810 http://www.unshelved.com/blog.aspx?post=1459 You can finally order the best Unshelved collection ever - Reader's Advisory! Those lucky few who picked up copies at ALA or Comic Con have been gushing about it, and now the rest of you can get it too. Why the delay? Because today we have a new distributor - Ingram Publisher Services - and we wanted to make sure that libraries and bookstores could order our book as soon as everyone else. We're super excited to be working with Ingram, one of the biggest and best names in book sales. We hope they don't realize what a terrible mistake they've made in working with us. For more information on wholesale and purchase orders read this. If you've never bought any of our books, all is forgiven. Just start now. Unshelved, as you probably realize, isn't really big on continuity. So you can happily start with Reader's Advisory, enjoying how good we've gotten at this. Or else start at the very beginning and watch us grow. Until August 31 there's free shipping in the U.S. on all books. Each will be signed and personalized by both authors, with a character doodle by Bill. We've also made being a completist more economical than ever with three new bundles. All seven books are just $80. Add the brand-new Read Irresponsibly book bag for just $10 more or the Contains Printed Matter messenger bag for just $20 more, savining you $46.50! All with free shipping in the U.S. Each of our books represents an entire year we spent delivering the best comic we know how. We sincerely hope you'll decide to purchase one or more Unshelved collections today for yourself or your customers. Or both. Posted by Bill on 8/3/2009 12:00:00 AM (Source: Unshelved) Mon, 03 Aug 2009 07:10:02 +0100 761031 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FlaJobline/~3/vqRX9bibo1M/customer-services-librarian-adult.html Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) serves approximately 400,000 people, through 38 branches on Vancouver Island, the central mainland coast and the Queen Charlotte Islands, with a staff of over 300 employees. We currently have the following opportunity based in Sidney:Customer Services Librarian – Adult ServicesAs the Customer Services Librarian - Adult Services you will be an active member of a strong branch team that provides outstanding customer service to library users and coordinated delivery of public services for adults.Under the direction of the Adult Services and Readers Advisory Divisional Manager your skills and knowledge will be utilized within the following areas of responsibility:Lead, coordinate and evaluate the delivery of public services with the focus on building and maintaining strong and informed team(s) in a customer-focused environment;Oversee the effective and efficient coordination of projects;Provide leadership and initiative in the delivery of programs, services and projects that advance the service goals and strategic direction of the system;Maintain branch collection(s). Identifies collection development priorities and provides input to Library Manager;Provide information services and readers’ advisory;Working with Library Manager, liaise and partner with external organizations and groups to increase the use of library resources and services;Advise the Library Manager on trends and issues affecting branch library services and prepares recommendations.The successful candidate will be an energetic, resourceful and adaptable individual who firmly believes in providing excellent customer service. ... Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:57:08 +0100 760605 http://www.swissarmylibrarian.net/2009/07/30/tests-for-hiring-and-training One of my coworkers and her husband run Gibson’s Bookstore, in Concord, NH. When hiring new employees, each applicant is given a knowledge of literature test to see how well they’ll do at reader’s advisory. Their opinion is that bookstore staff are first and foremost reading advisers, and cashiers and stockers second. The test questions cover a broad scope of literature, just like the questions of customers (and library patrons): 2) Name five characters invented by William Shakespeare. 13) What is Ender Wiggin famous for? 14) James and the Giant ________ by Roald _______. 23) Why do some Sneetches feel superior to others? To get hired, applicants must get at least half of the questions right. Perhaps libraries could implement something similar? Perhaps they already do. I also have a list of reference questions and tasks I give to reference staff after they’ve been hired, to help with training. It is based on something my director found (can’t remember what or where), but I tailored it to get new staff familiar with the type of questions we get, our collection, our policies, basic tech support, and reference in general. They get it as a Word document, and work on it for their first few months. Some people like tests and some don’t. But each in their own way, I think these tests are valuable to make sure that the people interacting with the public are really able to help the public. (Source: herzogbr.net blog) Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:05:46 +0100 760034 http://marincountyfreelibrary.blogspot.com/2009_07_01_marincountyfreelibrary_archive.html#1448874611555570370 The Marin County Free Library offers many kinds of digital content to our patrons. Many of these items can be accessed from home by our patrons. Types of digital content we offer include digital books, digital audio books, and magazine articles. We also subscribe to services that provide online tutoring, and readers advisory. Our goal is to provide a wide range of information that extends what can otherwise be found online, such as copyrighted full text articles. We hope that these services are of value to students, individuals conducting research, readers, and other users representing the wide range of our patronage. For more information, visit our Digital Content page. (Source: Marin County Free Library Blog) Fri, 24 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 758480 http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=5778 The Medfield Memorial Public Library, located in a metrowest suburb of Boston, seeks a full-time, professional librarian to head adult services. Our library serves a community of over 12,000 residents with a materials budget of $100,000, and an annual circulation of over 200,000. Duties/Description: Plans, organizes, implements, oversees and evaluates all aspects of library services to adults including reference, readers advisory, collection management, outreach, community analysis and programming. Reports to the library director. (Source: MBLC Job Listings) Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:50:01 +0100 757838 http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=5779 The Medfield Memorial Public Library, located in a metrowest suburb of Boston, seeks a part-time, professional librarian to head young adult services. Our library serves a community with over 12,000 residents with a materials budget of $100,000, and annual circulation over 200,000. Duties/Description: Plans, organizes, implements, oversees and evaluates all aspects of library services to young adults including reference, readers advisory, collection management, outreach, community analysis and programming. Reports to the library director. (Source: MBLC Job Listings) Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:50:01 +0100 757837 http://www.unshelved.com/blog.aspx?post=1450 There are a lot of comic cons but there's only one Comic Con, and Unshelved will be there! But not alone! Because we're sharing a booth with the awesome, the talented, the you-just-saw-one-of-his-comics-yesterday Jorge Cham of Piled Higher and Deeper. This Unshelved/PhD combinatorial explosion of webcomics righteousness will be on display at Booth 2300. That's at the very front of the exhibit hall, right of center, roughly between Diamond and DC. If you happen to walk in through the correct door you'll be looking directly at us. While supplies last we'll be selling our newest book Reader's Advisory by itself and in a couple of priced-to-sell bundles you won't be able to resist. We'll also have a selection of our best-selling shirts, bags, and hats. Jorge will be bringing a similar set of PhD merchandise for your perusal. But the best part, the coolest part, the part that will make you say WOW is the incredible, never-before-seen thing we'll be GIVING AWAY while supplies last. At our booth. Booth 2300. Come early and come often. But wait, there's more! Because on Thursday afternoon at noon Gene and I will be giving our talk A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Library at the Seuss Room at Geisel Library on the UCSD campus. If you've never heard us speak you've never lived. And it, too, is free! Posted by Bill on 7/20/2009 12:00:00 AM (Source: Unshelved) Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:58:01 +0100 757128 http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/find_jobs/rss.php?job_id=5773 The Dover Town Library seeks an Assistant Director who will assist the Director with daily operations essential to achieving outstanding library operations and customer service. The Assistant Director's primary responsibilities include; adult services, reference and reader's advisory, planning and implementing programs and book groups, some collection development, assist with the website and general computer maintenance, circulation duties and other duties as the situations arise. This position is full time, 35 hours and may include evenings and Saturdays. (Source: MBLC Job Listings) Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:38:04 +0100 756983 http://ricklibrarian.blogspot.com/2009/07/things-that-go-bump-in-stacks-whole.html Sunday at the American Library Association was my day to attend programs on subjects about which I knew little. I started with Things That Go Bump in the Stacks: Whole Collection Advisory for Paranormal Fiction, introduced and moderated by Neil Hollands of the Williamsburg Regional Library. Neil presented a brief history of these books with their vampires and other dark creatures. They differ from fantasy in that they bring magic into the everyday world. They spring from horror and often include appeal factors from romance and mystery. Some are even literary. Their rise has been spotlighted by the success of the Twilight novels by Stephanie Meyer.With Neil were three authors. Marjorie Liu has spent much of her life in foreign countries and draws on her travel and diplomatic experience in crafting settings. She began her writing career in 2005 with Tiger Eye, a paranormal romance paperback. Liu says that she includes many forms of creatures in her novels, including her Dirk & Steele and Hunter Kiss series. she already has over a dozen books.Charlie Hudson is a classic rags to riches author, having been everything from a struggling actor to a bartender before becoming a successful author. His books are violent and often reflect life in the underside of society. Since his debut with Caught Stealing in 2004, he is known for the Hank Thompson trilogy and the Joe Pitt series. He jokes that he writes for maladjusted young men. "Splatter" is his favorite word.Charlaine Harris is the most known of the panelists. She began her career writing Southern mysteries and segwayed into paranormal in 2001 with Dead Until Dark. Her latest book Dead and Gone, the ninth title featuring Sookie Stackhouse, debuted at the top of the New York Times Bestseller List.Harris sympathized with librarians asked to recommend paranormal novels to readers. She said they range from cute and sweet books to titles filled with violence. ... Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0100 755415