Someplace for me to put my thoughts on libraries, librarians, library 2.0 and books
According to a news article in The Star, it seems like a library in Johor Bahru, Malaysia is facing real difficulty in getting people to return the books they have borrowed. The library currently has more than 6,400 books missing that have not been returned by about 2,000 patrons, some from as far back as […]
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YouTube Link A very interesting video that gives a behind-the-scenes look of the happenings in the backroom of a library. Maybe my colleagues in our Library Supply Centre might be interested in doing something similar. A lot more fun than your normal corporate video. I particularly like the ending in the video. (via Tame The […]
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- Ginger Spice renounces singing to become authorGeri Halliwell, or better known as Ginger Spice of the Spice Girls, seems to have given up her singing career to concentrate fully on her writing career as a children’s author. Her first of six books is officially published today by Macmillian. The series of books revolve around […]
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StoryTubes 2008 is a US-wide competition where children, aged 6 to 12 years old, can submit a video review of 2 minutes or less of their favorite books through YouTube. StoryTubes is organized by a number of libraries spread across the US and this is the second year that they are holding the competition. The […]
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- Automated library machine debuts in ShenzhenA concept automated library machine has just been introduced by the Shenzhen Public Library so as to allow the public have access to borrowing facilities on a 24-hour basis. In addition, the automated machine also issues library cards, takes book returns, and OPAC facilities. It can also take reservations […]
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The Librarian Song by Joe UvegesYouTube Direct Link - Taking Play Seriously at the Public Library with Young Video GamersThe New York Public Library recently organized an event as part of their “Game On @ The Library!” initiative to showcase their latest addition to their collection - video games. Game consoles, such as Nintendo’s Wii, […]
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- 100 books every child should readA pretty long article that has been broken up into 4 parts. This first part is just an introduction into the joys of reading, particularly when you start at an early age. The other three list the books according to the age of the child: early years, middle years […]
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