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For my big paper in Information Services, I have to write a ten page proposal trying to convince an entity (this is all "pretend") to adopt two to three Web 2.0 services to the website. If anyone has a great library website to share incorporating 2.0 and a short statement on how you convinced your admin to accept it, let me know.
Just a head's up for anyone who is interested. Yahoo is looking for beta-testers for some super-secret new tool they're working on. I was a beta-test for the new Search Assist tool they use; it was fun and didn't take much time. Anyway, they want more librarians, so if you're intersted, here's the link.
http://vovici.com/wsb.dll/s/ff28g2dd6e,
Jeri
If anyone was an AP and/or HSAP testing site and has managed to convince the school to move the testing out of the library, how did you do it?
Yes, we do huge PR. I send out a monthly newsletter (one page, front only, two columns), we send emails about new items in the collection, collaborate, etc. The circulation numbers have increased greatly in the two years we (yes, both of the librarians <I am one, too> have been at SHS for two years) have been there.
The principal is very supportive of our program. We also have a great working relationship with the literacy coach. I have read comments about literacy coaches on LMNet. Sounds like it is more of a problem in the elementary schools especially with the "reading rooms" or "book rooms" or whatever they are calling the area the literacy coach is in charge of. We just have the coach, and he does not have his own separate collection.
A Handful of Stars by Cynthia LordMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
What a wonderful book!!! I loved everything and everyone in this book, especially Lucky! Cynthia Lord's characters, setting, and oh those blueberries make for such a great read. Lily and her blind dog, Lucky live in Maine and meet Salma, a migrant worker. Salma becomes a very special friend to Lily and helps her as she tries new things. I loved growing close to Lily, Lucky, and her family and her intense wish to help Lucky regain his sight. I also enjoyed learning about the hardship of being a migrant worker, but Salma's love of art, family, and wishing for a better life were just a few things I wanted for Salma. I highly recommend this book to dog lovers, too; it will be a great read aloud to a class and also a great book to curl up with too!
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Red Queen by Victoria AveyardMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved listening to this amazing audiobook! Mare Barrow is a Red who lives in a crushing world of poverty serving the ruling class known as the Silvers. When she makes a mistake as a thief, she is catapulted into the world of the Silvers and "imprisoned" as the Silver Princess hiding her red blood lineage (she is jeeringly called The Little Lightning Girl because she can create fire and electricity within her body and hands). I loved the romance, the worlds, the plot, and the truly evil characters Aveyard weaves into this drop dead action novel complete with magical powers, rebellion, and surprising duplicity. I am rooting for Mare in the sequel and I have to admit it is driving me nuts waiting. Come join in the twitter chat with #2jennsbookclub on 11/12 at 8pm EST!
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Endangered by Lamar GilesMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Endangered was a real cat and mouse game between the main character, Lauren Daniels, who is also known as Panda (in a not nice way) and an unknown admirer who is going all out to show Panda how much she likes her style of exposing the secrets of her classmates in a blog, Gray Scales. As the stakes rise, the mystery and scariness reach torturous levels. Once Lauren thought she was a Robin Hood helping others, now she is not so sure. I bit off all my nails as I plunged headlong into this drama filled, exciting read. If you like thrillers, Endangered will not disappoint!
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I am not saying that the individual does a bad job. I am not saying they do not try to do their best. I am saying that they have no idea of what librarianship entails and so we get shortchanged occasionally. Their aren't many of us in our district so I do understand why they haven't hired a coordinator but might I suggest one of the librarians with an MLS or who has the experience to provide appropriate guidance, support, and professional development required of librarians.
Cruel Beauty by Rosamund HodgeMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
I listened to the awesome narration of Cruel Beauty on Audible by Elizabeth Knowleton. There were times as I listened that took too long to get to the story. The Beauty and the Beast aspect kept me listening as Nyx has been promised since birth to the Gentle Lord (who is really a demon) as his bride by her father. There was so much mythology that weighed down the story for me. I liked the Ignifex and Shade story lines but Nyx's feelings did not always ring true and strong. Wish I could say more about this fantasy and love triangle...
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Rook by Sharon CameronMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Finished this dazzling drama just hours before the #2jennsbookclub twitter chat! Sharon Cameron's characters (The Bellamy family and The Hasard family) were oh so good. Sophia Bellamy and Rene Hasard are engaged to be married and oh do they have secrets aplenty!!! Sophie is trying to save her family's heritage, home, and business. It is Rene Hasard, very good looking, loud, and very annoying (to Sophie) who is going to pay the money that will save the Bellamy name. But an even juicier plot is the do-gooder (known as the Red Rook, who frees the masses and leaves a red rook feather)who is helping save the unjustly accused and stay one step ahead of the government and their favorite tool, the guillotine. As Sharon Cameron wove this mesmerizing story of revolution, the insidious Allemande and LeBlanc, killing all in their path; I could not stop turning the pages as daring Sophia, close brother, Tom, childhood friend, Spear, staunch maid, Orla all stealthily worked as ONE to right the wrongs of the ruthless government injustices. All the while, Rene and his family have mysteries aplenty in their past and present. Will the Red Rook triumph or will the hands of Fate keep their date with death? I highly recommend Rook if you love a spell binding epic with spies, heroes, and daring drama!
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Fish In A Tree by Lynda Mullaly HuntMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved Hunt's first book, One for the Murphys, and this book was just as awesome. Ally Nickerson can't read and has many excuses and jokes to get out of assignments for reading and writing. My heart broke for her as her teacher and principal judge her. There are some really nasty bullies in her class and Ally feels lonely and alone as she tries really hard to do her best. It is when she gets Mr. Daniels that Ally finds a teacher who invests time and effort into getting to know her and why she can't read. Keisha and Albert(misfits) help Ally find confidence and friends (which she has never had) who have lunch with her and hang out with her. I especially found it poignant that Ally's brother, Travis begins with dreams and high hopes but begins to slide into hopelessness as he struggles with the same problems in school as his sister. Strong writing, believable characters, and a realistic plot make this a book everyone should read- middle school, YA, and adults (guidance counselors, teachers)because there are so many students who lose hope in school as they struggle with disabilities and bullying. I loved the hope and resolution of this book and can't wait for another L M Hunt book!!!
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OK, here goes.
I'm Becky and I'm a little stressed at the moment because this is graduation eve for my stepson. There are about a million family members at our house right now and they're not likely to leave any time soon. The good news is that we'll get to see Stefan play in the 2A HS All Star Baseball game on Sunday.
I'm librarian for Center MS/HS/Public library. It's pretty tiny, but becoming mightier all the time. Looking forward to reading my cohort's posts.
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20702041-hold-tight-don-t-let-go" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img alt="Hold Tight, Don't Let Go: A Novel of Haiti" border="0" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1397635116m/20702041.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20702041-hold-tight-don-t-let-go">Hold Tight, Don't Let Go: A Novel of Haiti</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7812989.Laura_Rose_Wagner">Laura Rose Wagner</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1393823813">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This novel of Haiti was oh so good- from a simple life, to total destruction with the 1/12/2010 earthquake. Laura Rose Wagner does a masterful job with characters, plot, and words (sweet, harsh, the whole gamut of expression) describing the close relationship between Magdalie and Nadine before and as their world ends. I learned so much about Haitian customs, beliefs and language as I was immersed in Magdalie's life (with and after Nadine goes to Miami)in the Port au Prince camp. Life becomes very hard for Magdalie but through hope, honesty, new friends, she shows the resilience of the Haitian people to rise above destruction and survive. Highly recommended! Please feel free to join the twitter chat Thursday 10/1 at 8pm EST with #2jennsbookclub.
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Enclave by Ann AguirreMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
I know it took me long enough to get to this awesome read!!! Deuce has always lived underneath and been raised by the enclaves rules. As a Huntress she was very successful and it is when she is paired with Fade and banished to Above that she sees a whole new world and life. I loved the characters, the world of the enclave, and hated the freaks (zombies), Silk, and Stalker. I can't wait for the 2nd book, Outpost! A great dystopian read, I still love these dystopian series.
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