Librarians’ Advice for Educators
By Lindsey Simon |
As the coronavirus known as COVID-19 continues to spread, schools, colleges, and universities across the country find themselves in an unprecedented position: working to uphold their teaching and research missions while switching entirely to online learning. Libraries are a key resource for educators wondering about the role of copyright in the virtual classroom. “Libraries have …
Booklist Just Announced Free Online Access for All
By Lindsey Simon |
Good news for bibliophiles everywhere: Booklist, the American Library Association’s book review magazine, is giving away free access to all its online content. “The COVID-19 threat is unprecedented and will continue to cause extreme disruption,” explained George Kendall, editor and publisher of Booklist Publications. “We want to help minimize these disruptions where we can for …
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Take Virtual Tours of These Stunning Libraries
By Lindsey Simon |
Some of the most beautiful architecture in the world is found in libraries-which ensure that everyone in their communities can enjoy their amazing spaces. And even if you can’t visit a particular library in person, you may be able to explore its highlights virtually online. Here are a few of our favorite library video tours: …
Amazing Library Collections to Explore Online
By Lindsey Simon |
Librarians are caretakers of some of the world’s greatest treasures—from historical documents and out-of-print books to archival photographs and illustrations. And thanks to the wonders of digitization, many library collections are available for everyone to explore online. Check these out during your next internet deep dive: Library of Congress The Library of Congress—the largest library …
5 Awesome Library Resources—All Accessible from Home
By Lindsey Simon |
As the coronavirus known as COVID-19 continues to spread, more and more people are staying home from work, school, and social events. If you’re hoping to stay occupied, your local library has a vast selection of free entertainment and educational materials, all accessible from the comfort of your computer or smart phone. Here are some …
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10 LGBTQ Books Recommended by Librarians
By Lindsey Simon |
Each year, members of the American Library Association’s Rainbow Roundtable select highlights from the diverse landscape of queer publishing for their Over the Rainbow Book List. Books span a variety of genres and include both fiction and nonfiction titles, but all of their selections combine great storytelling and authentic LGBTQ content for adult readers. “I …
What Libraries Are Doing About COVID-19
By Lindsey Simon |
Amid growing global concern about the coronavirus known as COVID-19, people are turning to libraries for resources about how to protect themselves and their communities. Libraries have long served as trusted sources for reliable health information, and librarians are trained experts at helping people find the latest facts about easily-misunderstood topics like COVID-19. “We’re information gatekeepers, …
Can Libraries Help Solve Climate Change? This Wisconsin Couple Says Yes
By Lindsey Simon |
When Carol Phelps’ daughters were young, their public library was their favorite hangout, a place to talk books and play Dungeons & Dragons with friends. Now that the kids are grown-and both on their ways to becoming librarians themselves-the Phelps are helping libraries take on a more urgent role: educating Americans about climate change and …
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