Library 2.107 Mini-Conference: Makerspaces
Today I attended an online pre-conference session for the Mini-conference about Makerspaces. The Fayetteville Free Library staff led a virtual tour of their Fab Lab, provided information about how they…
Pumpkin Time
Looking for fall decor for the library? Does your library have a 3D printer? Do your patrons use the Tinkercad 3D modeling site? Super clear instructions for how to model…
Legos at the library?
Do you have Legos at your library? We know that they're lots of fun, but we also have them because they're learning tools; effective literacy includes activities that reinforce each…
An e-Resource For 2018?
As I left this morning's ReferenceUSA database demonstration, I wondered, "Could libraries use this resource to reach out to newcomers, offer programs that match residents' interests, or make community connections?…
Count down to eclipse!
The NASA count down says the eclipse is 2 days and 18 hours from first contact in Oregon. Here at WLS we'll be ready at 1:23 PM when the eclipse…
ICYMI
Who wants to up her game and add media literacy to her patrons' information literacy skill set? Are you ready to learn and share content evaluation strategies that go beyond…
Who are you?
My friend Mary has great taste in books. How do I know? She always includes her latest book read in her email signature, and I take them as recommendations. While…
Stop that tracker
I recently signed up for DuckDuckGo's email newsletter. The last couple of letters have been about protecting yourself from online trackers - no shock given DuckDuckGo's emphasis on search privacy.…
Wikipedia – Use It? Edit It?
How often do your patrons use Wikipedia to answer their questions? How often do search engine results - from Google to DuckDuckGo and Bing - return Wikipedia entries at or…
Tumblebooks is mobile!
Keep the kids engaged. Minimize the summer slide. Read, listen, and play. Tumblebooks has just launched a mobile app! Available for Apple iOS and Android devices, the new Tumblebooks app…