Patrons who are representing themselves in court and need help with legal research often turn to the library. But how much information can you provide?
Those who joined us for Paula Willey and Andria L. Amaral’s ALA ’21 Meet the Authors session were treated to an engaging conversation full of
At ALA 21, Carrie Rogers-Whitehead offered an engaging Meet the Author session to a big group of attendees. She spoke about her Libraries Unlimited book
Carrie Rogers-Whitehead, author of Serving Teens and Adults on the Autism Spectrum: A Guide for Libraries (Libraries Unlimited), has prepared a downloadable set of questions
If you know anything about passive programming, you know it includes fun programs for people of all ages! Paula Willey and Andria L. Amaral, authors
One night, two books went bump. Click on the books below to learn more, to read endorsements and reviews, and to purchase.
How can your library provide high-quality content to patrons, showcase local writers and faculty, and create buzz for the library? Learn from Stephanie Katz, founding
Do you wish your library had a handbook for serving patrons on the autism spectrum? Now it does. Carrie Rogers-Whitehead offers expert guidance in her
Learn how libraries around the country are supporting healthy living: free summer meals and cooking classes, lending non-traditional items like bicycles and hiking backpacks, and
Selection expert April Dawkins unpacks the complicated subject of trigger warnings, examining the impacts of trauma, the problem of self-censorship, and the connections between discomfort,
In this video discussion, Suzanne Sannwald speaks with high school teacher librarian Anthony Devine and public youth services librarian Miko Osada, who have forged an
Do the words “permission” and “copyright” make you squirm? As educators and content creators, we often rely on the images, soundbites, and written words of
Why do aborigine boys spend months wandering through the Australian outback? Why do Chinese people avoid the color red for one month each year? Why
Social change doesn’t come easily. From gay rights in the military, to feminism, to race equality, the cultural movements that have shaped the world have
The concept of the Cold War conjures thoughts of political tensions, fear of communism, and even classic spy movies. But what is the real story
Online news comes in many shapes and sizes, from traditional outlets like TV and print journalism gone digital, to newer, online-only platforms: social media, blogs,
If there was an Oscar for Best Educator in a Leading Role, the award would hands-down go to librarians; especially considering the range of people
Whether you’re looking for a STEM twist to your American history curriculum or practical inspiration for next year’s National History Day theme, invention is an
Today’s ninth graders were born in 2005. The first iPhone was released in 2007. It’s hard to overstate the impact of 21st-century technologies, but most
Here’s an interest-catching activity your students will love: display the image of the black box on the left, and lead them in a Jeopardy! lightning
