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Teen Scavenger Hunts
Somehow in the less than a year I’ve been the Teen Librarian at the JMRL Central Library I have become the resident Scavenger Hunt Expert. It certainly was never one of my professional goals. But scavenger hunts are fun ways … Continue reading
Measuring Success
The last 5 months have been nothing if not challenging! Looking back, I almost feel the same emotion I felt after completing the hiking trail in this picture – amazement that I’ve succeeded as well as I have. There have … Continue reading
Where Are We Going, And How Will We Know When We Get There?
As I’ve started my new job, one of my first major tasks was planning programs for the Fall. Programs are a large part of what we do. But I think sometimes we get into a rut. Or we have ideas … Continue reading
New Beginnings
New beginnings can be both exciting and scary. In the last few weeks, I’ve embarked on a major new beginning – a new job in a new city. Summer always seems to fly by. But with all of that excitement, … Continue reading
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Tagged information literacy, Libraries, Literacy, STEM, teens, Youth Services
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Making STEM Programs Work In The Library
STEM is certainly the new buzzword in library programming for children. That means a rush to create and promote STEM programming. The problem is that STEM is an educational initiative and most of the available literature is geared towards classroom … Continue reading
Posted in Literacy, STEM
Tagged Best practice, Early Childhood, Education, Library, Library Programming, STEM, Youth Services
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Literacy – More Important Than Ever
Because Literacy In All Its Forms Is More Important Than Ever Since I started this blog, I have often struggled to find a clear focus. As my professional experience grew and changed, my perspective and interests also changed. As I … Continue reading
Posted in Literacy
Tagged digital literacy, Early Literacy, information literacy, Libraries, Literacy, STEM, Youth Services
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That Might Just Be Opportunity in Disguise
I was recently selected for a professional position that fell through after I had already resigned from my previous job. The reasons aren’t important. But the process forced me to re-evaluate my approach to librarianship and professional development. After briefly … Continue reading
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Tagged Early Literacy, Libraries, Professional development, STEM, Youth Services
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STEM Programming in Libraries
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Programs are a hot topic these days. There is a real push to offer more science and technology types of programs and events. It’s a trend in education and among non-profit organizations for children. But … Continue reading
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Tagged Libraries, Programming, science activity, Science and technology, STEM, Youth Services
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Literacy in a Digital Age 