Top Things in 2022

As 2022 comes to an end, I thought to look into different media and explore what was most popular and best selling in certain areas. As a new librarian, I find it important to be knowledgeable in popular culture and materials. Here is a list of 2022 best books, film, music, video games and board games from various sources.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Books…

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Me, You, the Library in 2022

     This year, we’ve been seeing libraries grow and adapt to changing information needs. Diverse forms of media are increasingly being represented in library collections. One of my favorite things I’ve noticed this year at my local library is the growing diversity in its collections. I’ve checked out board games, video games, movies, a bubble machine, and even a…

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The Rise of the Library of Things Collection

The Rise of the Library of Things Collections     Traditionally, libraries have centered around books as the main materials in their collections. Lately, libraries have been branching outside of printed materials to include diverse types of materials and media to pertain to users’ changing information needs. Listed below are a few examples of materials that can be found in a…

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Encouraging Early Literacy

One of the main goals libraries set out to do is promote literacy in their communities. For younger audiences, this can look like getting them excited about the library and its materials. Here is a list of books that discuss the importance and power of libraries and storytelling in a variety of ways.   Dear Librarian by Lydia M Sigwarth…

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To Thesis or Not To Thesis?

. . . that is the question! Hi there! Melony here, and today I’m sharing with you what I have learned about one of our MLIS’s culminating experience options - the Thesis!  But before I begin, don’t forget to study the iSchool’s invaluable pages exploring, in greater and more authoritative detail, the e-Portfolio and Thesis options. The inception for this…

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