Every once in a while it seems like a good idea to post a conglomeration of unrelated cool things I’ve gleaned from list-servs, notes from IFLS librarians, newsletters, etc. So here goes!
Hollis Helmeci, library director in Ladysmith and self-proclaimed SkippyJon Jones sucker wanted folks to know about the SkippyJon Jones website, which has a bunch of fun games that test your Spanish skills (easy) and your rhythm skills (harder).
A mom who loves to read with her children has created a website called Delightful Children’s Books. Her focus this year has been collecting booklists about all 7 continents, mostly picture books and short nonfiction titles. She even has a page especially devoted to librarians and the SLP theme!
Story Time Secrets is a blog by a children’s librarian about her baby, toddler, family and preschool storytimes. Lots of great book ideas, fingerplays, songs…I especially appreciate how she tells us what didn’t work and why!
Speaking to ALA’s Privacy and Youth Conference from London via Skype on March 25, author and privacy advocate Cory Doctorow offered attendees a thought-provoking assessment of the privacy landscape for young people today. His “radical proposition” that libraries become islands of networked privacy best practices—places where young people are educated and empowered to take charge of their digital lives—provided provocative fodder for conference participants’ discussions. Watch the entire session here (51:09)….