Thursday, June 27, 2013

Teens love reading and traditional library services!



Some interesting facts about teenagers use of libraries:  


 85 percent of 16–17 year-olds read at least one print book in the past year, making them significantly more likely to have read a book in this format than any other age group.
• 60 percent of younger patrons say they go to the library to sit and read, study, or watch or listen to media, while only 45 percent of library visitors age 30 and older do this.
• 67 percent of younger Americans say they would be interested in a digital media lab for creating and uploading digital content; 27 percent say they would be “very likely” to use such a resource.
• 44 percent of library visitors under age 30 have used a library’s computers, internet, or a public WI-FI network, compared with just 27 percent of those age 30 and older.
When queried about what library services and resources are “very important” to offer:
• 80 percent of young Americans name librarians to help people find information they need
• 76 percent name research resources such as free databases
• 75 percent name free access to computers and the Internet
• 75 percent name books for people to borrow

• 72 percent name quiet study spaces
• 72 percent name programs and classes for children and teens
• 71 percent name job or career resources
Read more on this study at School Library Journal online.

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

wEIRD wORD wEDNESDAY





nuppence:  no money; to be paid nothing




Windlestraw: a person who is tall, thin and unhealthy looking


hippopotomonstrosequippedaliophobia: the fear of long words


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Friday, June 21, 2013

And how was YOUR day?

Deep Breath.   Seriously, take a deep breath!  

I came back from inventorying Teacher Resource books in the staff room to find THIS in my library.   One of our young friends was having a bad day.  DEEP BREATH!
(thank goodness I had already finished scanning the main room!)

only 5 days until the kids are off for the summer!   and only a few hours before I blend up a Margarita.   




iPod Friday

(Picture adapted from jamona_cl on flicker)



At the end of the week I give myself a treat and listen to my iPod at work while processing books or working on the database.   

These are my picks for today.                         

What do you listen to at work?






Today is day 5 of scanning for library inventory at the first of 8 schools.  I need some kick to keep me going until the weekend. The Ramones, Dirges followed by a a wee bit of the Clash start todays line-up.




Wednesday, June 19, 2013

wEIRD wORD wEDNESDAY





ABNORMOUS:  means MISSHAPEN





crapulous: relating to drunkennous or drinking of alcohol


rident: laughing or cheerful


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How to Tell if Your Cat is Plotting to Kill You

OK.  I admit it.  I picked this up because of the title.  Working in libraries, I have the stereotypical pet.  Um, I may have 3 of them (Hey the first one needed a buddy and the second one came with his own roommate.  They used the line, "no one wants him" and YES, I fell for it).  Three cats is a lot.  and when they all pile on when I hunker down with a book, I occasionally glance up to see all 3 staring at me.  Intelligently.  Suspiciously.  Like maybe I just caught them at something.  So yes, I picked up this book because of the title. And perhaps a bit of paranoia.  Stop by http://theoatmeal.com/ and checkout the rest of Oatmeal's work.

source:  http://theoatmeal.com/


Friday, June 14, 2013

iPod Friday

(Picture adapted from jamona_cl on flicker)

At the end of the week I give myself a treat and listen to my iPod at work while processing books or working on the database.   These are my picks for today.                          What do you listen to at work?



  • Christina Perri
  • Bif Naked
  • Christina Aguilera
  • Pink
  • Blondie

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

wEIRD wORD wEDNESDAY





mungo :  means a dumpster diver - one who extracts valuables from the trash



foofaraw: unnecessary things added for ornamentation or a fuss over a trifling matter


pyrrhic: [PIR-ik]  victorious despite heavy losses; victory won at too high a cost to have been worthwhile for the victor


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Monday, June 10, 2013

The Lord of the Libraries



A fun short film.  Timely for the beginning of book return season at elementary schools and for library advocacy.

Friday, June 7, 2013

iPod Friday

(Picture adapted from jamona_cl on flicker)

At the end of the week I give myself a treat and listen to my iPod at work while processing books or working on the database.   These are my picks for today.                          What do you listen to at work?



  • Dogstar
  • Headstones



Wednesday, June 5, 2013

wEIRD wORD wEDNESDAY





hobbledehoy:  a gawky adolescent boy








lascivious: [lah-SIV-ee-es] given to or expressing lust; lecherous
machination: [mak-ah-NA-shen] the act of plotting; crafty scheme for the accomplishment of a sinister end




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