Thinking about STEAM as Pop-Up Programs
One of my goals for programming at my new library is to increase the frequency of pop-up programs in the youth area. We offer a great range of formal, specific-place/specific-time programs every...
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What does an author think of Día?
As part of the lead-up to formal Día celebrations in April, I had the privilege of interviewing an author of multicultural and multilingual books for children–the inimitable Pat Mora herself, author...
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Collaboration for Learning: Notes from the Public Libraries & STEM Conference
I was recently able to represent ALSC at the Public Libraries & STEM Conference in Denver, CO. The conference was kept very small–around 160 people total–and thus was very concentrated, with plenty...
View ArticleBystander Intervention at #alscmm19 #alaac19
At the ALSC Membership Meeting on Monday morning, fellow ALSC Board member Elisa Gall and I gave an introductory presentation on the topic of bystander intervention. The topic of bystander intervention...
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Our Neverending Network to Serve Children through Libraries
This is my first ALSC Blog post as the 2022-2023 ALSC President, and I am so excited to kick off this year of sharing, collaboration, and communication with library folks serving youth! My library...
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Meet Your ALSC Board: 2022-2023 President Amy Koester
Monthly, we will profile current ALSC Board members. We hope to offer information about the people who work to guide the organization so that you can feel more comfortable in reaching out to them with...
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A Season for Learning
It doesn’t matter how far from my own schooling I get–every year as students head back to school, I feel an excitement at the prospect of learning something new myself. This autumn, there are plenty...
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We need YOUR input for the next ALSC Strategic Plan
The ALSC Board of Directors is beginning the process of updating our strategic plan, and we need your input! A strong strategic plan is rooted in the needs of the community it’s meant to serve. In the...
View ArticleLeadership, the ALSC Governance Slate for 2023, and What Every Member Can Do
Earlier today, the 2023 slate of candidates for ALSC governance positions was shared on our website. I want to offer a massive thank you to the Nominating and Leadership Development Committee who...
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There’s still time to share YOUR input for the next ALSC Strategic Plan!
The ALSC Board is in the process of assessing and updating our current strategic plan, and there is still time to share your thoughts and reflections to inform our strategic direction over the next...
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