Libraries

Curriculum New York Public Library Announces New Library Design
The New York Public Library announced a new design for the Donnell Library Center.
Amy Wickner, May 7, 2013
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Curriculum Pew Research: Parent Engagement With Libraries Remains High
Even in an era when more parents than ever can access information at home via technology, they find libraries to be important, according to a study by The Pew Research Center.
Michele Molnar, May 3, 2013
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2 min read
Curriculum Free Books for Students in Need
First Book has over a million books that they would like to distribute to schools and programs that serve predominantly low-income students that are also located in states affected by last year's Hurricane Sandy.
Catherine A. Cardno, April 23, 2013
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1 min read
Curriculum The Art of Classifying Graphic Novels
Graphic novels can be hard to classify, thanks to their diverse formats and subject matter.
Amy Wickner, April 4, 2013
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2 min read
Curriculum 'Hypertext Narrative, Kinetic Poetry': Library of Congress to Highlight Electronic Literature
The Electronic Literature Showcase explores the confluence of art, writing, gaming, and technology.
Amy Wickner, March 25, 2013
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3 min read
Curriculum Friday Roundup: Scholastic, FirstBook, and the National Archives
This week's Roundup includes book and library announcements from Scholastic, FirstBook, and the National Archives.
Catherine A. Cardno, March 15, 2013
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2 min read
Curriculum Reference Books for the 21st Century
Print reference books were once authoritative sources of knowledge, but are being supplanted as the nature of research changes. What role can reference books and reference services play in classrooms and school libraries today?
Amy Wickner, January 17, 2013
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8 min read
Curriculum Libraries Go (Mostly) Bookless
A public library in San Antonio and a school library in Minneapolis will begin offering only digital resources, feeding an ongoing conversation about "bookless" and "book-free" libraries.
Amy Wickner, January 16, 2013
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6 min read
Curriculum National Geographic and RRKidz Form Partnership
Reading Rainbow, RRKidz's interactive digital library iPad app, will now offer books from National Geographic Kids.
Ellen Wexler, January 11, 2013
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2 min read
Curriculum Resources or Access? Weighing Priorities for Maker Spaces
Should school and library maker spaces prioritize resources and staff preparation, or students' freedom to jump right in?
Amy Wickner, January 8, 2013
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2 min read
Curriculum Public and School Libraries Join Forces in New York City Pilot Program
The New York City Department of Education is expanding a pilot program to share public library books and resources with area schools.
Amy Wickner, December 13, 2012
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1 min read
Curriculum New Perspectives on Information Literacy
New research and book releases show teachers and librarians the research skills students need.
Amy Wickner, November 14, 2012
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4 min read
Curriculum Schools Hit by Hurricane Sandy Aided by Scholastic, Others
Scholastic, First Book, and Kid-Lit Cares are all working to help relief efforts in communities hardest hit by Hurricane Sandy.
Catherine A. Cardno, November 12, 2012
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2 min read
Student Well-Being & Movement Makerspaces and Library Labs Encourage Student Creativity
Publishing, coding, and designing environments turn students into creators as well as consumers of digital content.
Amy Wickner, October 25, 2012
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2 min read
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