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May
16

Meet Judy Bloom

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Here’s your chance to meet the one-and-only Judy Bloom!!

Judy Blume
Special Event including film, Q & A, and Booksigning
Saturday, June 8 at 2:00 p.m. at the Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove
This one’s super exciting and super rare!  Judy Bloom, the legend herself, will be in attendance as we show the film adaptation of her 1981 young adult novel, Tiger Eyes.  And not only that, Ms. Bloom will participate in a Q & A session with our audience and then sign copies of the movie edition of her book.
You know her from Are You There God, it’s Me, Margaret and Forever, among so many other favorites that made growing up a little easier! 
Purchase the new edition from Anderson’s and a $5 event ticket to attend. 
Anderson’s is located at 123 W. Jefferson Ave. in Naperville, (630)-355-2665.
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May
08

It’s Summertime

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Summertime is upon us and many have even begun classes again; don’t forget to take some time to relax though! There is an event coming up that I’m sure many of the GSLIS students and faculty would be interested in attending. So, “MARC your calendars for Saturday, May 18, 2013! The Librarian Pub Crawl was created to promote the importance of libraries and literacy, while supporting charities in the process. Both librarians and fans of literature are invited to participate. Join in the fun by dressing as your favorite literary character or as a librarian. Participants will be entered into a raffle, they’ll receive discounts at participating bars throughout the night and, at the end of the night, prizes will be awarded for the best costumes.”

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It’s ten bucks, and you can win a trophy! Check out Librarian Pub Crawl for more details.

 

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Apr
29

Free Webinar! Do not miss!

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Free interactive, streaming video broadcasts discussing trends and exploring industry issues

Library Learning Goes Online

Hosted by Sarah Steiner

Thursday May 9, 2013
2:00pm Eastern | 1:00pm Central | 12:00pm Mountain | 11:00am Pacific
Next up on American Libraries Live—online learning is changing the way schools work. From elementary to graduate school to continuing education, online tools are creating new horizons in distance learning and new tools to supplement in-person learning. But what does this mean for libraries?Sarah Steiner, Social Work and Virtual Services Librarian at Georgia State University Library will lead our expert panel:

  • John Shank, Instructional Design Librarian and Associate Director of the Center for Learning and Teaching at Penn State University
  • Lauren Pressley, Head of Instruction at Wake Forest University Libraries

REGISTER TODAY!

 

As an audience member for AL Live, you will have the opportunity to participate in the live discussion via chat, Twitter and Facebook. As you engage in the interactive discussion, you’ll help guide the conversation as it unfolds!
View archives of previous broadcasts

Upcoming AL Live broadcasts

June 6: New Technologies in Library Equipment
July 30: Discovery Services: The Future of Library Systems
September 12: Digging into New Databases

All episodes air at 2pm Eastern time.

Participants interact with experts, ask questions and get answers. Join the conversation!
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Apr
24

Library Thing

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logo4_medium Time to get Social!

 

Oftentimes I have wished that I had time to be a member of a book club, but for one reason or another the timing is never right.  I had heard about LibraryThing before, but had never taken the time to really look into it.  So today I have become a LibraryThing member.

 

There are several benefits that come with being a member of LibraryThing. First and foremost, it is a place to show off your collection of books!! Joking aside, your book collection data is important as LibraryThing generates book recommendations  from the titles you already have in your collection. (Great reader advisory tool) The data is calculated from LibraryThing data, as well as data from other members in an effort to offer suggestions that would most likely coincide with your personal taste in reading. In addition, LibraryThing offers book reviews, text clouds as a way to discover new and interesting titles, and a photo gallery of authors… some of which members have met at literary events and have personally added!

 

LibraryThing Local connects you to local bookstores, libraries and book festivals—and to all the author readings, signings, discussions and events they host. Anyone can add a venue or an event and I personally will add the events that I plan on attending here in Illinois. If you are planning to travel and are wishing to look for some literary bites, you can use LibraryThing as a discovery tool for the towns of your choosing.

 

By clicking on the Zeitgeist tab, LibraryThing allows access to all sorts of data that is compiled from our members and their libraries. It shows the largest libraries, a list of authors who use LibraryThing, top books, top 25 books by star rating, top 75 authors, 25 most reviewed books, top languages used, and much more.

 

Beside all of the wonderful features that are mentioned above, LibraryThing brings book lovers together.  LibraryThing makes it easy to connect with others by joining groups and book talks. This is where the fun comes in… you read posts made by other members on the topics that you enjoy most.

 

If you want to connect with me, you can become a member (if you aren’t one already) and friend me – www.librarything.com/nickyfairless – it’s really kind of fun:) Remember… I’ve just started, so my collection is small and I am learning to customize my profile to make the most of my social media-ness!!

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Apr
16

Online Portfolio Workshop

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Graduating next semester and want to know more about online portfolios? Want to start a blog or website but not sure what to use? Want to see examples of e-portfolios from actual students?

Join LISSA for an Online Portfolio Workshop

WHEN: Thursday, April 18, 6:30 PM
WHERE: Crown 111, First Floor Crown Library

Join us as we discuss the benefits of Google Sites, Wordpress, and Weebly. We will show you how to use these tools to make an effective and attractive portfolio that showcases your work here at Dominican.

Questions? Contact Jessica Riedmueller riedjess@my.dom.edu

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Apr
09

Photo Archives Internship

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The MacArthur Foundation is looking for a Photo Archives Intern to work with the Grants Management, Research, and Information Department this summer!

The GMRI department is looking for a currently enrolled or recent grad with interest in or experience with photo collections.  The intern will will assist with the institutional print and digital photo collections, helping collect, organize, and process photos and various media, and apply metadata to a number of historical photos and media of the Foundation.

Gain hands-on experience with a historical photography collection consisting of both digital and print items and see what it is really like to work as a practitioner.

Learn more about the position and apply here!

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Apr
09

Celebrate Preservation Week with Read/Write Library

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Read_Write Event

 

Learn how to keep your paper in one piece!

Join Read/Write Library in celebrating Preservation Week with an interactive workshop about paper preservation.  Steven Szegedi, DU Librarian for Archives and Special Collections will teach you about all things paper including the history, cleaning, repairing, and long-term preservation of your paper treasures.

Workshop begins April 27th at 2 p.m. and runs until about 4 when the social hour starts.

Want to know more?  Take a look at the Facebook event here.
Not sure what Read/Write Library is?  Check it out!

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Apr
04

April Events at Anderson’s Bookshop – Naperville

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Events at Anderson’s Bookshops 4/21-4/27, 2013
 
William Alexander
Reading and Booksigning
Sunday, April 21 at 2:00 p.m. at Anderson’s Bookshop in Naperville
It’s not every day we host a National Book Award winner, but we will do just that when William Alexander visits. His award-winning book Goblin Secrets now has a brand new companion novel, Ghoulish Song. It’s a gripping adventure with humor, mystery, danger, and fantasy just right for middle grade readers. 
Anderson’s is located at 123 W. Jefferson Ave. in Naperville, (630)-355-2665.
 
Elinor Lipman
Reading and Booksigning
Monday, April 22 at 7:00 p.m. at Anderson’s Two Doors East in Naperville
Busy writer Elinor Lipman returns to Anderson’s this season celebrating not one- but two books.  (Busy is right!) Her latest novel, The View From Penthouse B, tells the story of a newly-widowed woman who discovers a new path when her sister and other boarders begin to share their lives. The author’s second spring title, I Can’t Complain, is a collection of wonderful, personal essays.
Anderson’s Two Doors East is located at 111 W. Jefferson Ave. in Naperville, (630) 355-2665.
 
Andy Griffiths
Reading and Booksigning
Monday, April 22 at 7:00 p.m. at Anderson’s Bookshop in Naperville
Andy Griffiths has written about the treehouse of your dreams!  In The 13-Story Treehouse, kids have a bowling alley, a secret laboratory, a marshmallow dispenser available 24-7, and a whole lot more.  Middle readers should be big fans of this event with an author who’s fun and funny!
Anderson’s is located at 123 W. Jefferson Ave. in Naperville, (630)-355-2665.
 
Stacey Kade
Reading and Booksigning
Tuesday, April 23 at 7:00 p.m. at Anderson’s Bookshop in Naperville
Area writer Stacey Kade comes to Anderson’s with her new book for Young Adults.  The Rules is the first book in her Project Paper Doll series, about a human-extra-terrestrial being with typical and very untypical teen issues to navigate.  It’s a bit of sci-fi from the author of The Ghost and the Goth trilogy.
Anderson’s is located at 123 W. Jefferson Ave. in Naperville, (630)-355-2665.
 
Tim Grover
Reading and Booksigning
Wednesday, April 24 at 7:00 p.m. at Anderson’s Two Doors East in Naperville
What are you capable of achieving in sports, business or any walk of life?  Area athletic trainer Tim Grover (even Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Dwayne Wade are former clients) has compiled his guide of how to get to be the best you can be.  In Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable, the world renowned trainer shares his insights with athletes everywhere.
Anderson’s is located at 111 W. Jefferson Ave. in Naperville, (630)-355-2665.
 
Bob Staake, Chris Raschka, Dan Yaccarion
Reading and Booksigning
Wednesday, April 24 at 7:00 p.m. at Anderson’s Bookshop in Naperville
Happy Screen-Free Week!  Please welcome picture book authors Chris Raschka (Everyone Can Learn to Ride a Bicycle), Bob Staake (Bluebird), and Dan Yaccarion (Doug Uplugged) with their message of UNPLUG and Read!  April 28-May 5 is the week. Turn off your devices.  Turn on your imagination and READ!
Anderson’s is located at 111 W. Jefferson Ave. in Naperville, (630)-355-2665.
 
Nicole Knepper
Reading and Booksigning
Thursday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m. at Anderson’s Bookshop in Naperville
Author, mother of two special needs children, and licensed clinical professional Nicole Knepper blogs about trying to civilize her “little wild beasts,” AKA her children.  She maintains a popular Facebook page devoted to the subject and now she’s turned her humorous take into a book, Moms Who Drink and Swear. She dares to admit what every exasperated, desperate-for-some-adult-time, but loving mom is thinking.  She’s just funnier. Way funnier. 
Anderson’s is located at 123 W. Jefferson Ave. in Naperville, (630)-355-2665.
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Apr
02

LISSA Social Media Workshop

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Social-Media-IconsCome “socialize” with us this Saturday, April 6th, as we learn about the importance of social media in the library and information services profession. This is a hands-on workshop. We will be presenting how to use social media, including Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, for your career. This workshop will assist those new to the use of social media and provide those using it already a chance to learn what’s new out there. This is also a wonderful opportunity to share what you know and meet some new colleagues. New faces and fresh ideas are always welcomed. Bring a friend with you. Hope to see you on Saturday!!

When: Saturday, April 6, 2013, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Where:  Rebecca Crown Library,  3rd Floor, Room 330               

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Apr
01

The Present and Future of E-Books

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The next episode is discussing the future of e-books in libraries. Do not forget to register to this free webinar!

The Present and Future of Ebooks with a panel led by Sue Polanka. This episode airs Thursday, April 18 at 2pm Eastern time. Register here: http://goo.gl/YzXcM.

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