If you do n't understand how to start reading books, we advise you to buy literary analysis paper on the topic of top books in a specific genre, or with such storylines, so you can find inspiration for reading.
We have Pamela Martin on the podcast today. Pamela talks about her plans for ULA and what it is like to be a Reference and Instruction Librarian at Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library.
We will be releasing a new podcast every Thursday.
This recording is number two of a five-part online series highlighting Digital Media Labs 
and Makerspaces in public libraries across America. Digital Media Labs provide library patrons with a space where they may use various digital media technologies that support their educational, professional, and personal goals and endeavors. Labs include equipment and software. Patrons can create, design, restore and share: videos, images, music, websites, presentations, animations, digital art, physical objects, eBooks, podcasts, and much more.
Discover. Capture. Share. Topics:
Host: Utah State Library
Instructor: John Blyberg | Assistant Director of Innovation and UX | Darien Library, Connecticut
Service Population: 20,000
Series: Build-A-Lab
Link to presentation slides: http://slides.blyberg.net/slides/darienlibrary-dml.html#/ (click on arrows on bottom right to view slides)
Schedule for upcoming media lab trainings: http://heritage.utah.gov/library/build-a-lab
We discuss ALA’s Midwinter meetings today and the role of conferences in professional development.
We will be releasing a new podcast every Thursday.
This has been available for a while, but we at Creative Libraries Utah want to make sure that everyone is aware of Barbara Stripling’s, ALA President, main initiative: Declaration for the Right to Libraries. This document aptly describes the role of libraries in society and the increasing need for this resource. This document is written in the style of the Declaration of Independence and is being used by librarians across the nation to garner political and community support. The declaration has ten main points:
1. Libraries empower the individual
2. Libraries support Literacy and lifelong learning
3. Libraries strengthen families
4. Libraries are the great equalizer
5. Libraries build communities
6. Libraries protect our right to know
7. Libraries strengthen our nation
8. Libraries advance research and scholarship
9. Libraries help us to better understand each other
10. Libraries preserve our nation’s cultural heritage
Learn more about the document here: Declaration for the Right to Libraries
See the document here: ALA Declaration
We discuss YALSA’s new report: “The Future of Library Services for and with Teens: a Call to Action”.
We will be releasing a new podcast every Thursday.
A big thanks to Stephen Moon, Roosevelt Branch Manager, for sharing this information.
“Moon issued a challenge to library workers and volunteers to develop ideas for events.” – Steve Puro
“We did a challenge to suggest a theme for each month and [teen library helper and Union High Senior] Chance Turnbull suggested the Hobbit Party. He focused and came up with all the activities we are enjoying today,” Moon said.
Read full news article: http://www.ubmedia.biz/ubstandard/news/article_d80d07a8-7cb8-11e3-a00d-0019bb2963f4.html
Downloadable activities
A Not So Unexpected Party Flyer
Thorin’s Test
The Desolation of Smaug Flyer
Smaug’s Revenge
Bilbo’s Exam
Gandalf’s Quest
This recording is number one of a five-part online series highlighting Digital Media Labs and Makerspaces in public libraries across America. Digital Media Labs provide library patrons with a space where they may use various digital media technologies that support their educational, professional, and personal goals and endeavors. Labs include equipment and software. Patrons can create, design, restore and share: videos, images, music, websites, presentations, animations, digital art, physical objects, eBooks, podcasts, and much more.
Discover. Capture. Share. Topics:
Host: Utah State Library
Instructor: Amie Thomas, Public Services Administrator, Brownsburg Public Library, Indiana
Service Population: 23,000
Series: Build-A-Lab
Here is the equipment Cost Breakdown
For all libraries interested in incorporating a MakerSpace or Digital Media Lab, here is a policy example from the North Logan Library in Utah. MakerSpace
Watch video for a peek into the North Logan MakerSpace along with some summer fun activities!
In addition, the Utah State Library is hosting an nationwide Media Lab training series beginning on January 14, 2014!
Here is the schedule of training sessions: http://library.utah.gov/workshops
