As previously mentioned, I am very interested in children's and youth programming within public libraries. Through reading the "Related Materials" section of the FIS 1311 homepage, I discovered that there are public libraries that, as part of their electronic services, incorporate blogs as part of their webpages for teens and youth services. Lately, I have started reading several children's and youth services library blogs, and have found one which I like in particular. It is mainly dedicated to one activity in particular, a summer reading club. By allowing participants (even anonymously) to submit book reviews which are moderated, it has meaningful comments from its youth patrons.
Since blogs are such a popular medium, I feel that they are effective forums for discussing books (as well as poetry, magazines and short stories) as well as youth activities, although I do believe that comment moderation is necessary.
I would be interested in hearing different opinions about this issue. Do you feel that libraries (and community centres as well) should offer youth-related blogs? If so, should these blogs feature sections educating youths about safe blogging practices?
Rotten Richie and the Ultimate Dare
by Patricia Polacco
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Essential Blogging
Hi all!
I would like to let my fellow FIS 1311 students know that there is a different way to access the e-book "Essential Blogging" by Cory Doctorow et al. If you go to the University of Toronto library website, click on the "All e-resources" tab and type in the title of the book, you should be able to access the e-book with no problems.
I hope that this was helpful!
I would like to let my fellow FIS 1311 students know that there is a different way to access the e-book "Essential Blogging" by Cory Doctorow et al. If you go to the University of Toronto library website, click on the "All e-resources" tab and type in the title of the book, you should be able to access the e-book with no problems.
I hope that this was helpful!
Friday, September 14, 2007
Beginnings!
Hi all!
This is my first year at FIS, and my first longterm blog! I'm interested in learning about children's reference and programming, and hope that this blog will become a forum discussing both children's librarianship and the role of technology in children's reference. I enjoy many activities, including reading, soccer and watching House. When I'm not in class or doing classwork, I can often be found at Hart House, volunteering for the Literary and Library Committee. This year, I am the Readings Coordinator, and am involved with scheduling readings from authors and playwrights.
Continue to check back for future posts, and if you have any recommendations for my reading list, be sure to let me know!
This is my first year at FIS, and my first longterm blog! I'm interested in learning about children's reference and programming, and hope that this blog will become a forum discussing both children's librarianship and the role of technology in children's reference. I enjoy many activities, including reading, soccer and watching House. When I'm not in class or doing classwork, I can often be found at Hart House, volunteering for the Literary and Library Committee. This year, I am the Readings Coordinator, and am involved with scheduling readings from authors and playwrights.
Continue to check back for future posts, and if you have any recommendations for my reading list, be sure to let me know!
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