The Hungarian School Librarians’ Association (KTE) Spring 2014 Conference has been dedicated to an actual field, an obligatory for all the teachers (including teacher librarians): how to create the teachers’ portfolio document. The conference was held on 3th April at the National Educational Library and Museum with about 130 participants from all over the country, […]
Read moreDuring the first quarter of 2014 Susan Stephenson from The Book Chook www.thebookchook.com has reviewed a number of iPad apps which have to do with literacy and reading. Here are the reviews: http://www.thebookchook.com/2014/04/january-march-2014-childrens-ipad-app.html
Read moreUNESCO has several new and forthcoming titles of interest to librarians: UNESCO and Institute for Lifelong Learning. (2014). Action reseach to improve youth and adult literacy: Empowering learners in a multilingual world. UNES0. (2014, May). Overview of information literacy resources worldwide. UIL Policy Brief 3: Gender equality matters: Empowering women through literacy programmes (downloadable in […]
Read moreThe Green Library – Die grüne Bibliothek : The challenge of environmental sustainability – Ökologische Nachhaltigkeit in der Praxis, Ed. by Hauke, Petra / Latimer, Karen / Werner, Klaus Ulrich Series:IFLA Publications 161. DE GRUYTER SAUR. http://www.degruyter.com/view/product/204586 . Ths aims and scope of the book are explained in the link.
Read moreThe Zimbabwe Library Association (ZimLA) will hold its 48th AGM and Conference with the theme, ‘Working smarter and adding value: Library services in a new paradigm.’ The event will occur at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe from June 24-27, 2014. Delegates will discuss opportunities for creating successful 21st century libraries that contribute to the most effective ways […]
Read moreApril 23 is World Book and Copyright Day, which is celebrated by UNESCO: http://www.unesco.org/new/wbcd Madhu Bhargava, Dean of libraries-G.D.Goenka world School Director Asia- International Association of School Librarianship writes: Our students are participating in UNESCO’s competition of Book Covers making (http://www.unesco.org/new/fileadmin/MULTIMEDIA/HQ/ERI/pdf/WBCD_concours_EN.pdf) Some more ideas for everyone: Connect with other ISL members for collaborations on World […]
Read moreDid you know that April 2014 is the 29th Anniversary of School Library Month? Originally called School Library Media Month when the legislation was signed into law, the name was changed in 2010 to reflect the professional title change from School Library Media Specialist to School Librarian. You can read all about the history of […]
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