Author Archive: Crystal Carrazco

Top Ten Tweets – Friday (Day 1)

By Crystal Carrazco | June 24, 2017

First you pick up your fun ribbon. https://twitter.com/jsalem75/status/878446528037351424 But only if it matches your clothing. Not one hour into #ALAAC17 and I spotted that horrid bookshelf tie. I deliberately left mine at home. — Will Harbauer (@wi11yam) June 23, 2017 Then you head to the opening session that may have … Continue reading Top Ten Tweets – Friday (Day 1) →

Top Ten Tweets – Thursday (Day 0)

By Crystal Carrazco | June 23, 2017

First, you wake up with #alaac17 on your mind. Then you see this tweet, which will probably encourage more #alaac17 dreams for the next few days. Then it’s time to make sure you’re well packed for all those ARCs. (Accurate gif of librarians packing.) Everyone knows one of the best parts of attending ALA Annual … Continue reading Top Ten Tweets – Thursday (Day 0) →

Top 10 Tweets—Monday Edition

By Crystal Carrazco | January 24, 2017

The day started off early with the Youth Media Awards/#ymapjparty. And March: Book Three swept the awards. The lines are long and we are excited!! #ALAYMA #alamw17 pic.twitter.com/bAbgOaITER — Deborah Salyer (@libdebsalyer) January 23, 2017 https://twitter.com/DellaKfarrell/status/823526066790731777 #alayma #ymapjparty magnus reaction shot 🙂 pic.twitter.com/AT4gePP0hL — Clay Media Center (@MediaCtr_Clay) January 23, 2017 @repjohnlewis Congratulations on your … Continue reading Top 10 Tweets—Monday Edition →

Top 10 Tweets—Sunday Edition

By Crystal Carrazco | January 23, 2017

Kwame Alexander blew us all away with the importance of poetry, children’s input, and books. "Books are like amusement parks; sometimes you've got to let kids pick their ride."– Kwame Alexander, Newbery Medal winner #alamw17 — Kathy Mansfield (@akmansfield) January 22, 2017 https://twitter.com/jenn5656/status/823283577626431492 Books have a job to do. In between the pages we can … Continue reading Top 10 Tweets—Sunday Edition →

Top 10(ish) Tweets—Saturday Edition

By Crystal Carrazco | January 22, 2017

First, you won’t believe all the speakers and authors: My life has been made! Got to meet fav author @ScottWesterfeld and got autographed copy of Spillzone! #alamw17 #apsmedia @rlosbornehs pic.twitter.com/oakDdkAoQa — Lori McCall (@MagMediaMaven) January 21, 2017 https://twitter.com/ncolyar/status/822875049673768965 Listening to a huge group of teens talk about the Best Books nominees is, hands down, the … Continue reading Top 10(ish) Tweets—Saturday Edition →

Top 10(ish) Tweets—Friday Edition

By Crystal Carrazco | January 21, 2017

W. Kamau Bell’s Opening General Session had us all tearing up and laughing by the end. Feeling inspired, empowered, and ready to read! @wkamaubell #alamw17 pic.twitter.com/pdOTKd9RPE — Amanda Kozaka (@BoomshakaKozaka) January 20, 2017 You begin grabbing and purchasing swag before the exhibits even open. #alamw17 ribbons are so great & making me absurdly happy on … Continue reading Top 10(ish) Tweets—Friday Edition →

Top 10 Tweets—Thursday (Day 0)

By Crystal Carrazco | January 20, 2017

It’s always hard to say goodbye… But once you land, you’re in full librarian mode… And finally… P.S. #alaleftbehind, we’ve got you covered:

Latest Library Links

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Nick Tanzi writes: “Whenever an emerging technology arises, there are inevitably those who will question the value and relevance of the library. Throughout my career, I have heard some version of the refrain ‘Why do I need the library when I have:’ the World Wide Web, Google, ereaders, the iPad, or ChatGPT. In each instance, the library adopted and/or adapted to these technologies. As we enter the age of artificial intelligence, we can expect the same skeptical voices challenging the relevance of our institutions. A closer look at the library and our brand reveals that their value has only grown.”

The Digital Librarian, Nov. 7
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Shannon Young writes: “In June, Prince George’s County (Md.) Memorial Library System embarked on a partnership with Maryland Public Television (MPT) to develop programs that empower families and caregivers to cultivate healthy media habits. MPT’s Early Learning Media Ambassador initiative is tailored for early childhood educators interested in helping families and caregivers learn how to use media effectively. Material provided by MPT includes Media STEPs, which outline strategies like selecting appropriate content, talking about what children are seeing, exploring new things that they learned, and playing in both virtual and physical environments.”

ALSC Blog, Nov. 9
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Alejandro Marquez and Brady Niemitalo Woods write: “While loneliness is a common experience, it is not evenly distributed. Some are more likely to experience loneliness. Factors include low income, parenthood, singleness, and age. LGBTQ people, minorities, and women are more likely to experience loneliness than the average. Libraries have long served as community spaces where people can connect, learn, and engage with others. Yet in a digital age, the sense of isolation among library users has become a growing concern. In this blog post, we explore the issue of loneliness in libraries and discuss strategies for librarians to address it.”

ACRLog, Nov. 11
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ALA announced on November 11 the candidates running for ALA offices. Lindsay Cronk, dean of libraries at Tulane University in New Orleans; Andrea Jamison, assistant professor of school librarianship at Illinois State University in Normal; and Maria McCauley, director of libraries at Cambridge (Mass.) Public Library are candidates for the ALA presidency for the 2026–2027 term. Larry Neal, library director of Clinton-Macomb Public Library (CMPL) in Michigan, and Joel Thornton, associate dean of collections and scholarly communication for University of Utah in Salt Lake City, are candidates for ALA treasurer for 2025–2028. ALA also announced 21 councilor-at-large candidates. Members interested in running by petition for ALA leadership positions may do so by completing a candidate biographical information form and a petition form with the signatures of no fewer than 200 ALA current personal members (25 members for Council positions) by December 13.

AL: The Scoop, Nov. 11
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Emily Weak writes: “Something I always hear from hiring managers is that they want to build a resilient, diverse workforce. Sometimes we say we want a resilient workforce, but what we mean is that we want staffers who are willing to go above and beyond, or to do more with less. These concepts are deeply entrenched in librarianship, but I think we’re beginning to see how they can cause problems. Instead of trying to hire people who will do more with less and who will thrive amid adversity, let’s think about resilience as an organizational feature.”

American Libraries column, Nov./Dec.
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Alison Marcotte writes: “In 2023, ALA’s Public Programs Office launched the largest grant initiative in the Association’s history—the Libraries Transforming Communities (LTC): Accessible Small and Rural Communities grants. During the first round of funding, 240 small and rural libraries, located within towns with populations of under 25,000 people, received awards of $10,000 or $20,000 to improve the accessibility of their facilities, services, and programs. American Libraries spoke with five libraries that participated in the program’s inaugural year about their projects’ impact on those they serve.” Applications for the third round of LTC funding will be accepted through December 11.

American Libraries feature, Nov./Dec.
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“There is some research that indicates winter is the most stressful season of the year: Our environment gets colder and darker, and winter holidays can be major stressors due to finances, family, and more. To usher in fall’s transition into winter, our November booklist has fiction and nonfiction titles all about kindness. That means a lot of things, such as: practicing kindness towards ourselves to promote self-care and wellbeing, practicing kindness towards others to strengthen empathy towards others, and practicing kindness toward our environment to better sustain our world.”

Denver Public Library, Nov.

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