The Scoop

  • This Just In–Again

    June 2, 2009
  • Banned Books Week: I’d Like To Find *BLEEP*

    A library patron needs some books. Famous, award-winning, acclaimed books. Seems simple enough. And yet...

    June 2, 2009
  • Gaming, Learning, and Libraries Symposium 2008

    The 2008 ALA TechSource Gaming, Learning, and Libraries Symposium, held November 2-4 in Oak Brook, Illinois, demonstrated many of the benefits gaming has for libraries, including improved literacy, improved civic engagement, inclusiveness, and even fundraising. Interviewed are: Lawrence Kutner, Center for Mental Health and Media, Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital (keynote: "Grand Theft Childhood? Real Data on Violent Video Games and Youth")

    June 2, 2009
  • WiFi at Annual Conference

    May 29, 2009
  • T. A. Barron interview

    T.A. Barron, author of the Lost Years of Merlin books and the in-progress Merlin's Dragon trilogy, speaks to Booklist about the 32 rejection letters that helped convince him to quit his venture capital business and begin writing fantasy epics. (One of his business partners had a different suggestion: therapy.) Barron also gives his thoughts on finishing up the 12-book Merlin cycle and how to make fantasy feel "true."

    May 27, 2009
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  • WiFi at Annual Conference

    May 20, 2009
  • Chicago Dining Guide

    May 18, 2009
  • Learn from Lexington: Document Expense Records Scrupulously

    May 10, 2009
  • Lauren Myracle interview

    Lauren Myracle, the oft-challenged author of such books as ttyl, Bliss, and the new Peace, Love & Baby Ducks, sits down with Booklist to discuss why libraries "rule the world," how she handles angry emails from parents, and the Stephen King influences behind Bliss. Myracle also touches on how her early experiences as a middle school teacher convinced her she was "a crappy human being"--but at least gave her plenty of stories to tell.

    May 6, 2009
  • We Read Everything

    For over 100 years, Booklist magazine has been reading everything--so you don't have to. But how do we read that many books? For the first time ever, the intrepid editors at Booklist provide a glimpse into the their top-secret methods. Prepare to be shocked and amazed.

    May 5, 2009
  • 2009 Chicago Annual Conference Promo

    Produced by ALA Conference Services, this video features plenty of your colleagues discussing the value of Annual Conference--and the benefits to holding it in Chicago. Annual Conference this year is July 9 to 15. More ALA videos at alfocus.ala.org.

    May 4, 2009
  • Roberta Stevens Is President-Elect

    May 1, 2009