Here is a roundup of news and articles regarding libraries and library professionals.
Introduction to Authority Control-Authority Control is a foundational concept in cataloging and bibliographic access. The goal of authority control is to improve precision and recall in searching so that researchers can retrieve all the results for a particular author, title, or subject, without including anything unrelated. This video tutorial, Introduction to Authority Control, is an introduction to the terms and concepts associated with authority control. It describes the relationship between authority control, descriptive cataloging, and classification, and discusses the role of authority control in the modern computing age.
The Science of Reading and the Power of Talking-Early literacy is the cornerstone of educational development, with significant implications for a child’s academic success and lifelong learning. The foundations of reading and literacy skills begin long before children enter formal schooling. A critical component in this process is talking in early childhood. This blog reviews components of the Science of Reading and concentrates on how talking to and with young children is an important tool in early literacy.
Fostering Public Library Teen Engagement Through Connected Learning-For public libraries, building connected learning-based teen services means reimagining offerings to reflect the culture and needs of diverse teens and their communities. This blog post highlights two new reports offer valuable insights and recommendations for public libraries working to foster teen engagement:
One Page at a Time…Helping Children Through Grief-Grief can be overwhelming for all, especially in growing children. When reading stories that discuss loss, mourning or death, it may help them identify the sudden onset of new emotions and give them the ability to articulate how they feel to their grown-ups. Stories may also help them feel less alone during a time that can already be so isolating and possibly give them the gift of hope that things will get better.
Second Quarter 2024 Video Game Releases-This post includes a list of the 155 games released from April to June of 2024.
Rate, Review & Subscribe-This blog discusses the importance of asking for, collecting, and analyzing caretaker feedback for children’s story time sessions.