The Read-Aloud Handbook (book)

Trelease, J. (2006). The Read-Aloud Handbook (6th ed.). New York: Penguin Books.

Every child can become an avid reader, and in The Read-Aloud Handbook Jim Trelease shows how to make it happen. In this beloved, enduring guide, Trelease shares his inspiring message, backed by delightful anecdotes as well as the research, and

• explains how reading aloud awakens children's imaginations and improves their language skills
• shows how to begin reading aloud and which books to choose
• suggests ways to create reader-friendly hone, classroom, and library environments
• gives tips on luring children away from the television
• shows how to integrate silent reading with read-aloud sessions
• shares valuable lessons from Oprah's Book Club, the Harry Potter books, and the Internet
• includes a chapter of stories and testimonials from parents and teachers
• offers a treasury of 1,000 books that are great for reading aloud--from picture books to novels--and highlights some of Trelease's favorites by theme

This edition of Trelease's Handbook invites a new generation of parents, teachers, grandparents, and siblings to discover the rewards--and the importance--of reading aloud to children.
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Cataloging Correctly for Kids: An Introduction to the Tools 5th ed.

Intner, Sheila S., Joanna Fountain, & Jean Weihs. Cataloging Correctly for Kids: An Introduction to the Tools 5th ed. Chicago: ALA, 2011. 025.32 Catal 5th ed. ISBN 978-0-8389-3589-7

This new fifth edition of the classic Cataloging Correctly for Kids points the way towards providing effective cataloging for materials intended for children and young adults. Based on guidelines issued by the Association for Library Cataloging and Technical Services (ALCTS), this handbook is a one-stop resource for librarians who organize information for children. Revisions include comprehensive updates on bibliographic description and subject access, A new chapter exploring cataloging for non-English-speaking and preliterate children, Guidance on when and how to move to RDA, the next generation of cataloging guidelines, With advice contributed by experienced, practicing librarians, the fifth edition of Cataloging Correctly for Kids offers a complete overview of the best methods for enabling children to find the information they want and need.

1,000 Fingerplays & Action Rhymes (book and DVD)

Scott, B.A. (2010). 1,000 Fingerplays & Action Rhymes: A Sourcebook & DVD. New York: Neal-Schuman.

Incorporate creative, educational, and fun fingerplays into your storytime with this time-saving, uniquely extensive one-stop resource. Organized by theme from “apples” to “zoo”, experienced children’s librarian Barbara Scott’s one-thousand, ready-to-go fingerplays and action rhymes provide busy librarians and teachers with the up-to-date, cost-effective material needed to improve storytime without the extra planning time.

Scott explains numerous developmental benefits that children gain from fingerplays, and offers helpful guidance for selecting appropriate material and organizing and marketing storytimes. The book’s one-thousand fingerplays are grouped into over forty categories and span a wide range of themes, including different types of animals, foods, activities, games, colors, shapes, and more. Much more than just another storytime book, Scott brings her decades of successful experience to your screen through an accompanying DVD. Watch her perform all types of fingerplays and action rhymes so you can choose different styles to implement or adapt in your own storytime.

Learn to lead 1,000 fingerplays with confidence while your young listeners absorb listening and memorization skills, motor coordination, and a love of storytime fun. (book description)

What They Don't Teach You in Library School

Doucett, Elisabeth. What They Don't Teach You in Library School. Chicago: American Library Association, 2011. ISBN: 978-0-8389-3592-7

This slim, easy-to-read volume is broken into three parts based on what you need to know before you get a library job, while new on the job, and as you gain experience. -- Jen

Product Description from ALA:
MLS programs do a good job of teaching the basic skills of being a librarian – how to catalog books, how to clarify a reference request, how to run a story hour. But as any working librarian will tell you, that’s not the half of it. A long-time library administrator, Elisabeth Doucett gives new librarians a full dose of practical advice and wisdom that remains between the lines of most library curriculum, while also teaching seasoned professionals a thing or two. Gleaned from years of hard-fought experience, this book

• Covers a variety of library topics that are truly relevant to the day-to-day job, such as management, administration, and marketing
• Shows how librarians can use practical business and organizational skills to do a better job and further their careers
• Presents information in a grab-and-go format that’s ready to apply in the real world

For MLS graduates just entering the job market, as well as individuals interested in switching gears through promotion or advancement, Doucett offers the inside scoop on what a librarian really needs to know.

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No Shelf Required: E-Books in Libraries

No Shelf Required: E-Books in Libraries, edited by Sue Polanka, Chicago : American Library Association, 2011. 182 p.

From the publisher:
E-books have been around for more than 10 years but are still a relatively new phenomenon to many librarians and publishers. With the introduction of e-book readers, the e-book has become mainstream, with recent triple-digit annual increases in sales. But what place do they have in the library? In this volume, Sue Polanka brings together a variety of professionals to share their expertise about e-books with librarians and publishers. Providing forward-thinking ideas while remaining grounded in practical information that can be implemented in all kinds of libraries, the topics explored include:

• An introduction to e-books, the different types, and an overview of their history and development
• E-book technology: general features of interfaces and e-book readers, best practices for acquisition, data standards, and how to track usage
• Why e-books are good for learning, and how librarians can market them to a wide range of users, as illustrated by case studies and examples

This collection is a must-read for librarians who wish to understand how e-books fit into today’s library.