If youth books aren’t your thing, but you have young patrons and caregivers asking for reading recommendations, try Novalist k-8. They have a great section on working with youth – including programming ideas, readers’ advisory tips, and how to match books to your patrons!
Gabi B. Robinson Library
What?
Library subscription access to World Book Online will end for all Allegheny County libraries.
When?
November 2, 2023
Why?
Because our stalwart patrons currently have access to digital resources which provide comparable reference content. These include:
Gale in Context: Middle School
For library staff: Make sure your patrons are made aware of the World Book Online cancellation and that they know about the other relevant resources listed above. Plan on removing links and advertisements from your websites.
For patrons: If you’re ever in need of assistance navigating your library’s digital resources, you can always reach out to your local library!
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me at nuzumd@einetwork.net!
— Derek, South Park Township Library
How many times have you been asked to help a library patron download/print a legal form, only to hit a paywall? While many sites advertise legal forms, few of them offer any for free. (And can patrons even trust the ones that are free??)
Fortunately, Gale Legal Forms provides FREE, TRUSTWORTHY forms specifically for Pennsylvania residents.
What forms can you find?
You don’t have to have a law degree to know where to find trusted forms! Gale is your go-to for US Legal Forms.
Richelle @ Sewickley Public Library
It’s important to understand the different databases and learning tools at your disposal. Join us on Tuesday, August 22 at 11 am to learn more about Tutor.com and all of the features within it. This will be a comprehensive 30 minute overview of Tutor.com and will strengthen your ability to guide patrons when they approach you with questions. Please stick around for the Q&A session at the end!
Register to join the live session, or to receive a link to the recording to watch at your availability.
-Erin Weaver, Bridgeville Public Library