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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#365F91">Hello! My colleague Jen Maurer just sent out an excellent recap of recent library-related news on the OASL listserv. Much of it relates to public libraries as well so I thought I would forward it on this listserv.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#365F91">Katie<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#365F91">Katie Anderson, Library Development Services<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#365F91">* Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator *<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#365F91">Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#365F91"><a href="mailto:katie.anderson@state.or.us">katie.anderson@state.or.us</a>, 503-378-2528</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#365F91"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> oasl-all@oema.memberclicks.net [mailto:oasl-all@oema.memberclicks.net]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Jennifer Maurer<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, February 09, 2011 7:41 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Katie Anderson<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [oasl-all] Tidbits from the Library World<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue">Looking for a little variety in your library life? Then how about browsing this collection of library-related news. If you
don’t have time to read everything, I encourage you to scan the headings for </span>
<b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#00B050">dates and deadlines</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue"> and for topics that you deem most important. Sources include
<i>American Libraries Direct</i>, <i>Library Hotline</i>, <i>AASL Hotlinks</i>, ODE, newspapers, and more. This edition has lots ‘o links to “best of” lists, always good for collection development ideas. Also, you don’t want to miss the article from the writer
who makes a living crafting essays for cheating students. </span><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#CC0000">ALA News</span></b><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#365F91"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue">YALSA’s Teen Tech Week Begins
</span></b><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#00B050">March 6<sup>th</sup></span></b><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue"> -- Order Promotional Materials by
</span></b><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#00B050">February 16<sup>th</sup></span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue"> <br>
Teen Tech Week “is a national initiative aimed at teens, librarians, educators, parents, and other concerned adults that highlights nonprint resources at the library. The 2011 theme — Mix and Mash @ your library — focuses on encouraging teens to use library
resources to express their creativity by developing their own unique online content and safely sharing it by using online collaborative tools.” If you want to order posters, bookmarks, and other promotional items for Teen Tech Week,
</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#00B050">orders must be received by
<b>February 16<sup>th</sup></b></span><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue">. <br>
<a href="http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/teentechweek/ttw11/home11.cfm">
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/teentechweek/ttw11/home11.cfm</a><br>
<a href="http://www.alastore.ala.org/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=272">
http://www.alastore.ala.org/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=272</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue"><img border="0" width="530" height="133" id="Picture_x0020_6" src="cid:image001.jpg@01CBC883.5FF2CDD0"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#CC0000">Intellectual Freedom // Copyright // Plagiarism<br>
</span></b><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue">Removing the N-Word from
<i>Huckleberry Finn<br>
</i></span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue">A publisher plans to print an edition of Huckleberry Finn that does not include the n-word. Lots of opinions have been expressed about that.<br>
<a href="http://www.usatoday.com/life/books/2011-01-06-twain06_ST_N.htm">
http://www.usatoday.com/life/books/2011-01-06-twain06_ST_N.htm</a><br>
<a href="http://www.oregonlive.com/news/oregonian/susan_nielsen/index.ssf/2011/01/the_n-word_sanitizing_huck_fin.html">
http://www.oregonlive.com/news/oregonian/susan_nielsen/index.ssf/2011/01/the_n-word_sanitizing_huck_fin.html</a><br>
<a href="http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/slj/home/888835-312/librarians_weigh_in_on_huck.html.csp">
http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/slj/home/888835-312/librarians_weigh_in_on_huck.html.csp</a><br>
<a href="http://americanindiansinchildrensliterature.blogspot.com/2011/01/american-indian-perspective-on-changing.html">
http://americanindiansinchildrensliterature.blogspot.com/2011/01/american-indian-perspective-on-changing.html</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue">Copyright Advisory Network Might Have Answers to Your Copyright Questions</span></b><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#CC0000"><br>
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue">The Copyright Advisory Network (CAN) is a website designed to promote education about and discussion of copyright among librarians, copyright scholars, etc. Among other resources, it has
a wiki, blog, and Q&A forum. According to the January 6<sup>th</sup> entry on <i>
AASL’s Advocacy Tip of the Day</i>, you can post a query and get a response from a trained librarian or copyright expert within 48 hours.<br>
<a href="http://advocacytipoftheday.wordpress.com/2011/01/06/advocacy-tip-48/">
http://advocacytipoftheday.wordpress.com/2011/01/06/advocacy-tip-48/</a><br>
<a href="http://librarycopyright.net/wordpress/">http://librarycopyright.net/wordpress/</a><br>
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<b>Writer Who Works for a Custom-Essay Company Exposes Degree of Student Cheating</b><br>
Ed Dante (pseudonym) describes his job this way: “I work at an online company that generates tens of thousands of dollars a month by creating original essays based on specific instructions provided by cheating students. I've worked there full time since 2004.
On any day of the academic year, I am working on upward of 20 assignments.” Read the
<i>Chronicle of Higher Education</i> article for insights into his world.<br>
<a href="http://chronicle.com/article/The-Shadow-Scholar/125329/">http://chronicle.com/article/The-Shadow-Scholar/125329/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#C00000">Book Lists
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><br>
<b><span style="color:blue">YALSA Releases Newest “Best” Lists for YA Fiction, Film, and Audiobooks</span></b><span style="color:blue"><br>
Need some YA collection development ideas? Try these recommendations from YALSA for readers aged 12 -18.
<br>
<b> </b>Best Fiction for YA: <a href="http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/booklistsawards/bestficya/bfyahome.cfm">
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/booklistsawards/bestficya/bfyahome.cfm</a><b><i><br>
</i></b>Popular Paperbacks for YA: <a href="http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/booklistsawards/popularpaperback/popularpaperbacks.cfm">
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/booklistsawards/popularpaperback/popularpaperbacks.cfm</a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue"> Great Graphic Novels for Teens:
<a href="http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/booklistsawards/greatgraphicnovelsforteens/gn.cfm">
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/booklistsawards/greatgraphicnovelsforteens/gn.cfm</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue"> Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers:
<a href="http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/booklistsawards/quickpicks/qphome.cfm">
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/booklistsawards/quickpicks/qphome.cfm</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue">Fabulous Films for YA:
<a href="http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/booklistsawards/fabfilms/fabfilms.cfm">
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/booklistsawards/fabfilms/fabfilms.cfm</a><br>
Amazing Audiobooks for YA: <a href="http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/booklistsawards/amazingaudiobooks/audiobooks.cfm">
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/booklistsawards/amazingaudiobooks/audiobooks.cfm</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>ALSC Releases Newest Notables Lists for Children’s Books, Videos, and Recordings
<i><br>
</i></b>The Association for Library Service to Children released their annual “best of” lists.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue"> Notable Children’s Books:
<a href="http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/notalists/ncb/index.cfm">
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/notalists/ncb/index.cfm</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue">Notable Children’s Videos:
<a href="http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/notalists/ncv/index.cfm">
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/notalists/ncv/index.cfm</a><br>
<b><i> </i></b>Notable Children’s Recording: <a href="http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/notalists/ncr/index.cfm">
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/notalists/ncr/index.cfm</a><br>
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<b><i>Book Links</i>’ List of 30 Favorite Books for K-8 from 2010</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue">Every January the editors at
<i>Book Links</i> pick their favorite 30 books from the previous year for K-8 libraries and classrooms. I learned about the list from
<i>Booklist</i>’s newsletter, <i>Quick Tips for Schools and Libraries</i>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue"><a href="http://www.booklistonline.com/ProductInfo.aspx?pid=4615016&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1">http://www.booklistonline.com/ProductInfo.aspx?pid=4615016&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue">
<a href="http://booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=64">http://booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=64</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue">Amelia Bloomer Project Creates Bibliography of Quality Books with Feminist Content<br>
“</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue">The Amelia Bloomer Project, a product of the ALA Social Responsibilities Round Table’s (SRRT) Feminist Taskforce, announced the 2011 Amelia Bloomer List at ALA’s Midwinter Meeting in San
Diego. The bibliography consists of well-written and illustrated books with significant feminist content, intended for young readers from birth to 18 years old.
<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">This year’s list includes 68 titles published between July 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010.”</span></strong><br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">
<a href="http://ftfinfo.wikispaces.com/Amelia+Bloomer+List+2011">http://ftfinfo.wikispaces.com/Amelia+Bloomer+List+2011</a></span></strong><br>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#C00000">Other
</span></b><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue"><br>
11 Foreign Language Resources to Try<br>
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue">Richard Byrne of the
<i>Free Technology for Teachers</i> blog highlighted eleven resources that can help someone learn a foreign language. Several could be useful for ESL/EFL.
<br>
<a href="http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2011/01/11-foreign-language-resources-to-try-in.html">
http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2011/01/11-foreign-language-resources-to-try-in.html</a><br>
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<b>Library Girl Offers Tips for Securing Grants<br>
</b>Jennifer LaGarde is a school librarian who received over $30,000 in grants for her library in the last few years. In a blog posting for the Georgia Library Media Association, she offers tips on getting grants.<br>
<a href="http://glma.wordpress.com/2011/01/11/yes-you-can-library-girl%E2%80%99s-tips-for-getting-that-grant/">
http://glma.wordpress.com/2011/01/11/yes-you-can-library-girl%E2%80%99s-tips-for-getting-that-grant/</a></span><span style="color:blue"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue">Reminder: NEA’s Read Across America is
</span></b><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#00B050">March 2<sup>nd</sup>
</span></b><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue">
<a href="http://www.nea.org/readacross">http://www.nea.org/readacross</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue">Video Contest for Teens – Create Promo for Summer Reading Program<br>
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue">Please note that this is a project of
<i>participating</i> public libraries. If you want to tell students about this contest, first check with your local public library to make sure they are participating. “Videos are to be original creations by teens ages 13-18, and should effectively convey
the 2011 summer reading theme ‘You Are Here’ in a 30-60 second PSA.” The deadline for Oregon submissions is
</span><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#00B050">March 15<sup>th</sup></span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue;font-weight:normal">.</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:blue">
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</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue"><a href="http://oyanpeeps.wordpress.com/2011/01/05/teen-video-challenge-2011/">http://oyanpeeps.wordpress.com/2011/01/05/teen-video-challenge-2011/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue">Thanks,<br>
Jen<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:blue">Jennifer Maurer<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:blue">School Library Consultant<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:blue">Library Development<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:blue">Oregon State Library<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:blue">250 Winter Street NE<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:blue">Salem, OR 97301-3950<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:blue">503-378-5011<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:blue"><a href="mailto:jennifer.maurer@state.or.us" title="blocked::mailto:jennifer.maurer@state.or.us">jennifer.maurer@state.or.us</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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