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Charles
Dickens at 200: A Dozen New Books on "the Inimitable"
By Margaret Heilbrun
Charles Dickens's bicentenary - he was born on February
7, 1812 - is the occasion for the release of a feast of books relating
to the writer whom so many consider the emblem of Victorian England.
Indeed, each work of new historical fiction blurbed as "Dickensian"
simply reminds Dickens purists that he was truly the Inimitable - a
nickname that Dickens enjoyed. The most recent full biography, Claire
Tomalin's Charles Dickens, was
published last October and already reviewed in LJ,
as was Robert Douglas-Fairhurst's Becoming
Dickens (one of LJ's Best
Books of 2011). The previous biography is Michael Slater's Charles
Dickens (2009), which explores Dickens's writings in greater
depth than does Tomalin's. Read
More...
- LJ Reviews, 2 February 2012
Stories
Beyond Black and White: 25 Graphic Novels for African American History
Month
By Martha Cornog
While
an increasing number of kids' comics have been featuring ethnically
diverse characters in stories set in the recent past, we note on
this year's list of forthcoming, recent, and backlist titles in
celebration of African
American History Month (February) several significant academic works
that ground black comics in history and culture. Of interest across ages
is the striking collection African
American Classics, giving Zora Neale Hurston and many others
their graphic due. Afua Richardson's outstanding cover shows Hurston in
a train station, reading aloud to W.E.B. Du Bois and Langston Hughes.
This image of the trio - immersed in literature - hints at the riches,
both visual and literary, inside.
Read More... - LJ Reviews, 2 February 2012
UW-Madison, School of Library and
Information Studies:
Free Continuing Education Services
Please join UW-Madison faculty
for a *free* webinar series
All webinars are from Noon to 1 p.m.
To register: email Anna Palmer (ahpalmer@wisc.edu)
Thursday, February 23
Board Books in Libraries: Helping Librarians and Caregivers
Develop Emergent Readers with Allison Kaplan, Ed.D.
This discussion will present information on emergent literacy and
the use of board books in early literacy programs. Information from
current research on literacy and brain development as well as
information from Every Child Ready to Read (Association for
Library Service to Children, 2011) will also be provided. After
participating in this webinar, viewers will gain an understanding of
developing programs for children from birth to age 4.
Friday, March 9
Contemporary Trends and Debates in E-Journal Licensing with Kristin
Eschenfelder
Summarizing data from a recent study, Eschenfelder will provide an
overview of contemporary trends and debates in three areas of e-journal
licensing: interlibrary loan, e-reserves and scholarly sharing.
The webinar is more useful for those who have some licensing experience;
however, it will include a basic overview of some licensing concepts.
Wednesday, April 4
Learning from H1N1: Public libraries and public health with Catherine
Arnott-Smith
Professor Catherine Arnott Smith is a former
medical librarian and now assistant professor at the School of Library
and Information Studies, UW-Madison. In this webinar, she will talk
about collaborations between public health and public libraries from the
19th century until today; present results from a large study of
Wisconsin public libraries during the H1N1 pandemic of 2009; discuss the
implications of these results for public libraries in future pandemics;
and present participants with useful resources for reaching out to
health information and health sciences libraries.
THE NEW YEAR IN ART AND CRAFT FAIRS
 The
Wisconsin Art and Craft Fairs Directory will be available soon, but if
you just can't wait for the print version, a .pdf version has been
posted online.
Artists and art enthusiasts alike will find a valuable resource in the
directory. Published annual by the Wisconsin Arts Board since 1976, it's
a comprehensive listing of art and craft fairs held throughout the state
that provides both general information for the public, and specific
requirements for potential art and craft exhibitors.
Events listed in the directory are also
posted on the Wisconsin Arts Board website at www.artsboard.wisconsin.gov
and on PortalWisconsin.org. - PortalWisconsin.org, 3 February 2012
Looking Ahead in 2012
TechSoup’s NetSquared initiative has taken out their crystal balls to look ahead at what trends 2012 may bring for social technology. From the impact of Internet regulation to tips from the pros on how to bring green and greenbacks to your office,
follow the series to see what’s to
come.
Are Internet-regulating bills like SOPA and ACTA actually dead? Probably not.
What could their impact be on NGOs and civil society?
Web design has been steadily adapting to more mobile usage. Read about the future of web design.
Want to really green your office this year (and maybe save some money at the same time)? Jim Lynch gives four simple pro tips on how to get the most “green” bang for your well-earned bucks.
- Techsoup by the Cup, 31 January 2012
American Libraries Direct -
February 1, 2012
 2012
Notable Children’s Videos
ALSC has selected its 2012 list of Notable Children’s Videos. The list
includes videos for children 14 years of age and younger that exhibit
especially commendable quality, show respect for children’s intelligence
and imagination, and reflect and encourage the interests of children in
exemplary ways....
ALSC, Jan. 30
 7-year-old
boy leads charge for a new library
A 7-year-old in Wisconsin says his village needs a new library, and he is
sacrificing his allowance to help. Every week Orfordville’s Benjamin
Jackson sets aside $2 in an envelope, delivering his donations to the
library where fundraising for a bigger building has gone on for years.
Orfordville’s small library is out of shelf space. Staffers say when
they get a new book, they have to take another off the shelf and set it
aside for a spring book sale. Watch the video
(2:16)....
WMTV, Madison, Wis., Jan. 27
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fun and useful resources for nonprofits
Heather Mansfield writes: “The number of low-cost or free, web-based
resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. Many
nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by all the choices—and as the
mobile web and related start-ups continue to grow, prepare to be
mind-boggled by all the new technology options available to your nonprofit
in coming years.”...
Nonprofit Tech 2.0 Blog, Jan. 30
Facebook
Timeline will be mandatory soon
Jason Boog writes: “Facebook announced
January 24 that the Facebook Timeline feature will be mandatory for all
accounts soon, inspiring excitement, concern, and a Jeffrey Koterba cartoon.
After editing our own Timeline page last year, we’ve included six steps
that writers and publishers can follow to make sure they have a satisfying
Timeline page before the program launches.” And here is a list
of 28 Facebook Timeline resources....
GalleyCat, Jan. 27; Mashable, Jan. 25
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Science Friday (Last
reviewed in the Scout Report on October 31, 1997) - http://www.sciencefriday.com/
As their tagline notes, "Every day is Science Friday." With
a deep archive of past programs and video clips, the website for NPR's
Science Friday program is quite a find. The program is hosted by Ira
Flatow, and each week he and his colleagues "focus on science topics
that are in the news and try to bring an educated, balanced discussion to
bear on the scientific issues at hand." Recent segments on the show
have covered space weather, magnetic soap, and stem cell eye therapy. The
video segments are remarkable, and visitors shouldn't miss "What's So
Cool About Frozen Water?" for a wonderful film exploration of the
elusive properties of ice. Interested in the intersection of science and
art? Click on over to the SciArts tab to read and listen to pieces on a
variety of topics, including the beauty of a lobster brain or
"science ink," which features photos the tattoos of people - The
Scout Report, 3 February 2012
The Tinkering Studio - http://tinkering.exploratorium.edu/
The Tinkering Studio website from the Exploratorium in San Francisco is
billed as "Experiments with art, science, technology, and delightful
ideas." It does not disappoint, and visitors may wish to make a
special trip to San Francisco to see the Exploratorium in action after
some time on the site. A good place to start is the Artists area. Visitors
can learn about artists who've been inspired by the Tinkering Studio, such
as Ana Serrano, who works with discarded cardboard and Andrew Lyndon, an
Oakland-based videographer
and animator. Visitors young and old must visit the Activities section as
well. Here they can learn about marble machines, circuit boards, and light
painting. Finally, interested parties shouldn't miss the site's fun blog,
which includes entries on how to make your own potato head toy at home. [KMG]
- The Scout Report, 3 February 2012
The Art Career Project
http://www.theartcareerproject.com/
You and your parents don't need to worry that a degree in art will lead to
starving in an attic, because there are many attractive careers requiring
artistic skill, including medical illustration, video editing, 3D
animation, automobile design, museum curator, landscape architecture, and
more. Read about the careers here - what the work is like, what training
and skills are required, salary range, etc. - Neat New Stuff I Found This Week, http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html, Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2009.
Google - Good To Know - http://www.google.com/goodtoknow/
Google explains what information about you it gathers and how it uses and
manages it all. - Neat New Stuff I Found This Week, http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html, Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2009.
Life after College Roadmap - Mint Life Blog -
http://www.mint.com/blog/how-to/life-after-college-roadmap-012012/
Your possible courses of action based on your answers to critical
questions. - Neat New Stuff I Found This Week, http://marylaine.com/neatnew.html, Copyright, Marylaine Block, 1999-2009.
ALS
CALENDAR:
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Librarian's Meetings:
Wednesday, February 15 at 9:30 a.m. at ALS offices
ALS Board of Trustee Meetings:
Wednesday, February 8 at 6 p.m. at
ALS offices
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Please feel free to contact the Monday Memo
editor, Martha Gammons, with comments, corrections or library news.
Phone: 608-758-6695 Email: gammons.martha@als.lib.wi.us,
210 Dodge St., Janesville, WI 53548
Arrowhead Library
System Director: Ruth Ann Montgomery, 608-758-6693, email:
montgomery.ruthann@als.lib.wi.us
Website: http://als.lib.wi.us
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