The librarian developed a bibliotherapy collection drawing from an existing games collection and 15 years of work on a juvenile collection. A proposal was drafted and an existing "Toy Shelves" location was used to grow the collection. Key student organizations and faculty were contacted as stakeholders. Marketing included exhibits to promote the 30,000 piece juvenile collection, ensuring materials relate to relevant programs. The librarian will continue assessing the collection with courses using it and monitoring use.
Este documento proporciona información sobre una reunión de seguimiento de medidas e propuestas de mejora en centros educativos. La reunión tuvo como objetivos facilitar información a los equipos directivos sobre el análisis de resultados de pruebas diagnósticas y ayudar en la planificación de mejoras. También se informó sobre el seguimiento de las propuestas de mejora por parte de la inspección educativa.
Be Interesting on Twitter is NOT about accumulating mass followers or selling products, or what buttons to press to use this social networking tool. The focus of this Dabble class is how to become a more captivating short-form writer. Students can expect to walk away with a clearer understanding of how to cultivate your Twitter voice, engage followers, and most importantly ... say things on Twitter that are response-worthy, follow-worthy, and just downright interesting! This presentation is dedicated to helping aspiring Twitter users develop their own unique styles and methodologies and more veteran tweeters expand their toolkit of writing strategies.
Este documento proporciona información sobre una reunión de seguimiento de medidas e propuestas de mejora en centros educativos. La reunión tuvo como objetivos facilitar información a los equipos directivos sobre el análisis de resultados de pruebas diagnósticas y ayudar en la planificación de mejoras. También se informó sobre el seguimiento de las propuestas de mejora por parte de la inspección educativa.
Be Interesting on Twitter is NOT about accumulating mass followers or selling products, or what buttons to press to use this social networking tool. The focus of this Dabble class is how to become a more captivating short-form writer. Students can expect to walk away with a clearer understanding of how to cultivate your Twitter voice, engage followers, and most importantly ... say things on Twitter that are response-worthy, follow-worthy, and just downright interesting! This presentation is dedicated to helping aspiring Twitter users develop their own unique styles and methodologies and more veteran tweeters expand their toolkit of writing strategies.
The document appears to be a collection of quotes and thoughts about predicting and creating the future. It includes quotes from Abraham Lincoln stating "The best way to predict your future is to create it!" and from Peter Drucker stating "The best way to predict the future is to create it." Daniel Burrus discusses anticipating what will happen and transforming strategies. Wayne Gretzky's quote about skating to where the puck is going is also included. The document covers topics like digital disruption, drivers of healthcare, and interdisciplinary areas of study related to health and technology.
La alumna Iribe Osorio Barby Daney describe una actividad de su clase de Educación ambiental para la sustentabilidad en la Escuela Normal Experimental de El Fuerte Extensión Mazatlán "Profr. Miguel Castillo Cruz". La actividad consistió en hacer sus propios arpones para recoger basura. La alumna señala que esta actividad es una buena manera de comenzar a hacer algo por el medio ambiente ya que los arpones pueden usarse para limpiar playas u otros lugares que contengan basura y así beneficiar al medio ambiente.
The document describes new laminate collections from Arborite that bring natural stone textures and patterns into kitchens at a fraction of the cost. The Panorama Collection features 44 laminates replicating marble, granite and travertine with full-size samples. The Welcome Home Collection offers more subtle neutral patterns ideal for compact kitchens. Both collections allow homeowners to enjoy luxurious natural stone beauty on any budget.
The document discusses various social and legal issues related to female feticide and gender discrimination in India. It summarizes laws aimed at protecting women's rights, such as those against dowry harassment, child marriage, domestic violence, and sex determination tests. However, it notes that implementation of these laws faces challenges at multiple levels including pregnant women facing family pressure, doctors' financial incentives, and lack of convictions. Overall, the document examines the complex social and legal factors contributing to the practice of female feticide in India.
Antonio Manzanares completed a 1.5 hour professional education course on Motor Control Centers through NRI Global Inc. on December 3, 2015. The certificate confirms Antonio's active participation and completion of the instruction. For any questions, one can contact Tom Baselice at TSandC.com.
The Killers es una banda estadounidense de indie rock formada en 2002 en Las Vegas, Nevada por Brandon Flowers, Dave Keuning, Mark Stoermer y Ronnie Vannucci Jr. Algunos de sus álbumes más conocidos son Hot Fuss (2004), Sam's Town (2006) y Day & Age (2008). Entre sus videos musicales más populares se encuentran "Somebody Told Me", "Mr. Brightside" y "When You Were Young".
Colonel Dave Lowry received outstanding reviews and recommendations from multiple former supervisors:
- His judgment, communication skills, and ability to work with others were praised by a president of AECOM Government Services.
- A senior vice president at Eagle Support Services noted his business acumen, perception, excellent capture and proposal skills, and ability to turn marginal programs profitable.
- A lieutenant general commended his strategic planning and leadership as Army Reserve G-3 during the Global War on Terror.
- Another lieutenant general highlighted his problem-solving, vision, and leadership as Chief of Operations for the Army Reserve.
- A congressman recommended him without reservation for mobilizing over 50,000 soldiers at Fort Dix after 9/11
Survei kepuasan masyarakat terhadap pelayanan perizinan di BP2T Kabupaten Bone menemukan tingkat kepuasan rata-rata sebesar 74,5% (skala 1-10). Survei ini melibatkan 150 responden perizinan dan menganalisis 14 aspek pelayanan. Hasilnya digunakan untuk merekomendasikan perbaikan seperti penyederhanaan izin, standarisasi prosedur, dan peningkatan sosialisasi.
Subsequent industrial revolutions have resulted in radical social and economic changes. Today the term “disruption” is ubiquitous, and the consequences of the changes continue under the “digital revolution” banner. We are now on the cusp of another workplace revolution - one that will inevitably lead to seismic changes in humanity’s social compacts and economic flows. These changes are likely to be profound, impacting how leaders lead and we work.
____
Click here for full report https://rorygregg.files.wordpress.com/2016/07/future_of_work_v3-71.pdf
El documento discute brevemente un posible intento de golpe de estado en España en 1981, con el rey Juan Carlos I desempeñando un papel clave ya sea para detenerlo o llevarlo a cabo. Se plantean preguntas sobre quién estuvo detrás del golpe y el papel del rey sin llegar a ninguna conclusión.
This document discusses the librarian Arlene Salazar's work promoting the juvenile collection and Native American resources at Texas State University. It notes that the juvenile collection contains around 30,000 pieces but many students and faculty are unaware of it or its scope. As subject experts and through outreach, librarians can make these materials more accessible. The librarian initiates roving exhibits to better promote collections and shares information and guides on Native American resources and the juvenile literature collection.
La sicología es el estudio del alma y la mente humana. Se divide en procesos cognitivos, afectivos y volitivos. Existen diversas ramas de la sicología como la psicología general, neuropsicología, psicología social, psicopatología, psicología educativa y psicología organizacional, cada una estudia un aspecto diferente de la conducta humana.
Este documento describe las diferentes figuras retóricas o figuras del lenguaje. Explica que existen dos tipos principales: figuras de forma, que manipulan aspectos formales del lenguaje como palabras y frases, y figuras de contenido, que manipulan el significado de las palabras. Entre las figuras de contenido más importantes se encuentran los tropos, que implican el uso de palabras en un sentido figurado en lugar de su sentido original. Los tropos principales son la metáfora, la metonimia, la sinécdoque y el símil o comparación.
The ARHS Library renewed subscriptions to several research databases and will continue providing others through the Washington State library system. It was also awarded a grant to support students' completion of a required history class project by providing primary and secondary sources as well as research guides. The library hosted orientations for 9th graders and held the first meeting of the book club while creating additional book lists and displays. It also hosted a visit from a Congressman to discuss education issues.
This document summarizes Nancy Sievert's practicum project for creating a display for the 100th anniversary of Arizona's statehood in the Franklin Elementary School library. The display will feature posters, artwork, and books about Arizona's animals, history, and more. It will also include a new library lesson on Arizona's centennial for grades K-6. The goals are to make students aware of Arizona's 100th anniversary, familiarize them with resources about Arizona, and provide an educational lesson. The display will help engage students and increase interest in Arizona materials.
This document provides many ideas and resources for promoting school libraries and celebrating Book Week, including displays, activities, and events focused on the theme of light. Some specific suggestions include building lighthouses, making lanterns, exploring prisms and shadows, hosting a reading hour with food, and decorating the library with fairy lights or book titles on light shades. Many online resources and organizations are also listed that can help with promoting reading and the library.
Harford County Public Library had a notable year in 2013 by expanding Sunday hours and hosting special events. The Library also focused on supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs. It introduced several new digital services for patrons to access magazines, movies, music, audiobooks and online courses from home. The Library also launched an innovative early literacy program called Little Leapers that provided kits to develop preschoolers' skills through hands-on activities.
The document appears to be a collection of quotes and thoughts about predicting and creating the future. It includes quotes from Abraham Lincoln stating "The best way to predict your future is to create it!" and from Peter Drucker stating "The best way to predict the future is to create it." Daniel Burrus discusses anticipating what will happen and transforming strategies. Wayne Gretzky's quote about skating to where the puck is going is also included. The document covers topics like digital disruption, drivers of healthcare, and interdisciplinary areas of study related to health and technology.
La alumna Iribe Osorio Barby Daney describe una actividad de su clase de Educación ambiental para la sustentabilidad en la Escuela Normal Experimental de El Fuerte Extensión Mazatlán "Profr. Miguel Castillo Cruz". La actividad consistió en hacer sus propios arpones para recoger basura. La alumna señala que esta actividad es una buena manera de comenzar a hacer algo por el medio ambiente ya que los arpones pueden usarse para limpiar playas u otros lugares que contengan basura y así beneficiar al medio ambiente.
The document describes new laminate collections from Arborite that bring natural stone textures and patterns into kitchens at a fraction of the cost. The Panorama Collection features 44 laminates replicating marble, granite and travertine with full-size samples. The Welcome Home Collection offers more subtle neutral patterns ideal for compact kitchens. Both collections allow homeowners to enjoy luxurious natural stone beauty on any budget.
The document discusses various social and legal issues related to female feticide and gender discrimination in India. It summarizes laws aimed at protecting women's rights, such as those against dowry harassment, child marriage, domestic violence, and sex determination tests. However, it notes that implementation of these laws faces challenges at multiple levels including pregnant women facing family pressure, doctors' financial incentives, and lack of convictions. Overall, the document examines the complex social and legal factors contributing to the practice of female feticide in India.
Antonio Manzanares completed a 1.5 hour professional education course on Motor Control Centers through NRI Global Inc. on December 3, 2015. The certificate confirms Antonio's active participation and completion of the instruction. For any questions, one can contact Tom Baselice at TSandC.com.
The Killers es una banda estadounidense de indie rock formada en 2002 en Las Vegas, Nevada por Brandon Flowers, Dave Keuning, Mark Stoermer y Ronnie Vannucci Jr. Algunos de sus álbumes más conocidos son Hot Fuss (2004), Sam's Town (2006) y Day & Age (2008). Entre sus videos musicales más populares se encuentran "Somebody Told Me", "Mr. Brightside" y "When You Were Young".
Colonel Dave Lowry received outstanding reviews and recommendations from multiple former supervisors:
- His judgment, communication skills, and ability to work with others were praised by a president of AECOM Government Services.
- A senior vice president at Eagle Support Services noted his business acumen, perception, excellent capture and proposal skills, and ability to turn marginal programs profitable.
- A lieutenant general commended his strategic planning and leadership as Army Reserve G-3 during the Global War on Terror.
- Another lieutenant general highlighted his problem-solving, vision, and leadership as Chief of Operations for the Army Reserve.
- A congressman recommended him without reservation for mobilizing over 50,000 soldiers at Fort Dix after 9/11
Survei kepuasan masyarakat terhadap pelayanan perizinan di BP2T Kabupaten Bone menemukan tingkat kepuasan rata-rata sebesar 74,5% (skala 1-10). Survei ini melibatkan 150 responden perizinan dan menganalisis 14 aspek pelayanan. Hasilnya digunakan untuk merekomendasikan perbaikan seperti penyederhanaan izin, standarisasi prosedur, dan peningkatan sosialisasi.
Subsequent industrial revolutions have resulted in radical social and economic changes. Today the term “disruption” is ubiquitous, and the consequences of the changes continue under the “digital revolution” banner. We are now on the cusp of another workplace revolution - one that will inevitably lead to seismic changes in humanity’s social compacts and economic flows. These changes are likely to be profound, impacting how leaders lead and we work.
____
Click here for full report https://rorygregg.files.wordpress.com/2016/07/future_of_work_v3-71.pdf
El documento discute brevemente un posible intento de golpe de estado en España en 1981, con el rey Juan Carlos I desempeñando un papel clave ya sea para detenerlo o llevarlo a cabo. Se plantean preguntas sobre quién estuvo detrás del golpe y el papel del rey sin llegar a ninguna conclusión.
This document discusses the librarian Arlene Salazar's work promoting the juvenile collection and Native American resources at Texas State University. It notes that the juvenile collection contains around 30,000 pieces but many students and faculty are unaware of it or its scope. As subject experts and through outreach, librarians can make these materials more accessible. The librarian initiates roving exhibits to better promote collections and shares information and guides on Native American resources and the juvenile literature collection.
La sicología es el estudio del alma y la mente humana. Se divide en procesos cognitivos, afectivos y volitivos. Existen diversas ramas de la sicología como la psicología general, neuropsicología, psicología social, psicopatología, psicología educativa y psicología organizacional, cada una estudia un aspecto diferente de la conducta humana.
Este documento describe las diferentes figuras retóricas o figuras del lenguaje. Explica que existen dos tipos principales: figuras de forma, que manipulan aspectos formales del lenguaje como palabras y frases, y figuras de contenido, que manipulan el significado de las palabras. Entre las figuras de contenido más importantes se encuentran los tropos, que implican el uso de palabras en un sentido figurado en lugar de su sentido original. Los tropos principales son la metáfora, la metonimia, la sinécdoque y el símil o comparación.
The ARHS Library renewed subscriptions to several research databases and will continue providing others through the Washington State library system. It was also awarded a grant to support students' completion of a required history class project by providing primary and secondary sources as well as research guides. The library hosted orientations for 9th graders and held the first meeting of the book club while creating additional book lists and displays. It also hosted a visit from a Congressman to discuss education issues.
This document summarizes Nancy Sievert's practicum project for creating a display for the 100th anniversary of Arizona's statehood in the Franklin Elementary School library. The display will feature posters, artwork, and books about Arizona's animals, history, and more. It will also include a new library lesson on Arizona's centennial for grades K-6. The goals are to make students aware of Arizona's 100th anniversary, familiarize them with resources about Arizona, and provide an educational lesson. The display will help engage students and increase interest in Arizona materials.
This document provides many ideas and resources for promoting school libraries and celebrating Book Week, including displays, activities, and events focused on the theme of light. Some specific suggestions include building lighthouses, making lanterns, exploring prisms and shadows, hosting a reading hour with food, and decorating the library with fairy lights or book titles on light shades. Many online resources and organizations are also listed that can help with promoting reading and the library.
Harford County Public Library had a notable year in 2013 by expanding Sunday hours and hosting special events. The Library also focused on supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs. It introduced several new digital services for patrons to access magazines, movies, music, audiobooks and online courses from home. The Library also launched an innovative early literacy program called Little Leapers that provided kits to develop preschoolers' skills through hands-on activities.
STEM Storytime: Preschool Fun with Science, Technology, Engineering, and MathWesterville Library
The document discusses a preschool STEM program offered at libraries. The program explores science, technology, engineering, and math concepts through picture books, games, hands-on activities, and technology. It aims to introduce preschoolers to key concepts and prepare them for kindergarten standards like the Common Core. The program incorporates interactive storytimes, hands-on activities, and take-home projects to promote skills like inquiry and problem-solving.
Service development and delivery for indigenous communities resulted in a form named, 'Library in a Box.' The report shows providing library service to daycares, youth groups, families, schools, and adult learning groups. The report demonstrates the passion, commitment and determination of volunteers to expand the reach of library service for indigenous communities. Most important the need, capacity and high consumption of library service in indigenous communities. Read more at http://libraryinaboxservice.blogspot.ca/
Seeking the Meaning of the School Library Dr. Ross Todd, chef för Center for international Scholarship in School Libraries vid Rutgers University, New Jersey
This document provides an overview of a presentation analyzing reference tools for children under 13. It identifies four major categories of resources: encyclopedias and dictionaries, bibliographies and reader's advisory tools, atlases and almanacs, and databases and digital resources. The presentation will describe the best resources in each category based on evaluative criteria of authority, currency, and ease of use. It concludes that carefully analyzing and balancing youth reference materials benefits both children and information professionals by familiarizing children with reference practices from a young age.
Looks at School Library Month and other related celebrations (Naional Library Month and Library Workers Day) and discusses advocacy and advocacy plans.
The document discusses the design and implementation of children's and teen spaces at the Jacksonville Public Library in Florida. [1] The children's space was designed to reflect the local geography, evolving from swamplands to the ocean. Furniture was custom-made to resemble local plants and animals. [2] The teen space was designed as a "cool clubhouse" with wave-like ceiling elements and lounge seating. [3] Since opening in 2005, usage of the children's and teen areas has increased dramatically, showing the positive impact of dedicated, well-designed youth spaces.
1) The document introduces PowerKids Life Science, a new online science database for grades 3-6 from Rosen Publishing.
2) It provides over 400 articles on life science topics with interactive features like videos, audio, games and science experiments to enhance learning.
3) Educators and students will appreciate its appealing design, search and browsing tools, comprehensive articles, citations, and support for curriculum and independent scientific inquiry.
NCompass Live - November 5, 2014
http://nlc.nebraska.gov/ncompasslive/
Join Amanda Roberson, Youth Coordinator - Children and Teen Services at Harford County (MD) Library, to learn about Harford County's innovative STEM programs for early learners and school age learners:
•LEAP: Science is Fun! Program that was launched in 2007 by Harford County Library, targeted toward third to eighth grade children.
•Little Leapers, pre- and early-literacy kits that focus on fostering and developing pre- and early literacy skills through STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) topics. Targeted for children ages birth to 5 years.
•Little Leapers 3.5 is geared to children ages 3 to 5 using iPad minis and apps to engage young minds in STREAM topics, and to familiarize children with digital devices before they enter school.
This document contains a gantt chart and program of activities for Tommy's Library Media Center for the 2014-2015 school year. It outlines 13 library programs and activities taking place between June 2014 and March 2015. The activities are designed to promote reading, educate students about library resources and services, and encourage literacy. They include book fairs, storytelling events, educational plays and seminars, treasure hunts, and craft activities. Each activity description includes the date, objective, required resources, and person responsible for leading the program.
A 'Good Great Place': Exhibits at the University of Michigan LibraryMaira Bundza
The document discusses the creation of an exhibits and outreach program at the University of Michigan Library. It describes the library's large collection and digital initiatives. It outlines how an unused room was transformed into a gallery space to showcase collections and host public programs. The goal of the new gallery is to act as an intellectual gathering place and foster relationships between the library and campus/local community. Recent exhibits and programs are provided as examples of the gallery's evolution and success in fulfilling its mission.
Collection Building In The School Library Media CenterLori Franklin
The document discusses the process of collection building in a school library media center. It outlines steps like developing a collection policy, mapping existing collections, selecting new materials based on curriculum needs and reviews, maintaining budgets, weeding outdated items, and recordkeeping to track usage and inform future purchasing. The goal is to provide students with diverse, high-quality resources in various formats to meet research and personal interests.
First created for my Intellectual Freedom and Youth class in the Master's Program for Library and Information Science at San Jose State University I thought I would share with a lager audience.
The school district is facing budget cuts and is proposing to close the libraries at two schools near the public library to save money. The school library board discusses three scenarios: keeping both libraries open with one shared librarian, closing both libraries with no formal partnership with the public library, or finding ways to increase revenue and decrease expenses through a partnership with the public library to keep both schools' libraries open. The document provides suggestions for increasing library revenue such as book fairs and sales, and decreasing expenses through partnerships and volunteers. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration between school and public libraries to supplement resources and services.
This document provides an overview of bakeware collections in libraries. It discusses what bakeware includes, who carries it, where the items come from, how they are displayed and stored, day-to-day operations of the collections, use of call numbers, analysis of catalogs and records, and reasons why libraries should offer bakeware for borrowing. The document explores these topics through examples from various libraries and includes 10 figures showing images of bakeware displays.
How to Make a Field Mandatory in Odoo 17Celine George
In Odoo, making a field required can be done through both Python code and XML views. When you set the required attribute to True in Python code, it makes the field required across all views where it's used. Conversely, when you set the required attribute in XML views, it makes the field required only in the context of that particular view.
A Visual Guide to 1 Samuel | A Tale of Two HeartsSteve Thomason
These slides walk through the story of 1 Samuel. Samuel is the last judge of Israel. The people reject God and want a king. Saul is anointed as the first king, but he is not a good king. David, the shepherd boy is anointed and Saul is envious of him. David shows honor while Saul continues to self destruct.
This presentation was provided by Rebecca Benner, Ph.D., of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, for the second session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session Two: 'Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers,' was held June 13, 2024.
Level 3 NCEA - NZ: A Nation In the Making 1872 - 1900 SML.pptHenry Hollis
The History of NZ 1870-1900.
Making of a Nation.
From the NZ Wars to Liberals,
Richard Seddon, George Grey,
Social Laboratory, New Zealand,
Confiscations, Kotahitanga, Kingitanga, Parliament, Suffrage, Repudiation, Economic Change, Agriculture, Gold Mining, Timber, Flax, Sheep, Dairying,
Leveraging Generative AI to Drive Nonprofit InnovationTechSoup
In this webinar, participants learned how to utilize Generative AI to streamline operations and elevate member engagement. Amazon Web Service experts provided a customer specific use cases and dived into low/no-code tools that are quick and easy to deploy through Amazon Web Service (AWS.)
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...PECB
Denis is a dynamic and results-driven Chief Information Officer (CIO) with a distinguished career spanning information systems analysis and technical project management. With a proven track record of spearheading the design and delivery of cutting-edge Information Management solutions, he has consistently elevated business operations, streamlined reporting functions, and maximized process efficiency.
Certified as an ISO/IEC 27001: Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) Lead Implementer, Data Protection Officer, and Cyber Risks Analyst, Denis brings a heightened focus on data security, privacy, and cyber resilience to every endeavor.
His expertise extends across a diverse spectrum of reporting, database, and web development applications, underpinned by an exceptional grasp of data storage and virtualization technologies. His proficiency in application testing, database administration, and data cleansing ensures seamless execution of complex projects.
What sets Denis apart is his comprehensive understanding of Business and Systems Analysis technologies, honed through involvement in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). From meticulous requirements gathering to precise analysis, innovative design, rigorous development, thorough testing, and successful implementation, he has consistently delivered exceptional results.
Throughout his career, he has taken on multifaceted roles, from leading technical project management teams to owning solutions that drive operational excellence. His conscientious and proactive approach is unwavering, whether he is working independently or collaboratively within a team. His ability to connect with colleagues on a personal level underscores his commitment to fostering a harmonious and productive workplace environment.
Date: May 29, 2024
Tags: Information Security, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, Artificial Intelligence, GDPR
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Find out more about ISO training and certification services
Training: ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management System - EN | PECB
ISO/IEC 42001 Artificial Intelligence Management System - EN | PECB
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - Training Courses - EN | PECB
Webinars: https://pecb.com/webinars
Article: https://pecb.com/article
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
For more information about PECB:
Website: https://pecb.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pecb/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PECBInternational/
Slideshare: http://www.slideshare.net/PECBCERTIFICATION
Beyond Degrees - Empowering the Workforce in the Context of Skills-First.pptxEduSkills OECD
Iván Bornacelly, Policy Analyst at the OECD Centre for Skills, OECD, presents at the webinar 'Tackling job market gaps with a skills-first approach' on 12 June 2024
1. Arlene V. Salazar
Research, Instruction & Outreach Librarian
Education Subject Librarian
Bibliotherapy
Materials & Collections
A member of The Texas State University System
guides.library.txstate.edu/bibliotherapy-play-therapy
2. Start of Project – Key Points
Developing our Bibliotherapy material came out of a
previous project, developing our Games Collection and
15 years of work on our Juvenile Collection.
A proposal was drafted for Library Administration.
An existing catalog Location and floor location, “Toy
Shelves”, was taken and used to grow a more useable
collection.
Contact was made with key student organizations,
faculty/departments as collection stakeholders.
guides.library.txstate.edu/bibliotherapy-play-therapy
3. The Library of Congress defines a toy as “An
object(s) designed for imaginative play or one
from which to derive amusement.”
Proposal
guides.library.txstate.edu/bibliotherapy-play-therapy
4. Marketing and Promotion is …
2013 Roving Exhibits led to Games, Toy, and
Bibliotherapy projects.
Juvenile Collection of about 30,000 pieces yet many
students and faculty either have no idea we have the
collection or are not aware of the scope of material
offered.
Ensure the material is directly related to the needs of
stakeholder populations in Social Work, Counseling,
Special Education courses and student organizations.
Meet with stakeholder populations to help build the
collections and continue developing them.
Most Importantly: Make material easily accessible!
guides.library.txstate.edu/bibliotherapy-play-therapy
5. Be Proactive
Seek out relevant populations and
groups
guides.library.txstate.edu/bibliotherapy-play-therapy
20. Questions?
Future work will continue this Summer and Fall
as I work with courses that will be using this
material to assess how they use it and if they
may need additional material.
I’ll also be monitoring use of current material.
guides.library.txstate.edu/bibliotherapy-play-therapy
guides.library.txstate.edu/juvenileliterature
www.slideshare.net/avs0612/bibliotherapy
Editor's Notes
One of the most important components of the project was official approval of the project from the Library Administration, even though we were developing an existing location/collection. Library administration was concerned with what I meant by a Toy Collection and just wanted to be sure what I was proposing would work. A definition was key and helped define the scope of the collection – The Library of Congress defines a toy as “An object(s) designed for imaginative play or one from which to derive amusement.” My thinking was to develop the collection with material mostly related to play therapy and manipulative types of material that can be used in counseling settings. My proposal also included the stakeholders for the collection and established its purpose, mainly to support coursework in counseling, special education, and social work. My thinking was develop the collection with material mostly related to play therapy and manipulative types of material that can be used in counseling settings.
The project mirrored two previous projects and elements that made them successful were utilized:
Roving Exhibits led to Games, Toy, and Bibliotherapy projects: Roving exhibits are exhibits set up on campus showcasing library material related to the event and attendee interests, sometimes called pop-up exhibits.
Ensure the material is directly related to the needs of stakeholder populations in Social Work, Counseling, Special Education courses and student organizations. If I wanted faculty and students to come in, the collection has to closely reflect their interests and I had been doing that but it was one-sided, mostly what I thought they needed. Feedback from roving exhibits was taken and in most cases I’d act on it and let the patron know. I think it gives them a stake in the collection and a sense of ownership by way of collection development.
Juvenile Collection of about 30,000 pieces yet many students and faculty either have no idea we have the collection or are not aware of the scope of material offered. Roving exhibits was a way to expose material in a collection many key stakeholders had no idea we even had or if they knew we had it they don’t realize exactly what we had. Some patrons thought it was all for education majors or for someone taking a children’s literature course. The key was to build on that understanding that yes it is that but also material of interest to those in the helping professions and even parents. As I met with faculty and students, it became apparent how little they knew we did already have and marketing and promotion would still be key in ensuring use of the material.
Meet with stakeholder populations to help build the collections and continue developing them. In order to diversify target patrons beyond teacher education students I had to find material we could develop for those in the helping professions.
We already had professional level and juvenile bibliotherapy material but it was not easily accessible…more on how we fixed that in the presentation. So MOST Importantly: Make material easily accessible! I’ve addressed this in various ways I’ll go into, including guides and catalog record tracings.
As I did with the Games Collection, I again used the Student Organizations Council website to find student groups who might be interested in this collection. Two I found were the Association of School Psychology Students and the Organization of Student Social Workers. I contacted their group and asked for 5-10 minutes of their meeting time. I attended with flyers about the collection I had in mind and took any feedback they had at the moment. The flyer had the url to the guide which also includes a way to contact me by way of email, chat, and phone if they had more ideas later.
Promotion and Marketing will be done via social media sites. I found the student organizations, departments, and even some faculty on Twitter and/or Facebook and connected with them via my own Facebook and Twitter sites. Email for student organizations wouldn’t work well as the make up of the organizations changes all the time, as do the faculty who teach relevant courses. All feedback was jotted down and I worked on orders for as much of the material as we could accommodate as we began to develop the collections.
These were the main vendors I used for the Toys Collections. We also ordered a few things off Amazon. Child Therapy Toys is a local retailer who offered bendable figures that were a request from play therapy classes and faculty. One interesting request but that I have been unable to fill was a request for a family of puppets showing same sex parents mixed race families.
These two sites are relatively new and certainly still being developed. In the Fall I hope to be able to increase Follows/Likes/Engagement. Currently, the Twitter site seems like it will be more useful but one of the student organizations and departments related to this project only has a Facebook site while others have a Twitter site. Whether or not I continue both sites has yet to be determined.
The piece that took the most work at the onset of the project was the guide. It culminates the material in the Games and Toy Collection as well as professional and juvenile level bibliotherapy material. I also have my contact information as well as relevant social media sites, including my own, with my twitter feed as well.
Since one of the common questions I got was “how do I find this material”, and because we had no easy way to do this, I worked with our cataloging staff to work this out. They suggested the use of the Subject Heading “Bibliotherapy for children” for professional and juvenile material. I was given access to our catalog client in order to get this subject heading assigned to material I was able to identify title-by-title. Since the subject heading does not limit to “juvenile”, the catalog location is able to do that as well as a keyword search that includes “juvenile collection”
Here’s what a catalog search for juvenile level material, limited by Collection look like.
This slide is the full record for Always my Grandpa and shows the Subject Heading we used to tie this material together in the catalog.
Developing the material in the Juvenile Collection, I began with titles like those from the American Psychological Association’s Magination Press and looked for book awards that recognized disabilities, like the Dolly Gray and Schneider Family awards. This is meant to specifically assist those in the special education program but can be useful to anybody in the helping professions or teachers. Clicking on the red @Txstate link will pull up a list of all titles recognized by each award listed on the guide, including availability and call number information.
Here is a list of titles in the Dolly Gray Children’s Literature Award. Clicking on a title will open the full record.
In the Books tab I linked searches to books addressing various disabilities and included information about the two awards and did that for other tabs whenever a relevant award existed. It’s helpful to patrons to tie this information together in various places in different guides as well as in the same guide. This tab is helpful for classes I’ve had who ask for children’s books by these subjects listed on the tab. As I get more questions on subjects not listed I add to the box, these are just some of the more common ones I get asked about.
As I began work on this project I thought someone had certainly already done something like this and some sort of bibliography or guide existed I could work off of but that didn’t turn out to be the case. I had to do a lot of work researching publishers and vendors who provided the sort of material I was looking for so I began a list with links to their websites and social media sites for future reference as well as to help anyone else who might want to work on a similar project at their library. Some of the list came from faculty and students as we talked about how to develop the collections. The catalog records for Games and Toys also have an easy way to pull up material and links are in the guide.
In 2012 I developed our Games Collection to not only includes games patrons might expect, like those aimed at teachers, but also games that might be helpful to those in the helping professions. In meetings with faculty and students for this project, and on the bibliotherapy guide, I highlighted games like those in the image at the top of the slide.
On the top right, the picture shows the extent of our Toy Collection in January, about 5 total pieces. Our Toy Collection is currently at about 28 items, all based on faculty and student feedback. All material can be checked out and renewed just like a book although in the future we may have to restrict duplicates so that there is ample access to the material for coursework. My hope is that faculty do not check out the material and keep it indefinitely, although that’s hard to avoid except by restricting checkout.