May 18, 2024

Discovery Game for Libraries Kickstarted by Booklamp.org

Game of Books

The developers behind the Book Genome Project and Booklamp.org have launched a Kickstarter campaign for “The Game of Books,” a new digital card and role-playing game designed to reward young adults for reading. Funding raised by the campaign would be used to design, produce, and distribute 4,000 Game of Books starter kits to U.S. libraries. Founded in 2003, the Book Genome Project works with publishers to solve challenges in book discovery by using computer analysis of the language, theme, and characters in books.

Common Core Will Stress Already Inadequate E-rate Funding

The E-Rate program, which is responsible for the funds dedicated to connecting schools and libraries to the Internet, is unable to keep up with high demand., and schools’ needs are only becoming more urgent with the advent of the Common Core Standards.

New LJ Report Closely Examines What Makes Academic Library Patrons Tick

Library Journal Patron Profiles: Academic Library Edition delivers an inside look at the shifting needs and preferences of academic library users in the context of changing times and new technologies.

The League of Extraordinary Librarians: SLJ’s latest tech survey shows that media specialists are leading the way

Meet the latest tech superheroes: school librarians. According to School Library Journal’s 2012 School Technology Survey, media specialists are leading the charge to bring new media, mobile devices, social apps, and web-based technologies into our nation’s classrooms.

SLJ Summit 2012: Chris Lehmann Calls for a “Citizenry Model” for Today’s Schools

Chris Lehmann, the founding principal of Philadelphia’s Science Leadership Academy, isn’t surprised most teens think, “school stinks.” This innovative educator is out to change their opinion.

A Note from LJ/SLJ to Those Affected by Hurricane Sandy

Dear friends, The entire team at Library Journal and School Library Journal extends our deepest sympathy to those affected by Hurricane Sandy. We hope that you and your loved ones are safe and well. Due to power outages and a compromised transportation system across the New York area, our offices in downtown Manhattan remain closed. […]