While ebooks have stalled, the outlook for the children’s book market looks good. That data and coming trends were unpacked at the Nielsen Children’s Book Summit.
Twenty-Five Vlogs for Teens (and Teen Librarians)
Librarian and blogger Molly Wetta presents 25 notable channels and vlog series—covering categories such as gaming, beauty, and science and technology, and more—that may be of interest to teens.
Warren Buckleitner Curates a Starter Set of Apps
You might say that the iPad’s been cursed by its own success—full of mid-to-low quality apps that tease kids with free offers. Here’s a starter list of better apps, with something for every youngster.
Lights and Camera In Action at Tampa Bay Libraries
Libraries in Central Florida are getting ready for their closeup. The Tampa Bay Library Consortium (TBLC), which represents 113 public, academic, school, and special libraries in the Sunshine State, has brought on a full-time videographer to serve each branch, and the consortium as well. Now special events, chats with authors, and even monthly newsletters from TBLC members are getting professional video treatment.
Joyce Valenza’s Picks: Back-to-School Edition
Top Tech Trends for Teens
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Video Narrative
It turns out, that recording, editing, and posting videos while on the road is a lot more intense then we originally thought. The first library we visited was the most difficult because we were just starting to learn about the technology that we were using and the most efficient ways to use it. Because of […]
YouTube for Schools Offers a Remedy–and Underscores Ongoing Filter Issues
Link: Amazon and OverDrive Roll Out Kindle Books to Libraries
The long-awaited rollout, first announced in April, will end the notable absence of the popular Kindle device from library ebook lending.