LAST CHANCE FOR BLACK BELT LIBRARIAN

For any of you who are on the fence about attending our upcoming workshop with Warren Davis Graham, the Black Belt Librarian, don’t forget that the last day to register is this Monday, April 27^th. As we are ordering food for this event, this is also the last day to cancel without being charged even if you are unable to make it. Please let Katie Dunneback (kdunneback@sls.lib.ia.us) know if you have any questions!

Black Belt Librarian
CE Units: 3.5
Speaker: Warren Davis Graham
Cost: $10

Warren Davis Graham, the Black Belt Librarian, will talk about what makes a security program effective in the real world, then show how to approach patrons to best inform them of rules to get them to comply. He will also talk about how to recognize the different levels of emotion a patron may be in and how best to handle the situation.

Burlington Public Library (Co-Sponsor)
Monday, May 4^th
10:00 am to 2:00 pm

State Library CE catalog: http://www.statelibraryofiowa.org/cgi-bin/cecat/.

PROFESSIONAL BOOK OF THE WEEK

Title: Preschool Favorites: 35 Storytimes Kids Love

Author: Diane Briggs

Summary:

For anyone looking for fresh storytime ideas, this fabulous book will give you a kick-start. Separated into themes, each chapter includes suggested titles, sing-a-along songs, craft ideas, flannelboard ideas and more. A great addition to any storytime presenter’s repertoire.

Thanks to all who attended ILA Legislative Day 2009!

PROFESSIONAL BOOK OF THE WEEK

Title: Book Repair
Authors: Kenneth Lavender & Scott Stockton

Summary:
When budgets are tight as they are now, it feels even more imperative to make our materials last as long as possible. This volume in publisher Neal-Schuman’s popular “How-To-Do-It Manual” series provides step-by-step instructions, materials lists, and detailed graphics illustrating common and not-so-common book repair processes.