Across the Broken Stars by Jed Herne A compelling fantasy adventure about finding salvation that comes with a magical twist on angels. Leon is ashamed of his past and wishes he could forget it. During the war most angels like him were wiped out by the Vahrians and he regrets the choices he made to …
EBSCO Expands Database Content Article courtesy of Indiana State Library Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, EBSCO has graciously decided to expand database content available via INSPIREuntil the end of June. This includes upgrades from Academic SearchPremier to Academic Search Ultimate, with over 9,200 active full-textjournals and magazine articles; from Business Source Complete toBusiness Source Ultimate, with …
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Bigger Than Books Article courtesy of “Wired” “Libraries are one of the few places that anybody can go to without the expectation of having to buy something,” says Darcy Brixey, a Seattle-based library manager who has worked in public and academic libraries for 20 years. She adds, “It’s the very basic thing of being able …
Article courtesy of Banner Health. To mask or not to mask, that is the question, and experts at The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have given a definitive yes to masking as a way for the general public to protect others, and possibly themselves, from COVID-19. By covering your nose and mouth with a …
ALA Executive Board Recommends Closing Libraries to Public March 17, 2020FacebookTwitterEmailPrint The American Library Association (ALA) Executive Board released this statement March 17 in support of libraries and library workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: The ALA Executive Board unequivocally stands in support of the safety and well-being of library workers and the communities we serve. …
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Courtesy of the Governor’s Council @ https://www.indianadisabilityawareness.org/campaign/ It’s Time to see people, not punchlines. Hey, did you hear the one about the annual event that promotes independence, integration, and inclusion of all people with disabilities? Each March, we celebrate Disability Awareness Month throughout Indiana. On this, the 30th year for this important event, we chose …
Article courtesy of http://www.ala.org/yalsa/teens-need-libraries Did you Know? Approximately 14 million middle and high school students are on their own after school. 8 in 10 Americans want all children and teens to have some type of organized activity or safe place to go after school. The hours between 3 and 6 p.m. are the peak hours …
For young readers, even those not yet reading, the value of libraries cannot be overstated. They open doors to a relationship with reading that can translate to well-rounded students and engaged citizens. By giving children space, opportunity and encouragement to lose themselves learning about any subject they desire, children can be made to feel comfortable …
The Abyss Surrounds Us by Emily Skrutskie (series) For Cassandra Leung, bossing around sea monsters is just the family business. She’s been a Reckoner trainer-in-training ever since she could walk, raising the genetically-engineered beasts to defend ships as they cross the pirate-infested NeoPacific. But when the pirate queen Santa Elena swoops in on Cas’s first …
Early Literacy Skills Babies are born with the ability to process language. Early on they are increasingly aware of the language we use and start to form words. Reading, talking and singing with them helps build language skills. Early literacy skills are necessary to: Build vocabulary Learn how language works Learn how to handle and …
