There is so much around us today regarding "going green". I know I recycle as much as I can. The other day I was working with a volunteer in the library. She was interested in re-using trash for creative projects. Turning something into something else instead of throwing it away.
So... I see that some of you are interested in this topic. I know I am. Especially when it comes to inventing stuff from old junk.
I have another volunteer here working at the library who is taking on old, ugly table of mine (I donated it) and decorating it mostly with old magazine pieces and paint. Like a decoupage. We are going to use that table for the Young Adult space that you all will have very, very soon.
In fact, if you are interested in donating old stuff to decorate this new space, let me know. Also, if you would be interested in helping us decorate the place, let me know about that as well.
Our library is holding a cool event on Sat. November 11th from 3-5pm. It's a "Trash to Treasure" workshop. There is a lady that is coming in to teach us how to basically turn trash into treasure. If you are interested in coming, you have to RSVP. So, give us a call at 291-6295.
Also, I found a website that you may want to look into if you are interested in volunteering for "green" projects. Here is the link: http://www.youthbuild.org/site/c.htIRI3PIKoG/b.1223921/k.BD3C/Home.htm
It's called YouthBuild U.S.A.: rebuilding our communities and our lives. I think this would be beneficial for anyone to participate in. You may gain some inventive ideas yourself.
I don't want to bore you out, but here are some "green" competitions that may be of interest to you if you are in to this sort of thing.
The American Museum of Natural History's, Young Naturalist Award.
Don't let the professional titles/words intimidate you. I say... go for it.
Here's the link: http://www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/youngnaturalistawards/
That's enough for now. TMI.
-a highly wired lady
A Highly Wired Lady
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009
Eldorado High School Media Center & a Young Adult space at the Lomas Tramway Library
Eldorado High School Media Center & a Young Adult space at the Lomas Tramway Library
Hi all,On the left hand side of the blog you will notice a new link: It is the blog made by Ms. Heather Dahl. She is the Librarian at the media center at Eldorado.Check it out. Here's the direct link http://eldoradohslibrary.edublogs.org/ or just click on the link Eldorado High School Media Center link. She and I are more than happy to help you with all your non-fiction and fiction information needs. We also welcome your comments. She has a pretty cool survey on her blog that we both take a look at from time to time. We're interested in how you seek and look and for information. We're trying to be on the up with your way of doings.
Another point... some of you would like to know that I am working on having a Young Adult space in our library. That means, just for you, no more children's room. No more stuffed in the back where you can't really see the books. We plan to put the space towards the end of the adult non-fiction section. I have some volunteers that will be putting it together, shifting the books, decorating, whatever... so the place is your own creation. I'm working on some other cool things we may be able to have back there but I'm still waiting for approval and I'm not telling because it would be a surprise.
-a highly wired lady.
P.S. Also, if you are interested in helping out with creating the space I welcome you to volunteer. The only thing you should be aware of when you volunteer here at the library is that you must have a background check (city rules.) This takes a little while but it's worth it in the end.
Hi all,On the left hand side of the blog you will notice a new link: It is the blog made by Ms. Heather Dahl. She is the Librarian at the media center at Eldorado.Check it out. Here's the direct link http://eldoradohslibrary.edublogs.org/ or just click on the link Eldorado High School Media Center link. She and I are more than happy to help you with all your non-fiction and fiction information needs. We also welcome your comments. She has a pretty cool survey on her blog that we both take a look at from time to time. We're interested in how you seek and look and for information. We're trying to be on the up with your way of doings.
Another point... some of you would like to know that I am working on having a Young Adult space in our library. That means, just for you, no more children's room. No more stuffed in the back where you can't really see the books. We plan to put the space towards the end of the adult non-fiction section. I have some volunteers that will be putting it together, shifting the books, decorating, whatever... so the place is your own creation. I'm working on some other cool things we may be able to have back there but I'm still waiting for approval and I'm not telling because it would be a surprise.
-a highly wired lady.
P.S. Also, if you are interested in helping out with creating the space I welcome you to volunteer. The only thing you should be aware of when you volunteer here at the library is that you must have a background check (city rules.) This takes a little while but it's worth it in the end.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Spinning my wheels with Primary Resources
I got a question the other day when I was at the main information desk. A young lady was asking me for primary resources relating to very historical information. I mean so historical that it was like centuries ago.
First of all... I should remind all of you what a primary resource is. Someday you may want to know.
A primary source is a document or physical object which was written or created during the time under study. These sources were present during an experience or time period and offer an inside view of a particular event. Some types of primary sources include:
ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS (excerpts or translations acceptable): Diaries, speeches, manuscripts, letters, interviews, news film footage, autobiographies, official records
CREATIVE WORKS: Poetry, drama, novels, music, art
RELICS OR ARTIFACTS: Pottery, furniture, clothing, buildings Examples of primary sources include:
Diary of Anne Frank - Experiences of a Jewish family during WWII
The Constitution of Canada - Canadian History
A journal article reporting NEW research or findings
Weavings and pottery - Native American history
Plato's Republic - Women in Ancient Greece
So you can see why I was having a hard time finding materials on religion and its original thoughts and writings. Aaaahhhh!
You can think of a primary source in a lot of ways. For example... if you take a picture of a car accident or your friend doing some sort of amazing sport act, that photo is a primary resource. Same as if you were to write something about an event you attended. That is a primary resource. It's basically coming from the source.
Okay... so sounds simple, right.
Well, I'm going to give you some help with this one. Take a look at the link below: Primary Resources on the Web. The primary resources are broken down into two categories. 1) United States History, and 2) World History.
http://www.eduplace.com/ss/hmss/primary.html
I will link this on the left of the blog.
Until later...
First of all... I should remind all of you what a primary resource is. Someday you may want to know.
A primary source is a document or physical object which was written or created during the time under study. These sources were present during an experience or time period and offer an inside view of a particular event. Some types of primary sources include:
ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS (excerpts or translations acceptable): Diaries, speeches, manuscripts, letters, interviews, news film footage, autobiographies, official records
CREATIVE WORKS: Poetry, drama, novels, music, art
RELICS OR ARTIFACTS: Pottery, furniture, clothing, buildings Examples of primary sources include:
Diary of Anne Frank - Experiences of a Jewish family during WWII
The Constitution of Canada - Canadian History
A journal article reporting NEW research or findings
Weavings and pottery - Native American history
Plato's Republic - Women in Ancient Greece
So you can see why I was having a hard time finding materials on religion and its original thoughts and writings. Aaaahhhh!
You can think of a primary source in a lot of ways. For example... if you take a picture of a car accident or your friend doing some sort of amazing sport act, that photo is a primary resource. Same as if you were to write something about an event you attended. That is a primary resource. It's basically coming from the source.
Okay... so sounds simple, right.
Well, I'm going to give you some help with this one. Take a look at the link below: Primary Resources on the Web. The primary resources are broken down into two categories. 1) United States History, and 2) World History.
http://www.eduplace.com/ss/hmss/primary.html
I will link this on the left of the blog.
Until later...
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Knitting, Non-Fiction, and Alice
I know that everyone is busy as the school year picks up.
To be expected.
Some things going on at the library that I'm doing besides storytime:
*I have a knitting program that I'm resonsible for. We meet the 2nd Saturday of every month. This is an all-ages group. Really though, there are so many different age groups so you all are welcome, even if you have no clue as to how to knit.
Here are some online resources if you are interested http://delicious.com/tryaknit
* I'm moving all the Young Adult Non-Fiction books and interfiling them with the Adult
Non-Fiction. I'm not sure if you have ever noticed how some of the YA Non-Fiction is in the children's room. Now, it my get used more in the Adult side. Also, considering Non-Fiction materials... I have requested that many Juvenile Non-Fiction books be moved into the Adult side as Young Adult Non-Fiction. These titles came up on a list (the get rid of list.) I couldn't get rid of them though. They are solid Non-Fiction titles that you could use they are just in the wrong area. So... that's just some info.
Also, if you are into animation, 3D graphics and illustration design, look into this downloadable software. It was created by some interesting folks at Carnegie Mellon University for your age group. So, it's user friendly. It's free. I haven't used it yet, but I will. The website for "Alice" is
http://www.alice.org
To be expected.
Some things going on at the library that I'm doing besides storytime:
*I have a knitting program that I'm resonsible for. We meet the 2nd Saturday of every month. This is an all-ages group. Really though, there are so many different age groups so you all are welcome, even if you have no clue as to how to knit.
Here are some online resources if you are interested http://delicious.com/tryaknit
* I'm moving all the Young Adult Non-Fiction books and interfiling them with the Adult
Non-Fiction. I'm not sure if you have ever noticed how some of the YA Non-Fiction is in the children's room. Now, it my get used more in the Adult side. Also, considering Non-Fiction materials... I have requested that many Juvenile Non-Fiction books be moved into the Adult side as Young Adult Non-Fiction. These titles came up on a list (the get rid of list.) I couldn't get rid of them though. They are solid Non-Fiction titles that you could use they are just in the wrong area. So... that's just some info.
Also, if you are into animation, 3D graphics and illustration design, look into this downloadable software. It was created by some interesting folks at Carnegie Mellon University for your age group. So, it's user friendly. It's free. I haven't used it yet, but I will. The website for "Alice" is
http://www.alice.org
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