Tech Stuff

Teachers go to class too, and I'm learning about Web2.0 this summer. So far it's mind-boggling--all of the tons of stuff on the Internet and now add blogging, wikis, social bookmarking and podcasts! There's one thing about humans - we love to communicate and what a way to go - online and wired in! I'm even texting more, but dang I'm slow! Help me jazz up the library with technology - what are your ideas?

I Hate to Read!

No doubt there are things we all "hate to read." That's understandable. But I wonder why my freshmen say they hate to read when they can check out ANY book they want in the library, fiction or non-fiction, for FREE (just watch the due date)!! They can read for pleasure--no tests, no cramming, no pressure, no lexile level. Want to learn how to condition your body for soccer? Want to hear about a girl who's dad was murdered? Want to see how to go to college on a small budget? Want to get carried away? Try browsing in your free time and recommend books you've heard about to library staff! See what the Sioux City School Libraries have!

Book Talks and Audio

Librarians love to talk about and hear about books - how about sharing your thoughts on what you have read or listened to recently? Has anyone downloaded an audio book from the public library to your computer or MP3 player? Are you working at a job where you could listen to a great book with your iPod? Check out the library's eCollection (www.siouxcitylibrary.org) and tell us what you find! By next year at this time there should be plenty of new files available.

Summer Reading

What are you reading this summer? I've read The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. It was a great book that makes you think about choices in life, starting in high school, and what life is like today on an Indian reservation. I also finally read A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks (Yeah, I'm way behind!) What a tear jerker! In June I finished The Innocent Man by Grisham - his venture into non-fiction, which drug out a little but kept you wondering--what did happen in that Oklahoma town? Ive now finished New Moon by Stephenie Meyer since I read Twilight last spring. I really need to get going since her 4th book, Breaking Dawn came out August 2!