February 27, 2006

IRC Hours: Spring Break

Reminders, IRC Spring Break Hours. For additional updates, see the IRC web page:
  • Friday, March 3: IRC closes 4:00 pm
  • Saturday, March 4: IRC closed
  • Sunday, March 5: IRC closed
  • Monday, March 6 - Friday, March 10: IRC closed
  • Saturday, March 11: IRC closed
  • Sunday, March 12: IRC opens 6:00 - 11:00 pm

Please see the library web page for spring break library hours.

Clip Art - http://school.discovery.com/clipart/

Juvenile Books

The following books have been added to the juvenile collection. They will be shelved initially in the new book shelf on the second floor, directly outside of the IRC, and then located within the juvenile collection.

AU Juvenile: Holiday

The following books have been added to the juvenile collection. They will be shelved initially in the new book shelf on the second floor, directly outside of the IRC, and then located within the juvenile collection.

These two titles are winter and Christmas holiday titles:

AU Circulating: Graphic Novels

The following graphic novel has been added to the AU circulating collection. This title will initially be located on the new book shelf, library main floor, near the reference collection.

AU Circulating: Education

The following books have been added to the library collection. You will find them shelved in their regular location or the new book display in the reference area on the main floor.

February 21, 2006

Juvenile Books (Part 1)

The following books have been added to the juvenile collection. They will be shelved initially in the new book shelf on the second floor (directly outside of the IRC) and then located within the juvenile collection, library, second floor.

New Ellison Machine and Dies















A new Ellison machine, fifty five (55) dies, and several paper shapers have been added to the existing collection. New purchases include:
  • 3 inch alphabet and number set (Notepad)
  • Basic beginning shapes (early childhood) of cupcake, elephant, house, duck, dog, cat, school, airplane, and a happy face; dies (regular) in the shape of eggs, a firefighter, football helmet, football, crayon, computer, candy cane, and camera; math related dies of domino and domino tiles
  • Paper cutters (ideal for scrapbooks) in the shape of cherries, balloon, and a heart
  • A second Ellison pro machine (large)

To make room for these items, the hole punches have been moved next to the regular printer directly inside the IRC door.

Juvenile Books (Part 2)

The following books have been added to the juvenile collection. They will be shelved initially in the new book shelf on the second floor (directly outside of the IRC) and then located within the juvenile collection, library, second floor.

Juvenile Books (Part 3)

The following books have been added to the juvenile collection. They will be shelved initially in the new book shelf on the second floor (directly outside of the IRC) and then located within the juvenile collection, library, second floor.

AU Circulating: Graphic Novels

The following graphic novel has been added to the AU circulating collection. This title will initially be located on the new book shelf, library main floor, near the reference collection.

AU Circulating: Education

The following book has been added to the library collection. You will find it shelved in the regular location or in the new book display in the reference area on the main floor.

Caldecott and Newberry

Second copies of the Caldecott and Newberry award winning titles have recently been cataloged. One copy of each is located in the Caldecott and Newberry section leading of the juvenile collection (library, second floor). A second copy is locate within the stacks. When searching for award winning books within the juvenile stacks, keep in mind titles are often placed on researve for children's literature classes. Be sure to check the location and the call number when retrieving the books.

Juvenile Books (Part 4)

The following books have been added to the juvenile collection. They will be shelved initially in the new book shelf on the second floor (directly outside of the IRC) and then located within the juvenile collection, library, second floor.

IRC Reference: Index and Selection Tools

The following books have been added to the IRC reference collection. You will find them shelved directly inside the IRC (second floor of the library) on the IRC Reference shelf.

February 20, 2006

Scholastic Book Fair

Kappa Delta Pi is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair in the Student Center Conference Rooms Thursday, February 23rd - Saturday, February 25th, 2006. Hours are as follows:
  • Thursday, 2/23: 9 am to 2 pm
  • Friday, 2/24: noon to 9 pm
  • Saturday, 2/25: 1pm - 6 pm

Materials will cover preschool through 12th grade, number around 460 titles, and many of the titles will have a savings of 30%! Credit cards, checks, and cash will be accepted at the book fair. For further information, contact Sarah Urbansky of Kappa Delta Pi.

February 14, 2006

AU Circulating: Education

The following books have been added to the library collection. You will find them shelved in the regular location or in the new book display in the reference area on the main floor.

AU Circulating: DVD

The following DVD's have been added to the library circulating collection. DVD's are located in the listening lab, room 201, library second floor.

Juvenile Books

The following books have been added to the juvenile collection. They will be shelved initially in the new book shelf on the second floor (directly outside of the IRC) and then located within the juvenile collection, library, second floor.

AU Circulating: Education

The following books have been added to the library collection. You will find them shelved in the regular location or in the new book display in the reference area on the main floor.

AU Circulating: Educational Technology

The following book has been added to the library collection. You will find it shelved in the regular location or in the new book display in the reference area on the main floor.

February 7, 2006

AU Circulating: Education

The following books have been added to the library collection. You will find them shelved in the regular location or in the new book display in the reference area on the main floor.

February 6, 2006

New Books Shelf - It's Baaack!

The "New Books" shelf is back in action. After a short respite, over 123 new juvenile titles (at last count) have been added to the bookcase.

Included are graphic novels, fiction, non-fiction, picture books, middle readers, and young adult titles. Additionally, the adult books for young adults were added to the recreational reading collection. Peruse the blog postings for new titles or simply take time to browse the new book area on the second floor.

Juvenile Books

The following books have been added to the juvenile collection. They will be shelved initially in the new book shelf on the second floor (directly outside of the IRC) and then located within the juvenile collection, library, second floor.

Juvenile Books: Dean Collection

The following books have been added to the juvenile collection. They will be shelved initially in the new book shelf on the second floor (directly outside of the IRC) and then located within the juvenile collection, library, second floor.
What is the Dean Collection? These titles were purchased with library funds earmarked Dean money, an endowment for juvenile fiction that is facilitated by Sue Ellen Ronk

Juvenile Books: Dean Collection

The following books have been added to the juvenile collection. They will be shelved initially in the new book shelf on the second floor (directly outside of the IRC) and then located within the juvenile collection, library, second floor.

Juvenile Books: Dean Collection

The following books have been added to the juvenile collection. They will be shelved initially in the new book shelf on the second floor (directly outside of the IRC) and then located within the juvenile collection, library, second floor.

February 3, 2006

AU Circulating: Alex Award Titles

The following books have been added to the library's recreational reading collection. Recreational books are located on the main floor, behind the serials collection. Both titles are winners of the 2005 Alex Award, adult books for young adults.
A complete listing of 2005 Alex Award winning titles may be found on the YALSA, Young Adult Library Services Association, web site. What are Alex Awards?

"The Alex Awards were created to recognize that many teens enjoy and often prefer books written for adults, and to assist librarians in recommending adult books that appeal to teens. The award is named in honor of the late Margaret Alexander Edwards, fondly called "Alex" by her closest friends, a young adult specialist at the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore. She used adult books extensively with young adults to broaden their experience and enrich their understanding of themselves and their world." YALSA

IRC Reference: Index and Selection Tool

The following book has been added to the IRC reference collection. You will find it shelved directly inside the IRC (second floor of the library) on the IRC Reference shelf.

For additional assistance, older editions of A to Zoo are available in the IRC and regular AU library reference section:

February 2, 2006

Juvenile Books

The following books have been added to the juvenile collection. They will be shelved initially in the new book shelf on the second floor (directly outside of the IRC) and then located within the juvenile collection, library, second floor.

Juvenile Books: Dean collection

The following books have been added to the juvenile collection. They will be shelved initially in the new book shelf on the second floor (directly outside of the IRC) and then located in the juvenile collection, library, second floor.

Juvenile Books: Dean Collection

The following books have been added to the juvenile collection. They will be shelved initially in the new book shelf on the second floor (directly outside of the IRC) and then located in the juvenile collection, library, second floor.

Juvenile Books: Holiday

The following books have been added to the juvenile collection. They will be shelved initially in the new book shelf on the second floor (directly outside of the IRC) and then located in the juvenile collection, library, second floor.

AU Circulating: Education

The following book has been added to the library collection. You will find it shelved in the regular location or in the new book display in the reference area on the main floor.

AU Circulating: General

The following book has been added to the library collection. You will find it shelved in the regular location or in the new book display in the reference area on the main floor.

February 1, 2006

Best Books for Young Adults 2006

Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) announced the 2006 Best Books for Young Adults list. The YALSA web site details critera and selection of these titles as:
"(The) books, recommended for ages 12-18, meet the criteria of both good quality literature and reading appeal for teens. With the Alamo adjacent to the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center, the committee was excited to know that these wonderful books for young adults will be remembered and enjoyed. A teen session held on Sunday drew 75 teens to speak to the committee about their favorite books. A crowded audience of committee members, publishers, authors and librarians listened to these passionate teen readers who came from Texas, Washington and California to advise the committee.

The winning titles make up an extremely diverse list that includes non-fiction, science fiction and fantasy, graphic novels, contemporary and historical fiction and verse novels."

Visit the YALSA web site to view titles selected in both fiction and non-fiction.

YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant YA Readers

The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) has announced the 2006 list, selected a the ALA Midwinter meetings in San Antonio last month, recommended for reluctant readers. What are reluctant readers? According to the press release:
"The list is geared to the teenager who, for whatever reason, does not like to read. The list is not intended for teenagers with reading disabilities, though some of the selected titles may be appropriate for those teens. Teen input is a vital aspect in the final decision of the committee. Committee members spend countless hours reading, selecting books to nominate, and working one-on-one with reluctant readers to gauge their interest in the books."

View the January 30th news release from ALA and for a peek at the top ten.