Time Travel in a Trunk: Engaging Learners with Historical Artifacts
How can librarians and educators bridge the gap between the past and present? The answer lies in Historical Artifact Footlockers — a dynamic, hands-on tool that brings the thrill of historical investigation directly into the library.
Know Your People: How The Gail Borden Public Library District Turns Exhibits into Community Unity
By knowing their people, empowering staff and building strong partnerships, the Gail Borden Public Library turns every exhibit into a shared experience of learning and connection.
Free Resource Guide and Book List: Cents-sational Reads to Teach Young People About Money
This new guide helps libraries build financial education collections and offers an assortment of programming ideas to transform learning about money into memorable experiences.
Apply Now: Libraries Transform Communities Engagement Grant - Libraries as a Lifeline: Building Belonging for All
The seventh annual community engagement grant will support two library projects under the concept of "Libraries as a Lifeline: Building Belonging for All.”
New for June at EDSITEment
EDSITEment celebrates National Zoo and Aquarium Month and offers a resource guide to accompany the College Board’s recommended reading lists.
Enriching Programs by Increasing Accessibility
The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped offers a primer on connecting readers to materials.
Great Programs STEM from Partnerships
Johnston (Iowa) Public Library was chosen to host ALA's “Visions of the Universe” traveling exhibition.
New for May at EDSITEment
EDSITEment offers three Launchpads designed to spark discussion about three great works.
Finals Week, Inspired by Students
Roesch Library at the University of Dayton strives to make our spaces and services conducive to studying but also memorable.
Systemwide Training for Programming Librarians
If only there was a class on how to select, plan, coordinate, and publicize programs! Here is Palm Beach County Library's approach.
Library Media Specialist Francie Clinton
When you are the library media specialist at a secure juvenile center, programming is not an easy task.
'Tyrell' Author Coe Booth
Booth's book was featured as part of ALA's Great Stories CLUB, a book club for at-risk youth.
'Hate List' Author Jennifer Brown
Brown's book was featured as part of ALA's Great Stories CLUB, a book club for at-risk youth.
The Brothers Torres, Part I
Voorhees' book was featured as part of the ALA’s Great Stories CLUB, a book club for at-risk youth.
The Brothers Torres, Part II
Voorhees' book was featured as part of ALA's Great Stories CLUB, a book club for at-risk youth.
New for April at EDSITEment
EDSITEment celebrates poetry and jazz, compares giants of Hispanic literature, and looks back at the events of 1968.