Adventures of an Accidential MLIS Student

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#LIS7423 #YAReads Here’s another example of what can be seen as library-related panels at comic conventions. It just makes such a difference when you can meet the creators and the minds behind what we give to our patrons. We can get so many fresh ideas about how to serve all of our patrons, not just YA when we get outside the confines of our desks!

#LIS7423 The title of this #WonderCon workshop says it all - and the audience it is designed for, parents and educators, really should be there to see how they can help our young people develop into the people that they are truly meant to be.

#LIS7423 This was another workshop at WonderCon that proves there is so much more to explore when seeking the connection between libraries and the communities they serve. Mental health issues and the perceptions of mental health in entertainment isn’t often discussed, but it needs to be addressed, especially by librarians who may be called upon to guide patrons to resources and materials dealing with mental health topics.

This screenshot is for a panel of artists and writers who published a transgender comic book, I doubt many librarians will know about the existence of this comic for quite some time and it won’t show up in collections for some time longer because it’s just not on the radar. By attending these conventions, you’re not only keeping up with movies, games and comics, you’re keeping up with what people, creative people, artists, and educators, see a need for, what readers and fans demand - what the people who make up our communities need. They need to see themselves represented in comics, books, movies, and art, and when librarians attend conventions, they can see outside the collections.

How does this type of security affect workstation use, especially for homework and school use?

Reading this during a lull in classes: Spring Break stops existing when you realize drinking alcohol and other fun things cost money 💰 Would never have considered this to be a YA specific book as I always considered comic books to be ageless in appeal. Noted that on the back of says , "For mature readers" - partially and/or conveniently hidden under the library identification sticker. I liked this book, the author showed a lot of courage, he definitely deserved his award. I hope he recovers as much as someone can after such an experience. I would probably use this book in showing how graphic novels can tell true stories too. I considered using this for a book trailer, but I'm still working on options. I probably couldn't do the author's story justice.

#MLIS7500 #LIS7423 I liked this convenient placement of a single iPad locked to catalog page so patrons could look items up without walking back to front counter. This was located in the stacks. The walk isn't bad but with an armload of books... (at Culver City Julian Dixon Library)

I’m reading much more this semester than I have in the past few years and I must admit it’s exhausting. There’s so much to explore it is overwhelming. I do find graphic novels and historical fiction to be my favorites so far. I’m still not planning to be a YA librarian, but I know I’ll be prepared if the call arises.

I like this as an idea tying together books, TV/Film and crafts/programming. Might be limited in appeal, but might be a window to more activities. #LIS7423 #WildCard

I personally like all things computer, but am still hesitant about jumping on the Coding bandwagon especially when it comes to YA programming in libraries. There are so many other YA issues and topics libraries can address and not enough funding for them as it is. I can’t see how to fit in all the things that are thought to be important for our youth. This article does put matters into perspective and gives me some ideas on how to incorporate coding into a “Digital Literacy” curriculum.

Image from Butler University library: collaborative/meeting spaces with some semi-private design elements. Original source unknown via Pinterest pin.