Poster Sessions: Sensory spaces, Library Newsletters, & iPads in Story Time

SpecialConnect
A sensory friendly environment in the Youth Services Dept. of the Long Beach Main Library
Takeaways: Create a PowerPoint tour of the library to help patrons with special needs navigate the library.
pic of their space-designed for children with special needs but open to all

 

Reinvent the Library Newsletter: Tips and Tools...

 1) identify your goals:

• who's your intended audience?
•  e format or print?
• how big or lengthy?
• how often will you publish?

2) choose your software: Microsoft Visio recommended for ease of use
3) feature your staff in the articles
4) use quality graphics
5) have fun!

a link to her presentation and more info:
http://technoyoutopia.com/2015/11/06/reinvent-the-library-newsletter-poster-for-cla-conference/

High Tech Tales: Designing an iPad Story Time

New ideas for integrating our existing iPads in storytimes

-iPads are loaded with early literacy apps.

-after the traditional storytime 15-20 minutes, kids "stay and play" with iPads in small groups of 2-3 max per iPad

-used to provide equal access to early experiences to technology for children