http://blogs.nsls.info/thebook Thoughts on books and the bookish life from an ardent bibliophile and former bookseller. The author, Lisa Guidarini, is the adult program coordinator for the Algonquin Area Public Library and reviews books for a variety of publishing house and periodicals. Lisa is a member of the National Book Critics Circle. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 20:35:43 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en From BBCnews: 'Staggering' Library Book Thefts (Wales) " Chris Franks found more than 100,000 books had been stolen or not returned, with losses for Wales' biggest council, Cardiff, running at £1,000 a week. He said he is "staggered" and wants action, including a books amnesty. Cardiff Council said it hopes a new system will ... http://blogs.nsls.info/thebook/2008/10/news-from-the-world-of-books-libraries/ I've been a bad, bad blogger. I know. I could show you my syllabi, to prove I haven't been off partying with Nancy Pearl, if need be. Speaking of Nancy Pearl, my youngest child broke off the arm of my NP action figure. She can still "Shhhhhh!!!," though. There's hope she'll ... http://blogs.nsls.info/thebook/2008/10/knee-deep-in-homework/ Do you know someone who has significantly influenced reference librarianship? Isadore Gilbert Mudge Award, sponsored by Gale Cengage Learning An annual cash award of $5,000 and a citation will be presented to an individual who has made a distinguished contribution to reference librarianship. This contribution may include, but is not limited to, ... http://blogs.nsls.info/thebook/2008/10/reference-librarian-award-call-for-nominations/ Please consider donating to the cause, for your mother, your sister, your friend, your daughter, yourself or someone you don't even know who's battling this disease. Dr. Susan G. Komen needs "An Army of Women" to participate in breast cancer research. She's especially looking for healthy women willing to donate blood, ... http://blogs.nsls.info/thebook/2008/10/october-is-breast-cancer-awareness-month/ I couldn't believe how long it's been since I last posted. I knew I'd been busy a while, but I didn't quite realize how long. The semester's proceeding well. Nothing negative to say about it. I'm reading some great YA fiction in the YA course, learning about a mind-boggling array of ... http://blogs.nsls.info/thebook/2008/09/time-wounds-all-heels/ Tough times affect libraries From Sgvtribune.com: " It's an essential element of any community, but the public library is something Kathleen Newe believes most people take for granted. "Think about it: It's the only place in the community where everyone is welcome, whether you're a senior who needs financial advice or if you're ... http://blogs.nsls.info/thebook/2008/09/library-related-news-various-and-sundry/ That's me. Yesterday I posted gloating about how easy I have it this fall (grad school), how I only have five books to read for YA literature and that'll be a breeze. Well, friends, I took another look at that email from my professor. Turns out the five books are just ... http://blogs.nsls.info/thebook/2008/08/that-manic-laughter-youre-hearing/ I hate when I write a long-winded blog post and accidentally delete it. You would have been regaled with the details of my fall semester had this not happened. Now you'll only have the short form. I'm so sorry. I hope in time the wound will heal. I'm taking three courses ... http://blogs.nsls.info/thebook/2008/08/grad-school-fall-2008/ One of the co-authors of 100 Places to See Before You Die dies from a fall at age 47. From The Daily Mail online UK: " The man who co-wrote the best-selling adventure travel guide 100 Things To Do Before You Die has died at the age of 47. Dave Freeman had visited ... http://blogs.nsls.info/thebook/2008/08/from-the-ironic-to-the-litigious/ Amazon's big prediction for the "Kindle" From The Register UK: " Amazon's Kindle e-book reader will sell more than 380,000 in 2008, according to analysts at CitiGroup. UK retailer Waterstones agrees that e-books are the future and is putting Sony Readers into its high street stores. " Read more ... The Shame of Book ... http://blogs.nsls.info/thebook/2008/08/misc-bits-and-bobs-in-the-book-world/