After the Autism Society Conference, the other attendees and I decided that a web resource would be helpful. We created a list of resources that will be useful to librarians trying to learn more–including some library-specific sites, that will also help librarians provide assistance to families who are trying to find information and support.
Take a peek. There are lots of great resources out there, and it might come in handy for reference questions, outreach, and just plain getting informed.
It's the middle of the summer, a time when many libraires are in the thick of increased programming, larger numbers of kids and teens in the building, and when general mayhem and chaos is high! In case you are re-thinking things, as many people do in the middle of...
Happy summer! I hope it is mostly happy to have your libraries bustling with activity and excitement about programs and more! I know it can also be an overwhelming time, and sometimes behavior from teens (and others) can be one of the tricky parts to manage. I got...
Thanks to Nikki Witt, the Youth Services Coordinator from the D.R. Moon Memorial Library in Stanley for sharing insights and take-aways from the UW Madison iSchool Course: Playing Around: The Library's Role in Playful Learning for Young Children. Nikki was able to...