Would you like to learn more about leading summer reading book clubs for kids and teens? Would you like to find out how to use graphic fiction and nonfiction in your book groups?

This summer, the New York State Library and the New York Council for the Humanities are partnering to offer free training webinars on leading book clubs for children and teens!

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Check out our new eAudiobook or eBook titles

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Data-Driven Libraries Part 1:

Analyzing Data to Manage Print Collections

Thursday, June 6, 2013, 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET

Data-driven collection analysis is growing quickly as libraries take advantage of the new tools and services on the market that allow for rapid evidence-based decision making about everything from what materials to buy and how to deploy collections. Such data is also underpinning large collaborative efforts to create shared strategies for management of print collections.

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The Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies, ASCLA, has a wealth of accessibility information on their website in the form of tips sheets.  Each tip sheet is just a few pages long and contains basic information to help librarians in all types of libraries understand and manage access issues.  Select a tip sheet below to view.

Assistive Technology
Autism & Spectrum Disorders
Children with Disabilities
Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Developmental Disabilities
Learning Disabilities

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