Ever wonder about the setting of your favorite book? Want to know more about the backdrops for some of the most popular stories of our time? Check out BookDrum; this site is a growing wiki created by book lovers to help guide readers through a brief history of places mentioned in popular novels. BookDrum currently maps out the settings of over 150 popular novels. The site also includes book reviews, summaries, author bios and glossaries.
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Let’s Talk
SALS would like to introduce a new feature on our blog, a Let’s Talk series of blog articles contributed by librarians, library staff, and trustees. Join in the conversation by sending us your articles and commenting on those that spark your interest. We hope you all enjoy!
The first article in the series was contributed by SALS board member John Plantier.
Let’s Talk: Redefining Library “Circulation” — by John Plantier
Let’s redefine circulation by circulating better in our communities; telling people what their library is up to is a form of circulation. We need to include people who decide budgets for sure, but we can surprise ourselves by reaching out to people who never dreamt of coming through the door. Continue reading
Update: Outreach to Schoharie County Hurricane Victims
If you or your library patrons are wondering how you can help with the Hurricane Irene relief efforts in nearby Schoharie County, check out this list Hurricane Relief Donation Sites.
The Schoharie Free Library and the Middleburgh Library in Schoharie County need your help to rebuild their recently damaged book collections. Schoharie Library lost the bottom three shelves throughout and Middleburgh lost the bottom one plus shelves due to Hurricane Irene damage.
Three local independent bookstores have established funds to help them purchase replacement titles. Your donations in any dollar amount will be greatly appreciated. Please call the Open Door Bookstore in Schenectady at 518-346-2719; Market Block Books at 518-328-0045 or Book House in Colonie at 518-489-4761 with a credit card to donate. Or, stop by any of these stores in person to donate.