Databases | K-12 | Public Library | Tips and Training

Support Children’s and Young Adult Literature with GALILEO

Posted: April 16, 2010

NoveList and NoveList K-8 feature great tools for readers’ advisory for children and teens. Here are some of the resources you will find: Pre-packaged bibliographies Book talks and book discussion guides Read-alike tool for finding similar books…

General | Public Library

Find the Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2009 in GALILEO

Posted: April 15, 2010

Video by Gottesman Libraries Columbia University As a part of National Library Week, ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom has released the “Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2009” list. Click on the link to the book below to view book and…

K-12 | Public Library | Scholar/Academic | Tips and Training

Celebrate National Library Workers Day with GALILEO

Posted: April 13, 2010

In honor of National Library Workers Day during National Library Week 2010, here are a few of the professional development resources that are available for library staff in GALILEO. Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts (LISTA) and…

Databases | General | Public Library | Tips and Training

GALILEO: Helping Libraries Thrive in Tough Times

Posted: April 12, 2010

The 2010 State of America's Libraries report shows that the recession is driving more people to libraries in search of employment resources, but that funding isn't keeping up with demand. For libraries in Georgia, GALILEO offers tools and resources…