Library and Information Science Commons^™

Memory, Authenticity And Cultural Identiy: The Role Of Library Programs, Services And Collections In Creating Community, Veronda Pitchford, Camila Alire, Malore Brown, Karen Downing, Alexandra Rivera, Janice Welburn, Mark Winston, William Welburn

William C Welburn

No abstract provided.

Getting Boys To Read: A Look At The Research And The Books They Love, Carrie Lynn Cooper Dean Of Libraries, Kathy Cox Watson

Kathy Cox Watson

This session focuses on what the research says about males as readers and introduces the audience to great boy books and other types of text that appeals to male readers. The presenters have chosen titles from the Kentucky Bluegrass Awards program that are of interest to young male readers. Presenters also introduce and promote Kentucky’s children’s choice reading program, the Kentucky Bluegrass Awards. To misquote George Ella Lyon, the presenters woudl like to get boys to "shake hands with a book."

Exploring Galileo: Search Strategies And Teaching Tips For Teachers, Sonya Shepherd

Sonya S. Gaither

No abstract provided.

The Promise Of Diversity In The Library Community, William Welburn, Janice Welburn

William C Welburn

William C. Welburn and Janice Welburn examine the strides made by libraries in dealing with a diverse public and in making sure diversity is a major consideration in acquisition of resources, in staffing, and in training practices.

Penmel Adventures In Genealogy, Mel Regnell

Mel Regnell

Results of tracing the Maine Sawyers and Bachelders back to the Revolutionary War. Artifacts from gathering family oral history, photos, documents and records, this site is a compilation of ten years of research and wandering through DownEast graveyards in Maine.

Information Literacy: The Missing Link In Early Childhood Education, Kelly Heider

Kelly Heider