AR Bookfinder Website

This is the website that kids and parents can use from BN or Books a Million or whatever. It is its own website now. They can also access it from the Parent Site.

http://www.arbookfind.com/default.aspx

Library Websites

I ran across this website while looking for other library websites. Our school does not currently have a library website, and I wanted to try and get one started this year. The site was designed as a webquest, but you can click on the links and just check out other library's websites.

Cute Library Furniture

I ordered some furniture at Highsmith (http://www.highsmith.com/), and I got to see it today. I was looking for some things that the kids could move around. They had some small, brightly colored, padded furniture that I think the kids will love. I think it is so important for them to feel comfortable. I just wish I could have ordered more. Let the fight for the furniture begin. Ugh!

You Probably Already Know But.....

Scholastic has a link that is specifically for librarians. I am not sure why there is not a link (or there may be now, but I did not see it) to the book talks and discussion guides that Scholastic has available on the teacher website, but there is a link to these big time savers on the librarian's website. Many of the teachers at our school did not realize that this great resource was available. Check it out!

http://www.scholastic.com/librarians/

Shamful Plug

The Council of U of A Research Libraries (CUARL) has put together a website for teachers and students that is full of AWESOME resources. One reason I like it though.....it does not have too many resources. I do not feel overwhelmed looking at this site. There is a teacher page and a student page. You can also search for resources by subject. I randomly ran across it and thought I would share.

http://libinfo.uark.edu/cuarl/default.asp