SLS eBooks in Destiny

Do you like having the eBooks from BOCES 2 in your Destiny catalog? Are they easier for your teachers and students? The Visual Searches were updated - Publishers now include our newer suppliers: Cavendish Square, E.B.L. and Mitchell Lane.

Throwback Thursday

If you can identify the black object located in front of the box...

you worked in a library a long time ago. 

 

Five Systems updated

Your records have been uploaded to Five Systems. We heard from one library that requested a delay because of a big weeding project. Why so much weeding? Chestnut Ridge in Churchville will be 'remodeled' this summer! Unfortunately, the job will run into the fall. Librarian on a cart is no fun. Getting to see redesigned school libraries is fun.

We're looking forward to seeing the NEW Chestnut Ridge Library! 

 Library Book Cart Drill Team in the Westhampton Beach N.Y. St. Patrick's Day Parade 

Photo from David Guion. 

Friday Fun - Book Benches

It is spring in Rochester! Time to read a good book outside in the sunshine. How about one of these benches for a perfect reading spot?

Z Sources in Destiny

AccessPA has been removed because it is no longer accessible.  Mitinet was added at the #1 spot. It is a good source of quality MARC records (including those hard to find dvds). All changes have been made for you. Thanks Karen! 

Friday Fun! Did you Pinterest today?

Promised Jane I would send at least a few Simply Destiny blogs in her absence but somehow that hasn’t happened yet. :(  Jane, we miss you and can’t wait for your return!

This post is not news to any of you but rather a reminder of what an awesome resource Pinterest can be for school libraries as long as you keep your focus and not wander off into “everything”, “food”, or “home décor” like I do.

To get started, here are some ideas for using Pinterest professionally:

If Using a Category: Education
Search Terms (Pins, Boards or People): Library, School Library, Library Media Specialist, Common Core, Information Literacy, Educational Technology, Pathfinders, Librarians or specific Libraries, etc.

Here are some pinners that maintain a steady stream of library-related pins:

ATBOT/The Book Bug/Sharing the Shelves
http://pinterest.com/jnase1/

Laura Gentry
http://www.pinterest.com/lauramgentry/

Open Education Database
http://www.pinterest.com/oedb/

Joyce Valenza
http://www.pinterest.com/joycevalenza/

And an article:

Ms. O Reads Books: Pinterest & Teacher Librarians http://www.msoreadsbooks.com/2012/07/pinterest-teacher-librarians.html

Stay warm and happy pinning!

Destiny 11.5 Video