Booklist Webinar

Dazzling Debuts: Hot New Names in Fiction

dlandrum — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:20:28 -0400

Worlds of the Imagination: What’s New in SF/Fantasy

dlandrum — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:54:57 -0400

Science fiction and fantasy remain greatly popular among genre fiction readers and are gaining new fans fast! In this hour-long, free webinar, hear what series promise to hit it big and what authors have upcoming volumes. Expand your universe without leaving your seat as representatives from Baen, Galaxy Press, Tor, and Tu Books cover titles for all ages. Moderated by Booklist Adult Books editor Brad Hooper.

Weeding: The Basics and Beyond

dlandrum — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:28:46 -0400

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This webinar has reached maximum capacity. The video recording of this event will be available on the Booklist webinars archive page on April 22 for anyone wishing to view it.

Few librarians are ever ambivalent about weeding—some weed with abandon, while others would rather do just about any other library task. In this hour-long, free webinar Rebecca Vnuk, Booklist editor for Reference and Collection Management, will present the basics of weeding a collection as outlined in her popular Corner Shelf feature, “Weeding Tips.” She’ll be joined by Miriam Tuliao of New York Public Library and Mary Cohen of Palos Verdes Library District who will offer practical advice and discuss the benefits of using collectionHQ.

What’s New in Youth Nonfiction

dlandrum — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:14:54 -0400

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Join representatives from Candlewick Press, Annick Press, and Boyds Mills Press to learn about the latest in nonfiction, plus ways to incorporate these titles in the library and classroom. Moderated by Booklist senior editor, Ilene Cooper.

Have No Fear, Poetry is Here!

dlandrum — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:20:50 -0500

Booklist teams up with the Poetry Foundation––publisher of Poetry magazine and an independent literary organization committed to a vigorous presence for poetry in our culture––to provide resources, ideas, and support for making the most of your library poetry collection. Please join Catherine Halley, the Poetry Foundation’s Director of Digital Programs, and the foundation’s library director, Katherine Litwin, for an insightful discussion of how audiences of all ages can enjoy poetry through programs, workshops, displays, and more. Moderated by Booklist senior editor Donna Seaman.

Youth Announcements: Spring 2013

dlandrum — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:15:12 -0500

Join us for this free, hour-long webinar spotlighting new youth spring titles! Representatives from Owlkids, Groundwood Books, Sleeping Bear Press, Zondervan, and Holiday House will showcase their picture books and middle-grade novels for sharing aloud or for independent reading, as well as exciting new titles for young adults. Moderated by Booklist’s Books for Youth editorial director Gillian Engberg.

Panel Discussion: New Graphic Novels for Libraries and Classrooms

dlandrum — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:10:30 -0500

The popularity of graphic novels among readers of all ages continues to soar. Tune in for a preview of hot spring titles and industry insights from both graphic novel publishers and creators in this free, hour-long webinar moderated by Booklist Books for Youth editorial director Gillian Engberg and featuring a panel of representatives from Kids Can Press, ABDO Publishing, DC Entertainment, and Viz Media.

Promoting Literacy with 21st Century Tools

dlandrum — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 09:57:45 -0500

In today’s interactive environment, students are developing their literacy skills across multiple learning platforms, from databases to e-books and i-books. School librarian Marsha Lambert will address the new ways that students use these materials and what they expect from their library interaction, while representatives from Rosen and Scholastic showcase their digital literacy tools. Moderated by Reference and Collection Management editor Rebecca Vnuk.

YA Announcements: Spring Sneak Peek

dlandrum — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:38:38 -0500

Join us for this free webinar where representatives from Bloomsbury Children’s Books, Disney Book Group, Macmillan, Sourcebooks, Tor Teen, and Zonderkidz will fill you in on their budding teen titles for spring and beyond. To accommodate this bounty of books, the webinar will run an extra 15 minutes. Booklist’s Books for Youth associate editor Annie Kelley moderates this free webinar.

A Conversation with Patrick Ness

dlandrum — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 13:37:05 -0500

Now join award-winning author Patrick Ness for an exclusive webinar with Booklist, sponsored by Candlewick Press, as he talks to U.S. readers from his hometown in London. Listen in on this exclusive interview with Patrick and Booklist senior editor Dan Kraus, and even get a chance to ask Patrick questions live.

Librarians Robin Brenner of the Brookline Public Library (MA) and K.T. Horning of the Cooperative Children’s Book Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (WI) will show viewers how they’ve used Patrick’s books in their libraries.