EMC News Blog

Friday, March 30, 2012

Newbery Award Audio Books

I've put up a small display of audio books in the EMC. These are readings of books that have received the Newbery award. The display is opposite the EMC reference desk.
Stephen

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Modern Fantasy Books on Display

I have put up a display of modern fantasy books for those in the Children's Literature classes. The display is across from the EMC reference desk. Also, remember there is an online listing of modern fantasy books in the EMC. You can access that list here: http://www.uwosh.edu/library/emc/Bibliographies/fantasy.pdf

Stephen

Friday, March 02, 2012

Cook Your Way Through the S.A.T.

This is the title of a recently published book authored by ninth grader Charis Freiman-Mendel. It's a highly creative and original approach to studying for the S.A.T. Find out more here: http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/slj/newsletters/newsletterbucketextrahelping2/893780-477/teen_cooks_up_a_delicious.html.csp

Today is Dr. Seuss's Birthday

Theodor Seuss Geisel was born on March 2, 1904. Here are some crafts ideas on how to celebrate his birthday: http://familycrafts.about.com/cs/marchholidays/l/blmar2nd.htm

Also check out the Suessville website: http://www.seussville.com/

Thursday, March 01, 2012

Study Predicts Always-On Generation Will Excel at Multitasking; Lag in Patience and Focus

Here's the link to an article about the study: http://www.thedigitalshift.com/2012/02/research/study-predicts-always-on-generation-will-excel-at-multitasking-lag-in-patience-and-focus/