#alaac19 Think “low barriers” in our social library services: no registration, year round, language accommodations, etc. YALSA

#alaac19 Social Work-Library partnerships: “It takes time to develop.’

#alaac19 Social Work services in the library: think cultural sensitivity, strength-based, safe and consistent environments. YALSA

#alaac19 Developing social services partnerships: “Be the person to go out and talk in your community. Tell the needs of your customers.” YALSA

A team from the Maryland Department of Labor's Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning recently visited the newly renovated Enoch Pratt Library. This beautiful, public library in Baltimore City provides local residents with access to workforce resources and services.

#BlueDebut

DAWGS WIN! #TougherLonger #BlueDebut

So happy for you and your family Michael Kaltenmark. Was awesome to see you all back on the court last night.

I don’t think it’s any coincidence that Butler Basketball won by 4 last night. I really like my new Dawg House. 🐶🏀#BlueDebut

Been living the dream for 7 months. Only 2 more days till the training wheels come off. #GoDawgs 🐶💙

First day as Butler Blue IV, Official Mascot of Butler University! My Goal: Spread joy, happiness, and love to everyone I meet, in the name of Butler University. #GoDawgs🐶 💙

I suppose mascot retirement does have its benefits, like the flexibility to head outside for a midday sun bathing. Ahhhh. 🐶☀️

News from Follett Library ⬇️🎉

Are you feeling "emotional fatigue" from teaching in these incredibly difficult times? Check out this talk with Dr. Lori Desuatels, who talks about the science of stress---and offers some tips for both students and teachers. Lori Desautels youtube.com/watch?v=zTFIYl…

Says it all...

“This starts my 22nd year of teaching middle school. Yesterday was quite possibly one of the most impactful days I have ever had. I tried a new activity called “The Baggage Activity”. I asked the kids what it meant to have baggage and they mostly said it was hurtful stuff you

A reminder: school libraries serve all of our kids, teens, and their families. Every student deserves to see stories relevant to their lives and the lives of their friends on the shelves. It is unconscionable to marginalize our students' stories and that of their families.

My reply to the board members of FishersIN and City of Noblesville seeking to remove my books (and over a hundred others) from the young adult literature shelves in their libraries. Heartbreaking for this to happen in Central Indiana, where I live and strive to support.

📚The Freedom to Read Act is shortly on its way to Governor Wes Moore’s desk! MD will become one of the first states to protect libraries, librarians, & literature! Thank you to Speaker Adrienne A. Jones for her leadership, & to all who helped shape this legislation! #FreedomtoRead #Working4MD

Library staff from across the state gathered at the Elkridge Branch of the HowardCountyLibrary today for the inaugural Emerging Adults Summit, dedicated to attracting, retaining and supporting customers from 18 to 29 years old. The event was funded by IMLS. #MDEmergingAdults