Resources
YASAL
American Library Association. (2021). Young Adult Library Services Association. https://www.ala.org/yalsa/
This first resource is the one I’ll probably look back on most. I like this particular site because it is a major authority on how to work with teens in the library setting. Established in 1957 there is a great authority already on the site. I love that they talk about alleviating the challenges that teens face. There was also an inclusive feel to the site. There was a mention of graphic novels which I also have a great interest in when dealing with teens. Librarians can also find access to conferences and library education as well. The display of the award finalists gave a wonderful feel to the site.
ALA
American Library Association. (2021). American Library Association. https://www.vla.org/upcoming-conferences
This is a great reference for things like the annual conference. There is a great place to donate. This is also a great place to learn about scholarships. I like that I can learn about a good way to be a leader. I also like the bylaws and procedures being displayed easily on the page. The best thing on there that I’ll use a lot is the job resources.
Little Known Back Librarian Facts
“Legacies are built as you work, whether celebrated or not. So concentrate on doing the work, not on building a legacy”–Effie Lee Morris, Pioneer Black Librarian.
Little Known Black Librarian Facts. (2020).Little Known Black Librarian Facts
This is an amazing blog and filled with information from the past. I liked that it goes into depth about historical figures and it is very well-sited. There is a deep wealth of knowledge and it’s dated well so you can almost follow it like a deep timeline. It also talks about the struggles and triumphs of being Black and a librarian. Overall it promotes a layer of black excellence that I greatly enjoy.
Catherine Latimer
New York Public Library. (2020). Catherine Latimer: The New York Public Library’s First Black Librarian. Catherine Latimer: The New York Public Library’s First Black Librarian | The New York Public Library (nypl.org)
I love this look at New York history and the life of Catherine Latimer. I like that this is a detailed account and it is associated with the New York Library. I like that they discuss how libraries weren’t for everyone to begin with. However, there are some positives in the end.
My Reflection Matters
My Reflection Matters. (2021). My Reflection Matters – It takes a village to raise free people.
This is a passionate resource for me. This is a site that has guided me for quite some time. I also have taught a few classes here and attended some. This is a wealth of cultural knowledge. I love that I have access to learning materials and books that I can then provide in my library. There are even free resources that will allow different children a mirror into their work.
Feminist Library History
Nuttal, Alice. (2021). Book Riot. Women’s work, women’s words: Feminist library history. Women’s Work, Women’s Words: Feminist Library History (bookriot.com)
“The rights of women as employees in the profession and as library users were not being given proper attention,”(Nuttal,2021)
Call me a sucker for history. I love the authentic history that isn’t at all what I was taught in school. Obtaining a career in library science I find this resource very important. I love the attention to detail from the female perspective. I think there are stereotypes of what librarians should be and then there is a painting here of actuality.
Brightly Lists: Black Boy Joy
(Other Articles)
Gordon, Charnaie. (2021). Read Brightly. Black Boy Joy. 30 Picture Books Featuring Black Male Protagonists (readbrightly.com)
I’m all about positive male Black protagonists. I think this is an important topic in children’s literature for all children. There need not be default in protagonists. This list with the actual books makes my little heart leap with joy. I just find it so thoughtful. With some nonfiction sprinkled in this will promote good self-esteem.
Abe Books: 30 Essential LGBTQ+ books for YA reader
(2021) 30 Essential LGBTQ+ Books for YA Readers. 30 essential LGBTQ+ books for YA readers (abebooks.com)
Again another great list to reference back to and help me in building a great inclusive library. There is a great well rounded and wealthy group of book suggestions and I think this will definitely pack a punch within my school community. I think this is the definition of providing a book for every reader.
