Cos It's More Than Just Play! Engaging Fandom in Public Libraries Through Cosplay

The ALA's Center for the Future of Libraries identified fandom as one of the 23 emerging trends relevant to libraries and their communities. Learn more about engaging these diverse fandoms groups (of all ages) through the art of cosplay at your library

Escape the Library! How to Run an Escape Room in Your Library

Presentation slidesEscape Rooms are a worldwide phenomenon, both commercially and also now in library programming. These unique, live action adventure games promote collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking in a fun and exciting environment for all ages! Discover what an Escape Room is, how to plan one, and why! Learn helpful tips and suggestions for a successful Escape Room event

D.I.Y. Slime at the Library: Minimize the Mess & Maximize the Fun!

Presentation slidesThe humble elementary school science experiment has become a global phenomenon popular with kids, teens, and adults alike! Slime promotes STEAM concepts such as science, experimentation, creativity, and for some, opportunities such as entrepreneurship for enthusiasts as young as tweens! Libraries across the U.S. have had amazing success and enthusiastic feedback from patrons with DIY slime programs. Get an overview of this trending craft along with advice and tips on how to run your own DIY slime program for any budget that minimizes the mess, but maximizes the fun! Q&A to follow. Especially recommended for public, school, and academic librarians interested in programming

Beyond Mainstream Manga

Presentation slidesPrint manga sales in the United States reached an all-time high in 2020 according to a sales analysis by online retail trade magazine ICv2. While these sales were partially attributed to the pandemic, the double-edged sword of COVID-19 also affected the publishing industry in other ways, leading to many titles becoming temporarily out of stock while printers caught up with their production backlog. Luckily, manga fans can still find and discover new series at their local libraries! While the majority of über-popular manga and anime fandoms are shōnen titles full of battles and action scenes, there is a vast number of underrated titles that should not be missed! A variety of series will be covered with tween, teen, and adult appeal. Whether you are an experienced graphic novel selector or new to manga, this session is for you

K-Popping: An Introduction to Korean Popular Music Albums

Former URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10125/59394The Hallyu or "Korean Wave" may be a familiar term, but with more interest in K-Pop due to international spotlights such as the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics or BTS’ recent success on US music charts, award shows, and radio play, you might be interested in adding K-Pop albums to your music collections. But what if you don’t know where to start? Learn more about the history of K-Pop, its many genres, common traits, popular groups, special considerations and unique elements to be aware of for collection development and processing these albums for your library! Q&A to follow. Leave with a better awareness of K-Pop and ideas for promoting this catchy music –there’s so much more than "Gangnam Style!" Recommended for public librarians and those interested in adding Korean music albums to their collections

Learning at Home: Homeschooling, Distance Education, and How Librarians Can Help Both

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