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June 27, 2017
Meaningful Measures Meaningful Measures | Assessment
By Jennifer Koerber
Measuring outcomes can be a vital aid to justifying library work to voters, funders, and stakeholders—as well as determining strategic direction—but it can also be overwhelming.
MIT Press MIT Press, Internet Archive Collaborate to Digitize Titles
By Lisa Peet
MIT Press has joined forces with the Internet Archive (IA) to scan, preserve, and enable lending of hundreds of the press’s books that are currently unavailable in digital form.
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Unraveling Her blemish started it all. Now, Eliyana must stop the world from unraveling.

What happens when happily ever after starts to unravel? Sara Ella returns with this exciting follow-up to Unblemished as Eliyana continues her journey towards the throne while she tries to figure out her relationship with Ky and how it might be connected to the Callings.

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Apprentice Mysteries to Microcosmos | Fast Scans: Top Foreign and Indie Picks
By Jeff T. Dick
Grab a blanket and get cozy, because no matter your taste in movies, we have it here. Dramas, mysteries, comedies, or fascinating new takes on nature documentaries; whatever your preference, this list has got you covered.
Library Ideas Launces Movie and TV Hotspots Library Ideas Launches Movie and TV “Hotspots”
By Matt Enis
Library Ideas is launching GoChip Beam. These devices contain a small Wi-Fi router, rechargeable battery, and solid state storage preloaded with five feature length movies or an entire season of a television series.
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The Chatty Librarians The Chatty Librarians: Podcasting | Field Reports
By Chris DeCristofaro and Ellen Druda
Podcasts are a great medium for both patron outreach and discussing ideas within the library field. Here's how to get started.
"Libraries are very good at counting outputs…it’s more difficult to count outcomes."
Gloom Gaming on the Go | Games, Gamers, & Gaming
By M. Brandon Robbins
Games are a great addition to family travel. They allow for bonding and help everyone wind down at the end of the day.
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Frances Hardinge Frances Hardinge on “A Face Like Glass” | Up Close
By Luann Toth
The storyteller extraordinaire tells how the creepy world of Caverna came about.
Star Crossed Barbara Dee on “Star-Crossed” and Her Recent School Visit Experience
By Kiera Parrott
Barbara Dee’s latest novel features a middle school-aged character who crushes on both girls and boys. At a recent school visit, teachers told Ms. Dee not to mention the book.
Tired of Fidget Spinners Tired of Fidget Spinners? Embrace Them As Teaching Tools, Not Just Toys
By Christina Keasler
Librarian Christina Keasler advises educators to embrace the recent fidget spinner craze—and incorporate them into lesson plans and summer activities.
Defectors Audiobook Month Concludes with Speed | Wyatt’s World
By Neal Wyatt
Wrap up audiobook month with a set of fast-paced listens, perfect for that inevitable stretch when the commute comes to a standstill on the way to the beach, lake, or office.
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The Seven Rules of Elvira Carr Debut novelist Frances Maynard's The Seven Rules of Elvira Carr is one of two starred fiction titles this week. "Maynard puts her background as a teacher of adults with learning difficulties to good effect in crafting this heartwarming coming-of-age story. Perfect for book clubs and for readers who enjoyed The Rosie Project and Julia Claiborne Johnson’s Be Frank with Me." In nonfiction, The Natural Baby: A Gentle Guide to Conception, Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond, by Holly Daffurn and Samantha Quinn, is "recommended for readers looking for a very specific, curated experience of complementary/natural prenatal through postnatal mother and infant care options." And in e-originals, Heather Long's country romance, Semper Fi Cowboy, "will capture readers and have them anticipating the series’ next installment."

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