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Celebrating UCLA Library’s 2020 Graduates

Published: June 8, 2020

Strategies for combatting Zoom fatigue

Published: June 2, 2020

Yes, Zoom fatigue is a real thing and might explain why you have been struggling to stay focused in class or participate in conversations more than normal. What is Zoom Fatigue and Why Does It Happen? Humans are social beings, and part of that innate nature is a reliance on non-verbal cues in addition to…

IS Lab Patron Update 20S Week 8

Published: May 26, 2020

Dear Patrons, As we begin the ninth week of classes, I’m writing to provide you with a synopsis of recent news and links to useful resources and events of interest for the next several days. We trust you’re connecting to digital resources without difficulty. However, if you run into any trouble our IS Lab Staff,…

Young Activists & the Public Library: Facilitating Democracy

Published: May 22, 2020

In her new book “Young Activists and the Public Library: Facilitating Democracy,” published by ALA Editions, Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) past president Virginia A. Walter demonstrates how libraries can foster greater civic literacy and civic engagement in young patrons. Using a research-based approach that incorporates case studies and interviews with young people and librarians, she:

offers a solid rationale for why libraries should get involved, discussing the ways in which youth activism can be supported by core values of librarianship;
provides an overview of key areas of activism, such as environmental awareness, school safety, and immigration rights;
highlights teen advisory boards and community service opportunities that provide outlets for teen leadership, also suggesting ways to extend these activities to younger children;
includes real-world examples of programs and initiatives that can be adapted for a variety of institutions; and
shares an extensive list of additional resources, spotlighting informative and inspirational books to share with young patrons that are also ideal for book talks and storytimes.

IS Lab Patron Update 20S Week 7

Published: May 15, 2020

Dear Patrons, As we begin the eighth week of classes, I’m writing to provide you with a synopsis of recent news and links to useful resources and events of interest for the next five days. We trust you’re connecting to digital resources without difficulty. However, if you run into any trouble our IS Lab Staff,…

Advice from a Young Adult Librarian: An IS Lab Chat with Emily Meehan

Published: May 14, 2020

IS Lab Patron Update 20S Week 6

Published: May 11, 2020

Dear Patrons, As we begin the seventh week of classes, I’m writing to provide you with a synopsis of recent news and links to useful resources and events of interest for the next five days. We trust you’re connecting to digital resources without difficulty. However, if you run into any trouble our IS Lab Staff,…

Advice from an Archivist: An IS Lab Chat with Courtney Dean

Published: May 8, 2020

IS Lab Patron Update 20S Week 5

Published: May 4, 2020

Dear Patrons, As we begin the sixth week of classes, I’m writing to provide you with a synopsis of recent news and links to useful resources and events of interest for the next five days. We trust you’re connecting to digital resources without difficulty. However, if you run into any trouble our IS Lab Staff,…

Copyright during the Covid-19 crisis

Published: April 28, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, libraries and educational institutions are using online resources more than ever to serve their communities, students, and patrons. A major concern in the current crisis is providing access to print materials held in institutions’ physical collections. Because many of these works are copyrighted, academic institutions and libraries have evoked the…