The Ohio Educational Library Media Association (OELMA) is Ohio’s preeminent professional association for highly effective school librarians and libraries. They are committed to educational excellence and academic achievement and serve the needs of 21st Century learners and workers in a global society. Annually, the OELMA presents a Presidential Award to honor individuals who have shown … Read more
Before the first commercial 3D printer was made available to consumers in 2009, 3D printing technology was largely reserved for high-end manufacturing applications and a handful of niche hobbyists. Since then, however, the industry has been a boon with multiple successful start-ups and multi-billion dollar investments made by international corporations. Many academic institutions have been leaders in innovation … Read more
Keep your large print collection up-to-date with a curated set of Buzz Books, New and Noteworthy Reads, and other popular titles, hand-selected by librarians from across the country. Our Peer Picks titles are curated each quarter by librarians who recommend the titles and share their views on large print collection development, tips on placement, and … Read more
| By Traci Cothran | A few weeks ago, To Kill a Mockingbird was removed from approved reading lists over an entire Mississippi district, due to “language that makes people uncomfortable.” Indeed, but having the conversation about how and why we are uncomfortable with certain words and scenes is incredibly valuable. In fact, my ninth grader and I had … Read more