  | ||
Neverending Search is the 2011 winner of the Commercial Library Blog Award.
| |
 Professional blogs written for profit and/or tied to a trade publication, book publisher, or library vendor. Their purpose is to promote the interests of the organization that supports them. Blogs listed with a  include 2010 and 2011 finalists and winners.A Chair, A Fireplace & A Tea Cozy Elizabeth Bird One woman's discourse on books, movies, and TV shows with an emphasis on books for children and teens. School Library Journal web site. ALA TechSource Collaboration ALA TechSource is a unit of the publishing department of the American Library Association. It publishes Library Technology Reports, Smart Libraries Newsletter (formerly Library Systems Newsletter), and this blog. ALSC Blog Collaboration The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) is a network of more than 4200 children's and youth librarians and children's literature experts committed to exemplary library service to children and all those who work with them. Annoyed LibrarianUnknown This annoyed librarian goes for a walk on the library wild side and takes you along with her. She has no other interest than to bring her wit and wisdom to the huddled librarian masses yearning to breathe free. Library Journal web site. Audiobooker Mary Burkey Mary-a teacher, librarian, and audiobook addict-writes about listening, learning, and the joy of headsets. Booklist web site. Book Group BuzzCollaboration Book group tips, reading lists, and lively talk of literary news from the experts at Booklist Online. Bookends Cindy Dobrez & Lynn Rutan Cindy and Lynn-middle-school librarians and longtime Booklist reviewers-prove that two heads are better than one when it comes to discussing YA and children's books. Bowllan's Blog Amy Bowllan On writers against racism. Amy is Director of Diversity and Educational Technology at The Hewitt School in NYC and is responsible for integrating technological resources into staff and students day to day programs. School Library Journal web site. Bubble Room Alison Circle Alison tackles library marketing from every angle. She has directed marketing communications for Columbus Metropolitan Library for four years. Library Journal web site. Critical Mass Collaboration Commentary on literary criticism, publishing, writing, and all things National Book Critic Circle-related. Written by independent members of the NBCC Board of Directors. Digital Libraries Roy Tennant On the issues, techniques, and opportunities for libraries dealing with the transition from print to an ongoing hybrid environment of print and digital. Roy is Senior Program Officer for OCLC Research. Library Journal web site. EarlyWordNora Rawlinson A blog and web site on a mission to give libraries the earliest information possible on the books their customers will be looking for, so they can stay ahead of demand. e-Views Cheryl LaGuardia All about electronic resources aimed at and used by library researchers and library staff. It includes many free trials that give front-line librarians the opportunity to try out resources freely, without having to get an institutional trial. Library Journal web site. Fuse #8 Production Elizabeth Bird Reviews and more by a New York Public Library system children's librarian. School Library Journal web site. Games, Gamers & Gaming Liz Danforth A freelance game illustrator, scenario designer, and game developer who was inducted into the Academy of Gaming Arts and Design's Hall of Fame in 1996 tackles gaming in libraries. Library Journal web site. Good Comics for Kids Collaboration Just what the name says: reviews of good comics and manga for kids and YA collections. School Library Journal web site. Libraries and Librarians Collaboration News about libraries and librarians, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times. Library Love FestCollaboration HarperCollins' library marketing department promotes its seasonal lists while celebrating books, reading, and libraries. Likely Stories Collaboration Keir Graff and editors from Booklist's adult and youth departments write candidly about books, book reviewing, and the publishing industry. NeverEndingSearchJoyce Valenza Teacher-librarian at Springfield Township High School blogs about technology and more at School Library Journal. Nonfiction Matters Marc Aronson A home for everyone who cares about K-12 nonfiction. A place to bring some of the issues of the surrounding adult academic world to the attention of those more focused on young readers. School Library Journal web site. Perpetual Beta Jason Griffey A gadgets, technology, and tips-and-tricks blog for libraries and higher education. It tends toward the use of multimedia, incorporating audio and video to a large degree. American Libraries magazine web site. Points of Reference Collaboration Mary Ellen Quinn and a team of front-line experts write about reference sources and trends in reference publishing and services. Booklist web site. Practically Paradise Diane Chen School library information specialist at John F. Kennedy Middle School in Nashville promotes practical advocacy and participatory culture for school libraries. Reviews included. School Library Journal web site. Read Roger Roger Sutton The Horn Book editor-in-chief (since 1996) rants and raves. Shelf Renewal Rebecca Vnuk & Karen Kleckner Aiming to inspire Reader's Advisory librarians to make the most of what they have and be on the lookout for what's hot in Libraryland, in the media, or on the publishing horizon. Library Journal web site. |
Our 2011 Judges are a mighty impressive group, volunteers and hard-working, too. Their insight and experience added a great deal to the process of selecting winners from among the nominees. To read a bit about each, click 
General: Blogs providing broad discussions of library topics and trends, including reviews of books and products.
Google+
Email
 |
 SALEM PRESS, a division of EBSCO Publishing. © Salem Press, All Rights Reserved. Offices: 10 Estes Street · Ipswich · MA 01938 |