Libraries aren't for being quiet anymore..

The following is a link to the NMH Library Blog - http://nmhlibrary.typepad.com/

As a secondary education major, I was immediately drawn to the NMH Library Blog. Reading becomes an increasingly difficult subject to interest today's "instant gratification" generation in. I am always interested in learning new ways to make students more excited about reading. I also believe in the importance of both school and public libraries and feel that general library knowledge is being overlooked in today's education. The NMH Library Blog combines technology with traditional library knowledge in order to reach a new generation of students.

The things I find most effective and creative about this blog are:

• Librarians choose a "Lounge Lizard of the Week" (a student who frequents the library) and post his or her picture along with a quote. This gets students involved and serves as a reward.
• Book recommendations are often given. Not only do the librarians post recommendations that are accompanied by a brief summary and a picture of the book, but also student recommendations are posted along with the student's own words and picture.
• The blog also posts activities and media that can be found in the library so that parents can track what their children are participating in within the school.

The NETS that a blog similar to the NMH Blog could fufull are:

3. (b) collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation.

3. (c) communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats.