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The article presents information on librarian Anne Carroll Moore, the first children's librarian at the New York Public Library from 1906 to 1941. Moore is considered as the first children's librarians in the U.S.; and she believed that good children's literature can be helpful in improving children's minds. Moore was associated with the creation of the two prominent awards for children's literature in the U.S., the Newbery Medal, and the Caldecott Medal.

The article presents several measures that should be undertaken by librarians in order to prepare for disasters. Librarians need to ensure that paper materials are not temporarily stored in boxes on the floor. It is advisable for the employees to prepare and emergency response plan that comprised worst-case scenarios. Librarians should identify in advance those people who are in position to help them to get crucial resources. It is also helpful to have a basic Personal Protective Equipment in the library.

The article discusses multigenre approach in teaching and how it can enhance research skills. The author states that a fellow librarian had handed her a journal article, written by Ellen Goldfinch, entitled "The Multigenre Project Marries Imagination and Research Skills," published in the April/May 2003 issue of the journal "Library Media Connection." The multigenre paper is a collection of very different pieces of writing that are combined into one unified work. Students interpret researched information and illustrate that knowledge in different forms of writing.

The article presents several practical suggestion for librarians to plan for activities at the school. One of the suggestions presented is to collaborate with the advanced Spanish teacher at high school to celebrate the Mexican Holiday "El Dia de Los Muertos" by constructing a bulletin board display in the media center. Students can design skeleton masks adorned with colored tissue, glitter and sequins and create original tissue paper cuttings from kits purchased from a foreign language materials. The creations make for a unique and appealing display that promotes cultural diversity.

This article presents tips from librarians on library sciences. When designing Web pages, it is helpful to put the address of the page itself in the footer with the signature and date. To keep organized, use boxes that copier paper comes in. Cover the side edge of the lid and box panel on one end so they will look attractive when stored. During semester workdays, offer a Library Open House for teachers, secretaries, custodians, staff and administrators. For the open house, display new books in the library grouped by Dewey category.

The article offers tips for librarians about educational displays to stimulate readers including teachers and students. It states that librarians should use word processing program in creating large characters for the display. It also mentions that the cut-out of the characters should be used and placed on a sheet of paper.

The article offers tips for librarians about the prevention of educational materials such as pens, pencils and notepads from getting lost. It states that one should apply velcro dots to the materials to fasten it to the upper part of the keyboard, student sign-in clipboard and to the side of the monitor. It also mentions that all the materials should be kept in reach.