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The article offers information on possible programming for school and public librarians in the U.S. to utilize in 2017. Particular focus is given to programs that are community and justice-oriented. Additional topics discussed include artists-in-residence programs, family-focused library programs and insights on events taking place in cities including Chicago, Illinois, Athens, Georgia, and Brooklyn, New York City.

The article discusses librarianship and issues related to the profession such as educational and technological changes and reductions in funding. The economic rationale for libraries and fair use of intellectual property are mentioned. Topics such as networked media, critical learning skills, recognition of Internet access as an intellectual freedom issue, development of a school library brand, and planning for ubiquitous and one-to-one computing are also mentioned.

The article presents a profile of the Java City franchise model for school libraries, such as that of Northwest High School in Texas. Details are given describing the popular trends in following bookstore-cafe designs for school libraries. The pros and cons to including a coffee bar and commercial atmosphere to school resource centers are discussed in depth.

The article reports on the evolving state of libraries, with particular focus on how teenage input is influencing the changes. Guidelines to ensuring a library will be teen-friendly are discussed. Other suggestions in updating a library to meet the current trend of a hip place for teenagers, including furniture evaluation, scouting other popular libraries, and the need for forward thinking, are presented in detail, including a quiz offering an evaluation of the use of library space. INSET: Take the Teen Space Challenge.

The article presents information helpful to librarians who want to integrate gaming into learning and literacy. The author refers to the July 2007 international TechSource Gaming, Learning, and Libraries Symposium, at which presenters agreed that gaming, or play in general, is an important aspect of skill development. She discusses topics including storytelling through video games, experiential games involving mapping or scavenger hunts, and developing gaming groups at a library.

Focuses on the nature of public library service to children in the United States. Role of libraries in supporting civilization; Responsibility of librarians to children and society; Role of intellectual freedom in the controversy between library standards and free access.

The article examines how school and library climates have been impacted by the 2016 presidential election in the U.S. Particular focus is given to what is known as the "Trump Effect," or, an increase in harassment and hate speech against people of color, immigrants and LGBTQ students. Additional topics discussed include insights on racially-charged events in California and Illinois, Lesley Williams, a librarian in Evanston, Illinois, and Islamophobia.

The article examines sustainability and how it relates to the work of libraries and librarians in the U.S. Particular focus is given to early learning. Additional topics discussed include the marketing of libraries and librarians, the New York State Library Association conference, which was held in New York State from November 2-5, 2016, and insights on how engaging young children can help develop lifelong library users.

In this article, the author reflects upon fake news that often spreads via social media. Particular focus is given to what those working in the library field can do to help combat the issue. Additional topics discussed include research finding that children cannot evaluate the legitimacy of resources, a document written by the librarian Lissa Staley that aims to help library users identify fake news and the importance of caring about truth, facts, research and valid information.

The article offers tips for librarians on addressing the needs of their patrons who are dealing with parenting issues. Some of these issues include children's sleeping customs and attachment parenting. Recommended parenting titles are "How Eskimos Keep Their Babies Warm: And Other Adventures in Parenting" and "The Anthropology of Childhood: Cherubs, Chattel, Changelings." A user-friendly environment and library staff with an open-access mind-set are also suggested.

The article offers tips on attending the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference. These include enjoying the ISTE Librarians Network Reception, starting the last day with the ISTE Librarians Network Annual Breakfast, and suggested conference application (app) to manage schedule and keep track of session locations.

This article discusses the trend of libraries integrating gaming into their services and programs. Several suggestions are offered to help libraries adopt to the gaming revolution being embraced by libraries. Those suggestions include learning about the video games kids play, creating a time slot for gaming activities, and marketing the library's gaming services through outreach programs. Commentary regarding gaming in libraries from library trainer Beth Gallaway is included.

In this article, the author reflects upon various issues relating to school libraries. Particular focus is given to the results of an impact study released in April 2015 by the Washington Library Media Association (WLMA), titled "Washington State School Library Impact Study: Certified Teacher-Librarians, Library Quality and Student Achievement in Washington State Public Schools," by Elizabeth Coker. Additional topics discussed include Coker's development of a Library Quality Scale (LQS), state library leadership and the relationship between school libraries and graduation rates.

The article presents discussion regarding the role of public libraries as a community resource center which can offer help for children who have suffered physical or emotional trauma. Statistics are offered citing the prevalence of trauma victims under the age of 6. Ways in which libraries can promote and foster counter-active services are then described.

The article reflects on the relationship between public libraries and teenagers. The author states that libraries often talk of offering relevant services to teenagers, but rarely offer programs that are of interest to them. The author contends that libraries need to be willing to take risks in the programs they offer and involve teenagers directly in the planning and implementation processes.

Examines why the monikers 'information center' and 'information manager' may do more harm than good to library advocacy efforts. View that the names do not fully describe the libraries or the librarians; Suggestion that the information center description emphasizes collection over connection; Question of what would be an appropriate term for the library.

Looks at the text of resolution that can be found at the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science's (NCLIS) Web site. Role of libraries in the problems facing the American youth; Comments from Virginia Mathews, an advocate for library service to children; Plans of United States Senator Christopher Dodd for the NCLIS; Expectations of Mathews from librarians.

Reports on Stamford, Ferguson Library school outreach program in New York City suburbs by taking students at local elementary schools for a bus trip library visits. Special features of the bus; Subjects covered by the sessions.

Describes a program initiated by the New York Public Library Branch system to create a strong working relationship between the various branches and the public elementary and junior high schools in the city. Consideration of the historical significance of the project; How three neighborhoods and school districts were chosen as pilot locations in the three boroughs of New York City; Role of project director Steve Del Vecchio.