Connect ArchivesBrodart Connect What is “Popular Music”? Posted on October 21, 2020 in Posts in 2020 by Brodart Recorded music and popular music generally go hand-in-hand. According to Britannica, popular music is “any commercially oriented music principally intended to be received and appreciated by a wide audience.” What is “Popular Music”? - Read More read more about What is “Popular Music”? Pumpkin This and Pumpkin That Posted on October 14, 2020 in Posts in 2020 by Brodart I thought I was so clever. Shortly after the recent death of author Winston Groom, I started to work on my next assignment, which you are now reading. I found myself chanting in Tom Hanks’ Forrest Gump voice: "Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Spice Latte, Pumpkin Carving, Pumpkin Costumes, Pumpkin Story Hour via Zoom…" Pumpkin This and Pumpkin That - Read More read more about Pumpkin This and Pumpkin That Are You Ready for 100 Years of Football? Posted on September 16, 2020 in Posts in 2020 by Brodart Like most aspects of American culture, football is relatively young. It evolved from college soccer and rugby games in the late 19th century. Are You Ready for 100 Years of Football? - Read More read more about Are You Ready for 100 Years of Football? What We Learned From You: Brodart Connect Survey Posted on September 16, 2020 in Posts in 2020 by Brodart The results are in and WOW! We received some great information that will help us target the articles that are important to you. What We Learned From You: Brodart Connect Survey - Read More read more about What We Learned From You: Brodart Connect Survey Gather ‘Round: Holiday Cooking and Baking in 2020 Posted on September 16, 2020 in Posts in 2020 by Brodart So many things have changed in 2020, and the way we cook is one of them. Did you learn a dozen new ways to eat beans during the initial shutdown? Gather ‘Round: Holiday Cooking and Baking in 2020 - Read More read more about Gather ‘Round: Holiday Cooking and Baking in 2020 The Wonderful World of Sports Books for Kids Posted on August 11, 2020 in Posts in 2020 by Brodart A six-year-old named Josh raced into my library shouting, “I want a real book! Where are the real books?!” The Wonderful World of Sports Books for Kids - Read More read more about The Wonderful World of Sports Books for Kids Banned Books Week 2020: September 27-October 3 Posted on August 11, 2020 in Posts in 2020 by Brodart Each year the American Library Association highlights one of its core principles—the Freedom to Read—during Banned Books Week. Banned Books Week 2020: September 27-October 3 - Read More read more about Banned Books Week 2020: September 27-October 3 Book Bike Week Posted on August 07, 2020 in Posts in 2020 by Brodart Book Bike Week, sponsored by the Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services (ABOS), was launched to showcase the extraordinary efforts libraries are undertaking to serve their communities through book bike programs. Book Bike Week - Read More read more about Book Bike Week 50 Years of Earth Day in America Posted on March 18, 2020 in Posts in 2020 by Brodart 50 Years of Earth Day in America - Read More read more about 50 Years of Earth Day in America Imagine Your Story This Summer Posted on February 19, 2020 in Posts in 2020 by Brodart Librarians are always thinking ahead, and early winter is the perfect time to plan your summer reading program. Fortunately, some librarians think about this all year long and have given us a head start. Imagine Your Story This Summer - Read More read more about Imagine Your Story This Summer Final Chapters in 2019 Posted on January 15, 2020 in Posts in 2020 by Brodart Every year at this time we pay homage to those we have recently lost. The website tributes.com has a good list of famous authors who left us this year. Let’s look at a few. Final Chapters in 2019 - Read More read more about Final Chapters in 2019 Connect - A Year in Review Posted on December 18, 2019 in Posts in 2019 by Brodart Throughout the year, we’re proud to highlight the key resources that help make libraries great, along with special anniversaries and collection development strategies Connect - A Year in Review - Read More read more about Connect - A Year in Review Looking Ahead to 2020 Posted on December 18, 2019 in Posts in 2019 by Brodart In the words of my favorite (fictional) president, Jed Bartlet of "The West Wing," "What’s next?" Librarians are always looking ahead, wondering what will enchant and entice their patrons in the coming year. Looking Ahead to 2020 - Read More read more about Looking Ahead to 2020 National Book Award Finalists Posted on November 20, 2019 in Posts in 2019 by Brodart National Book Award Finalists National Book Award Finalists - Read More read more about National Book Award Finalists STEM and Comics Team Up Posted on November 20, 2019 in Posts in 2019 by Brodart STEM, STEAM, STREAM. These are all acronyms for a teaching approach that focuses on a combination of core concepts, including Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), and sometimes Art (STEAM) and Reading (STREAM). STEM and Comics Team Up - Read More read more about STEM and Comics Team Up 10 Deadlines Only a Librarian Would Understand Posted on November 20, 2019 in Posts in 2019 by Brodart For librarians, deadlines invite a special chance to embrace the sometimes absurd—but always rewarding—task of meeting patrons’ unique and changing needs. 10 Deadlines Only a Librarian Would Understand - Read More read more about 10 Deadlines Only a Librarian Would Understand Celebrating Sesame Street Posted on October 16, 2019 in Posts in 2019 by Brodart Let’s take a look back at the late 1960s, when television, in many respects, was grim. If the nightly news wasn’t reporting on race riots in America, it was broadcasting body counts in Vietnam. Celebrating Sesame Street - Read More read more about Celebrating Sesame Street A Breath of Fresh Air Posted on October 16, 2019 in Posts in 2019 by Brodart Have you ever noticed that in most sitcoms there’s an episode where characters go camping and…it’s a disaster? A hilarious disaster, but still a disaster. The great outdoors can be a tough place. As I write this, mosquitoes are waiting just outside my back door for their next meal. A Breath of Fresh Air - Read More read more about A Breath of Fresh Air September Is Literacy Month Posted on September 18, 2019 in Posts in 2019 by Brodart As librarians, literacy is something close to our hearts. We are readers, searchers, and devourers of facts. As information becomes easier to access but more complicated to manage, there are now many different kinds of literacy we can help our patrons navigate. September Is Literacy Month - Read More read more about September Is Literacy Month Woodstock Revisited Posted on August 21, 2019 in Posts in 2019 by Brodart By the time they got to Woodstock, they were half a million strong… at least according to the Joni Mitchell song. In actuality, 400,000 might be a more realistic number. Woodstock Revisited - Read More read more about Woodstock Revisited What is #ownvoices? Posted on August 21, 2019 in Posts in 2019 by Brodart As readers and librarians, we are finding that the publishing world is making an effort to seek out more diverse perspectives and voices and to honor stories about characters from groups that have previously been marginalized. These groups include ethnic minorities, different sexual orientations and identities, and those with disabilities. The We Need Diverse Books movement (WNDB) has really sparked conversations and moved the ball forward. What is #ownvoices? - Read More read more about What is #ownvoices? Toni Morrison: 1931 – 2019 Posted on August 21, 2019 in Posts in 2019 by Brodart Toni Morrison, a giant among twentieth century American writers, died yesterday in New York City. She was 88. Words are hard to find today to sum up her life, her literary work, and her influence in this country and around the world. To say one thing is to leave something else out of perhaps equal importance. There is not time and space enough here to sum up this person. Toni Morrison: 1931 – 2019 - Read More read more about Toni Morrison: 1931 – 2019 Maya Angelou Posted on July 17, 2019 in Posts in 2019 by Brodart There was a lot going on in 1969. As a result, there are quite a few 50-year anniversaries being observed this year. Right around the time that men first walked on the moon and hippies were flailing around in the mud at Woodstock, one of the most important books of all time was also being published: Maya Angelou’s I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. Maya Angelou - Read More read more about Maya Angelou Does Your Library Carry Las Novelas Gráficas? Posted on July 17, 2019 in Posts in 2019 by Brodart Over the last decade, graphic novels have gained in popularity and are now widely considered an essential component of almost any library's collection. Beyond graphic novels in general gaining recognition, librarians have been clamoring for expanded Spanish graphic novel collections. Does Your Library Carry Las Novelas Gráficas? - Read More read more about Does Your Library Carry Las Novelas Gráficas? Kekla Magoon Posted on June 19, 2019 in Posts in 2019 by Brodart Did you know a real-life Styx growing up? Who most inspired you when you were Caleb and Bobby Gene’s age? Kekla Magoon - Read More read more about Kekla Magoon LGBT Pride Month Posted on June 19, 2019 in Posts in 2019 by Brodart Balloons! Streamers! Boisterous music! Bright rainbow colors! Costumes, dancing, hands and hips waving, face paint, and glitter galore, plus more skin than one usually sees on the street. LGBT Pride Month - Read More read more about LGBT Pride Month OCLC's Top 100 Novels Posted on May 22, 2019 in Posts in 2019 by Brodart Librarians love lists, and here is a fun one, with titles for all ages. OCLC has identified The Library 100 Top Novels of All Time. According to OCLC, literary greatness can be measured by how many libraries own a copy of a novel. OCLC's Top 100 Novels - Read More read more about OCLC's Top 100 Novels A National Crisis Posted on May 15, 2019 in Posts in 2019 by Brodart As most librarians know, what appears in headlines will probably show up in libraries. Unfortunately, today we’re not talking about Publishers Weekly headlines. We’re talking about the opioid crisis. A National Crisis - Read More read more about A National Crisis These Aren't Your Average Board Games Posted on May 15, 2019 in Posts in 2019 by Brodart Summertime is nearly upon us. Soon, some of us will be riding our bikes, or perhaps cheering our family on as little ones engage in some fun summer sports. Beyond offering summer reading programs, how can librarians help to combat the infamous summer slide and keep patrons (especially children) coming in during the summer months? These Aren't Your Average Board Games - Read More read more about These Aren't Your Average Board Games Apollo 11 Posted on April 17, 2019 in Posts in 2019 by Brodart Let’s look back over our proverbial shoulder to the spring of 1961. Here in the United States, there was an atmosphere of defeat. We were losing the space race with the Soviet Union, which on April 12 had just launched the first person ever into space, Yuri Gagarin. Apollo 11 - Read More read more about Apollo 11
What is “Popular Music”? Posted on October 21, 2020 in Posts in 2020 by Brodart Recorded music and popular music generally go hand-in-hand. According to Britannica, popular music is “any commercially oriented music principally intended to be received and appreciated by a wide audience.” What is “Popular Music”? - Read More read more about What is “Popular Music”? Pumpkin This and Pumpkin That Posted on October 14, 2020 in Posts in 2020 by Brodart I thought I was so clever. Shortly after the recent death of author Winston Groom, I started to work on my next assignment, which you are now reading. I found myself chanting in Tom Hanks’ Forrest Gump voice: "Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Spice Latte, Pumpkin Carving, Pumpkin Costumes, Pumpkin Story Hour via Zoom…" Pumpkin This and Pumpkin That - Read More read more about Pumpkin This and Pumpkin That Are You Ready for 100 Years of Football? Posted on September 16, 2020 in Posts in 2020 by Brodart Like most aspects of American culture, football is relatively young. It evolved from college soccer and rugby games in the late 19th century. Are You Ready for 100 Years of Football? - Read More read more about Are You Ready for 100 Years of Football? What We Learned From You: Brodart Connect Survey Posted on September 16, 2020 in Posts in 2020 by Brodart The results are in and WOW! We received some great information that will help us target the articles that are important to you. What We Learned From You: Brodart Connect Survey - Read More read more about What We Learned From You: Brodart Connect Survey Gather ‘Round: Holiday Cooking and Baking in 2020 Posted on September 16, 2020 in Posts in 2020 by Brodart So many things have changed in 2020, and the way we cook is one of them. Did you learn a dozen new ways to eat beans during the initial shutdown? Gather ‘Round: Holiday Cooking and Baking in 2020 - Read More read more about Gather ‘Round: Holiday Cooking and Baking in 2020 The Wonderful World of Sports Books for Kids Posted on August 11, 2020 in Posts in 2020 by Brodart A six-year-old named Josh raced into my library shouting, “I want a real book! Where are the real books?!” The Wonderful World of Sports Books for Kids - Read More read more about The Wonderful World of Sports Books for Kids Banned Books Week 2020: September 27-October 3 Posted on August 11, 2020 in Posts in 2020 by Brodart Each year the American Library Association highlights one of its core principles—the Freedom to Read—during Banned Books Week. Banned Books Week 2020: September 27-October 3 - Read More read more about Banned Books Week 2020: September 27-October 3 Book Bike Week Posted on August 07, 2020 in Posts in 2020 by Brodart Book Bike Week, sponsored by the Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services (ABOS), was launched to showcase the extraordinary efforts libraries are undertaking to serve their communities through book bike programs. Book Bike Week - Read More read more about Book Bike Week 50 Years of Earth Day in America Posted on March 18, 2020 in Posts in 2020 by Brodart 50 Years of Earth Day in America - Read More read more about 50 Years of Earth Day in America Imagine Your Story This Summer Posted on February 19, 2020 in Posts in 2020 by Brodart Librarians are always thinking ahead, and early winter is the perfect time to plan your summer reading program. Fortunately, some librarians think about this all year long and have given us a head start. Imagine Your Story This Summer - Read More read more about Imagine Your Story This Summer Final Chapters in 2019 Posted on January 15, 2020 in Posts in 2020 by Brodart Every year at this time we pay homage to those we have recently lost. The website tributes.com has a good list of famous authors who left us this year. Let’s look at a few. Final Chapters in 2019 - Read More read more about Final Chapters in 2019 Connect - A Year in Review Posted on December 18, 2019 in Posts in 2019 by Brodart Throughout the year, we’re proud to highlight the key resources that help make libraries great, along with special anniversaries and collection development strategies Connect - A Year in Review - Read More read more about Connect - A Year in Review Looking Ahead to 2020 Posted on December 18, 2019 in Posts in 2019 by Brodart In the words of my favorite (fictional) president, Jed Bartlet of "The West Wing," "What’s next?" Librarians are always looking ahead, wondering what will enchant and entice their patrons in the coming year. Looking Ahead to 2020 - Read More read more about Looking Ahead to 2020 National Book Award Finalists Posted on November 20, 2019 in Posts in 2019 by Brodart National Book Award Finalists National Book Award Finalists - Read More read more about National Book Award Finalists STEM and Comics Team Up Posted on November 20, 2019 in Posts in 2019 by Brodart STEM, STEAM, STREAM. These are all acronyms for a teaching approach that focuses on a combination of core concepts, including Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), and sometimes Art (STEAM) and Reading (STREAM). STEM and Comics Team Up - Read More read more about STEM and Comics Team Up 10 Deadlines Only a Librarian Would Understand Posted on November 20, 2019 in Posts in 2019 by Brodart For librarians, deadlines invite a special chance to embrace the sometimes absurd—but always rewarding—task of meeting patrons’ unique and changing needs. 10 Deadlines Only a Librarian Would Understand - Read More read more about 10 Deadlines Only a Librarian Would Understand Celebrating Sesame Street Posted on October 16, 2019 in Posts in 2019 by Brodart Let’s take a look back at the late 1960s, when television, in many respects, was grim. If the nightly news wasn’t reporting on race riots in America, it was broadcasting body counts in Vietnam. Celebrating Sesame Street - Read More read more about Celebrating Sesame Street A Breath of Fresh Air Posted on October 16, 2019 in Posts in 2019 by Brodart Have you ever noticed that in most sitcoms there’s an episode where characters go camping and…it’s a disaster? A hilarious disaster, but still a disaster. The great outdoors can be a tough place. As I write this, mosquitoes are waiting just outside my back door for their next meal. A Breath of Fresh Air - Read More read more about A Breath of Fresh Air September Is Literacy Month Posted on September 18, 2019 in Posts in 2019 by Brodart As librarians, literacy is something close to our hearts. We are readers, searchers, and devourers of facts. As information becomes easier to access but more complicated to manage, there are now many different kinds of literacy we can help our patrons navigate. September Is Literacy Month - Read More read more about September Is Literacy Month Woodstock Revisited Posted on August 21, 2019 in Posts in 2019 by Brodart By the time they got to Woodstock, they were half a million strong… at least according to the Joni Mitchell song. In actuality, 400,000 might be a more realistic number. Woodstock Revisited - Read More read more about Woodstock Revisited What is #ownvoices? Posted on August 21, 2019 in Posts in 2019 by Brodart As readers and librarians, we are finding that the publishing world is making an effort to seek out more diverse perspectives and voices and to honor stories about characters from groups that have previously been marginalized. These groups include ethnic minorities, different sexual orientations and identities, and those with disabilities. The We Need Diverse Books movement (WNDB) has really sparked conversations and moved the ball forward. What is #ownvoices? - Read More read more about What is #ownvoices? Toni Morrison: 1931 – 2019 Posted on August 21, 2019 in Posts in 2019 by Brodart Toni Morrison, a giant among twentieth century American writers, died yesterday in New York City. She was 88. Words are hard to find today to sum up her life, her literary work, and her influence in this country and around the world. To say one thing is to leave something else out of perhaps equal importance. There is not time and space enough here to sum up this person. Toni Morrison: 1931 – 2019 - Read More read more about Toni Morrison: 1931 – 2019 Maya Angelou Posted on July 17, 2019 in Posts in 2019 by Brodart There was a lot going on in 1969. As a result, there are quite a few 50-year anniversaries being observed this year. Right around the time that men first walked on the moon and hippies were flailing around in the mud at Woodstock, one of the most important books of all time was also being published: Maya Angelou’s I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. Maya Angelou - Read More read more about Maya Angelou Does Your Library Carry Las Novelas Gráficas? Posted on July 17, 2019 in Posts in 2019 by Brodart Over the last decade, graphic novels have gained in popularity and are now widely considered an essential component of almost any library's collection. Beyond graphic novels in general gaining recognition, librarians have been clamoring for expanded Spanish graphic novel collections. Does Your Library Carry Las Novelas Gráficas? - Read More read more about Does Your Library Carry Las Novelas Gráficas? Kekla Magoon Posted on June 19, 2019 in Posts in 2019 by Brodart Did you know a real-life Styx growing up? Who most inspired you when you were Caleb and Bobby Gene’s age? Kekla Magoon - Read More read more about Kekla Magoon LGBT Pride Month Posted on June 19, 2019 in Posts in 2019 by Brodart Balloons! Streamers! Boisterous music! Bright rainbow colors! Costumes, dancing, hands and hips waving, face paint, and glitter galore, plus more skin than one usually sees on the street. LGBT Pride Month - Read More read more about LGBT Pride Month OCLC's Top 100 Novels Posted on May 22, 2019 in Posts in 2019 by Brodart Librarians love lists, and here is a fun one, with titles for all ages. OCLC has identified The Library 100 Top Novels of All Time. According to OCLC, literary greatness can be measured by how many libraries own a copy of a novel. OCLC's Top 100 Novels - Read More read more about OCLC's Top 100 Novels A National Crisis Posted on May 15, 2019 in Posts in 2019 by Brodart As most librarians know, what appears in headlines will probably show up in libraries. Unfortunately, today we’re not talking about Publishers Weekly headlines. We’re talking about the opioid crisis. A National Crisis - Read More read more about A National Crisis These Aren't Your Average Board Games Posted on May 15, 2019 in Posts in 2019 by Brodart Summertime is nearly upon us. Soon, some of us will be riding our bikes, or perhaps cheering our family on as little ones engage in some fun summer sports. Beyond offering summer reading programs, how can librarians help to combat the infamous summer slide and keep patrons (especially children) coming in during the summer months? These Aren't Your Average Board Games - Read More read more about These Aren't Your Average Board Games Apollo 11 Posted on April 17, 2019 in Posts in 2019 by Brodart Let’s look back over our proverbial shoulder to the spring of 1961. Here in the United States, there was an atmosphere of defeat. We were losing the space race with the Soviet Union, which on April 12 had just launched the first person ever into space, Yuri Gagarin. Apollo 11 - Read More read more about Apollo 11
