Brilliant Babies

This week we are exploring YouTube. I did a "storytime" search and located videos of librarians performing fingerplays and songs in story time programs. One library system in Ohio produced a very professional looking video promoting their story times for babies. I can see some value in using YouTube to promote library programs and services. After I found the "commercial" for the library system in Ohio, I visited their website to see what other programs they offer. I guess their "Baby Brilliant" video promotion did just what it was meant to do; it sent me to their website to learn more.

Duck Thing

I just set up a Library Thing account and wondered what books to add. I realized this could be a good way to keep track of books I've used in successful story time programs. Last month, I offered a series of "Duck Tales" programs my young patrons enjoyed, so I thought that was a good topic: http://www.librarything.com/catalog/StaceB .
The Library Thing tags will help me locate books that may be used in programs on various topics. For example, some duck stories are also counting books, alphabet books, or books that feature shapes or colors. Someday soon, I plan to add some more books to my Library Thing, but for now I'm afraid it's simply a Duck Thing.