KTOO Tune In

Thursday on a Juneau Afternoon, Laury Scandling will be your host:

We’ll talk with Jessica Edwards about this year’s Southeast Alaska State Fair.

We’ll talk with Tom Robenolt about Perseverance Theatre’s new production of Alaskan Stories;

We’ll get an update on Library activities with guest, Beth Weigel;

And we’ll hear about art happenings in Juneau during Arts Up;

That, Writer’s Almanac, Bird Note, music and More, Thursday  on A Juneau Afternoon, live at 3, repeated at 4 on KRNN, and available on line via ktoo.org

Wednesday on A Juneau Afternoon, Laury Scandling will be your host.

We’ll talk to filmmaker Samantha Farinella, about the screening of Hunting in Wartime;

We’ll hear the music of Anna & Elizabeth, performing tonight at the GoldTown Theatre;

CBJ Utilities Superintendent Samantha Stoughenger about the state of Juneau’s water;

And we’ll talk with Kurt Jacobson, artist in residence at the Ernest Gruening cabin.

 

Thursday on a Juneau Afternoon, Ben Brown will be your host:

We’ll talk with artist Toby Harbanuk about his First Friday exhibit at the JACC, combining photography and furniture;

We’ll learn more about this weekend’s New Oldtime Chautauqua;

We’ll talk with author Amy Kittlestrom about her new book on the religion of democracy;

Elizabeth Jenkins will share a preview of a new monthly radio program, REVEAL.

And we’ll hear about art happenings in Juneau during Arts Up;

That, Writer’s Almanac, Bird Note, music and More, Thursday  on A Juneau Afternoon, live at 3, repeated at 4 on KRNN, and available on line via ktoo.org

Tune in to KTOO-NEWS tonight at 7: The premiere of a new monthly series, REVEAL.

 

Wednesday on A Juneau Afternoon, Jamie Waste will be your host.

We’ll talk to REACH Artist, Mary Ann James, about her First Friday art exhibit;

Tom Robenolt & Art Rotch, from Perseverance Theatre, will be here to highlight a new play workshop happening this summer featuring stories about Alaska;

We’ll get a preview of Friday’s 3^rd Annual Saxophone Showcase concert;

And we’ll continue our series, WORDS-101, with a look at running a bookstore, with Brenda Weaver, Toni & Don Birdseye, and Dee Longenbaugh.

That, Writer’s Almanac, Bird Note, music and more, today on KTOO-NEWS-Juneau. If you miss the live show, it’s also available at 4 on KRNN, and on-line at ktoo.org

Friday on A Juneau Afternoon, Andy Kline hosts.

He’ll talk with Seneca Harper about Friday’s Mod Carousel show at Rockwell on Friday;

Lena Simmons will be here to highlight the Mid-Summer Vocal Workshop and performance;

We’ll get a preview of the music of Ryan Cortes, playing tonight at Marlintini’s

And Andi Hirsh will be here with an update on the Library’s StoryCorps project.

That, Writer’s Almanac, Bird Note, music and more – live at 3 on KTOO-NEWS, repeated at 4 on KRNN, and available on demand via ktoo.org

Thursday on a Juneau Afternoon:

We’ll continue our series, WORDS-101, with a conversation on How To Read, with librarians Julie Niederhauser, Andi Hirsh, and mj grande;

We’ll talk with Celia Jackson, and Roger Rettig from the Red Cross, about an upcoming class on Disaster Preparedness;

James Hoagland, from the 4 A’s will be here with details about Saturday’s National HIV Testing Day;

We’ll talk with Clinton Singletary about Senior Sales Tax Exemption Cards.

And we’ll hear about art happenings in Juneau during Arts Up;

That, Writer’s Almanac, music and More, Thursday  on A Juneau Afternoon, live at 3, repeated at 4 on KRNN, and available on line via ktoo.org

Tune in to KTOO-NEWS tonight at 7: A rebroadcast of last September’s Mudrooms event.

Building Your Collection One Title at a Time

It has never been easy to build a solid, well-rounded library collection; one that meets the various recreational and informational needs of everyone in the community.

Below are some book selection resources which may be helpful as you create your library’s collection.

 

Selection Resources

Booklist Online-“More than 160,000 book reviews for librarians, book groups, and book lovers-from the trusted experts at the American Library Association.” http://www.booklistonline.com

Choice: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries http://www.ala.org/acrl/choice/home

The Horn Book-“Promoting good books for children   and young adults is the heart of The Horn Book’s editorial mission.” http://www.hbook.com/category/choosing-books/recommended-books/#_

Kirkus Reviews-“Kirkus Reviews magazine gives industry professionals a sneak peek at the most notable books being published weeks before they are released.” https://www.kirkusreviews.com/

Library Journal-Previews of upcoming titles and essential collection development and reader’s advisory resources. http://reviews.libraryjournal.com/

New York Times Sunday Book Review– Contains some of the best book reviews ever written. http://www.nytimes.com/pages/books/review/index.html

Novelist-A comprehensive reader’s advisory resource available to librarians in Alaska though the Statewide Library Electronic Doorway (SLED) / http://lam.alaska.gov/sled

Publishers Weekly-Known as the “bible of the book” business and offers feature articles and news on all aspects of the book business, including bestsellers lists in a number of categories. http://www.publishersweekly.com/

“Best of” Books 

PublishersLunch Bookateria-Access numerous book awards, best seller picks and “best of” lists from the top navigation bar.  http://bookateria.publishersmarketplace.com/

Webinars

Booklist Webinars-Listen to experts discuss upcoming titles in various genres. Upcoming webinars will be discussing mysteries, romance and multicultural titles for children. http://www.booklistonline.com/