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Copyright & Fair Use
Today in my Collection Development class (INLS 513) we talked about the ways that copyright law affects libraries. Because copyright law in the US is so challenging to understand, we view several movies to help with our understanding. One student suggested that we check out the following film that uses Disney clips to explain copyright…
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Support Books of Wonder
First off I’d like to apologize for not posting for a few weeks. School has really revved up and I’m spending more and more time working on group projects! I have a few posts lined up for the next few weeks but before I get to book reviews and library school discussions, I wanted to…
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Cute Video For Your Monday
If you haven’t already seen Pitch Perfect, you need to immediately. Need more convincing? Check out the most adorable video of Anna Kendrick on David Letterman performing a song from the movie. See? I told you that you need to see it!
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Book Review: Dust and Shadow
Last week I created a mock-Booklist review for my collection development class. Different from my usual review writing style, this one focuses on the role of the book in trade. Let me know what you think of the new style! Dust and Shadow: An Account of The Ripper Killings by Dr. John H. Watson…
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If You Liked Beauty Queens by Libba Bray….
Try These Titles! The Wake of the Lorelei Lee: Being an Account of the Adventures of Jacky Faber, on her Way to Botany Bay by L.A. Meyer As the new captain of the Lorelei Lee, Jacky Faber can’t wait to live an exciting life on the high seas. But when’s she is arrested and put on…