Freelance Writing Publications...or, that English Major who Missed Writing Essays
I cover trends and interest stories of note across the field of librarianship.
Library Journal Magazine
Print articles (also appear in full or edited for length at LibraryJournal.com):
School Library Journal Magazine
Print articles (also appear in full or edited for length at SchoolLibraryJournal.com):
Online articles for SchoolLibraryJournal.com
Print articles (also appear in full or edited for length at LibraryJournal.com):
- "First Things First: How academic librarians are helping undergrads build a strong foundation in information literacy." November 1, 2018
- "Changing Tracks: Voices of experience on switching roles or types of libraries." June 15, 2018
- "How to Win at the Ballot Box: Plan and execute a successful campaign to get out the vote for library funding." February 15, 2018
- "Nurturing New Parents: Reaching out to new and expectant parents can forge connections to last a lifetime." November 1, 2017
- "Lifelong Literacy: a core concentration on literacy from the top of the org chart yields next-level outcomes." July 1, 2017
- “Senior Partners: as baby boomers retire, libraries reinvent services to older adults.” June 1, 2017.
- "Prisons & publics: public libraries are providing service to the incarcerated and their families in an effort to ease reentry." February 15, 2017
- "At your service: returning veterans face some unique challenges; libraries can help them feel at home." November 1, 2016
- "The future of communities: resident-led innovation is transforming towns around the world." September 15, 2016
- "The future of learning: Self-directed, connected, and 'interest-powered'--and disrupted as never before." September 15, 2016
- "Aspen in action: an Aspen Institute pilot tests a toolkit for transformation in public libraries." June 15, 2016
- "Word of mouth: as local demographics change, English-language learning programs in public libraries evolve." April 15, 2016
- “Public Libraries Support Refugees: services abound to help ease difficult transitions.” February 1, 2016
- "Better together: the cohort model of professional development initiates a network that provides emotional support and feedback." December 1, 2015
- "Found in translation: few libraries have the capacity to teach all the languages their patrons want to learn--software can help, with key in-person support." August 1, 2015
- Library Journal Movers & Shakers: contributing writer, 2016, 2017, 2018
- "Wayne State to Offer Experimental School Librarian Certification Program." April 9, 2019
- "Milwaukee PL's 'See us Differently' Campaign Turns Heads." January 7, 2019
- “New Library Chapter of Awesome Foundation Accepting Grant Applications.” March 16, 2017
- “Public Libraries Support Refugees.” December 29, 2015.
- “Boston College Oral History Project Faces Ongoing Legal Issues.” March 12, 2015.
- “University of British Columbia Acquires Books with Possible Link to Oscar Wilde.” February 9, 2015.
School Library Journal Magazine
Print articles (also appear in full or edited for length at SchoolLibraryJournal.com):
- "Summer Family Style: All-ages programming, from tie-dye to tech." March 2019
- "To the Moon and Beyond: Lunar themes, storytelling, STEAM, and more inspirations for summer." December 2018
- "First Day Ready: For librarians starting at a new school, tips from the trenches." August 2018
- "Jump-Start: Programming ideas, from ska storytime to outdoor treasure hunts." February 2018
- "School Year Jump Starts: 33 winning back-to-school ideas." August 2017
- "Hot wheels: high-quality mobile outreach is on the rise, serving newborns through teens." April 2017
- "New Year, new ideas: knockout programming for 2017 from aeronautics to poetry slams." January 2017
- "School's in! 26 things forward-thinking librarians have planned for back to school." August 2016
- "Ukes for checkout: libraries lend the portable, fun instrument and offer lessons." January 2016
- "What do tweens want? Librarians create special spaces and services for preteens." October 2015
- "ALA and ISTE: how best to plan, learn, network, party, and follow up." June 2015
Online articles for SchoolLibraryJournal.com
- "Educators Respond to the Federal Repeal of Transgender Bathroom Protection." March 7, 2017
- "'Clean Reader' App Strips Ebooks of Profanity." March 23, 2015
- "Tennessee School District’s Tech Policy Blocks Students’ Constitutional Rights, ACLU Says." November 21, 2014