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Written on: February 4th, 2016 in Archives
To kick off Teen Tech Week, The Delaware Division of Libraries is partnering with Zip Code Wilmington and the Barrel of Makers to bring Robocode to the Brandywine Hundred Library. Instructors from Zip Code will guide 25 teens in a day-long workshop and programming game where teens will learn the basics of coding software by […]
Written on: November 10th, 2015 in Archives
The Division of Libraries hosted the third and final session of ILEAD USA Delaware this past October. ILEAD, which stands for Innovative Librarians Engage, Apply, and Discover, is a professional development opportunity offered this past year in ten states across the United States. Earlier this year in Delaware, fourteen library staff gathered into three teams, each […]
Written on: September 21st, 2015 in Archives
The following 3D printer reviews are from the perspective of a librarian trying to find the most suitable device for Delaware’s public libraries. I’m not a mechanic. I’m not an engineer. I’m not a computer programmer. I’m not a graphic designer. I’m a librarian with a tendency toward tinkering and creative thinking. Ultimaker Original (2013) The Division of […]
Written on: September 3rd, 2015 in Archives
The 3D Printer Road Show came to a roaring conclusion the final week of August as we visited four libraries in New Castle County. Early in June the Division of Libraries offered to visit each Delaware public library for a day to demonstrate a variety of 3D printers, introduce 3D modeling, and discuss the state […]
Written on: June 9th, 2015 in Archives
*Guest post by Jessi Taylor, edited by Brad J. Glassco On Saturday May 16th, the Dover Public Library hosted the “STEM Makerfest” and Barrel of Makers was invited. While there, we manned a booth and taught classes. Our goal was to empower people of all ages to try new things, no previous experience necessary. Greg […]
Written on: April 30th, 2015 in Archives
Congratulations to the statewide winners of the Teen Video Challenge, the Dover Public Library! And thank you to all the teen teams who participated from the Frankford, Dover, Milton, Wilmington, and Lewes Public Libraries. Every video showcased such creative interpretations of this years theme: Unmask. Watch all team videos here: http://guides.lib.de.us/unmask The Teen Video Challenge, a […]
Written on: April 8th, 2015 in Archives
Here are the top-ten most checked out eBooks from Delaware Libraries! Find these, and more, at http://delaware.lib.overdrive.com/ 1. Shakespeare Saved My Life: Ten Years in Solitary with the Bard 2. Gone Girl: A Novel 3. Top Secret Twenty-One: Stephanie Plum Series, Book 21 4. Fifty Shades of Grey: Fifty Shades Trilogy, Book 1 5. The Girl […]
Written on: March 16th, 2015 in Archives
Congratulations to Kathy Dulis, Librarian at Seaford Middle School, on being selected as a 2015 iEducate finalist by the Rodel Foundation of Delaware. Vote for Kathy at http://www.ieducatedelaware.org/nominees/kathy-duli/
Written on: February 19th, 2015 in Archives
The Delaware School Libraries Council, with support from the Delaware Department of State and the Department of Education, is embarking on a Statewide Master Plan for Delaware School Libraries, a comprehensive planning effort designed to create a vision that will inform solutions for the development of state-of-the-art school libraries. The year-long planning effort, which will […]
Written on: February 16th, 2015 in Archives
We’re a proud partner of In Her Shoes – a nonprofit dedicated to helping former female inmates find jobs and reducing recidivism. The News Journal recently highlighted the great work of In Her Shoes, “DSBC grant helps improve lives of female ex-cons.”