January - March 2005
Welcome to SelectioNotes, a quarterly publication designed to assist small and medium-sized Kentucky public libraries in their material selection process. Each issue will highlight regular departments, as well as feature articles focusing on some aspect of developing and promoting library collections.
Feature Articles
The Kentucky Virtual Library - A Vital Part of Every Public Library's Collection
The KYVL is an incredible resource for your patrons and here are the reasons why!
An overview of the services offered by the KTBL will inspire you to encourage your eligible patrons to take advantage of all that's available.
Speaking of Audiobooks
Audiofile's editors have chosen 30 titles of 2004 that offer unparalleled audio experiences and our State Library has many of them. These are excellent choices for your audio collection.
Find the newest titles added to the State Library's sound recording collection.
Books in the Bluegrass
Children's Titles - Pictures of Adoption
Here is a list of picture books that will support families when they have important adoption conversations. Recommended for children in preschool through third grade, they were all in print as of December 2004.
New Kentucky-related books recently added to the State Library's collection.
New Library Science Books at KDLA
Keep current with these new Library Science titles in the State Library's collection.
New features and sample searches with Novelist version 5.1.
More Than Words: Graphic Novels in Kentucky's Libraries
Graphic Novel Review: Electric Girl, Volume 2
Virginia is a typical teenager except for the fact that she has a mischevious gremlin for a friend and with a friend like this, who needs enemies?
Graphic Novel Review: Owly: The Way Home & The Bittersweet Summer
If you're ever in need of a friend to help you over the rough spots in life, then Owly is your man, or rather, your bird.
Graphic Novel Review: The Lab: Hey. Test This!
Welcome to the lab, a place where scientific method takes a back seat to fun and slapstick comedy.
Video Ventures
A great assortment of video selections, including a variety of Spanish/ESL titles.
Excellent instructional series for patrons preparing for their GED or wishing to improve their workplace skills. Includes GED preparation for those planning to take the exam in Spanish.
Edited by Susan Dunman, Public Library Development Office/Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives. Assisted by Nancy Houseal, State Library Services Marketing. Web markup and graphic design by Gabrielle Gayheart, Commissioner's Office, KDLA.
The Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives is an agency of the Education Cabinet, located at 300 Coffee Tree Rd, Frankfort, Ky. 40601. This publication was created with federal funds and is available in alternative formats upon request.