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"A book club, also referred to as a reading group, is a collection of readers who participate in the regular discussion of books. Traditionally, a book club consists of several members who meet in person each month to talk about a specific work. A Book Club is also... In addition to discussion-oriented book clubs described here, a book club can also be a place to purchase books. These discount book clubs offer great deals for readers who wish to purchase several books each year. Many of these are available online, where readers can use the book club's website to choose their books. However, the advent of web forums and email has made it possible for book clubs to exist online. While both traditional and online book clubs offer readers the opportunity to participate in spirited discussions, each type has its own set of advantages. Traditional book clubs offer the benefit of having all members in the same room, which makes for a much more personal and intimate experience. Since most traditional book clubs are somewhat small in size, each member typically has more control over what books are selected to read (often members will vote on a list of suggested titles that have been submitted or take turns selecting). At the same time, it is often difficult to organize and maintain a book club that meets regularly. In addition to the challenge of recruiting quality members for a book club, a regular meeting time and place may be difficult to establish, especially if members have busy schedules. Also, the small size of the traditional book club typically limits the diversity of views and perspectives that enter into the discussion. Online book clubs offer several advantages over the traditional reading group model. Due to the vastness of the web and the variety of book clubs available, readers who turn to the Internet to find a book club enjoy a much wider selection of clubs, including many dedicated to a specialized interest or genre. In addition, online book clubs

"Rubrics Non-Instructional Library Services 6th Grade DCF Program Rubric - IST 613 - Elisabeth Zwick Adult Summer Reading Program - iSchool Student - Amanda Baker and Gwen Glazer Adult Summer Reading Program - iSchool Student - Leslie Tabor and Katy Kelly Adult Summer Reading Program - IST 613 Draft Rubric - Kathleen MacFarline Aquabrowser - iSchool Student - Jocelyn Clark Audiobooks - iSchool Students - Laura Deal and Amy Discenza Book Club - iSchool Student - Jenifer Arnold and Denice Buchanan Born-Digital Archiving by Emily Doyle (created March 2011) Digital Download Info Sessions - IST 613 Draft Rubric - Elizabeth Hines Discovery Interface - IST 613 Draft Rubric - Erin Eldermire E-Reader Borrowing Program- IST 613 Draft Rubric - Lisa Matthews E-readers and ILL - IST 613 - Gisella Stalloch Ebook PDAs - Draft Rubric - Katrina Schell eReaders in the Library - IST613 Draft Rubric - Katherine Taddeo Family Literacy Program - IST 613 Draft Rubric - Jennifer Whittaker Gaming in Correctional Libraries - iSchool Student - Renee Robbins High School Book Club - IST 613 Draft Rubric - Karen Cronkhite Info and Tech Literacy Workshops for Student Leaders - IST 613 Draft Rubric - Joy Ferguson Instructional Video Service - IST 613 Draft Rubric - John Park Integrated Digital Collections - IST 613 Draft Rubric - Lori Packer Intel Library SharP Tool - IST 613 Draft Rubric - Paul Kandel Internet Portal - IST 613 Draft Rubric - Hilary D Smith Language (Learning) Lab - IST 613 Draft Rubric - Alice Bangs Law Library Homepage Redesign - IST 613 Draft Rubric - Loreen Peritz Law School Paging Services - IST 613 - Jim Thomas Library Blog and Voicethread Book Reviews - iSchool Student - Gail Brisson Library Coffee Bar - IST 613 Draft Rubric - Serena Waldron Library Coffee Bar - SU iSchool IST 613 Students Library Feedback - iSchool Student - Jackie Allred and Jennifer Recht Library Instructional Programs - iSchool Student - Heidi Webb and Margaret Backus Library Multimedia (Audio & Vid

"Welcome to Guys Read, a web-based literacy program for boys. Our mission is to help boys become self-motivated, lifelong readers. Research shows that boys are having trouble reading, and that boys are getting worse at reading. No one is quite sure why. Some of the reasons are biological. Some of the reasons are sociological. But the good news is that research also shows that boys will read - if they are given reading that interests them. So the biggest part of this site is the collection of book titles below. These are books that guys have told us they like. Our idea is to help guys become readers by helping them find texts they want to read. Get in there and start looking around. There is a little something for everyone. And please help guys out by recommending more of your guy-favorites."

VA Readers' Choice

"Perceptions, world views, and one's sense of self can be influenced, either positively or negatively, by literature. The purpose of this database is to connect readers with high quality children's and young adult literature, fiction and nonfiction, that portrays female characters as strong, intelligent individuals who make positive choices for living emotionally healthy lives."

"Why no cure for cancer? I was looking through some of the comments on the blog and thought I would address a few of them, as I imagine others would have similar questions. One reader wanted to know why some cancers are more fatal than others. For example, the five-year survival rate for prostate cancer is nearly 99%, while it [...] "

"Current Reading Lists 2010-2011" Virginia's top books listed by year. Other info, voting instructions, etc.

"Looking for great teen books? Look no further than YALSA's Book Awards and Selected Booklists. YALSA's six literary awards honor the best books for teens each year with its Alex, Edwards, Morris, Nonfiction, Odyssey, and Printz awards. In addition, YALSA publishes selected booklists each year, which offer recommended titles for both the avid and reluctant teen reader. Both the awards and booklists highlight great books for teens. Parents and caregiverss can use these lists to find good books for their teens and librarians and educators may find them useful for collection development. While these books have been selected for teens from 12 to 18 years of age, the award-winning titles and the titles on YALSA's selected lists span a broad range of reading and maturity levels. We encourage adults to take an active role in helping individual teens choose those books that are the best fit for them and their families. Want to link to this page? Use this handy, short URL: www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists"

"* The Greater Rochester Teen Book Festival is FREE (thanks to our generous partners!) and open to everyone, but seating preference will be given to teen readers at all sessions! No registration is needed...just come and enjoy the day! However, if you are a teacher or librarian and are planning on bringing classes/buses with you, please contact Stephanie Squicciarini, Teen Book Festival Chair, at 585-223-9091."

"Easily swap books with other readers.The biggest selection and least effort."

"We help avid readers Swap, Trade & Exchange Books for Free. * It's easy: List books you'd like to swap with other club members. * Once a book is requested, mail it to the club member. * In return, you may choose from 4,460,385 available books! - Books you request are mailed to you for free. - No late fees. No hidden charges. We're NOT just Paperback Books! Enjoy trading Hardbacks, Audio Books, Textbooks and more. "

"Welcome to BookCrossing, where 857,675 people in over 130 countries come to share their passion for books with the world. Where books take on a life of their own. How? It's easy. Simply click on the link below and sign up for free in less than 1 minute-- that's it! BookCrossing is earth-friendly, and gives you a way to share your books, clear your shelves, and conserve precious resources at the same time. Through our own unique method of recycling reads, BookCrossers give life to books. A book registered on BookCrossing is ready for adventure. Leave it on a park bench, a coffee shop, at a hotel on vacation. Share it with a friend or tuck it onto a bookshelf at the gym -- anywhere it might find a new reader! What happens next is up to fate, and we never know where our books might travel. Track the book's journey around the world as it is passed on from person to person. Join hundreds of thousands of active BookCrossers daily in our many forums to discuss your favorite authors, characters and books in every genre throughout history right up through current releases."

"In an attempt to increase book sales, HarperCollins Publishers will begin offering free electronic editions of some of its books on its Web site, including a novel by Paulo Coelho and a cookbook by the Food Network star Robert Irvine. The idea is to give readers the opportunity to sample the books online in the same way that prospective buyers can flip through books in a bookstore. "

"These materials can be used to enrich any science curriculum and are graded for students at all levels. Energy Sourcebooks The Energy Sourcebooks are teaching guides and energy education activities to help students better understand electricity, energy, and the environment. The lesson plans were developed by TVA energy specialists working in partnership with classroom teachers and university staff. All learning activities were field-tested in schools and coordinated with state departments of education. Renewable Energy Curriculum The Renewable Energy Resources curriculum is a classroom tool developed by TVA's Public Power Institute. Its purpose is to educate children in the science and ecology of renewable energy. Learning about renewable energy resources is appropriate for any grade level. The material has been divided into three levels: elementary (grades 3-5), middle (grades 6-8), and high school (grades 9-12). You can use this material for lesson plans, demonstrations, hands-on and enrichment activities, and science fair projects. (These are PDF files that require Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing.) Elementary School (898 kb) Middle School (1.06 mb) High School (1.10 mb) The materials correlate with TVA's renewable energy program, Green Power Switch. Water safety classes Members of Bicentennial Volunteers Inc. (BVI), a TVA retirees' group, speak to students in kindergarten through seventh grade about the importance of wearing life jackets and other water safety habits. Help spread the word about water safety by inviting BVI to speak at your school. Call BVI toll-free at 800-426-8801. "

"AdLit.org is a national multimedia project offering information and resources to the parents and educators of struggling adolescent readers and writers. AdLit.org is an educational initiative of WETA, the flagship public television and radio station in the nation's capital, and is funded by Carnegie Corporation of New York and by the Ann B. and Thomas L. Friedman Family Foundation."

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