A mysterious way to acquaint patrons and students with their library
Contact: Jill Davis
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NEWS
For Immediate Release
April 28, 2009
CHICAGO –
ALA Editions, the publishing imprint of the American Library Association, just released
“Hosting a Library Mystery: A Programming Guide” by Elizabeth M. Karle. Five thoroughly researched and original sample mystery scripts serve as a starting point for librarians to acquaint different audiences with library services, as well as library personnel, special collections and research skills. In addition, this book provides
- Complete instructions for program planning, from how to write clues to organizing the investigation
- Hints for adapting scripts to fit any library’s needs
- Examples and extras to construct an entertaining event in which all patrons can engage in active learning
Elizabeth M. Karle is the collection management supervisor for the Cushwa-Leighton Library at Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Ind. She received a B.A. in business administration and finance from the University of Notre Dame, a paralegal certificate from Roosevelt University and an M.A. in library and information science from Dominican University.
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