Keynote Address by Archer Mayor

It's Perfectly Normal: Challenge and Response

The 106th Annual Vermont Library Conference was co-presented by the Vermont Educational Media Association and the . . .

The Way He Works

Best-selling author and illustrator David Macaulay, known for such award-winning books as The Way Things Work and The . . .

Green Libraries

The Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library is a LEED-certified library that saves thousands of dollars in energy costs . . .

Programs & Storytimes for Children & Teens with Special Needs

Even in a small town, it's possible to create welcoming, inclusive, individualized programs that serve youth with . . .

Rapid Reviews 2010

Three reviewers present the best of the non-bestseller adult fiction and non-fiction from 2010.

The Library of the Future: The Indispensable Library

The current economic climate requires libraries to make themselves indispensable to their communities. What does it . . .

Green Mountain Book Award

Presentation of 2009-2010 Master List of Green Mountain Book Award titles by committee members and student reviewers.

Dorothy Canfield Fisher Book Award Master List

Learn what to watch for and what to watch out for as the DCF Committee introduces the 2009-2010 DCF list.

Rapid Reviews

Join library veterans for booktalks of the best adult reading published between May 2008 and 2009.

Chris Bohjalian: Giving Birth to the Novel

Internationally acclaimed author Chris Bohjalian explains how writing a novel is more similar to parenting than it is . . .

Power Librarianship: Research-based Strategies for Increasing the Impact of School Libraries and Librarians

Learn about the research behind several proven strategies for increasing the impact of a school library or librarian . . .

Underneath the Lintel: A Dramatic Reading

A Dutch librarian discovers a book that's 113 years over due and sets out to find the borrower. As he follows the . . .

Marshall Keys: What the Thunder Said

Successful libraries must do the right thing, and that means changing to adapt to new circumstances. Marshall Keys . . .

Petty Cash: Programs for Small Libraries

Money is tight and your time is limited, but your patrons, children and adults alike, deserve fun and creative programming.

Red Clover Award Program

The Red Clover Award Committee presents the ten nominees for the 2009 Red Clover Award program.

Keep it Fresh! Ways to Bring New Ideas to Children and Teen Library Programs

Make your programs come alive with new ideas discussed in this presentation.

Wayne Piper: Perception is Reality

Through humor and anecdotes, discover new ways to craft your library's services and programs into messages that will . . .

Searching for Thoreau: On the Trails and Shores of Wild New England

Tom Slayton reads excerpts from his new book on Henry David Thoreau and discusses the development of the book.

Green Mountain Book Award

Catch a teen view of the latest GMBA list as student reviewers share their enthusiasm for individual titles via video . . .

Connecting Boys with Books: What Libraries Can Do--Endnote by Michael Sullivan

Pre-adolescent boys are nearly invisible in libraries. With ever-increasing electronic amusements, how can the library . . .

Getting Graphic

Join local graphic novel, manga and anime enthusiast (and librarian) Robin Brenner for a look into the world of . . .

Red Clover Award

The Red Clover Award Program committee takes you through this year's nominees. Get a jump on next year's program and . . .

Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award

Members of Vermont's DCF Committee present titles on the new 2008 - 2009 Master List. Supporting materials are also . . .

Rapid Reviews

Interested in a quick look at the best books published since May for adults that were not bestsellers? Get a pencil to . . .

Green Mountain Book Award

Catch a teen view of the latest GMBA list as student reviewers share their enthusiasm for individual titles via video . . .

Connect with Your Users: Communicate Using Social Software Tools

An overview of the latest social software trends that are affecting how libraries communicate their services to their . . .

Endnote by Tracey Campbell Pearson

Tracey Campbell Pearson has written and illustrated a number of children's books since her first book, "We Wish You A . . .

Collaborations and Outreach: Partnerships Between High School and College Libraries

For the past 10 years St. Michael's College has invited seniors from Rice High School for a morning of intensive . . .

Keynote Address by Archer Mayor

Local Vermont author Archer Mayor presents the keynote address at the 2007 Vermont Library Conference.

Rapid Reviews

Interested in a quick look at the best books published since May 2006 for adults that were NOT best sellers? Try this . . .

Let Your Fingers Do the Searching: Making the Most of VOL's PowerSearch

Amaze your patrons with your incredible search powers! Stacey Knibloe, Sr. Training Consultant with Thomson Gale, . . .

Dorothy Canfield Fisher Awards Discussion

The Dorothy Canfield Fisher Book Award Committee discusses many of the books on the new list chosen for the 2008 . . .

Red Clover Awards 2007 - 2008

The Red Clover Award promotes reading and discussion of the best of contemporary picture books in Vermont elementary . . .

Messages from a Small Town: Photographs Inside Pawlet, Vermont

Susanne Rappaport, the wife of the late documentary photographer Neil Rappaport, discusses her newly published book, . . .

DCF Book Reviews 2006

The Dorothy Canfield Fisher Book Award Committee discusses many of the books on the new list chosen for next year's . . .

Banned Books and Teen Ethics

Young adult novels by Robert Cormier have been consistently placed on the ALA's list of banned books with censors . . .

The Voices Project: Giving Voice to Vermont Teens

The Voices Project opened a window to the identity, hopes, courage and concerns of youth in Vermont, engaging . . .

Enhancing Elementary Curriculum

Author and illustrator Sheri Amsel addresses enhancing many aspects of teaching through picture books, including . . .

The Best of Vermont: Books and Films for Your Library

This quartet of panelists offer their recommendations for building a sound, high-quality Vermont book and film . . .

Where in the World is Kingdom County

Howard Frank Mosher, celebrated Vermont author of such works as "Disappearances" and "Where the Rivers Flow North," . . .

Search for Addie, The

Elizabeth Winthrop tells the story behind her new novel, "Counting on Grace," inspired by the haunting Lewis Hine . . .

DCF Book Reviews 2004

The Dorothy Canfield Fisher Book Award Committee will discuss many of the books on the new list chosen for next year's . . .

Importance of Human Connections, The

Author Lois Lowry's stories share her belief of the vital need for people to be aware of their interdependence, not . . .

Rapid Reviews 2004

Librarians Amy Howlett, Ernie Drown, Betty Howlett and Mary Jane Manahan present their selection of the best in adult . . .

Anne Perry: Master of Mystery

Anne Perry, award winning author of two Victorian-era mystery series, one featuring investigator William Monk and the . . .

Red Clover Reviews 2004

Ten of the best picture books for 2004-2005.

Writing Wild

The art of storytelling and young adult fiction is explored with Vermont author Rita Murphy.

My Mind is Leaking

Bill Harley presents.

Kids Have Rights; Parents Have Responsibilities; Librarians Have Ulcers!

What do we mean when we say parents should guide their own children's use of the library, and how do parents feel . . .

DCF Book Reviews 2003

The DCF Book Award Committee discuss many of the books on the new list for next years DCF Award.

Spies Like Us

The U.S. Patriot Act and the Homeland Security Act of 2002 - How do they affect our role as librarians? Join keynote . . .

One Town, One Book

A panel discusses how they helped implement this concept in Manchester, Vermont in March of 2003. Learn all about the . . .

Red Clover Children's Choice Book Awards 2003

The Red Clover Award promotes the reading and discussion of the best of contemporary picture books in Vermont . . .

Rapid Reviews 2003

The best sellers are easy to spot. For the rest of the story, consult four commentators who cover the 2002-2003 adult . . .

Kids' Picks 2003

Six students, ranging in age from elementary to high school, creatively review their picks for the best books of the . . .

Afternoon with Sue Miller, An

Best-selling author Sue Miller published her first novel, "The Good Mother," in 1986, followed by "Inventing the . . .

All the World's a Stage

Anita Lobel discusses her work both as an author and illustrator. "It's the drama in the picture book that interests . . .

Stephen King: The Bogeyboys

Stephen King presents the keynote address at the 1999 Vermont Library Conference.

Susan Meddaugh

Julia Alvarez

After the Librarian of the Year was awarded, the featured speaker is Julia Alverez. She teaches English at Middlebury . . .

Vermont Books for Vermont Children

Kids' Picks 2002

Students from Morristown school district review their choices for the best books of 2001 - 2002.

Almost Endnotes

This Vermont Library Conference features a Keynote Address by David Moats.