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When you find yourself wanting quicker ways to work and share library materials, Alexandria provides it. Here's a quick look at 12 things to celebrate about GoAlexandria Library.
April 1, 2022
April 1, 2022
Save time, streamline efficiencies, and help reading soar districtwide! What better way to showcase new books than with a quick, 5-words of code and post?
August 24, 2021
August 24, 2021
We've highlighted a few reasons you may want to weed books from your collection.
October 24, 2018
October 24, 2018
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We had the opportunity to sit down and speak with two Alexandria Librarian users to talk about their library and how they inspire students to read. Check out the interview!
August 10, 2018
August 10, 2018
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Take our quiz to find out what kind of Librarian you are!
April 11, 2018
April 11, 2018
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Libraries are the backbone for discovery, whether your library is centered around books, mix media, technology, makerspaces, or collaborative learning.
December 14, 2017
December 14, 2017
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Alexandria Library Automation System has plenty of ways to help you make it easier for all patrons to find what they are looking for at the library.
December 8, 2017
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November 3, 2017
November 3, 2017
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Last month we won a package from the American Library Association that contained the top 3 books that have been banned in school libraries in 2017. We asked 3 of our employees to read them and write reviews, keeping in mind that these books were written for elementary-middle school students
October 30, 2017
October 30, 2017
Come one, come all! Free posters for Fall! Enjoy our set of free posters for November! From colorful leaves to fancy feasts, November can inspire any patron to read.
October 25, 2017
October 25, 2017
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November is National Novel Writing Month or NaNoWriMo. NaNoWriMo is a virtual competition that takes place annually, the goal of which is to complete a 50,000 word novel within the 30 day time frame. The nonprofit organization that created and facilitates this contest (and bears the same name) does so […]
October 20, 2017
October 20, 2017
There’s a chill in the air, leaves are crunching under your feet, pumpkins are ready to be picked…it must be HALLOWEEN! Did you know that October is also Anti-Bullying Month? Halloween originated as a Celtic Pagan celebration known as Samhain, which means “Summer’s End” and is pronounced “Sow-In” […]
October 13, 2017
October 13, 2017
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October. The month of changing leaves, hot apple cider, pumpkin-flavored everything, and, most importantly, scary stories. From the classics that send shivers down your spine to the thrillers that will make you check under your bed at night, these are the Must-Haves for your Halloween Library Display.
September 22, 2017
Halloween is just around the corner, and since it’s our favorite time of the year we made FOUR boo-tiful posters to inspire your patrons to read! Happy Hauntings!
September 22, 2017
September 22, 2017
Today marks the start of Banned Books Week. This annual event is a form of symbolic protest and a celebration of the freedom to read. It started in 1982 as a response to the steadily expanding scope of censored material, today it continues to gain momentum and grow in participation. […]
September 15, 2017
September 15, 2017
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In celebration of Banned Books Week (Sept. 24-30), we put together a list of some of our employees’ favorite books that have been banned at some point. You may be surprised which influential books made the cut!
September 13, 2017
September 13, 2017
Summer’s beginning to wind down and autumn is just around the corner. It’s the time of year for children to head back to school. While this time of year can be met with resistance, each school year is a fresh start. It’s an opportunity for students to do their best academically and personally. Start the school year off right by loading that new backpack with books! Here are some suggestions for back to school reading:
July 31, 2017
July 31, 2017
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The Ever-Growing Population of #imalibrarian. At times the researcher inside us can be a crutch. We spent a lot of time trying to find who started the movement more than appreciating the exponential growth and total librarian takeover across Twitter. If you take a quick look on Twitter, more than likely at the end of a librarian’s post you will see the hashtag #imalibrarian.
July 14, 2017
July 14, 2017
The sun rises early but sets late, temperatures are hitting triple digits, and there are ice cream & shaved iced stands on every street corner. Yes, summertime is in full swing but with it comes the two most dreaded words every child utters while they are not in school…. I’m […]
June 22, 2017
June 22, 2017
Summer has officially begun and soon we will be celebrating the birth of our nation. July 4th marks the 241st anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The event officially separated the original 13 colonies from the British crown and pushed the American Revolutionary War into full swing. […]
April 7, 2017
April 7, 2017
It's National Poetry and you can find out which poet your patrons are most like by making this Pick-A-Poet fortune teller.
April 5, 2017
Spring is bustin’ out all over! Celebrate with some spring reading, and encourage your patrons to enjoy a good book under a blossoming tree!
April 3, 2017
April 3, 2017
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You have never created blackout poetry?! You don’t know what blackout poetry is? Blackout poetry helps you explore your visually artistic side, as well as your poetic side. Let’s get started! Step 1: Warm-up At your library you can use the Smart Search in Alexandria to find books on different types […]
March 31, 2017
March 31, 2017
April is National Poetry Month! We’ve had all winter long to curl up under a blanket and turn a few pages, and now it’s finally time to break out. To get in both the spirit of spring and of poetry, we present you some of our favorite poems here at COMPanion Corporation. We […]
March 22, 2017
March 22, 2017
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Inventory season is upon us. To learn more about improving efficiency, see the links below. 5 Easy Steps to Speed Up Your Inventory Version 7 Version 6 Inventory Management Window Version 7 Version 6 Performing Inventory Through Circulation Version 7 Version 6 Why Perform Inventory? […]
March 7, 2017
March 7, 2017
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One reason I love visiting my local library is because of all the fun activities they offer. It’s nice to know that I can go to the library for more then just finding a good book or audiotape. When I think of a good library, I think of community. Here […]
February 28, 2017
February 28, 2017
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Have the luck o’ the Irish with Alexandria Cloud Hosting With Alexandria Cloud Hosting you won’t have to worry about or server crashes! Plus, you can get so much more: 24/7 Support Technicians; you won’t have to rely on your busy IT personnel. All of your data is maintained, backed up, […]
February 17, 2017
February 17, 2017
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This holiday is most commonly called President’s Day, but the federal holiday is officially called Washington’s Birthday. The day honors all of the previous presidents of the United States. It became a federal holiday in 1879. There were four presidents born in February including George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, William Harrison […]
February 10, 2017
February 10, 2017
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Today is National Umbrella Day. Umbrellas have been featured in many motion pictures, most notably: Singing in the Rain – 1952 & Mary Poppins – 1964 Book: Umbrella by Will Self: Umbrella Today is also National Cream Cheese Brownie Day You can find one of […]
February 7, 2017
February 7, 2017
Happy Birthday Charles Dickens! Here are a few facts that you may have never knew about of one the greatest and recognizable English writers of all time. Dickens loved going for walks. In fact, he would sometimes walk up to 20 miles outside of town. Though at times Charles lived […]
February 7, 2017
February 7, 2017
Take our quiz to find out what kind of Librarian you are!
December 30, 2016
December 30, 2016
October 26, 2016
October 26, 2016
For children coming into adulthood in the United Commonwealth, being chosen as a Testing candidate for the University—where all the future leaders, inventors, and scientists are trained— has no greater honor. Cia is thrilled when she is one of the chosen, especially since no one from her colony has […]
July 27, 2016
July 27, 2016
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May 24, 2016
May 24, 2016
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Darla can’t find the book she has checked out. She thinks she lost it, but wants to keep looking until next week. You hope she finds it! In the end, though, she can’t find it, and you have to declare the book Lost. But what about that extra week the […]
April 20, 2016
April 20, 2016
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We recently had the privilege of visiting St. Vincent De Paul Catholic School in Salt Lake City, Utah. Giselle Airriess is the librarian extraordinaire, and man, are these kids lucky to have her running their school library! We couldn’t believe the lengths she has gone to cultivate a rich, customized […]
April 4, 2016
April 4, 2016
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Are you the type that adores book to movie adaptations, or are you the one turning up your nose with, “The book was better?” Hopefully no matter your preference, you’ll find this list of upcoming films exciting and worthwhile. The Little Prince A beautifully animated film featuring an all star […]
April 22, 2015
April 22, 2015
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