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Publish Your Own eBook with Pressbooks | Librarian's Musings, Inside Scoop Resources

Design and format your own books, newsletters, poetry, novels, and more – ready for digital and print use. With Pressbooks Public, you can publish…

The image features the text "PROJECT EDEN" on a starry, cosmic background alongside futuristic dashboard graphics and interface elements.

Project Eden | Librarian's Musings, Whispers in the Dark

Submission by C. Zverev

Text "TOWER 9" with an old tower in the background and tree leaves on the right.

Tower 9 | Librarian's Musings, Whispers in the Dark

Jose drove with the windows down, letting the pine-thick wind rush through the car like a reset button held down just long enough to wipe the last few…

Aerial view of a car on a curved road surrounded by lush green forest. Text reads "Mr. Friendly."

Mr. Friendly | Librarian's Musings, Whispers in the Dark

The soles of Ava’s sneakers hit the sidewalk hard as she runs, her backpack slapping against her spine while the streetlights buzz overhead, casting…

The image shows three lit candles next to the text "The Severing" on a dark background.

The Severing | Librarian's Musings, Whispers in the Dark

Two Years Ago

The image has the text "Locked In" and several MRI brain scans on the right.

Locked In | Librarian's Musings, Whispers in the Dark

Submission by C. Zverev

Text "DON'T ANSWER THE PHONE" with an image of a vintage rotary phone.

Don’t Answer the Phone | Librarian's Musings, Whispers in the Dark

Submission by C. Zverev

"CREW: A Weeding Manual for Modern Libraries" with a spiral of blue spheres.

The CREW Manual | Librarian's Musings, Inside Scoop Resources

The CREW Manual is used by many libraries, including ours, to guide the weeding process. In a library, “weeding” refers to the organized process of…

The image shows red roses with the word "Soulmates" written in elegant script.

Soulmates | Librarian's Musings, Whispers in the Dark

March 3rd

A black-and-white image of an empty road under a cloudy sky with the text "Bad Meat at Brennan's."

Bad Meat at Brennan’s | Librarian's Musings, Whispers in the Dark

Avery had her phone clipped to the dash, camera facing her as the Nebraska highway stretched behind her like an endless river. The LIVE badge pulsed…

Dark forest with dense fog and the word "WANDERERS" in bold, stylized text.

Wanderers | Librarian's Musings, Whispers in the Dark

The car hummed along the winding Colorado highway, sunlight flickering through the pine trees as it slipped across the windshield. The air outside was…

Close-up of a child's eyes and nose with text "WARM MILK, COLD EYES" in red, dripping font.

Warm Milk, Cold Eyes | Librarian's Musings, Whispers in the Dark

Mara hadn’t slept in nearly three days.

A cluttered, cozy bookstore filled with stacks of books reaching up to the ceiling.

How Do Books Get in the Library? | Librarian's Musings, Inside Scoop Resources

Have you ever wondered how books and movies get onto the Library shelf? How do librarians choose what to buy? Check out this video – narrated by…

A group of six people standing together, some wearing hats and shirts with "Friends of the Library" text, outdoors on a sunny day.

The Friends of the Library | Librarian's Musings, Inside Scoop Resources

The Friends of the Library, a dedicated group of individuals passionate about supporting their local libraries, play a vital role in enhancing…

Learn a Whole New Language! | Librarian's Musings, Inside Scoop Resources

Mango Languages is a free online language learning app that has over 70 language courses to choose from, including fun ones like Pirate. The courses…

"TOP 10 Checkouts: Los 4 libros más populares en español."

Top 10 Books of 2024 (Bonus Top 4 Spanish titles) | Librarian's Musings, New Books, Inside Scoop Resources

We’re excited to share our list of the Top 10 Books of 2024, featuring the year’s most captivating reads across all genres. Plus, don’t miss the Top 4…

APL Progress 2024 plan: Engage community, share library info, develop programs, improve service, process efficiency, inclusive collection.

Library Progress Report 2024 | Librarian's Musings, Inside Scoop Resources

Last year, we developed a set of Strategic Goals and Organizational Competencies to guide our efforts from 2024-2026. This is our first year working…

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Tech Help at the Library | Librarian's Musings, Inside Scoop Resources

Enjoy personalized, one-on-one sessions tailored to your needs. Whether it’s mastering new software, troubleshooting issues, or learning the basics, a…