April Services News

National Autism Awareness Month
On March 29, 2012, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its estimate of autism prevalence in the United States to 1 in 88 children (1 in 54 boys and 1 in 252 girls). By comparison, this is more children than are affected by diabetes, AIDS, cancer, cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy or Down syndrome – combined. Autism Speaks' multi-year Ad Council public service advertising campaign stresses the importance of recognizing the early signs of autism and seeking early intervention services. Learn the signs here. To review a list of Waggoner library books, videos and DVDs relating to autism,
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In April we celebrate National Poetry Month when publishers, booksellers, literary organizations, libraries, schools and poets around the country band together to celebrate poetry and its vital place in American culture. Come by Waggoner and check out a volume of poetry.


National Humor Month (also celebrated in April) was founded in 1976 by best-selling humorist Larry Wilde, Director of The Carmel Institute of Humor. It is designed to heighten public awareness on how the joy and therapeutic value of laughter can improve health, boost morale, increase communication skills and enrich the quality of one's life. Read the Joke of the Day or peruse a list of books and resources about application of humor in your organization by clicking here

On April 20, Waggoner hosts the Trevecca Authors Celebration where we recognize the scholarly publishing of our faculty and administrators. Scholarly works include books, essays, journal articles, conference proceedings, original writings [poetry, short fiction, choral music...] published within the 2011-2012 school year. Works are displayed in the library as well as listed on the library website.


Waggoner Books and Resources

Shelfari: Book reviews on your book blog



Merchandising Made Simple by Jenny LaPerriere and Trish Christiansen is a guide that shows you how to create branding-and foster customer loyalty-through signage, arrangement, and displays. The authors demonstrate how [a library] can use [their] entire collection , from children's and YA materials to fiction and nonfiction, to promote your library and services-without spending a lot of money.


Check out the NextGen Librarian's Survival Guide by Rachel Singer Gordon. This book is a unique source of support for next generation librarians, addressing the specific needs of GenXers and Millennials as they work to define themselves as information professionals and to make their mark on a rapidly changing field. The focus throughout is on how NextGens can move their careers forward and positively impact the profession."



Gary Warren Niebuhr's book, Read 'Em Their Writes, is "a book club guide for mystery and crime fiction book discussions. Niebuhr tells you how to organize your group, how to get participants, how to select book titles, how to prepare for meetings, and how to conduct discussions. Book club themes, inside tips, background material and sample questions for 100 of the best mystery titles for discussion are included."



The Alternative Media Handbook by Kate Coyer, Tony Dowmunt and Alan Fountain, "gives brief histories of alternative radio, video and film, press and activity on the Web, then offers an overview of global alternative media work through numerous case studies, before moving on to provide practical information about alternative media production and how to get involved with it. It includes both theoretical and practical approaches."

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