Tag: #holdshelf

April 30, 2013 by Travis Jonker

#Holdshelf: April 2013

If I run into you at the supermarket, I’ll probably take a look at what you have in your cart. I can’t help it – I’m just curious about the things people choose when the choice is completely theirs. Same goes for the library hold shelf. Kids can pick whatever books they want, and I’m […]

February 28, 2013 by Travis Jonker

#holdshelf Thataway

The (mostly) monthly roundup of the books kids are lining up to read is over at Watch. Connect. Read. today. Head over there and take a look. Here’s a preview:

February 25, 2013 by Travis Jonker

#holdshelf Looms…

It’s about time for another round of “What Are Kids Reading?” This month, John Schumacher is hosting a gallery of library hold shelf pictures at his blog Watch. Connect. Read. Here’s how it works: Before 8:00pm CST on Wednesday, February 27 locate the hold shelf in your library. Take a picture. Share it by either of these […]

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#holdshelf: January 2013

January 31, 2013 by Travis Jonker

The hold shelf is the polygraph test of the library world. What are people truly interested in reading? Check the holds. While the popularity of certain titles is universal (see: Wimpy Kid, The Hunger Games, etc.), often times there will be a run on a book you never expected. As famous librarian, the famous Rasheed […]

Let’s Do the #holdshelf Again

January 25, 2013 by Travis Jonker

Truth be told, I’ve never watched all of Rockey Horror Picture Show (to which the title of this post references). I tried when I was 16 or so and just couldn’t do it. Maybe I need to try again. Back on topic! The monthly roundup of most-requested books, #holdshelf, is back on track after a […]