Tattooed Librarians Calander

Retrieved From: www.zazzle.com
Created By: nyssaj
Price: $25
Item URL: http://www.zazzle.com/tattooed_librarians_of_the_pacific_northwest_calendar-158852048689330328
Contributed By: Lisa Herning (part of the "inked librarian" crowd)

Ah yes, under the guise of that bun and cardigan reside addicts to ink!
Just when you needed a new calander for 2011, the perfect specimen appears! Now you can enjoy Tattooed Librarians of the Northwest all year long! This calendar was created as a fundraiser for the students of Emporia State University's School of Library and Information Management class of 2011. Thanks for supporting students, librarians, libraries, tattoos, and calendars.!

"Read" Pins from Lucinda

Retrieved From: http://www.lucinda.com/

Price: Varies

Read Pins URL: http://www.lucinda.com/shop/for/read-pins/

Contributed by: Lisa Herning

I discovered Designs by Lucinda at the American Library Association National Convention. I never accessorized with pins before, but I now wear mine all the time (book and coffee in the window).

Designs by Lucidna is a cause-related business dedicated to creating affordable handcrafted jewelry of the highest quality for the purpose of bringing financial help and awareness to non-profit organizations and their causes worldwide. Providing uniquely designed wearable art that benefits social causes through symbolic representation and whimsical creations, Designs By Lucinda has helped non-profits raise over $25 million with fundraising jewelry and has sparked endless conversations about serious social concerns since the company's inception in 1989.

"Goodreads" Never-Ending Book Quiz

Created By: Goodreads Community
URL: http://www.goodreads.com/trivia
Language: English
Contributed by: Lisa Herning

The Goodreads Never-Ending Book Quiz is a list of over 80,000 book-related questions submited by Goodreads users. Test yourself and find out how much you remember about the books you've read!

Goodreads is a privately run "social book cataloging" website by Otis Chandler, a software engineer and entrepreneur. The website permits individuals to sign up and register books to create their library catalogs and reading lists. It also allows users to create their own groups of book suggestions and discussions.

Funniest library related movies made using Xtranormal

Collection put together by: Aaron Tay
Blog Homepage: Musing About Librarianship
Video Post can be found at: http://musingsaboutlibrarianship.blogspot.com/2010/10/funniest-library-related-movies-made.html
Language: English
Contributed By: Lisa Herning

This is a great collection of videos put together by Aaron Tay on his Blog Musings About Librarianship. He found what he considers the best and funniast videos about librarianship created using the site Xtranormal.com.

"It Was a Dark and Stormy Night" Game

Retieved From: www.goodreadgames.com/index.php

Price: $39.95
Item URL: www.goodreadgames.com/index.php

Contributed by: Lisa Herning

You and your friends will have fun—and some great conversation—testing your book smarts. Just listen to the opening line or two from a book and identify its title or author. It’s that easy…and that challenging!

It Was a Dark and Stormy Night covers everything from novels to poetry, from mysteries to children’s books, from science fiction to books made into movies, and six other categories. You’ll know more than you think, and you’ll get introduced to some great new reads along the way!

"Classic Tails" Print by Charles Wysocki

Retrieved From: http://www.charleswysocki.com/

Price: $50.00

Item URL: http://www.charleswysocki.com/productinfo.aspx?productid=1711&categoryid=41&startpage=1

Contributed By: Lisa Herning

Charles Wysocki's "Classic Tails" print is actually a combination of three pictures. From the top the panels are titled "Fredrick the Literate", "Remington the Well-Read," and "Max in the Stacks".

Little Librarian Kit

Available From: www.amazon.com and others
Price: $19.99
Item URL: http://www.littlelibrarian.net/
Contributed By: Lisa Herning

Little Librarian is the first personal library kit made just for kids! It encourages reading and is powered by creativity and imagination, not batteries! Little Librarian provides book lovers with everything they need to transform their book collection into a library. Kids can practice the important skills of organizing, sharing, borrowing, and returning. Book pockets, check out cards, library cards, and bookmarks are just like the ones from the real library. Little Librarians will issue overdue notices and awards. Favorite books can be stored in the reading journal and shared with friends. To get started just add books!

"Never Forget" t-shirt

Available from: http://www.unshelved.com/store
Price: $18.95-20.95
Item URL: http://www.unshelved.com/store/Shirts/NeverForget

From the site: "Remember when men were men, librarians were women, and computers were the size of a room? Good times. Don't let them slip away."


It's always good to hold on to those good old days, when people read hardcover books and librarians wore buns.  Right?  Right?

Stacked Books Glass-Topped Table

Available From: http://www.designtoscano.com/home.do
Price: $119
Item URL: http://www.designtoscano.com/product/code/KY4049.do
Contributed By: Lisa Herning

Be "book smart" with this artistically sculpted table that speaks volumes! With a penchant for the literary, this quality designer resin, 360-degree sculptural work of decorative art is hand-painted with faux leather covers, then topped with a 3/8"-thick, pencil-edged glass top to be admired from all angles.

Author Scented Candles

Available From: http://www.paddywax.com/public/pag1.aspx

Price: $25.00

Item URL: http://www.paddywax.com/public/cat2481.aspx

Contributed By: Lisa Hering

You can now buy candles whose scents are reminiscent of various authors.

Yes, really, author-scented candles.

The original scents are Edgar Allan Poe (a mix of patchouli, absinthe and sandalwood), Jane Austen (gardenia, tuberose and jasmine) Henry Thoreau (a blend of cedar, moss and juniper) Walt Whitman (grass, thyme and clover), and Charles Dickens (tangerine, juniper and clove).

If more were going to be created, I’d have to suggest the Hunter S. Thompson (motor oil, marijuana smoke and the paranoid sweat of fear).

Book Bookends

Available From: http://www.justbookends.com/

Price: $69.99

Item URL: http://www.justbookends.com/professional-bookends/office-bookends/thelibrarybookbookends.cfm

Contributed By: Lisa Herning

This rather "disorderly" pair of the Library Book Bookends will actually keep your books cleverly in order on your bookshelf. The Library Book Bookends will delight anyone with a penchant for reading (and they look pretty darn real, too)! Made in the USA.

Reading Game - Silent Conversation

Created By: Gregory Weir

Produced BY: Ludus Novus

Retrived From: http://armorgames.com/category/miscellaneous

Game URL: http://armorgames.com/play/4287/silent-conversation

Language: English

Contributed By: Lisa Herning

Gregory Weir of Ludus Novus has released a game called Silent Conversation on Armor Games. The game involves guiding a letter ‘I’ avatar to move over the words in extracts from poetry and prose, including William Carlos Williams and H P Lovecraft. The typography is is often arranged in Mario-esque platforms and the challenge is to hit as many words as possible whilst avoiding words highlighted in red.

Whilst you move your avatar through the game, parts of the text take on qualities of what is happening in the story. The word "moon" will hang above you in the sky or a storm of the words "sand" may fly by as wind. Very innovative way to read and fun to play!

Banned Books Bracelet

Available From: http://www.alastore.ala.org/
Price: $18.00
Item URL: http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=2622
Contributed by: Lisa Herning

Just in time for Banned Books Week, this bracelet lets people know how you feel about censorship! Designed by Carolyn Forsman, the bracelet features The Color Purple, Howl, Go Ask Alice, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, To Kill A Mockingbird, and Annie on My Mind. Look for the children's books edition also available from the ALA store.

Sprinter Bookmobile

Available From: http://www.meridiansv.com/vehicles
Price: $139,000
Retrieved From: http://www.meridiansv.com/inventory/vehicle/sprinter-demonstrator-13900
Contributed By: Lisa Herning

The Sprinter is such a marvelous platform from which to build and operate a bookmobile. These easy and fun to drive vehicles are not only economical to purchase and operate, but they also carry a huge inventory for their size. Built with the environment, usability, versatility and affordability in mind, this Sprinter is ready for immediate service in your outreach program.This bookmobile features all of the amenities of larger units but draws its power for all-LED interior lighting, ventilation, side door power, Wi-Fi, and more from a bank of batteries powered by the sun!

• Features
  2009 Dodge Sprinter Van, 170” Ext. Wheelbase, Power options
  Bus-style low curb door for easy access
  1300-1500 Volume capacity
  Four removable book carts
  Desk/Workstation
  120V and 12V Air Condition/Heat
  Solar powered interior LED lighting, and ventilation
  Wi-Fi
  Wheelchair lift (usable as book cart lift)
  13-foot Side Awning
  
  

Going West - Animated Book Art

Created By: Anderson M. Studio
Produced By: Colenso BBDO
Retrieved From: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_jyXJTlrH0
Language: English
Contributed By: Lisa Herning

The New Zealand Book Council produced this short film (2:10) animated by the Andersen M. Studios in London 2009. The video features an excerpt from Maurice Gee’s classic New Zealand novel Going West coming to life through hand-cut pop-up scenery springing up from the pages. It won an international prize for paper-cut animation by New York’s Museum of Art and Design.

Unshelved

Available From: http://www.unshelved.com/
Created By: Gene Ambaum & Bill Barnes
Price: $11.95
Item URL: http://www.unshelved.com/store/Books/LargePrint
Contributed By: Lisa Herning

What do you get when you mix adults, teenagers, children, babies, seniors, professionals, parents, teachers, students, homeschoolers, and the homeless? That very funniest of places, your local public library, home of the hugely popular Web comic Unshelved.

Large Print is the eighth collection in book form of the webcomic. It includes fourteen months worth of daily Unshelved strips in a new, handier-sized volume, plus strips never published on the web, author commentary and an introduction by Paul Southworth, creator of Ugly Hill and co-creator of Not Invented Here.

Million-Dollar Idea: The Cardigan T-Shirt

Created By: Travis Jonker
URL: http://100scopenotes.com/2010/08/05/million-dollar-idea-the-cardigan-t-shirt/

Retrieved From: http://100scopenotes.com/

Language: English

Contributed By: Lisa Herning

Travis Jonker was engaged in an absorbing cardigan sweater conversation when an ingenious idea came up: why doesn't someone create a cardigan t-shirt? They could use the same idea that comes with the "tuxedo shirt" to create a t-shirt with a cardigan printed on it! There should, nay, needs to be a t-shirt with a cardigan printed on it! Imagine the librarian humor possibilities!

Bookshelf Tapestry Area Rug

Available From: http://www.demco.com/

Price: $129 and up

Item URL: http://www.demco.com/goto?blk83755&C5BZZZZ

Contributed By: Lisa Herning

This book themed carpet is the perfect accessory to accent either your home or public library space. This carpet features premium quality, high-twist 100% nylon fibers to prevent matting and crushing.

The Original Librarian Trading Cards

Created by: Amy 'n the Librarians
URL: http://librariantradingcards.blogspot.com/
Language: English
Contributed by: Melissa Messina

This strangely compelling blog displays trading cards of your favorite librarians, complete with vital stats and lengthy interviews. A great way to learn more about different careers in LIS, TOLTC profiles a diverse collection of information professionals, all fighting the good fight on the front lines of librarianship.

Judge a Book By Its Cover

Created by: Judge a Book by Its Cover
URL: http://judgeabook.blogspot.com/
Language: English
Contributed by: Melissa Messina

In the spirit of Awful Library Books, the bloggers at Judge a Book By Its Cover gleefully mine a rich vein of unintentionally hilarious book covers from the stacks of their public library and add their own clever commentary. From well meaning but dated self-help to vintage celebrity profiles, their selections reflect the site's maxim: De gustibus non est disputandum – There's no accounting for taste.

The Merry Librarian

Created by: The Merry Librarian
URL: http://www.merrylibrarian.com/
Language: English
Contributed by: Melissa Messina

A site whose tagline reads, "True Stories from a Library Near You...No "Shh"!", The Merry Librarian was voted one of the Top 10 Librarian Blogs to Read by LIS News readers. The site brings together the most "hilarious, disgusting, heartwarming, alarming, shocking and ridiculous things" taking place every day in the library. There's plenty of humor but much more. A blog by librarians for librarians – enjoy!

Book Icons for Your Website

Available from: My Site My Way
URL: http://icons.mysitemyway.com/
Retrieved from: http://icons.mysitemyway.com/free-clipart-icons/1/hard-cover-book-icon-id/117166/style-id/845/matte-blue-and-white-square-icons/culture/
Language: English
Contributed by: Susan Elder

Use these royalty free icons on your website. Dress up your website or training videos with these buttons.

Wild Women Book Lover Pin

Available from: Stop Falling Productions
Price: $20
URL: http://www.stopfalling.com/home.php
Retrieved from: http://www.stopfalling.com/Wild-Women-Book-Lover-Pin-p-16163.html
Language: English
Contributed by: Susan Elder

Is this a self-portrait? If she's not specific enough try Wild Women Cat in the Hat Pin or Wild Women Media Specialist Pin.

Dummy Book Not Book Dummy

URL: http://www.dummybook.com
Price: Custom
Contributed by: Susan Elder

Faux Book Spines. Why? Isn't this absurd? Or perhaps we'll need them when our library is on our e-reader.

Library Bureau of Investigation (LBI)

Produced by: Geert van den Boogaard
URL: http://www.shanachietour.com/
Language: English
Contributed by: Susan Elder

ShanchieTour, a library road trip around the world. So far they have visited the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the Netherlands. Currently 88 videos of their LBI trips. Follow these guys as they interview librarians around the globe. Don’t miss them if you get a chance to see them in person.

World Library Stamp

Available from: BasBleu
Price: $29.95
URL: http://www.basbleu.com
Language: English
Contributed by: Susan Elder

Do your books sometimes have legs?. Personalize volumes in your own library as well as books you give away. Write your name or the name of the person receiving a book. If lending a book it will remind the lenders of its need to travel back to you.

Bookshelves Wrapping Paper

Available wholesale from: Premier Packaging
Price: Based on quantity
URL: http://www.retailpackaging.com
Retrieved from: http://www.retailpackaging.com/categories/68-patterns/products/3484-bookshelves
Language: English
Contributed by: Susan Elder

Wrap those gifts to book lovers in books! Or better yet, give it to someone that gives you gifts. The perfect librarian gift wrap.

Old Books without the Mold

Available from: Wallpapers free-review
URL: http://wallpapers.free-review.net
Retrieved from: http://wallpapers.free-review.net/21_~_Antique_books.htm
Language: English
Contributed by: Susan Elder

Mold allergies? If you love antique books but can’t go near them, try these. As wallpaper for your computer you can still smile at the antique books without suffering,

A Book in Flight for Your Computer

Available from: Wallpapers free-review
URL: http://wallpapers.free-review.net
Retrieved from: http://wallpapers.free-review.net/21__Books_Library.htm
Language: English
Contributed by: Susan Elder

A book with lofty ideas for your computer screen at work. As graceful as 1000 Cranes. Let your thoughts take flight on your computer.

Furniture and Art From Books

Created by: Jim Rosenau artist http://thisintothat.com/biography.php
Price: Custom
URL: http://thisintothat.com
Contributed by: Susan Elder

Using books as lumber Jim produces one of a kind pieces for book lovers and environmental alike. Each piece is composed of carefully selected titles especially suited for the function or the patron.

Book Lovers Journal

Available from: C. R. Gibson
Price: $15
URL: http://www.crgibson.com
Retrieved from: http://www.crgibson.com/Default.aspx?Page=2&CategoryID=13&SubCategoryID=76&SubSubCategoryID=76&ProductID=GG-6635
Language: English
Contributed by: Susan Elder

So you forget if you’ve read a title? Or forget that you already own it? Catalog your reading. Journal what you love about the books you have read. Record the books you’ve loaned or borrowed.

Polar Express Games

Created by: Warner Bros.
URL: http://polarexpressmovie.warnerbros.com
Retrieved from: http://polarexpressmovie.warnerbros.com/media_games.html
Language: English
Contributed by: Susan Elder

More for the Robert Sabuda fans! Any time of year the Polar Express makes me smile. If this book is a favorite of yours then the Polar Bowler Aim Game and the Polar Express Ticket Chase are for you. These games will entertain the young and the young at heart.

Rolling library ladder

Available from: Putnam Rolling Ladder
Price: Custom
URL: http://www.putnamrollingladder.com/
Retrieved from: http://www.putnamrollingladder.com/library.html
Language: English
Contributed by: Susan Elder

Haven't we all dreamed of having our own library complete with a real rolling ladder?

Tea Party Book Shelves

Available from: interiormall.com
Price: $90
URL: http://www.interiormall.com
Retrieved from: http://www.interiormall.com/cat/ndisplaycoll.asp?c1=Furniture&book=3370
Retrieved from:
Language: English
Contributed by: Susan Elder

Forget Princess and the Pea. A librarian princess must start out with bookshelves fit for a would-be librarian. So, start your book lovers early with these pretty stacking bookshelves.

I Write Like...

Created by: Coding Robots
URL: http://iwl.me/
Language: English
Contributed by: Melissa Messina

Is your literary style more Didion than Doctorow, more Nin than Nabokov? Well copy and paste a sample of your text to find out. I Write Like is a statistical analysis tool that uses a fancy algorithm called a Bayesian classifier to analyze your word choice and writing style and compare them with those of famous writers. For some funny comments and quotes, also check out the accompanying I Write Like blog on Tumbler.

Marion the Librarian Crossstitch

Created by: La D Da Designs
URL: http://laddalovers.blogspot.com
Retrieved from: http://laddalovers.blogspot.com/2010/05/marion-librariane-merry-sunshine.html
Language: English
Contributed by: Melissa Messina

No space is complete without a Marion the Librarian crossstitch pattern, created by La D Da Designs. This framed, handmade craft adds a homey touch to any wall or desk.

Once Upon a Time: Marion the Librarian on TV

Produced by: Nebraska Public Television
Videos converted by: Dave Kelly
URL: http://www.alboe.org/ouat.html
Language: English
Contributed by: Melissa Messina

Watch vintage episodes of the fantastical 1980s Nebraska Public Television show "Once Upon a Time." Co-produced by the Nebraska Department of Education and the University of Nebraska in Omaha, the plot revolves around Marion, a librarian who has been kidnapped by a witch who demands a story every day. Each episode, Marion feeds story ingredients into a cauldron and cooks up a book, which she reads to viewers and the witch.

Several of the show's 33 episodes have been uploaded to Google Video, courtesy of Dave Kelly, and can be accessed through this episode guide.

Dorothy and Toto Music Box

Available from: San Francisco Music Box Company
Price: from $29.00 - $140.00
URL: http://www.sanfranciscomusicbox.com
Retrieved from: http://www.sanfranciscomusicbox.com/s.nl/sc.2/.f?search=Dorothy
Language: English
Contributed by: Susan Elder

Besides Dorothy and Toto Wizard of Oz fans can also find the Good Witch or the Wicked Witch.
Other music boxes of your favorite characters include Harry Potter, Humpty Dumpty, Beatrix Potter, and Buffalo Bill.

In Love

Available from: Book Lover T-Shirts and Gifts
Price: $2.50
URL: http://www.booklovertshirts.com/Mini_Butto/Help_Im_in_Love_Mini_Button_328165922
Language: English
Contributed by: Kristin Zachrel

Who hasn't fallen in love with a fictional character at one time in their life? That's the joy of reading...delving into a world completely devoid of reality.