http://plablog.org/2006/08/service-response-discussion-current-topics-and-titles.html The official blog of the Public Library Association Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:24:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 http://plablog.org/2006/08/service-response-discussion-current-topics-and-titles.html#comment-659 Cheri Remington Sun, 05 Nov 2006 18:29:01 +0000 http://plablog.org/2006/08/service-response-discussion-current-topics-and-titles.html#comment-659 What about "Best Sellers and New Releases"? What about “Best Sellers and New Releases”?

]]> http://plablog.org/2006/08/service-response-discussion-current-topics-and-titles.html#comment-596 John Kintree Sat, 21 Oct 2006 20:41:30 +0000 http://plablog.org/2006/08/service-response-discussion-current-topics-and-titles.html#comment-596 Global warming is an example of a current topic. It is probably less an example of a popular topic, or in demand, or hot material. If there is a need for critical thinking, skilled information seeking, and community dialog on anything, it is with global warming. I can see posters about global warming, and other current topics inside the public library entrance. How about study groups on alternatives to fossil fuels such as photovoltaics? How about an integrated system of solar panels, battery backup, and grid interface visibly installed at the public library? It's got to start somewhere. Global warming is an example of a current topic. It is probably less an example of a popular topic, or in demand, or hot material. If there is a need for critical thinking, skilled information seeking, and community dialog on anything, it is with global warming. I can see posters about global warming, and other current topics inside the public library entrance. How about study groups on alternatives to fossil fuels such as photovoltaics? How about an integrated system of solar panels, battery backup, and grid interface visibly installed at the public library? It’s got to start somewhere.

]]> http://plablog.org/2006/08/service-response-discussion-current-topics-and-titles.html#comment-571 Martina Kominiarek Wed, 18 Oct 2006 03:39:38 +0000 http://plablog.org/2006/08/service-response-discussion-current-topics-and-titles.html#comment-571 My kids use the term "hot" in an amusing and sarcastic way to make fun of people or things (including themselves) that are trying to be sexy (and are or are not; I haven't figured it out). I may be the only one but consequently have a fear that the term "hot" will be ridiculed by certain age groups. "Current" is tough because if it's anything but electronic in this day and age it doesn't seem factual to call it "current." New Releases and Popular Topics? My kids use the term “hot” in an amusing and sarcastic way to make fun of people or things (including themselves) that are trying to be sexy (and are or are not; I haven’t figured it out). I may be the only one but consequently have a fear that the term “hot” will be ridiculed by certain age groups. “Current” is tough because if it’s anything but electronic in this day and age it doesn’t seem factual to call it “current.” New Releases and Popular Topics?

]]> http://plablog.org/2006/08/service-response-discussion-current-topics-and-titles.html#comment-562 Faye Clow Mon, 16 Oct 2006 14:42:35 +0000 http://plablog.org/2006/08/service-response-discussion-current-topics-and-titles.html#comment-562 Current Topics and Titles was chosen as our second priority in the planning process but we do not call it that. We have opted for "The Latest." Current Topics and Titles was chosen as our second priority in the planning process but we do not call it that. We have opted for “The Latest.”

]]> http://plablog.org/2006/08/service-response-discussion-current-topics-and-titles.html#comment-533 Kim Crowley Wed, 11 Oct 2006 15:15:28 +0000 http://plablog.org/2006/08/service-response-discussion-current-topics-and-titles.html#comment-533 I like the "Current Titles and Hot Topics" or the less verbose "popular materials." Actually, "popular materials" is sounds pretty boring. I think it's important that the title infers both fiction and nonfiction and a variety of formats. We're not just purchasing the best seller list; we're getting materials that are of interest in each our unique communities. I like the “Current Titles and Hot Topics” or the less verbose “popular materials.” Actually, “popular materials” is sounds pretty boring. I think it’s important that the title infers both fiction and nonfiction and a variety of formats. We’re not just purchasing the best seller list; we’re getting materials that are of interest in each our unique communities.

]]> http://plablog.org/2006/08/service-response-discussion-current-topics-and-titles.html#comment-491 Juliane Morian Mon, 02 Oct 2006 23:12:17 +0000 http://plablog.org/2006/08/service-response-discussion-current-topics-and-titles.html#comment-491 I would prefer to see the title, "Popular Materials" alongside the other service responses. It seems obvious that we would build a fiction collection, but calling it "Current Topics and Titles" seems like an obtuse way to describe it. I would prefer to see the title, “Popular Materials” alongside the other service responses. It seems obvious that we would build a fiction collection, but calling it “Current Topics and Titles” seems like an obtuse way to describe it.

]]> http://plablog.org/2006/08/service-response-discussion-current-topics-and-titles.html#comment-478 Nanci Milone Hill Wed, 27 Sep 2006 18:00:33 +0000 http://plablog.org/2006/08/service-response-discussion-current-topics-and-titles.html#comment-478 I believe that we need a term that is clear and will appeal to patrons of all ages. Perhaps "Popular and Current Titles" or "New and In Demand?" I believe that we need a term that is clear and will appeal to patrons of all ages. Perhaps “Popular and Current Titles” or “New and In Demand?”

]]> http://plablog.org/2006/08/service-response-discussion-current-topics-and-titles.html#comment-435 Marianne Kotch Thu, 07 Sep 2006 16:13:41 +0000 http://plablog.org/2006/08/service-response-discussion-current-topics-and-titles.html#comment-435 If the term is to apply to all ages, "New Stuff" would not be as accurate as "In Demand." "Popular materials" is a bit stuffy, but I don't have any better suggestion. If the term is to apply to all ages, “New Stuff” would not be as accurate as “In Demand.” “Popular materials” is a bit stuffy, but I don’t have any better suggestion.

]]>