Blogging for the Profession
I have written for library blogs on a variety of topics related to youth services, accessibility and inclusion, library programming, and more. I have also had the pleasure of being a regular ALSC blogger for over 7 years, sharing my professional experiences in youth services through monthly blog posts. This page is a current catalog of those blogs.
ALSC Blog
Renee Grassi: 2021-22 ALSC Vice President/President Elect Candidate Interview (3/2021)
Ten Accessibility Tips for Youth and Families in the Library (3/2019)
Full Supports for Full Inclusion (2/2019)
Noise-Reducing Headphones: Assistive Technology in Youth Services (1/2019)
American Sign Language Celebration (10/2018)
Lessons Learned: IFLA Satellite Conference in Singapore (9/2018)
Guidelines for Library Services to Individuals with Dyslexia (8/2018)
Empathy and Customer Service (7/2018)
Visual Schedules: Making Programs Accessible for All (6/2018)
Make it Okay: Mental Health Awareness Month (5/2018)
A Librarian's Open Letter to Jacqueline Laurita (4/2018)
Improving Outcomes for Children with Disabilities in Libraries (3/2018)
Community Assessment for Inclusive Library Services (1/2018)
ALSC Community Forum: Inclusive Spaces and Services for Children of All Abilities (12/2017)
Rethinking Summer Library Programs...in November (11/2017)
Library Accessibility in 140 Characters or Less (10/2017)
Recommending Books for Kids with Low Vision (9/2017)
Autism Welcome Here: Grant Opportunity (8/2017)
Learning About Library Accessibility (7/2017)
Words Matter (7/2017)
Serving Children with Disabilities: A Beginner's Guide (7/2016)
Professional Resources for Learning About Inclusive Play (1/2016)
Announcing New Grant! Autism Welcome Here: Library Programs, Services and More (9/2015)
The LSSPCC Toolkit: Making All Families Feel Welcome at the Library (7/2015)
Targeting Autism: Serving Library Patrons on the Spectrum (4/2015)
Resources for Serving Special Populations (12/2014)
No one came to your Sensory Storytime. Now what? (11/2014)
Mind Your Manners: Teaching Life Skills in the Library (10/2014)
Light the Way for the Underserved (9/2014)
ALSC Member of the Month: Renee Grassi (9/2014)
#alsc14 Inspired by Early Childhood Partnerships (9/2014)
Serving the Underserved: Lunch at the Library (8/2014)
Serving Parents of Children with Special Needs (7/2014)
Learn about Inclusive Library Services at #alaac14 (6/2014)
Rethinking Summer Reading Programs (5/2014)
Adapting Books for Children with Disabilities (4/2014)
Sensory-Friendly Films: Family Programming for Autism Awareness Month (3/2014)
Universally Accessible E-Content and Gadgets #pla2014 (3/2014)
10 Quick Tips for Marketing to Families of Children with Special Needs (2/2014)
"A Splash of Red" Makes a Big Splash at #alayma (1/2014)
American Sign Language (ASL) At Your Library (12/2013)
Being Thankful for Sensory Storytimes (11/2013)
What does "inclusion" mean to you? (10/2013)
Too Many Choices: Books to Read During Sensory Storytime (9/2013)
SNAILS: A New Model for a Library Networking Group (8/2013)
Sensory Storytime: A New Partnership with National Lekotek Center (7/2013)
How Summer Reading Programs Can Help Your Child with Special Needs (6/2013)
Disability Awareness Training: Essential Tools for Your Toolbox (5/2013)
Measuring Success: Takeaways from SLJ's Think Tank (4/2013)
Programming Ideas for Autism Awareness Month (3/2013)
The Academy Awards: Librarian Style (2/2013)
Happiness is a Dusty Book (1/2013)
Personal Touches Make All the Difference (12/2012)
Disability in Children's Books Blog Series Part 2 (11/2012)
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month (10/2012)
Learning about Serving Special Populations (9/2012)
Volunteers in Your Library (8/2012)
Spotlight on the Schneider Award (7/2012)
Appy Hour #ala12 (7/2012)
Librarians for Chris Colfer #ala12 (7/2012)
Making Your Summer Reading Programs Inclusive (6/2012)
It's Okay to Play (5/2012)
Top 10 Ways to Tell if Your Library is Inclusive (4/2012)
Autism In Your Library (3/2012)
The Wonder of Wonder (2/2012)
Words can hurt--books can help (1/2012)
Disability in Children's Books Blog Series Part 1 (12/2011)
Using Music with Children with Special Needs (11/2011)
Be Brave! (10/2011)
Social Stories: Supporting Children with Special Needs (9/2011)
Selecting Books for Special Needs Storytimes (8/2011)
Therapy Dogs: A Librarian's Best Friend (6/2011)
ABCs of Inclusive Youth Programming (4/2011)
Ten Accessibility Tips for Youth and Families in the Library (3/2019)
Full Supports for Full Inclusion (2/2019)
Noise-Reducing Headphones: Assistive Technology in Youth Services (1/2019)
American Sign Language Celebration (10/2018)
Lessons Learned: IFLA Satellite Conference in Singapore (9/2018)
Guidelines for Library Services to Individuals with Dyslexia (8/2018)
Empathy and Customer Service (7/2018)
Visual Schedules: Making Programs Accessible for All (6/2018)
Make it Okay: Mental Health Awareness Month (5/2018)
A Librarian's Open Letter to Jacqueline Laurita (4/2018)
Improving Outcomes for Children with Disabilities in Libraries (3/2018)
Community Assessment for Inclusive Library Services (1/2018)
ALSC Community Forum: Inclusive Spaces and Services for Children of All Abilities (12/2017)
Rethinking Summer Library Programs...in November (11/2017)
Library Accessibility in 140 Characters or Less (10/2017)
Recommending Books for Kids with Low Vision (9/2017)
Autism Welcome Here: Grant Opportunity (8/2017)
Learning About Library Accessibility (7/2017)
Words Matter (7/2017)
Serving Children with Disabilities: A Beginner's Guide (7/2016)
Professional Resources for Learning About Inclusive Play (1/2016)
Announcing New Grant! Autism Welcome Here: Library Programs, Services and More (9/2015)
The LSSPCC Toolkit: Making All Families Feel Welcome at the Library (7/2015)
Targeting Autism: Serving Library Patrons on the Spectrum (4/2015)
Resources for Serving Special Populations (12/2014)
No one came to your Sensory Storytime. Now what? (11/2014)
Mind Your Manners: Teaching Life Skills in the Library (10/2014)
Light the Way for the Underserved (9/2014)
ALSC Member of the Month: Renee Grassi (9/2014)
#alsc14 Inspired by Early Childhood Partnerships (9/2014)
Serving the Underserved: Lunch at the Library (8/2014)
Serving Parents of Children with Special Needs (7/2014)
Learn about Inclusive Library Services at #alaac14 (6/2014)
Rethinking Summer Reading Programs (5/2014)
Adapting Books for Children with Disabilities (4/2014)
Sensory-Friendly Films: Family Programming for Autism Awareness Month (3/2014)
Universally Accessible E-Content and Gadgets #pla2014 (3/2014)
10 Quick Tips for Marketing to Families of Children with Special Needs (2/2014)
"A Splash of Red" Makes a Big Splash at #alayma (1/2014)
American Sign Language (ASL) At Your Library (12/2013)
Being Thankful for Sensory Storytimes (11/2013)
What does "inclusion" mean to you? (10/2013)
Too Many Choices: Books to Read During Sensory Storytime (9/2013)
SNAILS: A New Model for a Library Networking Group (8/2013)
Sensory Storytime: A New Partnership with National Lekotek Center (7/2013)
How Summer Reading Programs Can Help Your Child with Special Needs (6/2013)
Disability Awareness Training: Essential Tools for Your Toolbox (5/2013)
Measuring Success: Takeaways from SLJ's Think Tank (4/2013)
Programming Ideas for Autism Awareness Month (3/2013)
The Academy Awards: Librarian Style (2/2013)
Happiness is a Dusty Book (1/2013)
Personal Touches Make All the Difference (12/2012)
Disability in Children's Books Blog Series Part 2 (11/2012)
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month (10/2012)
Learning about Serving Special Populations (9/2012)
Volunteers in Your Library (8/2012)
Spotlight on the Schneider Award (7/2012)
Appy Hour #ala12 (7/2012)
Librarians for Chris Colfer #ala12 (7/2012)
Making Your Summer Reading Programs Inclusive (6/2012)
It's Okay to Play (5/2012)
Top 10 Ways to Tell if Your Library is Inclusive (4/2012)
Autism In Your Library (3/2012)
The Wonder of Wonder (2/2012)
Words can hurt--books can help (1/2012)
Disability in Children's Books Blog Series Part 1 (12/2011)
Using Music with Children with Special Needs (11/2011)
Be Brave! (10/2011)
Social Stories: Supporting Children with Special Needs (9/2011)
Selecting Books for Special Needs Storytimes (8/2011)
Therapy Dogs: A Librarian's Best Friend (6/2011)
ABCs of Inclusive Youth Programming (4/2011)
SNAILS: Special Needs and Inclusive Library Services
#WeNeedDiverseBooks and Reading about Disability (8/2016)
Check in with SNAILS! Free Online Videos and Training (11/2015)
Announcing NEW Library Blog: Autism Welcome Here (8/2015)
ADA25 (8/2015)
Disability Awareness Training for Staff (4/2015)
Summer 2014 Meeting Wrap-up (10/2014)
Sensory Storytime--Any Storytime--Is About Connecting (1/2014)
Sensory Storytime: Begin with ALSC (11/2013)
Check in with SNAILS! Free Online Videos and Training (11/2015)
Announcing NEW Library Blog: Autism Welcome Here (8/2015)
ADA25 (8/2015)
Disability Awareness Training for Staff (4/2015)
Summer 2014 Meeting Wrap-up (10/2014)
Sensory Storytime--Any Storytime--Is About Connecting (1/2014)
Sensory Storytime: Begin with ALSC (11/2013)