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The article announces awards given to library professionals and projects by the Ontario Library Association (OLA) and the Ottawa Public Library Association (OPLA) for 2008, including the Larry Moore Distinguished Service Award to Michael Ridley, the OLA President's Award for Exceptional Achievement to Knowledge Ontario, and the OPLA Award for Excellence in Youth Services to Julie Ringrose.

• The effects of both symmetric and asymmetric peripheral hearing loss on the masking level difference (MLD) at 500 Hz were studied in 651 subjects with conductive or sensorineural hearing loss and 270 normal controls. The data supported the hypothesis that the modification in MLD due to peripheral hearing loss results from deterioration in threshold in the antiphasic condition. These results provide correction factors for the normal MLD range as functions of boundary frequency of sensorineural loss above 500 Hz and degree of both symmetric and asymmetric sensitivity loss at 500 Hz in both subjects with conductive hearing loss and those with sensorineural hearing loss.(Arch Otolaryngol 1984;110:290-296)

The article offers information on readers' advisory to promote reading suggestions, wherein readers spend their time browsing online nowadays. It mentions that libraries respond to the change in use by adding tried-and-true online strategies to help readers. It notes that in a recent review of some library websites, the readers' advisors are actively finding ways to be more proactive, responding to new virtual visitor and developing approaches designed to connect and engage with others.

The article discusses on OPLA's Readers' Advisory Committee initiative to develop an effective set of Reader's Advisory (RA) competency test. The test focuses on the key skills required to assure consistent and successful reader interactions. It notes the four areas of development which are the reader's advisory conservation, collection knowledge, reader service skills and reader development.

Information about the library session sponsored by Ontario Library Association (OLA) in 2008 at Book Expo Canada is presented. Topics include how House of Anansi Press finds and develops great new writers in Canada and the significance of having a connection with publisher sales representatives. The symposium featured publishers and librarians including Lynn Henry, Florence De Dominicis, and Richard Bachman.

Presents letters to the editor in response to articles in the March 2006 issue of "Vibe." "Decoded," by Robert Jackson which featured basketball player Allen Iverson; "The Way We Wore," which discussed the best and worst looks in the hip hop field; "The Harder They Fall," by Ethan Brown which focused on Gabriele Smith.

Talks about service expectations from libraries. Introduction of informational adult programming related to a library's collections; Effort of libraries to ensure parents of small children know about its storytime programs; Encouragement about the elements of good reading.

This article focuses on the librarian's session at Book Expo in Canada. The discussion began with author Robert Sawyer, who explained how the science fiction and fantasy genres came to be so closely linked. He explained that it was the science fiction writer's association that brought the fantasy authors into their association. For many years science fiction was the dominant genre, however recent interest in fantasy has surged. From a publishing standpoint, Lahring Tribe of Random House Canada proposed the idea that most trends are actually accidents of publishing and wished that one could manipulate trends.

Focuses on weeding of fiction collection in libraries in Ontario. Importance of a written collection development policy by organizations; Usability of collections that are more visually attractive and inviting; Removal of the less-use items to create a well-rounded collection.

The article highlights the developments of Ontario Public Library Association (OPLA). It claims that since its inception back in 2005, the association has been recognized on its advocacy in providing access to educational opportunities. It also outlines the number of workshops and seminars that featured renowned speakers. Moreover, the availability of its detailed work on the first competency and collection knowledge is also mentioned.

The article provide tips on how to manage book clubs and its members to avoid member drop out. It states that the group leader must ask if the discussions are meeting the expectations, establish meeting goals and find out the best kind of atmosphere. In addition, to avoid less-than-successful discussion, readers must be given access to discussion resources. Moreover, participants must be given monthly emails with links to reading guides, author profiles and interviews.

Information about several papers discussed at a conference sponsored by the Ontario Librarians Association (OLA) which offers a program for librarians is presented. The conference includes discussions that let panelists share their observations and reflections on current publishing. The participants were challenged to think on new direction and were advised on keeping ahead of demand. Notable people in the publishing world, such as Maylin Scott, Derek Weiler, and Kelley Armstrong were featured.

The article discusses the importance of a proper management of a reading journal in Ontario. It notes that keeping a reading journal, by recording the finished ones can primarily help in recalling the suggested books. In addition, storing entries should be crafted accordingly to avoid confusions which include author, title and date read. Moreover, visualizing the book can also help in enhancing a reader's memory.

Information on the topics discussed at the symposium hosted by the Ontario Public Library Association Readers' Advisory Committee in Ontario is presented. The event focused on Reader's Advisory skills and techniques to help both new and seasoned staff meet this challenge. Dr. Catherine Ross and Dr. Robert Burgin took part in breakout sessions on topics like running a successful book club and Internet sources. A conversation on valuing readers' advisory service in the public library was noted.

The article focuses on the use of electronic newsletters as current awareness tools. It is stated that many professional journals offer newsletters filled with current contents that are ideal for keeping up with the latest releases and events in the publishing world. Most publishers have news alerts to promote the work of their authors.

The article focuses on suggestions for creating better book clubs. Readers love to discuss about the books they have read. Dissatisfaction happens because of improper book selection and deficiency of discussion and group dynamics. To solve this, it is advised to display discussable books and encourage book club members to reflect on characters or stories that intrigue them. Librarians, authors and publishers do also contribute to the making of better book clubs.

The article informs that the Ontario Public Library Association (OPLA) has formed a Readers' Advisory committee. The OPLA wants to help advisors in developing skills that can help readers. The committee's objective is to provide leadership and contribute to the development of readers' advisory service in public libraries. The committee will look at developing a list of core competencies for readers' advisory service which may provide a basis or framework for staff training and development in public libraries.