Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Poetry Sherpas

Sherpas are guides for the traveler through the mountains of Nepal. They carry and assist without being 'in charge'. If the traveler says I want to go that way, the sherpa will help them.

I happily point out that our Library Guides act as sherpas for the researcher. If an instructor requests a specialized guide for their class, we create one. There are English guides that list poets on drop down lists. The American Literature guide has a Reading List tab with many of the poets and authors that are covered in the term.

My theme for today is Carl Sandburg and 'Fog'. The page under the Reading List tab for Carl Sandburg includes a You Tube video, links to poems, and links to GALILEO resources LION and Literature Resource Center.

Like a good sherpa, we carry the load and point you in the best direction.



-kss

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