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Summer Institute Opportunity
June 7th, 2010 | Permalink | Comment?

The McCormick Freedom Project presents its second First Amendment Summer Institute. The free weeklong course will focus on the five freedoms–religion, speech,press, assembly, and petition–with a specific focus on their application in school settings.

Topics will include the free exercise of religion in a classroom, students’ free speech rights when engaging in off-campus acts of expression, and a principal’s rights in exercising prior review over student newspaper content. The free workshop is open only to middle and high school educators. For more information visit the Freedom Project web site.
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ISLMA 2010 Conference
April 26th, 2010 | Permalink | Comment?

The ISLMA 2010 Conference will take place at Pheasant Run Resort, St. Charles, October 28-31. Please consider contributing to ISLMA by presenting a workshop; requests for proposals are due by May 1st. For more information visit http://www.islma.org/rfp10.php
Continuous Learning, School Libraries
Attention School Libraries
March 2nd, 2010 | Permalink | Comment?

Please help make the 2010 Illinois School Library Media Association (ISLMA) Conference one that will meet your professional development needs. The conference steering committee is conducting a survey in order to deliver a valuable conference experience.

Whether you attend the conference every year or this will be your first year to attend, we value your opinion. Please complete the survey by Friday, February 26, which should take less than 10 minutes of your time. If you have additionalcomments about the conference, please contact the
conference chair, Stephanie Stieglitz.
School Libraries
StoryTubes
January 25th, 2010 | Permalink | Comment?

StoryTubes allows kids to make a short video about their favorite book and then enter that video into a nationwide contest. Videos may be up to two minutes long and can be made by individuals or by a group. Entries are accepted from January 20 through February 28, 2010. Read more, see examples of past winners and access the online entry form.
Continuous Learning, School Libraries
2010 Bradley Institute Applications Now Available
January 19th, 2010 | Permalink | Comment?

The 16th annual Institute for School and Public Librarians: Linking, Learning & Libraries will be held June 13-18 on the campus of Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois.

Programs focus on the diverse skills and knowledge needed by school and public librarians to serve patrons and students. Topics include readers advisory; issues in selecting and evaluating multicultural materials; getting kids excited about reading; collection management; dealing with diverse personalities; copyright; developing effective programming for all ages; using technology to promote reading; grant writing; and security and safety in the library.

The Institute is most beneficial to those working directly with students/library patrons and have a broad variety of library responsibilities or “do it all” at their library. The Institute is most appropriate for school and public librarians who are fairly new to the library field, or who believe they would benefit from the training offered. Priority is given to persons who do not possess an advanced library degree but are in positions of responsibility.

The only cost to attend is a $50.00 registration fee. Lodging, all meals, handouts, and educational resource materials are provided for the attendees. Attendees can expect to receive approximately 35 CPDU’s awarded by Bradley University.

Applications must be submitted by March 19th. A maximum of fifty school and public librarians will be selected, with the intent of maintaining a balance between the two types of libraries and geographic representation. Attendees will be notified of their selection by mid-April.

Additional information may be obtained from Ron Winner and Karen Egan at 1-800-665-5576, ext. 1.
Reading, School Libraries
I-Collaboratory: An Online Book Club
January 12th, 2010 | Permalink | Comment?

I-Collaboratory offers a Rebecca Caudill Book Discussion, Abraham Lincoln Book Discussion, and Read for A Lifetime Book Discussion. It is a wonderful opportunity for readers to converse with others who have read a similar book, and deepen their understanding of the book.

I Collaboratory is sponsored by Northwestern University and provides educational web-based activities in a variety of disciplines. If you have any questions, you can contact Bonnie Thurber at 847-331-4633.
Continuous Learning, School Libraries
DLS Announces DuKane Day Learning Institute
December 22nd, 2009 | Permalink | Comment?

All library staff members in the Chicagoland area are invited to DuPage Library System’s DuKane Day on February 26. This school institute day offers more than 20 breakout sessions dedicated to books and reading, copyright, e-books, technology, setting up author visits, and how to deal with change, as well as a keynote speech by Joyze Valenza that will take attendees on a musical exploration to the Wizard of Apps. For more information and to register, visit the program’s listing on L2.
Continuous Learning, School Libraries
DuPage Library System Announces DuKane Day
February 2nd, 2009 | Permalink | Comment?

DuPage Library System announces DuKane Day, a day for school librarians and those interested in a wonderful opportunity to learn new skills, ideas, ways to demonstrate your library’s value, and more.

Friday, February 27, 2009 (8:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.) at Rotolo Middle School in Batavia. Cost: $25 (includes lunch)

The theme is “Getting the Word Out.” Besides the ever popular booktalks by Sally Walker, Bonita Slovinski, and the Lincoln Book Award Committee, you will have a chance to learn from your colleagues how to collect and share evidence of your impact on student achievement. Participants in the “Here’s the Evidence Grant” will talk about making your role indispensible and then share by grade levels their stories on how YOU can achieve the same results.

The 2009 Abraham Lincoln Book Award will be announced during the keynote session. Registration information and program booklets are available on the L2 calendar.
News, School Libraries
Serving Your Public
December 20th, 2008 | Permalink | Comment?

The 16th annual Small Public Library Management Institute (SPLMI) will be held May 31-June 5, 2009 at the University of Illinois, Springfield.

The weeklong institute is intended for directors of smaller public libraries and directors new to the Illinois library community. Topics for the week include library law, policies, budgeting, safety, board/director relations, grant writing, library automation, technology, the Patriot Act, leadership, and community involvement.

The registration fee for the week has been held to only $50. All program materials, lodging, and meals are provided by the Illinois State Library. Participants are responsible for their own travel expenses. In past years, the System has supported the institute by paying the registration fee and assisting with travel costs.

Applications are due by March 2, 2009. For more information and application forms, visit http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/library/whats_new/2009splmi.html.
School Libraries, Wimba Archives
What Would Dewey Do?:ISLMA Wimba Archives, November 7, 2008
December 9th, 2008 | Permalink | Comment?

What Would Dewey Do?

Description:

While Melvil Dewey would be pleased to see his classification system still present in school libraries, how would he respond to the infusion of technology? Join us as we explore how a variety of technology tools–free, inexpensive, and high-ticket items–can enhance your library’s holdings and engage students in reading.

Presenter/Trainer:

Anita Beaman, University High School, ISU Amy Oberts, Oakland Elementary School

Sponsoring Agency:

Illinois School Library Media Association and DuPage Library System

Archive Link:

http://67.202.209.252/launcher.cgi?room=il_DLS_2008_1107_1534_24

Supplemental Materials:

http://readingtech.wikispaces.com/

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