SLS Weekly Digest

January 11, 2013

http://jlbocessls.nnyln.org/

“To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that is spelled out is a spark."
— Victor Hugo, Les Miserables
Information Fluency Continuum Lesson Plan Share/Swap
As part of our Communication Coordinator meeting on Wednesday, March 27th SLS will schedule time to share lesson plans related to the IFC. Some librarians have spent many hours writing IFC lesson plans. It will be great to share with other librarians how you are teaching students using your newly created IFC lesson plans. If you are reading this and sinking into your chair with worry, don’t worry. Please come to the meeting with what you have completed. You may only have a lesson idea that you want to propose to a teacher that will improve their research project. You may be totally overwhelmed. This is a session to build your confidence and resources, not overwhelm you further.
This will be an excellent time for us to meet as a whole group thus SLS would like to open an invitation to all district librarians not just Communication Coordinators.
SLS wanted to make you aware of the sharing session now, so you would have time to work on and compile your IFC lesson plans. Each lesson ideally would include copies of the plan itself and all supporting materials. Your peers will review and learn from your lessons. At the end of the morning, we will each have a database of IFC lessons from which to pull.Please bring your data on a flash drive for compiling. A laptop may also be helpful.
Interlibrary Loan Issues
In the last few months, we have had several libraries contact us about the proper procedure to follow when a book or other library material has not been returned (and may be lost) either through interlibrary loan or a student moving, etc.
First, and foremost, if you have any questions about how to proceed call or email Angela or April at the School Library System.
Secondly, communication concerning library material and/or any interlibrary loans should be handled between the involved librarians or their aides directly. If the issue is not resolved, please contact the School Library System for assistance.
Video Reviews
Video Librarian http://www.videolibrarian.com/
Deconstructing Nonfiction On Common Core
As a follow up to the SLJ webinar on Non-Fiction and the Common Core, the article published this week is GREAT: “Deconstructing Nonfiction On Common Core” by Marc Aronson, Mary Ann Cappiello, and Myra Zarnowski http://www.slj.com/2013/01/standards/common-core/deconstructing-nonfiction-on-common-core/
Melissa Balk has shared her PowerPoint that she is doing on the subject this week with her sixth grade. Melissa’s Power Point is attached to the email sent out with the subject heading: SLS Weekly Digest for January 11, 2013
Integrated Technologies Librarian
Northern New York Library Network – Potsdam, NY
The Northern New York Library Network (www.nnyln.org) seeks a service-oriented and creative Integrated Technologies Librarian to maintain and extend the Network’s core information services. The successful candidate will contribute to the continuous improvement of the user experience by integrating new and existing technologies to support research, teaching and learning. S/he will oversee the library’s regional catalog and develop associated linking and fulfillment services, both for local and external resources; be responsible for some technical and design aspects of the Network’s web presence, including UI/UX design and the use of web analytics tools; assist in the development of research resources through the digitization of primary source materials, and investigate and recommend technologies to improve discovery, access, and delivery of digital resources.
Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS or the equivalent; ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively; knowledge of current and emerging technologies in librarianship; ability to develop creative and innovative approaches to improving the user experience; working knowledge of XHTML, CSS, Javascript/jQuery, and/or Drupal. Candidates with additional programming knowledge, a history of user interface development, experience administering institutional repository software, or with keen interest in and strong potential for innovative digital library development work will receive special consideration.
Compensation: salary commensurate with qualifications and experience; excellent benefits. The Network strongly encourages and supports professional development. Apply to: Northern New York Library Network, Potsdam, NY, by emailing resume and supporting materials to: Position open until filled.
Beauty & the Beast Storytellers
If you are looking for a storytelling program consider Mitch Weiss & Martha Hamilton of Beauty & the Beast Storytellers. http://www.beautyandthebeaststorytellers.com.
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The Library of Congress Teacher Institute
The Library of Congress Teacher Institute is accepting applications right now at http://www.loc.gov/teachers/professionaldevelopment/teacherinstitute/
Application deadlines are February 4, 2013.
Library Materials Aid
A reminder… on April 5, 2011 legislation passed providing districts with discretion to spend textbook and software money on Library Materials. (i.e. books) This will help districts meet the common core standards to infuse appropriate non-fiction resources into the curriculum.
·  Library Materials aid can be used for only Library Materials
·  Textbook aid can be used for Library Materials, Software, and Computer Hardware
·  Software Aid can be used for Textbook, Library Materials, and Computer Hardware
·  Computer Hardware Aid can be used for Textbook, Library Materials, and Software
This will help districts purchase non-fiction resources to meet the non-fiction literacy recommendations of the Common Core.
Q&A website to assist school district administrators and business managers, library media specialists, school library system directors, and boards of education in the understanding and use of Library Materials Aid. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/technology/library/libmataid.html
2013 Summer Reading Partner Manuals Now Available
The New York State Library is pleased to announce the release of two summer reading partnering manuals for 2013: “2013 School Library Partner Manual” and “2013 Early Literacy Partner Manual.”
The manuals can be downloaded from the “Summer Reading at New York Libraries” website http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/summer/ , click on Downloadable Materials and scroll to the bottom of the page.
For further information contact Karen Balsen “Summer Reading at New York Libraries” coordinator, , 518-486-2194.
CoSer Authorization Forms
Communication Coordinators/Library Department Chairs should have received a packet in the BOCES Pony that includes the three CoSer authorization forms for the 2013-14 school year.
o Resource sharing package: ICEPAC/ICICIL and SLS ebook access
o CoSer 502.100 Coordinated Cooperative Collection Development (CCCD)
o CoSer 528 Database Purchases
The forms are also available on the SLS website http://jlbocessls.nnyln.org/cosers.htm
Free School Library Journal Webinars on Common Core and Librarians
The first webinar was excellent please register and view the archive webinar.
Part 1 Getting Real: Marc Aronson and Sue Bartle, October 18, 2012 (the webinar is now archived)
Part 2 Librarians, the Secret Weapon, November 20, 2012 (the webinar is now archived)
Part 3 Making the Text Connection, January 17, 2013
If you register and cannot sit through on the date of the webinar, SLJ will send an e-mail letting you know when it is archived. http://tinyurl.com/8f8oat7 for registration information.

Professional Development Opportunities http://jlbocessls.nnyln.org/profdev.htm

Useful Links

Website / Website URL
Engageny / http://engageny.org/
NYLA / http://www.nyla.org/
AASL / http://www.ala.org/aasl/
ALA / http://www.ala.org/
SLS Wiki / http://jeffersonlewissls.wikispaces.com/
SSL / http://www.nyla.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=403
E-Blast / http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/

Library/School visits

If you have something special happening in your library please invite me to join in the excitement.

Newsletter contributions are always welcome

If you have a great website or bit of information to share with your colleagues please send me an email and I will add it to the newsletter.

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