SLS Weekly Digest
April 19, 2013
http://jlbocessls.nnyln.org
“It takes a lot of courage to release the familiar and seemingly secure, to embrace the new.
But there is no real security in what is no longer meaningful. There is more security in the
adventurous and exciting, for in movement there is life, and in change there is power.”
- Alan Cohen
CoSer 502.100 Book Orders
Remember to send packing slips to the SLS when you receive your book orders.
Literacy and the Common Core
All teachers are literacy teachers under common core
Some educators are bracing for what is expected to be a major shift in teaching and
learning under the Common Core State Standards. The standards call for a greater
focus on nonfiction material and more reading, writing and vocabulary lessons in social
studies and science courses. In social studies, that could mean reading the U.S.
Constitution, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Letter from the Birmingham Jail and other historical
documents, while science courses could include reading scientific journals. Cincinnati
Enquirer, The (tiered subscription model) (4/16)
Storytelling and STEM
Why STEM should be integrated into literacy, storytelling
While teachers in the humanities often are encouraged to integrate science, technology,
engineering and math topics in classroom instruction, integration must be a two-way
street, write Jonathan Olsen and Sarah Gross, teachers at High Technology High
School in Lincroft, N.J. In this blog post, they write about the potential benefits of
connecting more STEM lessons to storytelling, artwork and literacy, a change that
potentially could draw more students, including girls, to the STEM field.
ScientificAmerican.com/Budding Scientist blog
Why Attend a TeachingBooks.net Webinar?
Join Founder and Executive Director, Nick Glass, in a free session that will illustrate
how TeachingBooks.net can transform your reading and literacy work. Each session will
be focused on a specific topic and brief (10-minutes).
Leave the session with easily actionable take-aways that you can begin implementing in
your school immediately. For example, you can learn how to align TeachingBooks'
entire database of multimedia resources with the specific books read in your schools,
and with the instructional shifts of Common Core.
For on how to attend these free webinars simply go to
http://TeachingBooks.net/WebinarPresentation and enter as a "Guest."
Meet Gary VanRiper (author) and Carol VanRiper (illustrator) of the Adirondack
Kids book series
Delmonico’s Restaurant in Utica on May 14th, 2013 at 5:30pm
$25.00 per person (spouses and students are welcome) This should be lots of fun. We
need at least 15 people to make this happen. Dinner menu is on flyer that is attached to
the SLS Weekly Digest for April 19th. RSVP by May 10th to hzyma@polandcsd.org or
call 315-826-0217.
Gale Support Portal & Training Page for the NOVELNY Databases
Support portal: http://galesupport.com/novelny/
Training page: https://cengage.webex.com/cengage/onstage/g.php?p=61&t=m
The training page lists upcoming NOVELNY training on the Gale resources and
provides links for registration. It also contains links to recorded webinars. The training
page is also available through the NOVELNY training page.
If you have questions about either page please contact Gale at
http://access.gale.com/noveltech/ (to submit questions online) or
gale.technicalsupport@cengage.com or 1-800-877-4253 (press 4).
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Tea Time with John Gummo: World Book Children’s Edition WebEx Workshop
School Library System will offer Tea Time with John Gummo: World Book Children’s
Edition WebEx Workshop on Monday, May 6, 2013. I look forward to meeting for tea
and conversation about World Book from our computers. Participants will need a
computer with Internet, speakers and a microphone is preferred.
Library Media Specialist K-12 Opening in Central New York
Library Media Specialist K-12 opening at Stockbridge Valley Central School District
Effective September 1, 2013
Regular Probationary Appointment – Full Time
Applications due April 24, 2013
NOTE: Candidates with a strong technology background preferred.
Contact: Dr. Patrick Curtin, Stockbridge Valley Central School
6011 Williams Road, Munnsville, NY 13409
315-495-4400
http://www.stockbridgevalley.org/jobs.cfm?job=2780&cat=6&getjob=1 and in
OLAS: https://www.pnwboces.org/teacherapplicationSSL/default.aspx?region=02
NEW School Libraries Build Strong Students Infographic--How Can You Use It?
A note from Sara Kelly Johns…School districts are making decisions NOW about what
positions to cut and school librarians are vulnerable. Support from people who are not
school librarians is crucial, talking to school board members and superintendents,
attending budget hearings.
How could you use the new AASL "Strong Libraries build Strong Students" Infographic?
In an AASLForum message, Virginia school librarian Ann Crewdson said: "The
Infographic has style! It’s succinct and shows the importance of school librarians in a
visually appealing and educational way. I’ve forwarded it to PTAs, Parent FB groups
and the superintendent of public instruction in my daughter’s school district. I plan to
forward it to more groups and leaders soon." It's here:
http://www.ala.org/aasl/sites/ala.org.aasl/files/content/aaslissues/advocacy/AASL_infogr
aphic.pdf
Listen and Learn: Engaging Students in Literacy with Audiobooks
Sponsored by Junior Library Guild
Live Event Date & Time: May 15, 2013, 3:00 PM EDT Duration: 60 minutes
Looking for ways to increase literacy skills such as fluency? Perhaps you’re in need of
ways to assist students with comprehension of complex text? In meeting these
Common Core State Standards, consider the audiobook.
Participants will learn how to:
Use audiobooks to increase student literacy
Integrate audiobooks into your library program
Recognize a good audio recording
Market your audiobooks
Appropriate for School and Public Librarians, K-12
A 60-Minute Event on Wednesday, May 15 • 3 p.m. EST
Register at: juniorlibraryguild.com/usingaudiobooks
4 Week Trial of Gale Products
Please find a 4 week trial of Nat Geo Kids, Gale Databases and eBooks
http://www.galetrials.com/default.aspx?TrialID=53264;ContactID=57435
There will be a Nat Geo Kids Webinar in conjunction with the School Library Journal on
April 24th from 2-3pm eastern. Here is a brief article describing the NG Kids webinar
program: http://www.slj.com/2013/03/webcasts/engage-young-learners-with-nationalgeographic-kids/ and here is the Webinar registration page:
www.slj.com/nationalgeographickids
Questions about Nat Geo Kids and other Database pricing can be directed to the
School Library System.
2013 Media Literacy Grant Applications
For the past several years, the EMTA has awarded grants to educators and media
professionals in New York State to fund projects in media literacy education. This year,
applications are due May 24, 2013 for projects planned during the 2013-1014 school
year. Please share this information with anyone that you think might be interested and
promote the grant opportunity through any methods and media you use in your region.
You’ll find the application available on the EMTA website: http://www.edmediatech.org
Professional Development Opportunities http://jlbocessls.nnyln.org/profdev.htm
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