Archive for the 'Conversation' Category

School Libraries: The Center of the Universe: Reflection on #AASL2009

November 9, 2009

Sometime in the wee hours of the morning – this title came to me – as I brainstormed ideas for this post. It must have been something I was dreaming, or perhaps just my subconscious helping me pull together several ideas that have been lurking in the back of my consciousness.
Some things have come together [...]

CAL Board News

October 29, 2009

Posted by Susan Gilbert on behalf of Martin Garnar and the CAL Board.
 
The current global economic crisis has affected everyone, including non-profits like CAL. Some people are making tough choices about association memberships and conference attendance. Since therese are the two largest sources of CAL income, the association’s fiances are astrained as everyone else’s. As [...]

The CASL PLN: Ask Not What CASL Can Do for You…

October 10, 2009

School libraries provide a vital function in the education of students, helping them to hone and practice important 21st century skills. We do this through multiple strategies.  We collaborate with teachers to gain an opportunity to integrate these skills into the standards based curriculum, building learning opportunities that are exciting, relevant and engaging.  We help [...]

How Are You Using Social Networking Tools?

October 6, 2009

Posted on behalf of Gail Dickinson, Editor, Library Media Connection

Hello, LMC Friends!

The new one-question survey is now open and ready for business.  The URL is http://www.surveymonkey.com/Oct09LMC.

This survey topic is a question we are all wondering about, which is how librarians are using social networking tools and web pages.

The LMC [...]

Save Aurora Libraries Campaign

September 29, 2009

 

Join us for an evening of
Cocktails and Conversation
featuring
Dennis Gallagher and Tom Noel
“A History of Libraries in Colorado”

Sunday, October 4, 2009
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
At the home of Kathy and Mark Groth
2108 S. Joliet Court (1/2 block east of Joliet Street at Evans)
Aurora
Cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres
Suggested contribution: $25
RSVP to campaign@saveauroralibraries.com or 303-350-8869
Can’t join us?
 
Please consider making [...]