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Academic, General, Public, School Media Specialist, Special

Introducing American Libraries Live – New Video Broadcast

From ALA….

Library 2017: Tech at Warp Speed
Featuring author and ALA TechSource columnist Jason Griffey

1:00 pm Central time on Friday, November 16

NEW! American Libraries Live, a free streaming video broadcast viewable from your home, library or favorite wi-fi spot. AL Live allows viewers to watch broadcasts about library issues and trends in real time and interact with hosts via a live chat, offering immediate answers to your pressing questions. With the help of real-time technology, it’s like having your own experts on hand. Professionals like ALA TechSource columnist Jason Griffey, author of Mobile Technology and Libraries (THE TECH SET® #2), and other respected figures from the industry will address important topics such as how to get an ideal library job, the latest innovations in mobile services, digging into databases and the inside scoop on libraries and e-books.

In the first program, “Library 2017: Tech at Warp Speed,” airing at 1:00 pm Central time on Friday, November 16, Griffey will speak about libraries in the near future.

The programs are easy to view—just go to American Libraries Live. Upcoming broadcasts include:

  • Nov. 16: Library 2017: Tech at Warp Speed
  • Jan. 10: Landing Your Ideal Library Job
  • Feb. 14: Mobile Services: The Library in Your Pocket
  • March 14: Library Safety and Security
  • April 11: The Present and Future of Ebooks
  • May 9: Library Learning Goes Online
  • June 6: New Technologies in Library Equipment
  • July 30: Discovery Services: The Future of Library Systems
  • Sept. 10: Digging into New Databases

American Libraries Live – a free service offering new and exciting ways to get to the heart of the real issues in our industry. Learn more at American Libraries Live!

Academic, General, Public, School Media Specialist, Special

“Like” CMLE on Facebook – Chance to Win a Prize!

Did you know? CMLE has a Facebook account! We think Facebook is a great way to connect informally with one another. And, it’s easy — no muss, no fuss! Check out what CMLE has been up to, and provide comments and feedback, all while cruising casually through Facebook. What’s easier than that?

If you work at a library or media center in CMLE’s 12-county region (Aitkin, Benton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pine, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, and Wright), “Like” us by November 9, 2012 for a chance to win a free Flip Your Classroom book, by Jonathan Bergmann and Aaron Sams, (valued at $19.95, copyright 2012) or an Amazon gift card.

So, visit CMLE’s Facebook page today and click the “Like” button! The winner will be contacted via email after November 9th!

School Media Specialist

1:1 Snapshot Survey – Please Respond

The ISTE SIGIS group have put together a 1:1 survey that will be of great benefit to all of us as educators and advocates for 1:1 programs. Would you please either respond to this survey or send this along to the best person at your institution?

This 1:1 Snapshot Survey aims to inform educators about 1:1 initiatives and programs across the country.

The survey can be found at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/1to1TodayFall2012 and must be filled out by October 31, 2012.

CMLE will follow-up on this survey by providing a link to the results/summary in November.

General, School Media Specialist

We’ve Learned: Staffing News and Updates from Around the Region

We’ve Learned… is designed to keep our readers informed about news concerning personnel in CMLE libraries/media centers. Please keep us informed of any “happenings” regarding staff members in your area so that we can include them in the next write-up! Happenings can include: changes in staffing, awards, honors… you get the idea!

  • Angie Kalthoff is the new Tech Integrationist for District 742 (St. Cloud)
  • Be sure to send CMLE updates from your school or district as well! Send us an email or post in the comments area. We’d love to share them!
Academic

Register today for ARLD Dialogue! E-books in Academic Libraries: Successes, Challenges, and Useful Strategies

Got issues with your library’s use of e-books? Got some solutions that work for your students or faculty? Just want to learn more about the topic? Then please join us for the next ARLD Dialogue, held Thursday, November 8, noon to 1:00pm, at the Roseville Public Library.

ARLD Dialogues are free informal discussions held over lunch. This dialogue is hosted by Julie Kelly of the University of Minnesota’s Magrath Library. Please come with ideas and questions.

Box lunches are provided and registration is capped at 22 preregistered people. Register now to reserve a spot.

Questions? Contact Julie Kelly at Magrath Library, University of Minnesota, jkelly@umn.edu or 612-624-4781.