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Programs, Public, Research, Resources

Let’s Move! Libraries

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International Space Station replica
“Hello everyone,

I am announcing a new project: “Let’s Move! Libraries.” At the project website you will find information on movement-based programs in public libraries throughout North America (think yoga/tai chi/Zumba in the library, StoryWalks, music and movement, walking groups, etc.). The overall goal of this project is to strengthen work already underway in public libraries that seeks to get our communities up and moving.

If you work in a public library in Minnesota, please consider taking a few minutes to fill out this short survey about any programs or services your library provides, has provided in the past, or is planning to provide in the future. The results from this survey will be shared on the project website in Fall 2017.

Please share this message with others you think may be interested in this project. Thank you for your time! I look forward to your feedback.

Noah Lenstra
Assistant Professor
Library and Information Studies
University of North Carolina Greensboro
njlenstr@uncg.edu
http://www.noahlenstra.com/“

Resources

Seeking library people to help students!

The ULS Professional Development Committee is seeking librarians from lower socioeconomic backgrounds that work with students from similar backgrounds, as well as libraries that have programs/services especially for students from low income families.

We are looking for your help in delivering a program that addresses questions such as: How can librarianship encourage students from disadvantaged economic backgrounds to become librarians? How can librarianship help alleviate the financial obstacles to completing a MLS to not only help lower income students but underpaid library staff become librarians? How can librarians from low income backgrounds help and provide services for low income students on campus?

If interested, please e-mail Grace Kaletski (gkaletsk@stetson.edu).

 

Communication, Writing

Call for Chapters: “We Can Do I.T.: Women in Library Information Technology”

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You still have time!  The call for submissions for essays for the book: We Can Do I.T.: Women in Library Information Technology has been extended to May 1, 2017!!!

If you were thinking of submitting an essay but ran out of time, please consider sending one in.  We have received many great submissions (thank you all) but we need to hear from more of you.  Remember, it can be as short as a tweet, or up to 1500 words.

If you are not sure what to write about, here are some topics, but you don’t need to limit yourself to these:
•              How you started in library I.T.

•              Stories related to being a woman in library I.T.

•              Experiences of acceptance or resistance within the library I.T. community

•              Tips and advice for other women seeking a career in library I.T.

•              Changes in your career path because of entering library I.T.

•              Changes you’d like to see happen within the library I.T. culture

•              Advice for library management on how to improve library I.T. culture

•              A vision for the future about/for women in library I.T.

If you still aren’t sure what to write, want to try a different format (we have received one interview), or you would like to propose a topic before you spend the time writing, please email us at: womenlibit@googlegroups.com<mailto:womenlibit@googlegroups.com> Continue reading Call for Chapters: “We Can Do I.T.: Women in Library Information Technology” →

Academic

Online Round Table: Distance Learning!

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The ACRL Distance Learning Section Discussion Group invites you to join us for the next DLS Round Table Discussion!

A large portion of distance librarianship depends on teaching, supporting, and collaborating with students asynchronously. Motivation, engagement, and participation in asynchronous courses was the focus of our first round table discussion. Now we would like to expand upon our strategies for assessing these interactions – both assessing student learning outcomes as well as keeping track of our interactions.

We encourage new and experienced librarians to take part in this discussion. These discussions are about learning and sharing. You will be a valuable addition whether you are just getting started or you have all the answers.

Register to participate in this interactive session now! Participation is limited to the first 90 registrants!!

http://ala.adobeconnect.com/e3qrsu59dnu/event/registration.html

Please send any questions to the DLS Discussion Group Co-Chairs, Kristin Heathcock (kheathcock@hccfl.edu) and Lindsey Wharton (lwharton@fsu.edu)

Resources, Tech

Raspberry Pi activities

Raspberry Pi 3 Model B
A listserve discussion was asking about different programs or activities people are doing in their libraries using Raspberry Pi devices. We are sharing them with you here:

  • We are using Pi mostly with a camera for Social Media campaigns.  Our IT department uses them to monitor wireless networks.
  • A few weeks ago we deployed Screenly open source. It’s been working great. We were displaying PowerPoint from a laptop and moved to this. PowerPoint can save as MP4, which we then load to the Pi.
    Continue reading Raspberry Pi activities →