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The Central Minnesota Libraries Exchange (CMLE) is one of seven regional multitype library systems established to meet the needs of and share the resources of all types of libraries. We love libraries, and are here to support them!
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CMLE Weekly Review 3/17/2016

CMLE Updates: State & Regional News
– April is School Library Month! Time to start planning…More
– MnLINK updates you should know about More
– Registration is open for CMLE hosted Supervisor Nuts & Bolts Workshop More
– State Library Updates 3/9/16 More

Upcoming Events and Registration Information
– “Multitype powered” library professional development calendar More
– Free national online library events to build your skill sets  More

Tech Bits and Ideas
– New Raspberry Pi 3 has been released More
– Free FRBR book More

Resources You Can Use
– AASL Recommended App: Remind More
– Writers to watch this spring… More
– School library award of $5,000 for humanities programmingMore

Food For Thought
– In rural MN, the public library can be the only available high-speed Internet access  More
– Meet the nominated Librarian of Congress More

Just For Fun
– Yeah, I work at the public library, giggle, snort! More

School Media Specialist

April is School Library Month!

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Yes, we know it is still March, but it is time to start planning for School Library Month in April!

School Library Month is the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) celebration of school librarians and their programs. Every April school librarians are encouraged to host activities to help their school and local community celebrate the essential role that strong school library programs play in transforming learning. The 2016 theme is School Libraries Transform Learning.

Megan McDonald, author of the popular Judy Moody series, the Stink books, and the Sisters Club trilogy, is the national spokesperson for the 2016 celebration. Go here to view all the ideas you can use in your setting including web graphics, printable posters, and proclamation templates. To celebrate, AASL is offering the following complimentary webinars (live mode only for non-members).

Complimentary AASL Webinars during the month of April

Wed, April 6  |  6:00 p.m. Central
TV on a Dime: Creating a Library TV Studio

Wed, April 13  |  6:00 p.m. Central
Personalized Learning with Gooru

Wed, April 20  |  6:00 p.m. Central
Creating Digital Portfolios Using Google Sites

Wed, April 27  |  6:00 p.m. Central
Digital Storytelling in the Classroom: 7 Projects to Get Students Storyboarding

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Obama nominates 14th Librarian of Congress

Did you know that recently, President Obama nominated Carla Hayden for the post of Librarian of Congress. Did you also know…

  • The Library of Congress is “America’s Library”
  • The U.S. president nominates the person, the Senate confirms the nomination
  • The Library of Congress is the nation’s oldest federal institution
  • Hayden will be the first female and the first African American to hold this honor. Watch this video to meet Dr. Hayden…..

 

 

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Register now for Supervisor Nuts & Bolts Workshop

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photo-1422854068916-cf163783f7caDo you lead, supervise or give work direction to others? Could you use a few tips?

CMLE invites you to attend two “after school” sessions from 4 – 6 pm; the first one being Thursday, April 14th, the second being May 12). It is important that you plan on attending both days as the second event builds on the first.

Consultant Chris Kudrna will guide us through strategies, tips and tricks you can use tomorrow to better supervise, lead, and/or give work direction. Enjoy time for sharing and/or Q & A with Chris, and get the coaching you need to be a positive force in your workplace.

Event Details

Who: Academic, K-12, public, and special library staff from Central Minnesota
Cost: Free to you. CMLE will underwrite the consultant costs and refreshments.
Where: In CMLE’s new space in the Central MN Educational Research & Development Council (cmERDC). Located right next to Target East. 570 1st St. SE., St. Cloud, MN 56304

Register Now

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School Media Specialist

School libraries can win $5000 for humanities programming

RainingPlease consider this opportunity that the American Library Association shares below….maybe you are already doing something that is a perfect fit!

Application deadline: Feb. 1-May 6, 2016

“My name is Sarah Ostman, and I’m writing from the American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office. I’m emailing to share a $5,000 award opportunity that I think your association may be interested in.

The Sara Jaffarian School Library Program Award recognizes a humanities program, held by a K-8 school library in the 2015-16 school year, that broadened students’ perspectives and helped them understand the world.

Eligible school libraries should apply by May 6. You can find more award information and guidelines at www.ala.org/jaffarian or contact me with any additional questions.

The last award was granted to Perry Meridian Middle School in Indianapolis for its “R.O.A.D. I Travel” program, a genealogy project that taught students how to track their family history through documents, interviews and research. Information about this and other past awardees can be found on the website at http://www.ala.org/programming/jaffarianaward

I hope you will share this information with your members and other colleagues. If you have specific libraries in mind for the award, please send me their contact information so I can reach out to them directly and encourage them to apply.

Thank you,

Sarah Ostman,Communications Manager, ALA Public Programs Office”

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