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Academic, General, Public, School Media Specialist, Special

The 2016 State of America's Libraries report

Library of historic photo booksAccording to the introduction of this year’s report….”Libraries today are less about what they have for people and more about what they do for and with people. Library professionals promote opportunities for individuals and progress for communities. Libraries of all kinds add value in five key areas (the E’s of Libraries): education, employment, entrepreneurship, empowerment, and engagement. They are advancing the legacy of reading and developing a digitally inclusive society.” Below are a few links to help you quickly get at the parts of this report that have meaning for you.

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General, School Media Specialist

AASL toolkit for preservice principals and teachers

JournalsSometimes we need to get our message out there early about the power of school libraries and AASL is doing just that. The AASL, Educators of School Librarians Section (ESLS) offers this toolkit to school librarians, in the hopes that they will recommend and share this collection with school leaders and teaching colleagues.

This freely available (10 page) Preservice Toolkit, provides a variety of materials to help both preservice and in-service principals and teachers understand the value of the school library program, as well as the value of instructional collaboration between school librarians and teachers. Take a look and let us know what you think!

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Misinformation spreads faster than Creeping Charlie

IrishI am seriously thinking of unplugging from social media lately. Waaayyy too many crazy, unfounded claims and bits of information, most connected to politics. Such a need for drama it seems; has society become addicted to drama? As a librarian, I feel a need to set the record straight when I see these, but I also know that engaging with such Facebook posts will only cause me to receive more! What to do?

This is such a problem that the World Economic Forum declared the online spread of misinformation to be a form of “digital wildfire,” and one of the main threats to global society. As librarians we understand the power of information, but it rises to a new level for me as I read about  a team of researchers who have conducted a five-year-long study on a wide range of Facebook users in a quest to find out how misinformation blossoms online. If echo chambers, trolling pages and confirmation bias appeal to you, please read the following results from the study. 

Wondering how to check outrageous claims to see if they are true? See our earlier blog post: Do You Really Know the Truth? Snopes Field Guide.

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Academic, General, Public, School Media Specialist, Special

CMLE seeks a new Executive Director

On an adventureHi, Patricia Post here! I am always reminded that we need to communicate often, in different ways, and in different formats! So, for all the people who have seen that CMLE is looking for a new Executive Director, and are wondering what is going on, here are some quick links to get you caught up!

Did you know:

  • I recently wrote a blog post announcing my retirement.
  • On May 4th, the Executive Director position was posted on 18 online job boards and social media sites. If you have seen it, help us spread this opportunity  far and wide!
  • Haven’t seen the job posting? No worries, go to our new www.cmlejobs.com site to see the job ad, view the position description and scoring strategy, and find out how to apply!
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Free, live webcast with author Kate DiCamillo

		

			 		

	


		

		
8katedicamilloThis one sneaked up on us, the timeline to register is short, but it is too good to not share!


Join two-time Newbery award-winning author Kate DiCamillo as she discusses her newest release, Raymie Nightingale, a masterful, moving novel about an unforgettable summer friendship. Sign up now! Sponsored by Candlewick Press, you are encouraged to set up a class assembly for this live event, so all of your kids, parents, and teachers will be able to watch and participate. To view the LIVE webcast, sites need just an internet connection and web browser.


DiCamillo, in her role as National Summer Reading Champion, will talk directly to students about the importance of summer reading, which will probably reinforce what you have already told them.


Moderated by John Schumacher (Mr. Schu) – http://mrschureads.blogspot.com/


Friday, May 13, 2016, 10:00-11:00 AM CDT


Register Here!


Sorry, this one will not be available in an archived format!