For those of you who weren’t able to attend the Midwinter conference in Seattle hosted by the American Library Association (ALA) here is a FREE 60 minute webinar! This Friday, February 8th, an expert panel will analyze and discuss library technology trends from the conference. Click here to register.
Panelists: Jason Griffey, Marshall Breeding and Sue Polanka
Mark Ranum, 2013 Legislative Chair, is now taking registrations for Library Legislative Day. Details below and the link for registration is at the bottom.
2013 MLA/MEMO Library Legislative Day
The 2013 MLA/MEMO Library Legislative Day is an opportunity for library advocates (you, your staff and board, your patrons, other library lovers) to gather at the Minnesota State Capitol to show support and raise awareness of issues for libraries.
Attendees should make appointments to meet as many of their Representatives and Senators as possible to remind them of the importance of libraries to the success of the communities in their district. The MLA/MEMO Platform and accompanying Talking Points will be available to help guide attendees in their advocacy.
More than anything, legislators need to see that their constituents value libraries and be reminded that they should, too.
There are many advocacy groups that legislators hear from. If libraries are not well represented, funding may go elsewhere. Please register now and join us.
Mark Ranum
2013 Legislative Chair
START
5:00pm on Tuesday, March 5, 2013
END
4:00pm on Wednesday, March 6, 2013
SCHEDULE
Tuesday, March 5, 2013 (St. Anthony Room)
5:00–5:30pm Registration
5:30–6:30pm Legislative Briefing (hors d’oeuvres will be served)
Wednesday, March 6, 2013 (Sibly Room)
8:00am–1:00pm Registration
9:00–10:00am Legislative Briefing (repeat of Tuesday)
10:00am–4:00pm 2013 MLA/MEMO Library Legislative Day
LOCATION
161 Saint Anthony Ave
St. Paul, MN 55103
See map: Google Maps
PRICES
– FREE for MEMO and MLA members
REGISTER BY
11:59pm on Friday, March 1, 2013
LINK: REGISTER HERE!
In her blog Canadian teacher, Lisa Noble, lists three very different ways Twitter made a difference in her life. 1) Among her peers she was able to stay connected with the latest labor union news. 2) In her class the students are able to view real-time images and information feeds sent from astronaut Chris Hadfield’s during his amazing space expedition. 3) After hearing about a science project, through her Professional Learning Network (PLN), Lisa tweeted about the need to find a less expensive alternative for materials her family could use to create electrically powered inventions. You may be surprised at how “tweets” rewarded her. Click here to read more.
Do you often have teachers requesting new tools to help teach math? Richard Byrne, a blog guru, showcases his top five blogs for math teachers looking to make their curriculum stick! Meeting challenges to how traditional math instruction can be delivered electronically to students is not easy. This 1 site adds 5 possibilities for teachers. CMLE is giving it five stars-it just adds up! Each day this week he will highlight a different subject area for interested teachers. For a complete list of his top blogs go to http://tinyurl.com/b85mb99.
Hello my name is Michelle. I am the new face around the CMLE office, serving as the temporary Information Specialist.
As an alumna from St. Cloud State University, I am returning to campus with a solid background in strategic planning, marketing, and event logistics; having partnered with K-12 schools, libraries, community outreach groups and nonprofits.
I am excited to work with Patricia, Danielle and our valued members to help launch the new, innovative strategic plan initiatives!
