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Conference

Call: TIES 2018 Preconference Workshops

This is from the ITEM listserve. CMLE members: if you have questions about submitting a proposal, or if you want to bounce around some ideas – contact us! We are big fans of the TIES conference and want to help you to be part of it!

“Dear ITEM Members:

I am writing to you for a number of reasons. First of all, I want to share that the TIES 2018 Conference is alive and well and will be held December 8-11, 2018 at the Minneapolis Hyatt Regency as usual. Second, I know that ITEM members are some of the best experts when it comes to effective use of technology and information resources for learning. Yes, I know flattery will get me everywhere, but I am quite sincere.

We are looking for some preconference workshop proposals for Saturday and Sunday. Typically, these are three hour, hands on workshops where participants will learn how to use a new tool, create engaging activities for their classroom, or learn some new way to transform their teaching with the help of information and technology literacy.

We also are seeking engaging presentations for the regular conference days and have options for creation sessions, standard information sharing sessions, and posters. This is a golden opportunity for you to share your wisdom and expertise with educators from around Minnesota and other states.

Presenters of preconference workshops on the weekend are paid a stipend, and presenters for the regular conference days receive half off the registration fee on the day they present.

Please think about joining us at the biggest education technology conference in the upper Midwest.

The Call for Proposals and other information can be found at http://ties2018.ties.k12.mn.us

Mary

Mary Mehsikomer, CETL Technology Integration Development & Outreach Facilitator Minnesota E-Rate Coordinator for Schools TIES 651-999-6510 Mary.mehsikomer@ties.k12.mn.us @MaryTMM”

Conference, Visits

Visit to the Andersen Horticultural Library (and ARLD Day 2018!)

Last Friday I had the chance to present at ARLD Day 2018 which took place at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. I really enjoyed meeting lots of academic librarians, chatting about podcasting, and attending sessions.

Great presentation on the MN Reflections Primary Source Sets

It was a fun and informative day that got even better when I discovered there was a library onsite! The Andersen Horticultural Library is actually the largest horticultural research library in the Upper Midwest and provides resources for gardeners, floral designers, landscapers, or anyone interested in Minnesota’s natural history. Browse their digital collections here.

Upon entering the library, you are greeted by a beautiful workspace across from a librarian’s desk, perfect if users need questions answered or help with research! (There were a few people quietly working and I didn’t want to interrupt them, so no picture of this space, sorry!)

Go through another door and you are greeted by gorgeous tables and furniture that provide inviting spaces for researchers and readers! (A fellow conference attendee clued me in that this furniture is pretty famous and a big draw to visitors!)

 

 

 

There was a great section for children’s books, with kid-sized tables and chairs and an inviting selection of books within easy access! And it was awesome to see the library advertising their weekly storytime.

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The library was full of interesting resources for those conducting research, or anyone just interested in plants, gardens, or other outdoor topics. There was a computer to search the collection, a gorgeous book of natural artwork, periodicals, and an entire back room packed with exciting materials!

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After enjoying the library I kept exploring, and found the Conservatory, full of wonderful blooming flowers, and also enjoyed the exhibit Origami in the Garden. Not much was blooming outside yet but I was so encouraged to see the little hints of color coming through the ground!

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ARLD Day 2018 was so much fun, and it was fantastic to visit the Andersen Horticultural Library! If you have a chance to stop by and visit the MN Landscape Arboretum, I definitely encourage you to do so!

Conference

Symposium for Strategic Leadership in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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Registration and travel awards are available for the Symposium for Strategic Leadership in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, cosponsored by Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and the Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL). The symposium will be held Thursday–Friday, May 10–11, 2018, at the Marquette Hotel in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a preconference on Wednesday, May 9.

The Symposium for Strategic Leadership in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will increase understanding and capacity among academic and research library professionals for creating healthy organizations with diverse, equitable, and inclusive climates. This event will provide actionable information and tools for library and archive leaders to take back to their organizations and help develop authentically inclusive environments, where people from underrepresented and marginalized groups can thrive and succeed. Additionally, the symposium will strengthen the community of practice around diversity, equity, and inclusion in academic and research libraries and archives.

Featured Speakers

Symposium speakers will include:

  • DeRay Mckesson, Host of Pod Save the People, organizer and civil rights activist
  • Rusty Barcelo, Visiting Special Assistant to the Chancellor for Diversity at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Who Should Attend?

The primary audience for this event is human resources, organizational development, and other professionals in academic and research libraries and archives who have leadership responsibilities for institutional or campus diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. ARL member library directors and assistant/associate directors will also find value in the symposium.

Symposium Registration

The Symposium for Strategic Leadership in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion registration fee is $250. This fee includes breakfast and lunch on Thursday and Friday, May 10 and 11, as well as the reception on Thursday night. Register online by April 20, 2018.

Conference, Guest Blogger

TIES Conference Report: Holly Nelson

This is a guest post from Holly Nelson, Media Specialist at Kennedy Community School. Need a scholarship to attend a conference or participate in Professional Development? Apply today! 

Attending the annual TIES Conference provided me the opportunity to experience an array of multiple educational initiatives and innovations all in one event.  As a school librarian, I’m cognizant of the vastly changing role of libraries within schools and the learning I experienced was beneficial for my personal professional development but more importantly for the staff and students at my school.

I was able to learn about a new technology integration initiative we’ve now begun at my school.  The SeeSaw tool is used now with teachers, students, and parents to share student learning and build student digital learning portfolios.  Learning from other educators who are using this tool also opened a communication network between multiple professionals and collaborative opportunities.  I am now able to provide support to all users of this new tool and/or extend my support beyond the walls of our school.

The various topics available for exploration at TIES was invaluable. Sharing my knowledge of computational thinking using coding in the “Digital Playground” was a great way to network with other educators. Another great resource that I learned at TIES is how to help students using their 1:1 iPads to create book commercials for an engaging way for students to share their learning. I can’t thank CMLE enough for this chance I received to learn and help grow my school library and its vital role in education.

 

Conference, Guest Blogger

Guest Post: Zine Librarians unConference

This is a guest post from CMLE member Violet Fox. Have you gone to a particularly interesting conference or class? We’d love to hear about it!

Did you know zine librarians across the U.S. and beyond will be visiting Minnesota this July 12th through 14th? Minneapolis will be the site of the eleventh Zine Librarians unConference and you are cordially invited!

(Do you need some background information on what zines are, and how they can have a positive impact on your library? Check out this interview we did with Violet in 2016 where she tells us all about them!)

It’s been nine years since the first Zine Librarians unConference (ZLuC) took place in Seattle in 2009—I had just started volunteering with Seattle’s Zine Archive & Publishing Project, and I was delighted to meet so many folks who were excited about talking about zines in libraries. Since then, ZLuC has been held around the country, including Boston, Long Beach, Pittsburgh, Austin, and Portland. This year the site selection committee chose Minneapolis, likely because of the strong zine libraries community that is developing in the Twin Cities and beyond.

The unConference is a multi-day affair that welcomes workers and volunteers from academic, public, and special libraries, as well as community-oriented independent libraries and archives. Like other unconferences, the topics that will be discussed aren’t determined in advance—they’re decided on by the participants during the event. Typical topics covered often include collection development, event programming, teaching with zines, preservation, cataloging, and acquisitions. Previous ZLuCs have resulted in the creation of the Zine Librarians Code of Ethics, collaboration on a variety of projects, idea sharing, and general support for people dealing with the challenges and opportunities of providing access to zines in libraries and archives.

Because there are multiple libraries that collect zines in the Twin Cities area, ZLuC 2018 will be held at three different sites over three days. The afternoon of Thursday July 12 there’ll be a half day of ZLuC at MCTC (Minneapolis Community and Technical College). MCTC’s library has a huge zine collection and a zine lounge area. Friday July 13 there’ll be a full day of ZLuC at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. The UMN Libraries holds the incredible Marshall Weber Culture Wars Zine Collection. And the morning of Saturday July 14 ZLuC will wrap up with another half day at the Hennepin County Library’s beautiful Minneapolis Central Library. HCL is in the process of ramping up their zine collection and will be the host of this year’s Twin Cities Zine Fest in September. Social events for all three evenings will be planned, likely including a free visit to the Walker Art Center and a zinester reading.

Best of all, registration for ZLuC is free. If you’re coming from out of town, there will also be an option for cheap dorm rooms at the University of Minnesota residence halls ($46/person/day for a shared room, $61/person/day for a private room).

Whether you’re thinking of starting a zine collection, planning your first zine workshop, or already considering the nitty-gritty details of maintaining your collection, consider attending one or more days of ZLuC 2018 in Minneapolis! Please get in touch with me (violetfox@gmail.com) if you have any questions.