Its pie season again… Raspberry Pi that is! Recently they announced they have an updated version of their mini-computer ready to buy. The new version, the Raspberry Pi 3, has an upgraded processor, built in WI-FI, and they claim will be faster! With a price tag of $35 how can you go wrong.
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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…..
Register now for Supervisor Nuts & Bolts Workshop
Do 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
Image credit: https://unsplash.com/photos/0Sy4gfZ2RXU (Ross Tinney), licensed under CC0 1.0
Writers to watch: Spring 2016
Its always delightful to stumble upon a new writer and find a treasure of new books to read. Here is a collection of brilliant authors who are noted for their “standout debut fiction” and are considered “writers to watch” by Publishers Weekly.
- Stephanie Danler: Sweetbitter
- Guillermo Erades: Back to Moscow
- Kaitlyn Greenidge: We Love You, Charlie Freeman
- Yaa Gyasi: Homegoing
And several more!
Publishers Weekly Spring 2016 Writers to Watch
AASL Recommended App: Remind
The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) offers their 25 Best Apps for Teaching & Learning. The apps were chosen because they foster innovation, creativity, active participation, and collaboration.
This week we highlight Remind – an app that lets teachers text students and parents. In the app, “teachers, coaches, or administrators can send reminders, assignments, homework, assessments, or motivational messages directly to students’ & parents’ phones.” AASL’s tip suggests teachers use it to let parents know what students’ homework is for the night.
The app is recommended for all students and is FREE on iOS and Google Play. They are available on a host of devices and usually cost money. Check out this overview presentation from Remind: