Category Archives: Training

CMLE, Training

Training Tips: CMLE has material for you!

We are very interested in helping all our members (and other library people!) get the training they need to be ready to serve their communities. Working in libraries means constant change, new services coming along all the time. Staying on top of it all is tough!

CMLE will work to provide training in areas helpful to our community members. Some of that is in person, and it is fun to connect with each other as we work through ideas. Other material is on our website. We provide online training material for all types of libraries, including:

  • Linking Our Libraries podcast: training on all kinds of topics library people need, with a focus on leadership skills in different situations (subscribe, or stream from our site; read all the info on our site)
  • Reading With Libraries podcast: reader’s advisory material, with a new genre discussed each week; book recommendations, links to resources, and guest hosts to share ideas all combine to make this a fun and useful book group podcast (subscribe, or stream from our site; read all the info on our site)
  • Book Bouquets: a weekly series of books grouped around a specific topic; provided for people’s own TBR list, or to set up displays in their libraries; flyers included each week
  • Spotlight Program series: weekly series of programs that can be put on in any library, usually at low (or no) cost, and with little prep time
  • Read Across Minnesota series: a weekly book shared from a Minnesota author, or set in Minnesota; comes with a Google map to show locations of each book

What other topics would be helpful to you, as you work in your library?? We are here to find training ideas for you – either provided in-house, or we will help to track down some other training opportunities for you!

Resources, Services, Training

Check out this webinar: Revitalizing Library Volunteer Engagement

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So many libraries now use volunteer – parents, people doing community service, teens, seniors, and more. It’s great to take a few minutes here to think about some strategies to bring in volunteers to help with meaningful tasks in the library, so you can spent time focused on your patrons!

Check out this free webinar from WebJunction. (And while you are there, browse around some of their other offerings! They have all kinds of free classes and webinars available for you to check out on your own time, to be sure you stay current with the skills needed to best serve your community.)

“This webinar explores new trends in library volunteerism and presents practical steps to recruit skilled volunteers to help grow your community of library advocates and supporters.

Library volunteerism is evolving. Gone are the days of looking for tasks to keep your volunteers busy. Libraries are now enlisting high impact volunteers who are bringing unique skills and expertise to enhance the library’s mission. Join us to learn how you can harness the power of skilled volunteers in your community and hear success stories of innovative volunteer engagement in libraries of all sizes and budgets.

Participants in this webinar will learn how to:

  • Identify what motivates potential local and virtual volunteers and how to ensure the right fit
  • Utilize skilled volunteers at the library
  • Design volunteer job descriptions and targeted recruitment plans
  • Earn staff buy-in and other strategies for successful volunteer engagement

Volunteers can be your strongest advocates, helping you gain funding and recruit human resources. This webinar will help libraries and library groups revitalize volunteer engagement and grow their community of advocates and supporters.

Presented by: Carla Lehn, principal consultant of the Lehn Group, former Library Programs Consultant of California State Library, and author of the new book, From Library Volunteer to Library Advocate: Tapping into the Power of Community Engagement.”

Tech, Training

Sign up for free Code.org training!!

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CMLE’s own Angie Kaltoff, from District 742, has a bunch of code.org training classes for you!

Get all the information RIGHT HERE!

 

What’s in a workshop?

In-person instruction from an experienced computer science facilitator, including an intro to computer science, pedagogy, overview of online curriculum, teacher dashboard, strategies for teaching “unplugged” classroom activities

 

WHEN??? WHERE???

8/13 – 8/14

9am-4pm

Code.org  & Code Kitty

St. Catherine’s University

St.Paul, MN

 8/15/2018

8:30am-4:30pm

Austin,MN
8/16/2018

8am-4pm

Diamondhead Education Center

Burnsville, MN

 8/17/2018

8am -4pm

Sartell, MN

 8/21/2018

8am-3pm

Century Middle School

Park Rapids, MN

 

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kalthoff@pd.code.org

 

Communication, Training

Robotics Workshop at Saint John’s University!

Robotics Workshop
Wednesday, July 11th
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
SJU Alcuin 391 – Saint John’s University

Registration is limited to 18 people – Lunch will be included

CEUs will be provided to attendees

 

Registration Form

Robotics are an innovative technology for learning in the classroom.  Robotics incorporate computer science principles, but the learning possibilities are exponential when robotics are used as teaching tools for academic concepts.  In this session, attendees will be introduced to robotics, learn how they can be integrated in the classroom, and explore effective pedagogical practices. Within robotics instruction there are two key approaches that can be taken: learning to code and coding to learn.  We will explore both methods and discuss how learning to code emphasizes computer science and computational thinking, while coding to learn emphasizes using robotics as tools to enhance learning.

The robots we will be focusing on during this session are Dash & Dot, Code and Go Mouse, Blue-bot, Ozobot, and Sphero.  We will explore how robotics can be used to teach both computer science and computational thinking as well as content area standards in all academic areas.  Computer science standards are required in some states and many schools now offer AP Computer science courses, but exposure at a primary level are limited. To become ready for today’s workforce, computer science and computational thinking are gaining popularity in education with robotics.  In order to make instruction meaningful, we will examine best practices when teaching with robotics like the SAMR model, TPACK framework, and ISTE standards. Finally, we will explore resources for funding and further support to incorporate robotics into your school.

This session is perfect for K-12 teachers, administrators, and library/media staff who want to learn more about robotics.  Higher education professionals may also find this session engaging to learn how robotics can be used to educate pre-service teachers. Attendees will be provided with materials to take home and start using with your students immediately.  Come learn about robotics with us!

Learning Objectives

  • Attendees will be introduced to a variety of robotics and learn how they can be used in the classroom.
  • Understand how to incorporate robotics in standards based lessons
  • Explore effective pedagogical practices, funding resources, and support.

 

Programs, Training

It’s Summer Library Boot Camp time!

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Summer Boot Camp Training Series

 

Who should join us??

YOU!!

Do you need to have a special job title or
degree or experience??

NO!!

Will you learn valuable things AND get a light lunch??

YES!!

 

Certificates will be issued for two hours of PD or CE credit after each class.

Classes will run from 11:00 to 1:00, and light lunch will be provided. Each class will be $10.

CMLE members can apply for a scholarship to take the entire series of all five classes. Do not register through the links below; email us at admin@cmle.org, give your name, your library, and your job there, and confirm you will attend all five classes. We will process your scholarship application with that information and get back to you.

It is not necessary to be a CMLE member – join us for any or all of these classes!

All classes will be held at CMLE Headquarters:
570 1st Street SE
St. Cloud, MN 54304

Email us with any questions at admin@cmle.org.

Scroll down through these classes, and sign up at the bottom of the page!!

CopyrightCopyright Tue. June 12

If you are in a library, you are probably the point person for answering copyright questions, or for enforcing copyright rules for your organization.

But: how confident do you feel in your knowledge of federal copyright law?? If you are like a lot of library people, you would probably feel better if you had more basic experience.

In this class we will walk through the basics of copyright law, and some ideas about training your community members in understanding and following copyright laws. (Pointing out some of the massive potential financial penalties can be helpful!)

REGISTER for Copyright class HERE

 

Weeding Lettuce (4858251381)Collection Development and Weeding Thurs. June 14

Of course libraries are much more than “just” books, but books are our best-known product. In this class we are going to talk about creating a collection development policy specific to your library. As part of that process, we will also talk about strategies for weeding without tears – yours or anyone else’s! (It’s a challenge, but it can be done!)

REGISTER For Collection Development Class HERE

Don Quijote de La Mancha, Teresa Carreño TeatherProgramming on a Budget Tue. June 19

We are known for books, and even for computers; but libraries are so much more! In this session, we will discuss different types of programs that you might try in your own library. We will focus on programs that require little (or no!) money, materials, or even prep. Participants will be encouraged to share details of programs they have attended or have presented.

REGISTER for Programming Class HERE

 

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Connecting to Your Community
Thurs. June21

Our whole job is to do some great customer service. We use a variety of tools: books, materials, programs. But our real job is to connect information to people in the communities we serve – things they need, things they want, things they may not even know exist! In this session we are going to talk about ways to identify the demographics of your community members (it’s not always obvious), and strategies to make those good connections.

REGISTER for Connecting Class HERE

 

Digital literacy disciplines

Training for Information Literacy
Tue. June 26

When people ask what we do in libraries, talking about Information Literacy will always be the right answer! In this session we will chat about the basics of Information Literacy, then talk about strategies for training different age groups and community groups. Identifying fake news is not a challenge; let’s help the communities we serve to understand the information that is both accurate and best for their personal needs!

REGISTER for Info Literacy HERE