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2013 “Libraries Rock” Conference: Audition Now!

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MLA ROCKlogo_conf13_0Are you looking for new ideas and tools to stay up-to-date, innovate, and succeed in your career? Consider attending the 2013 Minnesota Libraries Association (MLA) Annual Conference, “Libraries Rock.”  Save the date for this year’s conference held on October 10th-11th in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Click here to learn more !

If you have a great idea for a session that you would like to present or coordinate? Audition NOW and help shape the “playlist”!

Just complete the proposal submission form.

  • Sessions will run 60 minutes—a length appropriate for 1-3 speakers. The format of the presentation may include single or multiple speakers, panel discussions, case studies, and/or demonstrations of projects.
  • The Program Committee will select sessions based on consistency with conference themes, coverage of topics of timeliness and interest to members, and credentials of presenter(s).
  • Deadline for session proposals is April 26, 2013. 
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Feature Libraries: National D.E.A.R. Day!

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DEAR-holding_03You may remember Beverly Cleary, author of more than 30 books for young adults and children. In 1992, she wrote about D.E.A.R. in Ramona Quimby, Age 8. Since then, “Drop Everything And Read” programs have been held nationwide on April 12th in honor of Mrs. Cleary’s birthday (4/12/1916.)  Libraries, families and individuals across the country are asked to honor this special day-long celebration and encourage families to take time to read together.

Click here for more information about D.E.A.R.

How can I participate?

As an organization, library, school, or bookstore, you can participate by hosting a “Drop Everything And Read” event at your location (or elsewhere) during the month of April. As an individual, you can participate by attending an event in your community or by reading at home with your children, siblings, or friends. And, ultimately set aside time not just on the 12th but on a daily basis to read.

If you would like help identifying a book to read, here is a link to favorite books read during D.E.A.R. Day, you can find a list of books by Beverly Cleary or review the 2013  Most Notable Children’s Books for young readers published by Booklist.

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Local Poetry Reading!

Joyce Sutphen Minnesota Poet Laureate
Joyce Sutphen Minnesota Poet Laureate

Featured guest at the April Book Lovers Night is poet and author Joyce Sutphen.  In 2011, this St. Josephn native was named the second Minnesota Poet Laureate by Governor Mark Dayton.  Sutphen will be participating in a reading at 7:oo pm this Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at the College of Saint Benedict in Saint Joseph, Minnesota. This event is free and open to the public! Click here for more details.

Also note, Sutphen will be available for a book signing after her presentation. The CSB/SJU Bookstore will offer recommended books for sale at 20 percent off during the event. 

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Free Weeding Webinar!

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Are you responsible for assisting with the annual or semi-annual weeding of books in your library’s collection?

Booklist is a free website (and a database) sponsored by American Libraries Association (ALA). This month, Booklist Online is offering a free weeding Webinar aptly titled, “Weeding the Basics and Beyond.”

This webinar will be held on Tuesday, April 16th at 1 pm (Central Time).

Click here to register!

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Flipped Classroom Event Coming This April!

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More and more educators are considering incorporating the concept of a flipped classroom in there schools. The learning ideology “flips” traditional teaching methods by delivering instructional content online and outside of class time. Then, class time is used to further analyze and explore the learned concepts individually or in groups. If you would like to learn more about this topic, CMLE has developed a libguide click here to read more=>

Event Materials

On April 12th, the Minnesota Educational Media Organization (MEMO) in collaboration with Total Information for Education Systems (TIES) and The Flipped Learning Network, are hosting an all day event titled,  “The Flipped Classroom and You.” Registration is $65, and can be discounted for groups of 6 or more.

Follow these links for additional information on the event, to register and/or to submit a proposal to participate as a presenter.