This issue of the Weekly Review recaps our blog posts from April 29-May 4, 2016

CMLE Updates: State & Regional News
– Under construction at St. John’s More
– Legislative Update More
– Are you or someone you know retiring, changing jobs, or receiving an award? More
– Follett acquires Baker & Taylor More
– Carpool karaoke! More

Upcoming Events and Registration Information
– Check out the calendar of library PD events More

Tech Bits and Ideas
– Best virtual reality headsets More
– Professional development and tech in 1:1 districts More

Resources You Can Use
– 9 Instagram tips More
– AASL recommended app – Skitch More
– Circulating neck ties? More
– Novels to help you escape – Booklist! More

Food For Thought
– Fewer Americans are visiting libraries, according to Pew More

Just For Fun
– Library jokes! More

This issue of the weekly review recaps our blog posts from April 21-27, 2016

CMLE Updates: State & Regional News
– From the Director: I am retiring! More
– Makerspace 101 More
– Check out the new catalog at GRRL More

Upcoming Events and Registration Information
– MN library events calendar, provided by MN Multitypes More
– Last call for registrations for May 5th event at SCTCC! Participants receive a free book! Celebrate the new SCTCC library, author Jess Lourey, and eBooks MN More

Tech Bits and Ideas
– Using Chromebooks? Check out these six tips for video creation More

Resources You Can Use
– Did you know? Hennepin County one of the 2016 library building award winners! More
– AASL recommended app – Pixel Press Floors More
– Top teen reads from YALSA More

Food For Thought
– How do YOU save the users time? More

Just For Fun
– Book titles for cats! More

This issue of the Weekly Review recaps our blog posts from April 15-20, 2016.

CMLE Updates: State & Regional News
– State Library Services Update 4/14 More
– New staff member at CMLE! More
– Jess Lourey – Author Spotlight More
– MN Book Award Winners! More

Upcoming Events and Registration Information
– Register now: Participants receive a free book! Celebrate the new SCTCC library, author Jess Lourey, and eBooks MN More
– Notable dates for your Noggin – May More

Tech Bits and Ideas
– Video tips for the classroom More
– New makerspace technology! More

Resources You Can Use
– Treasure trove of old seed catalogs More
– AASL recommended app: Kahoot More
– Minecraft portal to help teachers More
– Heard of Google Cardboard? More

Food For Thought
– Kids who are under connected to the Internet More

Just For Fun
– 10 of the shortest books ever! More

This issue of the Weekly Review recaps our blog posts from April 8-13, 2016.

CMLE Updates: State & Regional News
– Save the date for the EdCampMidMN Unconference  More
– Featured Book: Girls Like Us More
– State Library Updates 4/5/16 More
– A tribute to librarians, from the Director More

Upcoming Events and Registration Information

– Register now: Participants receive a free book! Celebrate the new SCTCC library, author Jess Lourey, and eBooks MN  More

Tech Bits and Ideas
– Attention game enthusiasts and educators More
– Google Docs update More

Resources You Can Use
– Use Canva to promote your events More
– Literature Map: Find more authors you like More
– Academics: Have you heard of the Open Syllabus Project More
– May “Library Reads” booklist!  More

Food For Thought
– Study ponders picture books in eBook formats  More
– Top skills for librarians of the future More

Just For Fun
– Bookish cakes and cupcakes More

This issue of the Weekly Review recaps our blog posts from April 1-6, 2016.

CMLE Updates: State & Regional News
– LSTA Grant info and sample ideas  More
– Why go to Teen Lit Con? One of your peers tells all and invites you along! More
– eBooks MN free posters More
– Keynote and session links from Library Technology Conference More

Upcoming Events and Registration Information

– Getting down to the wire! Register now for Part 1: Free Supervisor Nuts and Bolts Workshop More

– Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo,  the new library, author Jess Lourey, and eBooks MN  More

 Tech Bits and Ideas
– Twitter turned 10! What does this mean? More

Resources You Can Use
– It’s Google Science Fair time again! Win $50,000 More
– Library scavenger hunt! Purpose? Browsing the stacks! More
– 5 tips for better group work results! More
– School librarians: Embed this video now! More

Food For Thought
– Have you reflected on yourself as leader? Why not?  More
– OCLC shares ILL wisdom and multiple booklists!  More

Just For Fun
– Just for kicks….peruse these very cool eyelid paintings. Seriously. More