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SATURDAY JUNE 23, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm


AASL

Educating 21st-Century School Librarians to Help 21st-Century K-12 Students Learn (AASL)

With unprecedented attention on accountability and reform for how K-12 students learn, how are ALA-COLAcredited and NCATE/AASL-approved programs that educate school librarians keeping pace? This program presents research funded by the 2011 American Association of School Librarian’s Research Grant, sponsored by Heinemann-Raintree. This session will support effective education of school librarians by identifying research findings on best practices for school library graduate programs and facilitating discussion on implementing these best practices.

AASL

But What Are They Learning? (AASL)

Some believe that engaging students in authentic learning can be challenging when presented with the ‘bells and whistles’ of technology, whether equipment or online resources, and they could be correct. But there are strategies and resources which offer the opportunities to do that. Use of student-owned devices and Web 2.0 resources will be discussed as will the ways to integrate the AASL “Standards for the 21st-Century Learner” into innovative learning opportunities.

AASL

AASL 101 (AASL)

Experienced members of American Association of School Librarians (AASL) will show you how to navigate Annual Conference and fill you in on other ALA/AASL events. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn the AASL ropes regarding everything from the features and benefits of your membership to practical tips and ideas that can help you in your career as a school library professional. First time attendees and prospective members are invited and long-time members are welcome to attend this great networking opportunity.

ALA-IR

Spanish e-Publishing

The exploding world ebooks is not limited to the English language. The demand for libraries to provide Spanish language ebooks is growing. Come hear about the current and future state of Spanish language ebook publishing, access for libraries, and how libraries are already integrating Spanish language ebooks into their collections.

Subjects: Ebooks, International Issues

ALCTS

ALCTS Affiliates Showcase

What’s going on at the local level? Some of the programs presented by ALCTS affiliate members at state, regional or other local conferences or meetings are highlighted in the ALCTS Affiliates Showcase. This showcase covers a variety of topics of interest to ALCTS members, such as preservation, digitization and workflow issues. Come see what your colleagues are talking about.

Subjects: Technical Services, Networking


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