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2010 SLMS Spring Conference

authorSchool Library System | March 10, 2010

April 29, 30 and May 1, 2010

Albany, NY

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Questioning: The Key to Higher Level Research

authorSchool Library System | March 8, 2010

Critical thinking skills are essential for any good research project. These skills, include the ability for students to locate appropriate sources, read critically, evaluate sources and information, analyze information, and ultimately reach a conclusion, are developed through research projects that require students to ask difficult questions rather than answer simple ones. This workshop will discuss essential questions and techniques for teaching good questioning. A round table discussion will allow participants to share teaching techniques related to questioning. Participants should bring examples of scaffolding models, lessons, etc. to share.

Target Audience: Secondary SLMS

Date: Monday, April 19, 2010

Time: 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Location: Dutchess BOCES BETA Staff Development Room - 900 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

Instructor: Diane Linenbroker, School Library Media Specialist, Rhinebeck High School

Register: www.dcboces.org/professionaldevelopment

Registration Assistance: Frances Hutman 486-4840 x. 3031

2010 Hudson Valley NYSCATE Conference

authorSchool Library System | February 14, 2010

Hudson Valley NYSCATE Conference

March 6, 2010

Roy C Ketcham High School

Wappingers Falls, NY

Dutchess County SLMS who will be presenting at the conference include:

Kimberly Hooper - Google Docs…Collaboration Made Easy

Lorelei Hauptmann and Melinda Grey - Using Photostory in the Classroom

For more details go to http://www.nyscate.org/conferences.cfm?subpage=93

SLMS Spring Networking Meetings

authorSchool Library System | February 7, 2010

The Dutchess School Library System Spring networking meetings are scheduled for March.   Please note the discussion topic for each meeting.  Come prepared to network with library colleagues, share your expertise, and exchange ideas.  Thanks to Lucy and Michele for volunteering their library and great discussion topics!  To register go to http://www.dcboces.org/professionaldevelopment

Elementary SLMS Spring Networking Meeting

Hyde Park Elementary School Library

March 24, 2010

4:15pm - 6:15pm

Integrating Technology into the Curriculum

Bring examples of using interactive white boards in the library media center

Secondary SLMS Spring Networking Meeting

Arlington Middle School Library

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Handheld Librarian Online Conference hosted by SENYLRC

authorSchool Library System | January 29, 2010

Wednesday, February 17, 2010 & Thursday, February 18, 2010

Hosted by:

Southeastern NY Library Resources Council

21 S. Elting Corners Rd.

Highland, NY 12528

Directions: www.senylrc.org/about/directions.htm

Online Registration: http://www.senylrc.org/reg/handheld

Conference Event Information: www.handheldlibrarian.org (Times listed on this website are in Central Standard Time.)

Would you like to attend this conference but have no place to view it uninterrupted at your location? SENYLRC is hosting the Handheld Librarian Online Conference scheduled on February 17 - 18, 2010 from 11:00 am to 6:30 pm EST both days. The entire conference is “attended” virtually via the Internet. Come to SENYLRC to join your colleagues for an online gathering on mobile services by and for libraries. There is no fee to attend, however registration is required. When you register, please select the times that you will attend. The cost for SENYLRC’s registration to host a group viewing is fully subsidized through SENYLRC’s regional automation program through New York State funds. Lunch is available for $5.00/day, payable at the event. Read more »

Library 2.0 Spring Retreat

authorSchool Library System | January 24, 2010

There is still time to register for the Library 2.0 Spring Retreat schedule for March 20-21, 2010.  This two day hands on retreat is designed to help School Library Media Specialists gain a comfort level with some of the Library 2.0 technologies.  Sessions will be informal and collaborative.  Strategies for integration into the curriculum will be offered and shared.

All Library Media Specialists will be able to:

  • Comfortably use some of the Library 2.0 technologies.
  • Integrate Library 2.0 tools into the curriculum to better meet the needs of 21st century learners.
  • Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge. (AASL Standard 3)

Participants will be required to:

  • Create at least one Web 2.0 technology tool for their library.

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School Librarians As 21st Century Leaders

authorSchool Library System | December 17, 2009

The following programs are partially funded through the joint sponsored effort of the LSTA grant program entitled:  School Librarians As 21st Century Leaders and collaboration of all 41 School Library Systems in New York State (http://slsa-nys.org) with support from the Federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds, awarded to the New York State Library by the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Click on the flyers below for more details.  To register go to http://www.dcboces.org/professionaldevelopment

Get Real:  Getting Kids Excited About Nonfiction

Kathleen Baxter

Author, Librarian, Educator, National Speaker, and Columnist for School Library Journal

Friday, January 29, 2010

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NYSCATE Hudson Valley Conference

authorSchool Library System | October 8, 2009

The NYSCATE Hudson Valley Conference planning committee is now accepting proposals.

Event:  Annual Hudson Valley NYSCATE Conference

Date:  March 6, 2010

Location:  Roy C. Ketcham High School, Wappingers Falls, NY

If you are interested in presenting go to:  http://www.nyscate.org/conferences.cfm?subpage=93

The committee will take proposals through December 15, 2009.  This is always a great event with exemplary sessions, lively conversations and great networking.

Presenters get free admission to the conference, including a hot breakfast and a hearty lunch!

Any questions, contact Linda Brandon, lbrandon@lakelandschools.org.

Fall Into Books

authorSchool Library System | September 22, 2009

There’s still time to sign-up for the 11th Annual Fall Into Books Children’s and Teens Literature Conference.

This year our keynote speaker is Marsha Howard, Coordinator for Poetry in The Branches for Poets House a 50,000 volume poetry library and literary center.

Our guest author is John Grandits an award-winning book and magazine designer and the author of Beatrice Black Bear, a monthly cartoon for Click magazine.

Beth Green from Wappingers Junior High School will be one of our discussion group leaders!

Date: Friday, October 23, 2009 (registration deadline October 2, 2009)
Target Audience: School Library Media Specialists and Public Librarians
Location: Marian Shrine, Stony Point, NY

Click on the links below for copies of the flyers.

Note:  Bus transportation is available.   FIB 2009 Bus flyer

Fall Into Books is sponsored by:
Dutchess BOCES School Library System
Orange-Ulster BOCES School Library System
Rockland BOCES School Library System
Sullivan BOCES School Library System
Ramapo Catskill Library System
Mid-Hudson Library System

Basic Book Repair Workshop

authorSchool Library System | September 18, 2009

Kary Barth from Kapco is back to share her basic book repair tips.

Workshop Title:  Do It Once, Do It Right - Book Protection

Date:  September 30, 2009 4:15pm - 7:15pm

Location:  Dutchess BOCES BETA - Staff Development Room

For a complete workshop description and to register go to https://www.mylearningplan.com

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