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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

Gale Training Series

authorSchool Library System | August 13, 2009

To learn how to get the most out of your Gale literature resources, visit http://www.gale.cengage.com/email/TrainingWebinars/Aug09/

SLMS Conference 2009 - wiki

authorSchool Library System | August 3, 2009

The SLMS Conference 2009 Educational Leaders @ Your Library is over but those who missed it or want to revisit it can visit the SLMS Conference 2009 Wiki! Don’t forget to check out Sarah’s conference photos!

http://slmsconference2009.wikispaces.com/

NOVELNY ONLINE TRAINING SESSIONS

authorSchool Library System | June 23, 2009

The following free NOVELny online training sessions have been scheduled for
the summer.

Grolier, Databases for NOVELNY: June 25, 2009 2 pm (one hour)

Ebsco, Using Searchasaurus: June 29 at 2:00 pm (45 minutes)

Cengage-Gale, Health and Wellness Resource Center Database: July 14 at 10:00 am (one hour)

Cengage-Gale, Health and Wellness Resource Center Database: August 3 at 2:00 pm (one hour)

Information on how to register/participate in these sessions is available at:
http://novelnewyork.org/training.php#online

Summer Workshop: The Missing Chapters

authorSchool Library System | June 19, 2009

The Missing Chapters: Untold Stories of the African American and Native American Presence in the Mid-Hudson Valley


During this 5-hour workshop, teachers and librarians will explore the on-line exhibit titled, The Missing Chapter: Untold Stories of the African American Presence in the Mid-Hudson Valley and tour a new exhibit Before Hudson, 8,000 Years of Native American History and Culture.  A major component of each exhibit is a curriculum based on local primary sources found at Historic Huguenot Street, the Ulster County Clerk’s Office, and the Senate House Musuem.  The activities included in each curriculum were written with the NYS Social Studies test in mind.  Participants will have the opportunity to experience activities from both of the teaching packets.  Also included in this workshop will be a tour of several of the historic houses on Huguenot Street and a visit to an archive to view historic documents.  All participants will receive a free copy of  “When Cultures Collide” a curriculum on the Lenape People of the Hudson Valley.

Date:  Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Instructor:  Susan Stessin-Cohn

Cost: $20

Registration Deadline: July 9, 2009

Location:  Deyo House Hall 18 Broadhead Ave. Historic Hugeunot St. New Paltz, NY

Click here for flyer or go to https://www.mylearningplan.com to register.

Gaming in the Library

authorSchool Library System | June 1, 2009

Don’t forget to register for the Gaming in the Library workshop on Monday, June 29th.

See attached flyer for details.  There is a $30 registration fee (includes lunch).  You can register on MLP.  Registration deadline is Friday, June 19th - payment is due by Wed., June 23rd.

Workshop Title:  Gaming in the School Library

Presenter:  Chris Harris, Coordinator, Genesse Valley BOCES SLS

Date:  Monday, June 29, 2009

Time:  8:30am - 3:00pm

Location:  Ulster BOCES Conference Center - 175 Route 32 North, New Paltz, NY, 12561 -

Cost:  $30

Sponsors:  Dutchess and Ulster School Library Systems

SENYLRC Cataloging Workshop

authorSchool Library System | April 6, 2009

SENYLRC is offering a basic cataloging skills workshop.

Title:  Subject Analysis 411 (or What Is It About and Where Do I Put It?)

Date:  Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Time:  9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Location:  SENYLRC Conference Room

Target audience:  Librarians, paraprofessionals and all library staff looking for a refresher or needing to acquire basic cataloging skills.  You do not have to be a cataloger to attend.

For a complete workshop description go to http://www.senylrc.org/ce/

SLMS 2009 April 30-May 2 Registration

authorSchool Library System | April 3, 2009

The SLMS 2009 Conference is fast approaching in beautiful Saratoga Springs, NY. The conference will be held on April 30-May 2, 2009. Registration must be postmarked by Wednesday, April 8th to receive the regular registration rate otherwise you will pay the on-site rate. Save yourself $30 and register now! For registration information and conference details, please go to the SLMS conference web site at: http://www.nyla.org/index.php?page_id=1564

In addition, you can join NYLA at the same time! First time membership is only $25!

Submitted by
Danielle Boyea, Coordinator
NYLA/SLMS Conference Co-Chair 2009