Blog posts in "School Libraries"

Are textbooks becoming obsolete?

staci.shaw — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0600

Recent news stories have been discussing the benefits and disadvantages of replacing textbooks with hand-held and/or on-line resources. Check out the full story in the September 25th issue of The Scoop, and share your thoughts on the issue...

Read Long & Prosper (for teens)

Anne Abrams — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:16:54 -0600

I’m pleased to announce “Read Long & Prosper” is the winning slogan for key-chain id wallets. Thanks to all 37 folks who voted. Here’s the breakdown—Read Long & Prosper, 16; Library: The Final Frontier, 7; Book-Obsessed, 5; and Need to Read, 9.

I still need your help! We are launching a Teen Read Week contest on September 10 (see http://libraries.idaho.gov/trw09) and I need some program ideas to post to our website. Could you send me some ideas—big or small (we’ll take them all)? Just give me a brief description of a program you’ve done in the past and how you got the word out to teens. Please include your library and contact email so we can credit you!

Summer Brain Drain?

Anne Abrams — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:57:01 -0600

We are Teachers provides great resources for both public and school librarians. Here are their recommendations that can give you ideas to help parents prevent summer brain drain!

Partnership ideas & more:

National Center for Summer Learning, Johns Hopkins University, School of Education

Link from your website:

School Librarians...drop in

Anne Abrams — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:27:29 -0600

...for an hour or more on this web conference on 21st Century Skills,* June 1-12.
If you missed one, link to the archives.

This is your opportunity to:

Engage in a nation-wide discussion to formulate recommendations for education practices and policies
Lend your voice to help forward the 21st Century Skills Movement
PARTICIPATE FOR FREE in a unique nation-wide, online event

See you there!

Get The Scoop!

staci.shaw — Fri, 08 May 2009 11:12:49 -0600

The new issue of ICFL's free youth services e-newsletter is on-line now. In this issue: Summer reading news and resources, funding opportunities, award-winning books, current and upcoming events, and more!
The Scoop, May 8, 2009

School Librarians! The winner is...

Anne Abrams — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:40:41 -0700

…Marjean Rogstead! Come on down!

Marjean is a librarian aide at Spirit Lake Elementary. She won $500 in books for her library from Titlewave, generously donated by Follett Library Resources.

Congratulations to all 275 school libraries who submitted their school's A-List (contact information) in preparation of the upcoming school impact study. The study will help us better understand the contributions to education of Idaho school libraries.

You can help every Idaho school library media center be a winner by submitting your A-List Names today. To submit them through a simple online form, click here.

If you have any questions about the study, please contact Frank Nelson or our research team RSL Research Group.

Middle & High School Librarians: Treat Yourself!

Anne Abrams — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:27:57 -0600

And apply today to attend the March 8, 9 & 10 in-service designed for you and your key-players. Like last year, the in-service will focus on your critical contributions to student achievement in the context of 21st Century Skills.

Go ahead and dare to dream of the luxuries waiting for you in Idaho Falls...

networking with your peers from across the state
hearing from Keith Lance about a new Idaho School Library Media Center study
working with Bob Berkowitz to create exciting projects incorporating Big6 with scientific inquiry models

But there is more!
The Commission is using LSTA funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Service to cover travel, meal, and hotel costs for you and your team. Continuing education credit is available for you, your science teacher and your VIP if your VIP attends the entire in‐service. And you are eligible to apply regardless of attendance last year or your certification credentials.

Why wait? Check it out now because November 10 is the deadline for applications!