Looking for new book fair vendors
I am looking for an alternative to Scholastic book fairs and wonder what others have tried and what they'd recommend.
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Does your school use Follett’s Destiny Quest? If so, you are going to LOVE this!
As teachers, Tosca Killoran and Jeff Hoffart, are well aware that many students, faculty and staff are unfamiliar with all of the functions that Destiny Quest offers or are unsure of how to implement the use of this great tool in their classes.
We h
Read more…About 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G
The "G" in wireless networks refers to the "generation" of the unique wireless network technology. Technically, generations are distinct and explained below. 1G (1970 – 1980) 1G stands for first-generation wireless telephone technology. This generat
Read more…Yahoo Library Media NBCT group to close August 1; New Google community formed
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For more than a decade school library media specialists seeking National Board Certification have sought advice using Yahoo’s library media group. Earlier this month the group’s founder, Cynthia Wilson, announced she
Read more…Yahoo Library Media NBCT group to close August 1; New Google community formed
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For more than a decade school library media specialists seeking National Board Certification have sought advice using Yahoo’s library media group. Earlier this month the group’s founder, Cynthia Wilson, announced she
Read more…About SPSS
SPSS Statistics is a software package used for statistical analysis. It is now officially named "IBM SPSS Statistics". Companion products in the same family are used for survey authoring and deployment (IBM SPSS Data Collection), data mining (IBM SPS
Read more…BOOK SELECTION TOOLS
For Books Published in Great Britain:
- Book-Seller: London, J.Whitaker and Sons, 1858-1908 monthly; 1909 — weekly.
- Whiteker’s Cumulative Book List : London, Whitaker, 1924 — quarterly and annual.
- British Books in Print : The reference catalogue of cu
Summer Reading Programs
I work in a small community where summer reading programs are at least a 15- 20 minute drive away for the students. Are there any thoughts on how to promote summer reading to the students? Is anyone having success with online programs or even meet
Read more…3d Printers in HS library
Does anyone have any experience housing/managing them in the library, or have suggestions on how to request financial aid from PTSAs or other grants? Or even how to train teachers and students?
Read more…CLASSIFICATION SCHEMES AND YEAR
CLASSIFICATION SCHEMES AND YEAR OF PUBLICATION
- Dewey Decimal Classification 1876
Expansive Classificatgion 1891
Library of congress Classification 1904
Universal Decimal Classificati
Cooperative Learning
I am interested in leaning more about cooperative learning in the classroom for next year. Suggestions-websites welcome! Thanks!
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New T-L Job INternational KL !
Hi - posting for a friend - new T-L position KL The British School in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Whole School Librarian and Learning Resource Manager Suitably qualified, skilled, enthusiastic and experienced person to manage a well-resourced library
Read more…1:1 Devices & the Library
I would appreciate any information from schools with a 1:1 tech device inititative. What kinds of technology (desktops, laptops, tablets, etc.), if any, do you provide in the library? How has this impacted your library program?
Read more…Best Books for Middle Readers
William Allen White Award nominee. Best Books of Kansas since 1861. Kansas Center for the Book. State Library of Kansas. A Kindle exclusive at 99 cents. First eBook ever since hardcover release in 2001. "Every kid in the Midwest should read this book
Read more…"Setting the Standards" WEbinar: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.6
Monday March 25, 2013 11pm - 11:30pm EST
The 1st in this series of WEbinars showcases how 4 educators address the following Common Core Standard in their classrooms.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.6 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publ
Audio books and readers
Hi - I am looking for a way to offer audio books in our high school library, and am wondering what other libraries have done. I would like to give the students who need the audios the option of choosing their titles. We don't own any ipod/ipads, or
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