Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Widgets for the School Library

Widgets are easy to add to your library blog or web pages.

You may have noticed the widgets that are the right side of this blog. You can read more about these and other good widgets by going to this site:
http://theunquietlibrarian.wikispaces.com/widgetworkshop

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Webinar for TLs

http://bit.ly/30DcBn

Moving Forward: Engaging the 21st Century Learner
Event Time: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Eastern Standard Time

Are schools engaging today’s digital learner and empowering them with the skills and knowledge demanded by universities and employers in a global economy? As a library professional and educator, your interaction with the 21st century learner may hold the key to each student’s success in an increasingly competitive world.

Join moderator Michelle Begora, Program Director at Follett Software Company and a panel of library experts to find out:

* What new skill sets are important to move the librarian role forward.
* How new library technology is re-engaging digital learners.
* Why librarians are ‘information managers’ who help students become competitive and competent in today’s world.
* How librarians can improve student achievement by increasing the library-classroom connection.
* How to integrate social networking to bring students back to the library.