A two-part webinar series offered by the American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) and the American Association of School Librarians (AASL).
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Start Date: February 22, 2023, 6:00 pm CST
End Date: March 22, 2023, 7:30 pm CDT
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Start Date: May 28, 2024, 2:00 pm CDT
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Romance is the most popular genre and a billion-dollar industry. Yet it suffers from stigma and students are shamed for this reading choice. Examine why you should embrace this genre that is both feminist and diverse. Survey the changing landscape of romance. Learn how to run a successful romance book club. Obtain collection development tips for YA and adult romance. Whether you are a romance veteran or romance virgin, this session is for you.
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Start Date: May 29, 2024, 3:00 pm CDT
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School Librarianship can be an isolating experience. Compound that experience with also being the only Black person, the only Native American, the only gay, lesbian, bisexual or non-binary in your place of work. What are the physical, mental and emotional consequences? What are the mitigating factors that can help to sustain this unique position? Part of the purpose of this workshop will be to provide space to share experiences and identify protective measures to sustain a career in libraries.
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Start Date: May 31, 2024, 1:15 pm CDT
End Date: May 31, 2024, 1:15 pm CDT
Learn how to use state award picture books as a platform for addressing the AASL Standards Framework for Learners!
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This presentation breakdowns why graphic novels should be considered “real” academic reading, illustrate the relevancy of their use in secondary curricula, and provide attendees with methods for staying informed of the newest titles.
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Two librarians reveal how they use podcasts and webinars to create, collaborate, and curate relevant content, giving voice to ideas and concepts that should be shared.
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The presenters provide creative ideas for marketing your reading programs, transforming your reading spaces and MakerSpaces.
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Inspire students to enjoy reading with 15 creative ideas you can use for years to come in your classroom, library, or school!
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Are you looking for Makerspace Ideas to use with your secondary library patrons? This is the session for you!
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Join superintendents and principals from across the country for an engaging and frank conversation on what administrators need and expect from their school librarians and school libraries and how administrators can empower a school librarian’s leadership role to impact all learners.
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This webinar will empower participants add diverse titles to their collection through awards, lists, websites and social media.
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Presenters Megan Cusick and Judy Deichman highlight the National School Library Standards as a platform for strategic advocacy in your learning communities.
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AASL leaders and school librarians share their strategies on how they’re working to implement their school’s curriculum and engage learners some of the areas hardest hit by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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n this presentation, engage with makerspace accessibility, universal design, and work through real-world scenarios. Presenters will also offer information and findings on school library makerspaces and accessibility in the US.
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Adapted Library serves as a place for children to come and work on social skills, literacy skills, and sensory participation.
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This webinar will give you tools to address concerns, dispel myths, and show the benefits that comics and graphic novels bring to classrooms and libraries.
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Participants will learn about intellectual freedom programming, and how it can be used to develop critical thinking and collaboration skills, reach underserved audiences, broaden perspectives, and develop empathy.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ChatBots are all over the news, but what are they, and how do they impact school libraries? In this session, learn about this latest trend, how ChatBots work, and how students are using them for productive (and unproductive!) purposes. Explore ChatGPT, gather ideas for embracing and using this high-tech tool in your school library, and brainstorm ways to use it to elevate student learning.
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Learn how to create your own book bus program.
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Presenters discuss their takeaways from a year of trying all the things, and leave equipped with your own services menu.
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This webinar explores how AI-enabled search and Open AI will change how school librarians craft library instruction and work with faculty and students. Presented by the AASL Independent Schools Section.
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Join Laura Mann as she discusses techniques used in her five libraries to determine when weeding needs to happen, what to do with discarded materials, and how to get it all done with faculty, staff, and administration on your side.
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Synopsis of each book are given as well as activities to garner student interest and tips for utilizing social media to promote the library and meet students where they are.
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Learn how to use Instagram to generate excitement among your teen patrons—and watch your library media program grow!
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Four experts in the field share ideas on how school librarians and other educators can rely on credible sources to support diverse perspectives and help students assess and navigate bias.
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Participants will learn how to create a Site that houses a digital breakout including an in-site Form, create locks and corresponding puzzle clues, and organize the information for collaborating teachers.
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Learn how academic and school librarians collaborated to bring a college-level information literacy course to rural high schools.
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Great book discussions don't just happen without planning! Please join me to learn how to become an expert in designing engaging culturally responsive discussions using picture book read alouds. I'll show you how to find great picture books for read alouds as well as give specific suggestions for titles of picture books that are perfect for getting learners involved in meaningful conversation. We will also examine and engage in our own empathy-focused discussion using a picture books.
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Join 6 school librarians as they share ways to celebrate School Library Month for grades Pre-K to 12.
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