1. March edition of Wisconsin Youth Services Showcase now available
2. Wisconsin schools earn accolades for Digital Learning Day participation
3. Webinar: Fresh Practices for Youth Services Librarians
4. YALSA recognizes Wisconsin library director
5. Calling all youth gamers: Contest for original video games now open
6. Nominate keynote presenters for Library 2.013 Conference
7. BadgerLink Resource of the Week: HeritageQuest Online
8. Website of the Week: Library of Congress Research and Reference Services
9. Calendar
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1. MARCH EDITION OF WISCONSIN YOUTH SERVICES SHOWCASE NOW AVAILABLE
The March edition of the Wisconsin Youth Services Showcase is now available at http://pld.dpi.wi.gov/pld_showcase. Featured items include the following:
2. WISCONSIN SCHOOLS EARN ACCOLADES FOR DIGITAL LEARNING DAY PARTICIPATION
Wisconsin schools won a shout out by Gov. Bob Wise, president of the Alliance for Excellent Education and former governor of West Virginia during the February 6 National Town Hall webinar to commemorate Digital Learning Day.
According to Sara Hall, Director of Digital Learning Policy for Alliance for Excellent Education (the national sponsor of Digital Learning Day), Wisconsin won the shout out for the following reasons:
3. WEBINAR: FRESH PRACTICES FOR YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIANS
Your youth services department might be a well-oiled machine of systematic displays and story times, but how often do you look at WHY you do what you do? Sometimes you need to reinvent the wheel and break the mold. Hear from three youth services experts in the state on ways to think of yourself as an educator (versus entertainer), literacy enthusiast (versus craft expert), and life changer (versus summer library soldier).
Join hosts Tessa Michaelson Schmidt, DPI Library Consultant; Shawn Brommer, South Central Library System Youth Services and Outreach Coordinator; Sharon Grover, Hedberg Public Library (Janesville) Head of Youth Services; Marge Loch-Wouters, LaCrosse Public Library Head of Youth Services on Wednesday, March 6, 2013, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Link: https://sas.elluminate.com/site/external/launch/meeting.jnlp?sid=2012293&password=M.369AB78530C2B6946AEFA672AE2515
No need to register-just click the link on the scheduled meeting day and time. Sign in with your first name or library/school name. Webinars will be recorded and archived for later viewing.
4. YALSA RECOGNIZES WISCONSIN LIBRARY DIRECTOR
Shannon Crawford Barniskis, Director of the Lomira QuadGraphics Public Library in Lomira was one of four Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) Writing Award winners. Her article, "Graffiti, Poetry, Dance: How Public Library Art Programs Affect Teens," Vol. 2, Number 3 (Fall), appeared in The Journal of Research on Libraries and Young Adults (http://bit.ly/ZLVFmg). A jury of library administrators and professors recognize well-written writing contributions from YALSA members to a library division's journals that are timely, original, and relevant to YALSA members. Shannon will be awarded a plaque and $500 at YALSA's Membership Meeting during the ALA Annual Conference in Chicago this summer. To obtain the full news release from the American Libraries visit ALA News (http://bit.ly/ZLVxmY).
5. CALLING ALL YOUTH GAMERS: CONTEST FOR ORIGINAL VIDEO GAMES NOW OPEN
The annual National STEM Video Game Challenge, presented by the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop and E-Line Media opens this week for student submissions of original video games and game designs. The National STEM Video Game Challenge, now in its third year, was inspired by President Obama's "Educate to Innovate Campaign," an initiative promoting science, technology, engineering, and math education.
"For museums and libraries, participation in the STEM Video Challenge is a natural fit," said IMLS director Susan Hildreth. "The Challenge ties into our goal to support libraries and museums that make a difference on issues of national concern. Our institutions have deep experience providing opportunities for teens to gain 21st century skills and participating in the STEM Video Challenge encourages creativity, systems thinking and problem solving."
The 2013 National STEM Video Game Challenge is accepting entries from U.S. students in grades five through twelve, through April 24, 2013. Students can enter as individuals or in teams of up to four students. Entries can be created using any game-making platform such as Gamestar Mechanic, Microsoft's Kodu, GameMaker, Scratch, or a written game design concept document.
Each individual winner and each member of a winning team will receive an AMD-powered laptop computer that will include game design and educational software. The winners' sponsoring school or an organization of their choice will receive a cash prize of $2000.
Visit http://stemchallenge.org/ for more information.
6. NOMINATE KEYNOTE PRESENTERS FOR LIBRARY 2.013 CONFERENCE
Last year, individuals and organizations were invited to nominate keynote speakers to lead the global conversation about the future of libraries during the Library 2.012 Worldwide Virtual Conference. Thanks to that input, last year's conference featured a dynamic lineup of keynote presenters including Moreno Barros from Brazil, Kathryn Greenhill from Australia, David Weinberger from the United States, Laura Malita from Romania, and many other renowned library and information science leaders from around the world.
In preparation for the Library 2.013 Worldwide Virtual Conference, scheduled for October 18-19, 2013, nominations for speakers are once again being accepted. Who has inspired you lately? Have you heard a talk that gave you an "aha moment"? As you think about who you want to nominate, please keep in mind that keynote presenters do not have to speak English or travel for this conference. The Library 2.013 conference will be held in multiple languages and time zones entirely online. To make nominations, please fill out and submit the online keynote speaker nomination form. All nominations must be received by March 31, 2013. Self-nominations will also be accepted.
The Library 2.013 Worldwide Virtual Conference is a participatory conference open to the public. In addition to keynote speakers, the conference thrives on the research and knowledge shared by the library and information science community. Everyone is invited to submit a presentation proposal - the official call for proposals will go out in early April 2013. This year, the virtual conference will cover eight subject strands, although presentations do not have to fit into the conference strands to be considered.
Library 2.013 Conference Strands
STRAND 1: Digital Services, Preservation, and Access
STRAND 2: Emerging Technologies and Trends
STRAND 3: Learning Commons (for school libraries and/or academic libraries)
STRAND 4: Management of Libraries and Information Centers in the 21st Century
STRAND 5: User Centered Services and Models
STRAND 6: Library and Information Professionals - Evolving Roles and Opportunities
STRAND 7: Doctoral Student Research
STRAND 8: Library and Information Center "Tours"
To view examples of presentation topics for each subject strand, click here. Pinterest fans are also encouraged to follow the Library 2.013 Pinterest board.
For more information about the Library 2.013 Worldwide Virtual Conference, please email SanJoseSLIS@gmail.com.
7. BADGERLINK RESOURCE OF THE WEEK
Interested n Genealogy? BadgerLink has HeritageQuest Online which is a comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources. Go to www.badgerlink.net to begin your research!
8. WEBSITE OF THE WEEK
Library of Congress: Research and Reference Services -- http://www.loc.gov/rr/ -- This page serves as the starting point for researchers using the Library of Congress, both on-site and remotely via the Web. Links are provided to all research centers and reading rooms, as well as all service for public researchers and scholars. (website reference courtesy of refdesk.com)
9. CALENDAR
March 8, 2013 - Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND) meeting, Monona
April 3, 2013 - Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Advisory Committee Meeting, DeForest
April 7-9, 2013 - Wisconsin Education Media and Technology Association (WEMTA) annual conference, Madison
April 14-20, 2013 - National Library Week
April 23-26, 2013 - Wisconsin Association of Academic Librarians annual conference, Elkhart Lake
May 1-3, 2013 - Wisconsin Association of Public Libraries (WAPL) annual conference, Lake Geneva
May 7-8, 2013 - American Library Association National Library Legislative Day, Washington, DC
May 10, 2013 - Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND) meeting, Portage
May 10, 2013 - Public Library Special Services Consultants annual meeting, DeForest
June 27-July 2, 2013 - American Librarian Association (ALA) Annual Conference, Chicago
October 3, 2013 - Public Library Youth Services Liaisons annual meeting, DeForest
October 4, 2013 - Continuing Education and Certification Consultants annual meeting, DeForest
October 22-25, 2013 - Wisconsin Library Association (WLA) annual conference, Green Bay
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To access previous issues of Channel Weekly, or to subscribe or unsubscribe,
go to: http://channel.dpi.wi.gov/
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Roslyn M. Wise
Editor, Channel Weekly
Department of Public Instruction
Division for Libraries and Technology
PO Box 7841
Madison, WI 53707-7841
Phone: (608) 266-6439
FAX: (608) 267-9207
2. Wisconsin schools earn accolades for Digital Learning Day participation
3. Webinar: Fresh Practices for Youth Services Librarians
4. YALSA recognizes Wisconsin library director
5. Calling all youth gamers: Contest for original video games now open
6. Nominate keynote presenters for Library 2.013 Conference
7. BadgerLink Resource of the Week: HeritageQuest Online
8. Website of the Week: Library of Congress Research and Reference Services
9. Calendar
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1. MARCH EDITION OF WISCONSIN YOUTH SERVICES SHOWCASE NOW AVAILABLE
The March edition of the Wisconsin Youth Services Showcase is now available at http://pld.dpi.wi.gov/pld_showcase. Featured items include the following:
- Joy Schnupp shows off the creative displays at the Burlington Public Library.
- The Youth Services Department at the Portage County Public Library offers two open houses geared toward teachers to learn about library programs and services.
- Bradley Shipps highlights a successful early literacy/Reach Out and Read program held at the Appleton Public Library in the Outagamie Waupaca Library System.
- Families gathered to hear about the learning benefits and logistics of 4K in an event organized by Elizabeth Timmins at the Muehl Public Library.
- Victoria Sanchez submitted photo proof of the success of Milwaukee Public Library's LSTA grant "Bridging the Summer Reading Gap with Reading Lounges."
2. WISCONSIN SCHOOLS EARN ACCOLADES FOR DIGITAL LEARNING DAY PARTICIPATION
Wisconsin schools won a shout out by Gov. Bob Wise, president of the Alliance for Excellent Education and former governor of West Virginia during the February 6 National Town Hall webinar to commemorate Digital Learning Day.
According to Sara Hall, Director of Digital Learning Policy for Alliance for Excellent Education (the national sponsor of Digital Learning Day), Wisconsin won the shout out for the following reasons:
- Percentage growth in sign-ups from last year
- Creativity in the program design.
- Depth and breadth of the celebrations, activities, and programs.
3. WEBINAR: FRESH PRACTICES FOR YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIANS
Your youth services department might be a well-oiled machine of systematic displays and story times, but how often do you look at WHY you do what you do? Sometimes you need to reinvent the wheel and break the mold. Hear from three youth services experts in the state on ways to think of yourself as an educator (versus entertainer), literacy enthusiast (versus craft expert), and life changer (versus summer library soldier).
Join hosts Tessa Michaelson Schmidt, DPI Library Consultant; Shawn Brommer, South Central Library System Youth Services and Outreach Coordinator; Sharon Grover, Hedberg Public Library (Janesville) Head of Youth Services; Marge Loch-Wouters, LaCrosse Public Library Head of Youth Services on Wednesday, March 6, 2013, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Link: https://sas.elluminate.com/site/external/launch/meeting.jnlp?sid=2012293&password=M.369AB78530C2B6946AEFA672AE2515
No need to register-just click the link on the scheduled meeting day and time. Sign in with your first name or library/school name. Webinars will be recorded and archived for later viewing.
- Test your system beforehand
- Blackboard Collaborate overview video
- Blackboard Collaborate support
4. YALSA RECOGNIZES WISCONSIN LIBRARY DIRECTOR
Shannon Crawford Barniskis, Director of the Lomira QuadGraphics Public Library in Lomira was one of four Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) Writing Award winners. Her article, "Graffiti, Poetry, Dance: How Public Library Art Programs Affect Teens," Vol. 2, Number 3 (Fall), appeared in The Journal of Research on Libraries and Young Adults (http://bit.ly/ZLVFmg). A jury of library administrators and professors recognize well-written writing contributions from YALSA members to a library division's journals that are timely, original, and relevant to YALSA members. Shannon will be awarded a plaque and $500 at YALSA's Membership Meeting during the ALA Annual Conference in Chicago this summer. To obtain the full news release from the American Libraries visit ALA News (http://bit.ly/ZLVxmY).
5. CALLING ALL YOUTH GAMERS: CONTEST FOR ORIGINAL VIDEO GAMES NOW OPEN
The annual National STEM Video Game Challenge, presented by the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop and E-Line Media opens this week for student submissions of original video games and game designs. The National STEM Video Game Challenge, now in its third year, was inspired by President Obama's "Educate to Innovate Campaign," an initiative promoting science, technology, engineering, and math education.
"For museums and libraries, participation in the STEM Video Challenge is a natural fit," said IMLS director Susan Hildreth. "The Challenge ties into our goal to support libraries and museums that make a difference on issues of national concern. Our institutions have deep experience providing opportunities for teens to gain 21st century skills and participating in the STEM Video Challenge encourages creativity, systems thinking and problem solving."
The 2013 National STEM Video Game Challenge is accepting entries from U.S. students in grades five through twelve, through April 24, 2013. Students can enter as individuals or in teams of up to four students. Entries can be created using any game-making platform such as Gamestar Mechanic, Microsoft's Kodu, GameMaker, Scratch, or a written game design concept document.
Each individual winner and each member of a winning team will receive an AMD-powered laptop computer that will include game design and educational software. The winners' sponsoring school or an organization of their choice will receive a cash prize of $2000.
Visit http://stemchallenge.org/ for more information.
6. NOMINATE KEYNOTE PRESENTERS FOR LIBRARY 2.013 CONFERENCE
Last year, individuals and organizations were invited to nominate keynote speakers to lead the global conversation about the future of libraries during the Library 2.012 Worldwide Virtual Conference. Thanks to that input, last year's conference featured a dynamic lineup of keynote presenters including Moreno Barros from Brazil, Kathryn Greenhill from Australia, David Weinberger from the United States, Laura Malita from Romania, and many other renowned library and information science leaders from around the world.
In preparation for the Library 2.013 Worldwide Virtual Conference, scheduled for October 18-19, 2013, nominations for speakers are once again being accepted. Who has inspired you lately? Have you heard a talk that gave you an "aha moment"? As you think about who you want to nominate, please keep in mind that keynote presenters do not have to speak English or travel for this conference. The Library 2.013 conference will be held in multiple languages and time zones entirely online. To make nominations, please fill out and submit the online keynote speaker nomination form. All nominations must be received by March 31, 2013. Self-nominations will also be accepted.
The Library 2.013 Worldwide Virtual Conference is a participatory conference open to the public. In addition to keynote speakers, the conference thrives on the research and knowledge shared by the library and information science community. Everyone is invited to submit a presentation proposal - the official call for proposals will go out in early April 2013. This year, the virtual conference will cover eight subject strands, although presentations do not have to fit into the conference strands to be considered.
Library 2.013 Conference Strands
STRAND 1: Digital Services, Preservation, and Access
STRAND 2: Emerging Technologies and Trends
STRAND 3: Learning Commons (for school libraries and/or academic libraries)
STRAND 4: Management of Libraries and Information Centers in the 21st Century
STRAND 5: User Centered Services and Models
STRAND 6: Library and Information Professionals - Evolving Roles and Opportunities
STRAND 7: Doctoral Student Research
STRAND 8: Library and Information Center "Tours"
To view examples of presentation topics for each subject strand, click here. Pinterest fans are also encouraged to follow the Library 2.013 Pinterest board.
For more information about the Library 2.013 Worldwide Virtual Conference, please email SanJoseSLIS@gmail.com.
7. BADGERLINK RESOURCE OF THE WEEK
Interested n Genealogy? BadgerLink has HeritageQuest Online which is a comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources. Go to www.badgerlink.net to begin your research!
8. WEBSITE OF THE WEEK
Library of Congress: Research and Reference Services -- http://www.loc.gov/rr/ -- This page serves as the starting point for researchers using the Library of Congress, both on-site and remotely via the Web. Links are provided to all research centers and reading rooms, as well as all service for public researchers and scholars. (website reference courtesy of refdesk.com)
9. CALENDAR
March 8, 2013 - Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND) meeting, Monona
April 3, 2013 - Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Advisory Committee Meeting, DeForest
April 7-9, 2013 - Wisconsin Education Media and Technology Association (WEMTA) annual conference, Madison
April 14-20, 2013 - National Library Week
April 23-26, 2013 - Wisconsin Association of Academic Librarians annual conference, Elkhart Lake
May 1-3, 2013 - Wisconsin Association of Public Libraries (WAPL) annual conference, Lake Geneva
May 7-8, 2013 - American Library Association National Library Legislative Day, Washington, DC
May 10, 2013 - Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND) meeting, Portage
May 10, 2013 - Public Library Special Services Consultants annual meeting, DeForest
June 27-July 2, 2013 - American Librarian Association (ALA) Annual Conference, Chicago
October 3, 2013 - Public Library Youth Services Liaisons annual meeting, DeForest
October 4, 2013 - Continuing Education and Certification Consultants annual meeting, DeForest
October 22-25, 2013 - Wisconsin Library Association (WLA) annual conference, Green Bay
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To access previous issues of Channel Weekly, or to subscribe or unsubscribe,
go to: http://channel.dpi.wi.gov/
==================================================
Roslyn M. Wise
Editor, Channel Weekly
Department of Public Instruction
Division for Libraries and Technology
PO Box 7841
Madison, WI 53707-7841
Phone: (608) 266-6439
FAX: (608) 267-9207
For questions about this information, contact Roslyn Wise (608) 266-6439