1. LearningExpress Library 3.0 coming to BadgerLink in 2014
2. Found in Wisconsin December Find of the Month
3. BadgerLink Resource of the Week -- BadgerLink bookmarks and posters
4. Website of the Week -- BBC: Guide to World Religions
5. Calendar
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EDITOR'S NOTE – Channel Weekly will not be published the next two weeks. The next issue of Channel Weekly will be the January 9, 2014, edition. Happy Holidays!
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1. LEARNINGEXPRESS LIBRARY 3.0 COMING TO BADGERLINK IN 2014
On January 3, 2014, LearningExpress will be updated to LearningExpress Library 3.0.
LearningExpress Library is a collection of web-based test preparation tools and skill-building materials for children, teens, and adults to help improve academic skills, achieve educational goals, and prepare for careers.
LearningExpress Library 3.0 offers improved functionality and content including: new and improved site design, easier to use navigation, new interactive tutorials, multiple test modes for study and practice, and recommendations for additional study.
The update of LearningExpress and the shift to a new platform requires users to re-register their accounts. Existing accounts will not be carried over to the new version. Work completed on the old LearningExpress will not be available after January 3, 2014. Users should register for a new account at their earliest convenience after January 3.
For questions about the update to LearningExpress Library 3.0, please contact BadgerLink: http://badgerlink.net/help/contact-us.
2. FOUND IN WISCONSIN DECEMBER FIND OF THE MONTH
When many of us think of architecture in Wisconsin, we automatically think of Frank Lloyd Wright. While his contributions were extraordinary, the state is chock full of other interesting and significant examples of the built environment. In this month's Find of the Month (http://bit.ly/DecemberFindoftheMonth), Found in Wisconsin looks at architecture in its various forms and highlights the Oshkosh Public Library's "Winnebago County Rural Schools" collection amongst others, including a house by Mr. Wright himself.
The December Edition is available on the Found in Wisconsin website at http://bit.ly/DecemberFindoftheMonth, (http://fiw.dpi.wi.gov/index.php?P=P_Pages_DisplayPage&ID=5).
Found in Wisconsin is an index of digital collections hosted by Wisconsin libraries, museums, historical societies, genealogical societies, schools, and various cultural organizations and is a project of Resources for Libraries and Lifelong Learning at the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Please send your comments to fiw.administrator@dpi.wi.gov, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/WisDPIFoundInWi, or on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/WisDPIFoundInWI.
3. BADGERLINK RESOURCE OF THE WEEK
Did you know that BadgerLink provides bookmarks and postersto Wisconsin organizations? Materials are mailed or sent through library delivery at no charge to you! Learn more http://www.badgerlink.net/get-the-word-out/bookmarks-posters.
4. Website of the Week
BBC: Guide to World Religions -- http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/ -- this site from the BBC (formerly known as the British Broadcasting Corporation) offers guides to information about world religions and beliefs. The list of religions includes Atheism, Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Paganism, Jainism, Zoroastrian, and more. (Website reference courtesy of refdesk.com)
5. CALENDAR
January 10, 2014 – Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND) meeting, web conference
January 24-28, 2014 – American Library Association (ALA) Mid-Winter Meeting, Philadelphia, PA
March 12, 2014 – Spring Interlibrary Loan meeting, Madison
March 14, 2014 – Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND), DePere
March 21, 2014 – Growing Wisconsin Readers Early Literacy Symposium, Stevens Point
April 2, 2014 – Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Advisory Committee Meeting, DeForest
May 7-9, 2014 – Wisconsin Association of Public Libraries (WAPL) annual conference, Sheboygan
May 16, 2014 -- Special Services Consultants Meeting, DeForest
October 2, 2014 – Annual Youth Services Liaisons Meeting, DeForest
October 3, 2014 – Annual System Continuing Education and Certification Consultants Meeting, DeForest
November 19, 2014 - Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Advisory Committee Meeting, DeForest
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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. Found in Wisconsin December Find of the Month
3. BadgerLink Resource of the Week -- BadgerLink bookmarks and posters
4. Website of the Week -- BBC: Guide to World Religions
5. Calendar
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EDITOR'S NOTE – Channel Weekly will not be published the next two weeks. The next issue of Channel Weekly will be the January 9, 2014, edition. Happy Holidays!
***************************************************************************************
1. LEARNINGEXPRESS LIBRARY 3.0 COMING TO BADGERLINK IN 2014
On January 3, 2014, LearningExpress will be updated to LearningExpress Library 3.0.
LearningExpress Library is a collection of web-based test preparation tools and skill-building materials for children, teens, and adults to help improve academic skills, achieve educational goals, and prepare for careers.
LearningExpress Library 3.0 offers improved functionality and content including: new and improved site design, easier to use navigation, new interactive tutorials, multiple test modes for study and practice, and recommendations for additional study.
The update of LearningExpress and the shift to a new platform requires users to re-register their accounts. Existing accounts will not be carried over to the new version. Work completed on the old LearningExpress will not be available after January 3, 2014. Users should register for a new account at their earliest convenience after January 3.
For questions about the update to LearningExpress Library 3.0, please contact BadgerLink: http://badgerlink.net/help/contact-us.
2. FOUND IN WISCONSIN DECEMBER FIND OF THE MONTH
When many of us think of architecture in Wisconsin, we automatically think of Frank Lloyd Wright. While his contributions were extraordinary, the state is chock full of other interesting and significant examples of the built environment. In this month's Find of the Month (http://bit.ly/DecemberFindoftheMonth), Found in Wisconsin looks at architecture in its various forms and highlights the Oshkosh Public Library's "Winnebago County Rural Schools" collection amongst others, including a house by Mr. Wright himself.
The December Edition is available on the Found in Wisconsin website at http://bit.ly/DecemberFindoftheMonth, (http://fiw.dpi.wi.gov/index.php?P=P_Pages_DisplayPage&ID=5).
Found in Wisconsin is an index of digital collections hosted by Wisconsin libraries, museums, historical societies, genealogical societies, schools, and various cultural organizations and is a project of Resources for Libraries and Lifelong Learning at the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Please send your comments to fiw.administrator@dpi.wi.gov, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/WisDPIFoundInWi, or on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/WisDPIFoundInWI.
3. BADGERLINK RESOURCE OF THE WEEK
Did you know that BadgerLink provides bookmarks and postersto Wisconsin organizations? Materials are mailed or sent through library delivery at no charge to you! Learn more http://www.badgerlink.net/get-the-word-out/bookmarks-posters.
4. Website of the Week
BBC: Guide to World Religions -- http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/ -- this site from the BBC (formerly known as the British Broadcasting Corporation) offers guides to information about world religions and beliefs. The list of religions includes Atheism, Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Paganism, Jainism, Zoroastrian, and more. (Website reference courtesy of refdesk.com)
5. CALENDAR
January 10, 2014 – Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND) meeting, web conference
January 24-28, 2014 – American Library Association (ALA) Mid-Winter Meeting, Philadelphia, PA
March 12, 2014 – Spring Interlibrary Loan meeting, Madison
March 14, 2014 – Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND), DePere
March 21, 2014 – Growing Wisconsin Readers Early Literacy Symposium, Stevens Point
April 2, 2014 – Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Advisory Committee Meeting, DeForest
May 7-9, 2014 – Wisconsin Association of Public Libraries (WAPL) annual conference, Sheboygan
May 16, 2014 -- Special Services Consultants Meeting, DeForest
October 2, 2014 – Annual Youth Services Liaisons Meeting, DeForest
October 3, 2014 – Annual System Continuing Education and Certification Consultants Meeting, DeForest
November 19, 2014 - Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Advisory Committee Meeting, DeForest
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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
For questions about this information, contact Roslyn Wise (608) 266-6439