Program Handouts & Information -- Continuing Education -- South Central Library System

Web 2.0 2.0

Originally presented April 19, 2012 with Ben Miller, Sauk City Public Library Director presenting.

Remember the FIRST time you sat through a Web 2.0 presentation? You already use Facebook, read Blogs and know about Twitter, now you want to learn how to utilize the latest web tools in day-to-day library work. This session will serve as a jumping off point for using the best of what the Internet has to offer so you can do your job better. Develop eye-catching library posters, conduct more effective staff training, publish a program website in an afternoon, collaborate with librarians around the world and much, much more. Luddites need not apply.

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Creating Early Learning Environments in Public Libraries

Presented on April 18, 2012 at Fitchburg Public Library.

It comes as no surprise that children’s environments influence their early learning. Public libraries provide quality materials and opportunities for young children to develop literacy skills and we are becoming more aware about ways that our library environments inspire children to explore, discover, and learn. Small changes to spaces for young children can enhance early reading, math and science skills; provide opportunities for young children to interact and practice social skills with one another; and serve as examples of developmentally appropriate spaces for parents and caregivers. Join us for this in-person workshop to learn more about Montessori educational approaches that nurture and inspire early learning and how to appropriately incorporate these methods and techniques into public library spaces. The presenter, Rebecca Katzenmeyer, is the directress of Toad Hill Children’s House, a Montessori preschool and kindergarten in Madison. WI. As an artist and designer Rebecca is inspired by her interests in biology and the human spirit.

This program is supported in part by Federal Library Services and Technology Act funds, awarded to the DPI by the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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SCLS Family Literacy Facebook Page

Great New Books for Older Children & Teens (Grades 6-12), 2012

Originally presented April 11, 2012 with Megan Schliesman and Merri Lindgren, CCBC Librarians presenting.

Find out about some of the outstanding books published for older children and teens published in 2011. This webinar will feature librarians from the Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) talking about books for older children (Grades 6-12) and teenagers that are included in CCBC Choices 2012, the CCBC's most recent best-of-the-year list.

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Great New Books for Younger Children (Birth - Grade 5), 2012

Originally presented April 4, 2012 with Megan Schliesman and Merri Lindgren, CCBC Librarians, presenting.

Find out about some of the outstanding books published for younger children in 2011. This webinar will feature librarians from the Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) talking about books for children from birth through Grade 5 that are included in CCBC Choices 2012, the CCBC's most recent best-of-the-year list.

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