Archive for January, 2016
“School Libraries Work!” – new edition
Friday, January 29th, 2016Scholastic Library Publishing released the 2016 edition of School Libraries Work! “The 2016 compendium updates and builds upon the 2008 edition, reinforcing the most relevant themes from that report while highlighting recent research at both the national and state levels.” (Scholastic) Complete an online form to obtain a link for the full report. The form […]
URI Spring Library Professional Development Lectures
Friday, January 22nd, 2016The URI University Libraries’ Faculty Development Committee is proud to announce two programs for Spring 2016: Design for LibGuides that Work Kris Markman of Harvard University Friday 19 February 2016 1-2:30pm Galanti Lounge, 3rd Floor, Carothers Library, Kingston Dr. Kris Markman is the Online Learning Librarian and leads the Digital Learning & User Experience (DLUX) […]
A Library Card for Every Student
Tuesday, January 19th, 2016The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced “Communities across the U.S. Answer Call for a Library Card for Every Student” on January 19. White House event advances collaborative initiatives of library, school and elected leaders Washington, DC–Mayors, county executives, school superintendents, and library leaders from approximately 50 cities and counties are meeting in Washington, […]
RI Teen Book Award
Tuesday, January 19th, 2016Voting is open for the Rhode Island Teen Book Award Voting period: January 11-February 22 It’s that time of year again! Along with the change in calendars comes the time when the teens of Rhode Island get a chance to pick the book they think is best they have read, from a list selected […]
Apply for National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards
Tuesday, January 12th, 2016The National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award is the Nation’s highest honor for out-of-school arts and humanities programs that celebrate the creativity of America’s young people, particularly those from underserved communities. This award recognizes and supports excellence in programs that open new pathways to learning, self-discovery, and achievement. Each year, the National Arts and […]
EdCampRI Unconference – Janaury 16
Monday, January 11th, 2016If anyone is interested, there is an EdCampRI unconference on Saturday, January 16th from 8 am – 2 pm at Rhode Island College. This may be of particular interest to people in the school library media track or those who want to work with children and teens. EdCampRI is a FREE professional development unconference for […]
RI Library Report Jan. 2016
Thursday, January 7th, 2016The Library Report is an online public journalism project that explores the essential role played by libraries as they face an uncharted future. Stories feature Rhode Island libraries and their projects as well as Presidential Libraries and other national topics. Read the January 2016 issue online http://www.rhodeislandlibraryreport.org/