SAYL Mail School and Youth Librarian’s Newsletter from the Alaska State Library
November 29, 2019
News in Brief
For those of you who did not attend the AASL conference in Louisville Kentucky there are some good links to resources from attendees. Check out Joyce Valenza’s Never-ending Search Blog #notatAASL, no worries!
CE Opportunities in December
Solving Problems with Coding in the Library (School Library Connection) https://schoollibraryconnection.com/Home/Display/?learningModuleId=2231114&tab=3 : What are the most effective ways to integrate coding projects into curricular areas? Find out in this webinar! Kelsey and Calypso share ideas for projects, products, and mindsets that will get your students building their future-ready coding skills, while having a great time in the process.
Tuesday, Dec 3 (9-10am)
YA-Y! The Latest Reads for Teens (Booklist)
There’s no better time than winter to curl up with a gripping read. And with upcoming YA releases like the ones covered in this free, hour-long webinar, teen readers—and YA lovers of all ages—will want to do nothing else. Join representatives from Bloomsbury Publishing, Disney Book Group, Inkyard Press, Tor Teen, and Blink, and jump-start YA collection development, winter and spring purchases, and, of course, that ever-expanding TBR pile.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.booklistonline.com/webinars
Tuesday, Dec 3 (10-11am)
How to Set Achievable Goals (GovLoop)
You know that feeling when you finally hit a target that you set for yourself? It’s amazing, right? However, that sense of accomplishment is only possible if you set achievable goals in the first place. Join NextGen and GovLoop online to learn how you can set and prioritize your goals for 2020. You’ll also hear from experts about how to stay focused on working toward your goals.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.govloop.com/training/
Tuesday, Dec 3 (1-2 pm)
Fulfilling Students’ Potential through Engaging Literacy Practices (edWeb)
This edWebinar will shed light on how to immerse K-12 learners in engaging literacy experiences to fulfill their potential as readers and writers in the 21st Century. Literacy directly impacts the success of a student throughout their educational career. A direct correlation can be seen between failing an English class and not completing high school. This is why it’s imperative that students get the support they need to improve reading skills and begin to close the achievement gap.
For more information and to register, visit: https://home.edweb.net/webinars/
Wednesday, Dec 4 (8:30-9:30 am)
Behavior Management in Storytime (State Library of North Carolina)
Managing and redirecting behavior during storytime can be challenging. There can be confusion over when and how to step in and redirect, when to seek assistance, and how to avoid these challenges in the first place. In this interactive webinar program, Jill Burket Ragase will give you a variety of tools that you will be able to use to: Structure storytime for behavioral success; Set and communicate age appropriate behavior expectations for children and their caregiver(s); Diffuse challenging situations; and Employ techniques to regain focus without losing the fun.
For more information and to register, visit: https://statelibrary.ncdcr.libcal.com/event/6120698
Thursday, Dec 5 (11am-12 pm)
Writing Boxes: Library programming that will inspire writing and support literacy and family engagement (Infopeople)
Library staff that serve children understand one of their core missions is to support reading. But what about writing? In this how-to webinar, presenter Lisa Von Drasek will describe Writing Boxes, an “instant’’ program template that requires very little prep, is easily replicable, inexpensive, works across age groupings, and supports increased literacy and community engagement.
For more information and to register, visit: https://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar
Thursday, Dec 5 (1-2 pm)
Celebrate the Best Books of 2019! (Follett)
Follett’s very own librarians share their ALA predictions, trending topics and not-to-miss lists as well as sneak peeks on books they’re excited about for 2020 and more.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.follettcommunity.com/s/webinars
Monday, Dec 9 (9-10 am)
Twenty-Four Ways to Teach and Learn (Pattern Research, Inc.)
The more we know about the preferences of the people we are trying to influence, the better our success, inside and outside of classrooms.
For more information and to register, visit: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1848341022022925581
Wednesday, Dec 11 (10-11 am)
Scaling Up Deeper Learning Approaches in Public Schools (Alliance for Excellent Education)
Deeper learning approaches help students to develop the critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills alongside academic skills that are necessary for success in college, career, and citizenship. This webinar features experts from the field and researchers who will discuss the challenges and opportunities educators and district leaders face in expanding deeper learning.
For more information and to register, visit: https://all4ed.org/webinars-events/
Thursday, Dec 12 (11am-12 pm)
Your Students, My Students, Our Students: Rethinking Equitable and Inclusive Classrooms (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development)
This webinar, based on the book Your Students, My Students, Our Students: Rethinking Equitable and Inclusive Classrooms, explores the hard truths of current special education practice and outlines five essential disruptions to the status quo
For more information and to register, visit: http://www.ascd.org/professional-development/webinars.aspx
Thursday, Dec 12 (11am-12 pm)
The Future Ready Librarian® Fireside Chat: Let’s talk innovation, literacy, equitable digital access and more! (Future Ready Librarians/Alliance for Excellent Education)
In the last Future Ready Librarian webinar of the year, Shannon McClintock Miller has invited a few special guests to share favorite books, authors, technology, trends, ideas, advocacy tips, and other top things that have been happening in the library and within education in 2019. When we examine our framework as Future Ready Librarians, we tie this essential work into the wedges of curation, empowering our students as creators, literacy, equitable digital access and more.
For more information and to register, visit: https://all4ed.org/webinars-events/
Monday, Dec 16 (11am-12 pm)
Check It Out! New Books for Ages 0-18 (State Library of Iowa)
Join us each month for a review of brand new titles published for ages 0-18. You’ll hear short booktalks of new titles (and new entries in ongoing series) from major and Indie publishers and get ideas on how to keep up with the endless tide of what’s new in kidlit and young adult literature.
For more information and to register, visit: https://zoom.us/j/400963259
Tuesday, Dec 24 (7-8 am)
Pretty Sweet Tech (Nebraska Library Commission)
New special monthly episodes of NCompass Live! Join the NLC’s Technology Innovation Librarian, Amanda Sweet, as she guides us through the world of library-related Pretty Sweet Tech.
For more information and to register, visit: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL
Grant Opportunities
AASL Innovative Reading Grant sponsored by Capstone $2,500
(Applicant must be an AASL member) Deadline February 1, 2020
AASL Inspire Collection Development Grant up to $5,000
Must be a publicly funded middle or high school grades 5-12
Deadline February 1, 2020
AASL Inspire Special Event Grant up to $2,000
Must be a publicly funded middle or high school grades 5-12
Deadline February 1, 2020
The Ruth Toor Grant for Strong Public School Libraries $3,000
All applicants must be ALA and AASL members
Public school must be located in the United States
One staff position held by a certified school librarian
Deadline February 1, 2020
Awards
Collaborative School Library Award sponsored by Scholastic Book Fairs $2,500
Deadline Feb 1, 2020
“Recognizes and encourages collaboration and partnerships between school librarians and teachers in meeting goals outlined in AASL’s National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries through joint planning of a program, unit or event in support of the curriculum and using school library resources.”
National School Library of the Year Award sponsored by Follett $10,000
Deadline Feb 1, 2020
Librarian must be a personal member of AASL
“The award recognizes school libraries as a unique and essential part of their learning community. NSLY honors school libraries exemplifying implementation of AASL’s National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries.
Roald Dahl’s Miss Honey Social Justice Award sponsored by Penguin Random House $2,000
Deadline February 1, 2020
“The award recognizes and encourages collaboration and partnerships between school librarians and teachers in teaching social justice through joint planning of a program, unit or event in support of social justice using school library resources. The award is to acknowledge teaching by school librarians and the use of school library resources to convey a child’s sense of justice as exemplified by many of the characters in the works of Roald Dahl.”
Social Media Superstars
Open call for nominations starts January 7, 2020 see more details and categories on the web page.
“Social Media Superstars enrich the profession and its work on behalf of students and school communities by sharing information, expertise, ideas, encouragement, dialogue and inspiration widely with stakeholders via a variety of social media channels. With your nominations and endorsements of your peers, eight categories will recognize individuals who effectively use one or more social media channels to…
Upcoming School Librarian related Conferences 2020
January 24-28, ALA Midwinter, Philadelphia, PA
February 22-25 ASTE, Anchorage, AK
March 27-28 KidLitCon, Ann Arbor, MI
June 8-12 International Association of School Librarianship, Denton, TX
June 28-July 1 ISTE EdTech Conference, Anaheim, CA
August 4-7 AkLA/PNLA, Juneau, AK
Employment Opportunities
Alaska Teacher Placement
ALA JobList
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Janet Madsen, School Library Coordinator, Alaska State Library (907) 465-8187, janet.madsen@alaska.gov