OELMA Presents: 2012 Midwinter Conference

21st Century Tools at Your FINGERTIPS

Saturday, March 3, 2012
Thomas Worthington High School
300 W. Granville Road
Worthington, OH 43085

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(You can register online even if you are paying by credit card, check or District PO)

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Registration deadline is February 24, 2012

REGISTRATION FEE: (includes Conference, lunch, and materials)
     Member: $75.00     Non-Member: $125.00
Pre-registration is required - no on-site registrants can be accepted

Workshop will run from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., including lunch

CEU certificates will be available for all participants

Cancellations will be granted a full refund if sent in writing prior to February 24.  Cancellations will not be refunded after this date. There will be no onsite registration.

It is strongly recommended that all participants bring their own laptop as wireless access is available which will allow participants to follow/practice with your presenter.

Schedule of Events (You will pre-register for ONE session in each section to attend)

SESSION DESCRIPTIONS:

SESSION I: 

Creating and Using QR Codes in the School Library with Marie Sabol:  Have you seen a QR code used in an advertisement, and wondered how you can use the code in your library? Join us for an exciting session where you will learn how to produce a QR code, and then use the QR code to promote your library program! Bring a jump drive with documents (library bookmarks bibliographies, etc.) that you think could be enhanced with a QR code. Be ready to drive home with some new ideas! This is a double session. Marie Sabol is the District Media Coordinator for Hudson City Schools and library media specialist at Hudson Middle School in Hudson.

Scrapbooking for Literacy with Nancy Boone:  In recent years, scrapbooking has become a popular hobby which can easily be adapted to classroom activities to reinforce concepts across the curriculum. This session will explore ways to use scrapbooking as a literacy tool. Whether as a classroom tool, class project, or an after-school activity, making scrapbooks provides students of all ages a creative way to practice writing and reading skills.  Nancy Boone is the library media specialist at the Ohio School for the Deaf in Columbus.

eBooks and eReaders:  What Role Will They Play in My Library? with Angie Stitzel:  We will look at the various options for electronic books including offerings for school libraries, audiobooks and textbooks. In addition, we will examine eBooks from a few different vendors and show you where you can get free eBooks.  We will examine eBooks from INFOHIO’s Cat and Cat Jr. Pros and cons of various eReaders will also be discussed with an opportunity to view some of the devices.  Angie Stitzel is the library media specialist at Butler Tech in Hamilton.

SESSION II:

Cyberbullying & Internet Safety:  Shawn Dysert from the Worthington Police Department will provide information for parents, teachers and children regarding cyberbullying and Internet safety including definitions, methods, warning signs, and solutions.  Stay up-to-date with the latest information.

Using 21st Century Tools and Ideas to Make You Indispensable with Winnie Milner:  In times of severe budget cuts, it is more essential than ever to promote what we can offer to our districts. Winnie will demonstrate and use Prezi, Glogster, Wordle, and many other 21st century tools to show you how to promote your library. She will also be sharing other cost-effective and creative ways to promote your library. Winnie Milner is the Library Media Specialist at Warren County Career Center.

Google Apps with Joanna McNally: Learn about the innovative and free collaborative applications exclusively for schools and universities with Google Apps.  Joanna McNally is the library media specialist at Orange High School in University Heights.

SESSION III:

Facebook 101 with Lila Whyman:  Afraid to have a Facebook page for your library? This session will go over the steps involved in creating a Facebook page and a group page, the differences between the two, settings and permissions, as well as discussing the rules and procedures to have in place.  Lila Whyman, the Library Media Specialist at Apollo Career Center in Lima, will be your tour guide in this session.  Check out her own Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Redheaded-Librarian/291486894197809

Creating Deep, Rigorous Learning with INFOhio Resources with Gayle Geitgey:  The INFOhio Learning Commons provides an array of resources to help educators understand how learning has changed, adapt teaching methods and discover new ways to create deep, rigorous learning with the INFOhio Resources.  With the Learning Commons, INFOhio has taken a graphical approach to incorporating inquiry learning skills, national standards, research-based instructional strategies and a variety of electronic resources through their IMatrix, an inquiry roadmap.  Join this session to learn how INFOhio supports information literacy skills through quality 21st century resources and promotes success in school, college, and the workforce.

What’s the latest in children’s literature with Gabrielle Rathge:  Gabrielle, the children’s librarian from Northwest Public Library in Worthington, will present new and appealing titles for elementary children.

SESSION IV:

#Twitter @Your Library with Emily Colpi:  Think Twitter is a bunch of Twaddle?  Think again!  Even if your school blocks this social networking tool, Twitter can be a valuable tool for your library program. Learn how to stay on top of the latest in books and authors, update your library website or Facebook site with Twitter fees, and make connections with students and others around the world.  Emily Colpi is the library media specialist at Mariemont High School in Cincinnati.

LibGuides with Linda Jacobs Swarlis, Ph.D.  Have you ever wanted to create a library website that is easy to administer, includes your handouts as well as links to subscription databases, bibliographies, web sites (where nonworking links are automatically deleted) and  usage statistics? LibGuides may be the perfect solution.  Attend this session to learn what a LibGuide looks like and see why many colleges and universities are already using LibGuides and why many school libraries are now joining the list of LibGuides fans.  Dr. Linda Swarlis is the Director of Information Services and Library Columbus School for Girls in Columbus.

What’s the latest in YA literature?  Ann Pechacek, the young adult librarian from Northwest Public Library in Worthington, will present new and interesting titles for young adults.

Parking/Directions
Thomas Worthington High School Library,
300 W. Granville Road, Worthington, OH 43085

Although it is strongly recommended that you do your own personal Mapquest, here are general directions to Thomas Worthington High School.  If you need help that morning, the library phone is 614-883-2262.  Leave plenty of time for parking and for registration. 

From the north:
Take 71 South to Columbus. 
 Take 270 West to the second exit which is 315 South. (Follow the winding highway to your left.)
The first exit on 315 South is Route161.
 Turn left onto 161.
 At the first light (the football stadium will be on your left), turn left into the driveway and find a parking spot in the large lot on your right.
 You will enter the building at entrance # 24.
The library is in the middle of the building on the first floor across from the auditorium on your right.

From the south:
 Take 71 North toward Columbus.
Keep left to take OH-315 N via exit 106 towards I-70 West Dayton/Worthington.
Turn right on Route 161 to Worthington.
At the first light (the football stadium will be on your left), turn left into the driveway and find a parking spot in the large lot on your right.
You will enter the building at entrance # 24.
The library is in the middle of the building on the first floor across from the auditorium on your right.