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= Welcome to the Wiki for the DCSD January 21st, 2011 library training at Rocky Heights Middle School, 11033 Monarch Blvd. Littleton, CO 80124. =

On this site you will find;

 * 1) A schedule for the day
 * 2) Descriptions of presentations being offered
 * 3) Lists of items audience members need to bring to sessions
 * 4) Links to related items/sites

= Schedule Grid = ** Presenter: ** Shelly Wilhelm from The Bookies
 * ** Time ** ||||||  ||
 * **8:00** |||||| Check-in and brief orientation: Introductions, General "Housekeeping" (Sign in sheet, location of classrooms, bathrooms, etc .  ) This will also be a time to visit and network while enjoying coffee and snacks provided by Follett and Perma-Bound.  ||
 * **8:30** || **Session Title:** Book-talk for secondary librarians in the c//**omputer lab.**//


 * Synopsis:** ﻿Shelly will be booktalking a number of titles that should appeal to kids grades 6-12.

|||| **Session Title:** DCSD/DCL Update in the //**library**//
 * Links: [|www.thebookies.com]**
 * Presenter:** Pete


 * Synopsis:** Elementary librarians will be brought up to date on the current state of our collaboration with DCL. Time will be allowed at the end for elementary librarians to visit with the Follett and Perma-Bound reps.

|| **Presenter:** Shelly Wilhelm from The Bookies
 * ** 9:30 ** || **Session Title:** ﻿Book-talk for elementary librarians in the //**computer lab**//.


 * Synopsis:** ﻿Shelly will be booktalking a number of titles that should appeal to kids grades K-6. Picture books will be included.

|||| Session Title: DCSD/DCL Update in the //**library.**// Presenter: Pete
 * Links: [|www.thebookies.com]**

Synopsis: Secondary librarians will be brought up to date on the current state of our collaboration with DCL**.** Time will be allowed at the end for secondary librarians to visit with the Follett and Perma-Bound reps. || **Presenter:** Jeff Cutler
 * ~ = Library = ||~ = Computer Lab = ||~ = ﻿﻿Back mtg. room = ||
 * 10:30 || **Session Title:** Sirs Discoverer
 * 10:30 || **Session Title:** Sirs Discoverer


 * Synopsis:** Jeff will provide information aimed at helping elementary librarians have a better understanding of Sirs Discoverer. We will be looking at specialized content, educator and student resources, standards correlations, differentiation, and tools for improving research skills.


 * Audience members should bring:** Laptop if possible.


 * The presenter will need:** Speakers, projector, and screen.

|| **Session Title:** Gale Databases
 * Links: [|Click here]**
 * Presenter:** Troy Anderson


 * Synopsis:** Troy will provide information relevant to users of Global Issues in Context, Biography in Context, and other Cengage products.


 * Links:** || **Session Title:** Library Advocacy and 21st century Global Learning with Maasai in Residence at TRHS.
 * Presenter: ** Paula Busey

to share one of the few traditional cultures left on our planet with DCSD students in a truly 21st century global learning event. **For more information see:** **[]and** **[|http://maasaiexpeditions.com]** **(click on ThunderRidge Visit)** ||
 * Synopsis:** Maasai warrior, Samwel, returns this April

**Presenter:** Jon Thumim
 * = Lunch = |||||| We will have a working lunch in the library. You may bring your own sack lunch, or you can opt for pizza and a drink at the low price of $3.00. Contact Lillian if you want pizza. During lunch there will be a presentation by **Jeff Cutler on Culture Grams**. ||
 * ~ = Library = ||~ = Computer Lab = ||~ = Back mtg. room = ||
 * 12:30 || **Session Title:** Using Destiny Quest and My Quest
 * 12:30 || **Session Title:** Using Destiny Quest and My Quest


 * Synopsis: Jon will share his methods for using Destiny Quest with his students at CSE.**


 * Links: [[file:Destiny Quest Instructions.doc]]** || **Session Title:** EBSCO
 * Presenter: ** Kirk Powell


 * Synopsis:** Kirk will explain the finer points of the EBSCO online resource.

**Synopsis:** Program participants will learn about Colorado’s Power Libraries Program, who should apply, what the requirements are, some best practices for library instruction in the 21st Century, and links to sample lessons and professional websites. **Audience members should bring:** Inquiring minds and a love for being a school librarian. **The presenter will need:** Projector, screen **Links:** •[|Colorado Power Libraries Program] •[|Power Libraries NING] •New Tools Workshop •Manifesto for the 21st Century Librarian •Information Fluency •[|Doug Johnson’s Blue Skunk Blog] •[|100 Best Blogs for School Librarians] •[|AASL Learning 4 Life] •[|ISTE Standards] || ** Presenter: ** Angie
 * Links:** || **Session Title:** Power Libraries ** Presenter: ** Judy Barnett
 * 1:30 || **Session Title:** Building Destiny Resource Lists and Copy Categories.


 * Synopsis:** We will practice all the steps of creating and working with Resource Lists and Copy Categories.


 * Audience members should bring:** Laptop if available


 * The presenter will need:** Projector

|| **Session Title:** Introduction to GMail and GCal.
 * Presenter:** Janet Williams
 * Synopsis:** Janet will lead a session similar to what was delivered to classified employees earlier in the day.


 * Links: [|Click here.]** || **Session Title:** Taking apart C.I.T.E.
 * Presenter:** JoAnn


 * Synopsis:** During this session certified librarians will develop a cache of ideas for items that can be used to document accomplishment and movement towards the next C.I.T.E. level.


 * Links:** ||
 * 2:30 || **Session Title:** Superintendent's speech to classified employees
 * Presenter: ** Dr. Liz Fagen, via sound recording

** Presenter: ** Janet Williams || **Session Title:** Taking apart C.I.T.E. (cont.)
 * Synopsis:** We are planning to play a recording of Dr. Fagen's speech to classified employees. ||< **Session Title:** Introduction to GMail and GCal (cont.)

**Presenter:** JoAnn Patterson ||