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Jun 16

New Comic explains Librarianship

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From the School of Library and Information Management at Emporia State University (KS):

"Supreme Librarians in Metaspace is a promotional comic that highlights the many facets of librarianship in a quirky, tongue-in-cheek manner. We hope that this resource will encourage prospective and current SLIM students, alumni, and librarians around the world to take a look at the profession in a new light. And maybe have a laugh or two while doing it."
http://slim.emporia.edu/index.php/new-slim-comic-takes-librarians-into-metaspace/
May 08

Best Buy Grants deadline July 1, 2012

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In order to give teens access to opportunities through technology, Best Buy seeks applications from 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations and public agencies that have tax-exempt status, including schools and libraries.  Grant amounts will average $4000-$6000 and will not exceed $10,000.

For eligibility criteria and online application, see
http://www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com/community_grants.htm

Apr 12

Free Workbook for Implementing Common Core Standards in your District

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"Achieve and the U.S. Education Delivery Institute have developed a practical Common Core Implementation Workbook for all states in the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC).
The workbook uses a proven performance management methodology known as “delivery” to lay out clear action steps for states and districts. It provides relevant information, case stories of good practice, key questions and hands-on exercises for leadership teams to complete together. Regardless of your state's timeline, the workbook offers state and district leaders the means to plan for the CCSS and then drive successful implementation."

Apr 09

Defining Digital Literacy

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from the OITP Digital Literacy Task Force:  "digital literacy is the ability to use information and communication technologies to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information requiring both cognitive and technical skills…  This definition is also in a forthcoming primer that looks more deeply into the necessary skills, the need for digital literacy, the digital divide and the role of all types of libraries."