Showing posts with label ALAO IG's. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ALAO IG's. Show all posts

Thursday, May 03, 2012

ALAO Instruction Interest Group Workshop

Energizing Library Instruction Pedagogical Voodoo to Animate Classroom Zombies
Registration @ http://www.alaoweb.org/events 

The end of the academic year may have us all feeling a bit undead, but we hope you’ll rise and join instruction colleagues at the alao instruction interest group’s annual workshop on June 4th at Ashland University. Our active learning topics such as embedded librarianship, instructional design, mobile devices, and digital storytelling promise to rejuvenate even the most zombie-fied students and library instructors.

Workshop Program 

Active Learning on the Go: Digital Storytelling Using Mobile Devices 
Anne Fields, Associate Professor + Subject Librarian for English, The Ohio State University 
Brian Leaf, Instructional Design Librarian Resident, The Ohio State University 
Digital stories are 3-5 minute videos composed with digital images, sound, and narration and told from a personal perspective. At OSU, the technology portion of our 3-day workshops has usually required a fairly steep learning curve, and the stories rarely have focused on the use of story for active learning. Recently Joe Lambert, founder of the Center for Digital Storytelling, visited OSU and gave a workshop on creating digital storytelling using iPhones and ipads and only a few free or inexpensive downloadable applications. The technological learning curve for creating digital stories with mobile devices was much less steep. Come see examples of digital stories created on laptops and on mobile devices and discuss the possibilities for their use in active learning. We’ll also spend some time breaking up into “story circles” to develop ideas into rough “stories”.

Check Your Librarian’s ID: Instructional Design Basics for Library Instruction 
Sara Klink, Assistant Library Director, Stark State College 
Mary Beth Messner, Instructional Designer for e-Stark State, Stark State College 
Come meet Sara’s high-heeled avatar, who has guided stark state college students through the seven steps to mastering research! The digital library, SSC English department, and estarkstate collaborated to create a set of seven online introductory research modules. These modules are now included in every eng124 – college composition class, which means every stark state student will have the same foundation of basic research skills. This session will provide an overview of the instructional design process including an analysis of student learning styles, best practices for student engagement and active learning, and the ongoing challenges and revisions which accompany implementation of the lessons.

Inside Job: Embedding Librarianship in the LMS 
John Burke, Director, Gardner-Harvey Library, Miami University Middletown 
Beth Tumbleson, Assistant Director, Gardner-Harvey Library, Miami University Middletown 
Embedded librarianship in the learning management system (LMS) is practiced by many academic librarians who participate in course sites and provide reference assistance. Join Beth Tumbleson and John Burke as they share the results of a survey of 280 librarians on their embedded practices and experiences. Beth and John will cover the current state of embedded librarianship, discuss compelling reasons to start an embedded service, answer questions about growing and sustaining the service, and suggest steps for the future success of an embedded

Cost:
$25.00 ($15 student rate)
continental breakfast + lunch included

Date + Time: 
June 4, 2012 -  9:30am registration 10am-3pm

Workshop Location:
Ashland University, Ashland, OH
Ridenour Room -- Dauch Center
Free parking lot D, next to the Duch Center
http://ashland.edu/campus-map

Registration is open!  http://www.alaoweb.org/events 

For more information, contact Kathryn Venditti, kvenditt@ashland.edu, or Eboni Johnson, eboni.johnson@oberlin.edu.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

CMCIG Spring Workshop

ALAO - CMCIG 2012: 
The Future of Ohio Libraries
State Library of Ohio
274 East 1st Avenue - Columbus, OH 43201
Friday, May 18, 2012 - 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Establishing and Maintaining an eReader Collection
Sue Polanka, Head of Reference & Instruction, Wright State University
Approximately 15-17% of academic and school libraries are lending eReaders to their patrons. There are a variety of ways to establish this service in a library. During this session, the nuts and bolts of establishing and maintaining an eReader collection will be discussed and demonstrated. Device selection, collection development, purchasing, policies and procedures,and budgeting will be discussed and debated. 

eReaders for Kids
Kathy Yoder, Education Librarian, Bowling Green State University
As academic libraries grapple with presenting electronic content to their patrons, curriculum materials centers also want to serve pre-service teachers with children’s eBooks from a variety of publishers. In this session we will take a look at what we want and need from an eBook platform: MARC records, unlimited access, affordability and more. Guest Lindsey Newman will demonstrate one such product, Mackin VIA, and Kathy Yoder will share her search for a children’s portal that meets the needs of an academic setting.

Grade School eTextbooks in the CMC
Ann Raney, CMC Director, University of Dayton
With the release of the new “Digital Textbook Playbook” by the Federal Communications Commission and the U.S. Department of Education to help advance the federal governments initiative to bring digital textbooks to all American students within the next five years, it is imperative that our collections begin the transition from print to digital format. During this session, PreK-12 textbook reps will share their digital textbook options.

State of Ohio's Libraries
Beverly Cain, the State Librarian.
Ohio’s school libraries are at a crossroads. State Librarian Cain will share information that has been gathered about them by the Working Together to Support Ohio’s Libraries Committee.

Event Registration:
Registration is now open! Visit the ALAO Web site and view events for more information.  The $35 registration fee includes a continental breakfast and lunch (options available at time of registration).

Register Now! CMCIG 2012: The Future of Ohio Libraries

Questions? Contact: CMCIG chair Stephanie Bange
Email: stephanie.bange - at - wright.edu

*Originally posted on the CMCIG Blog 4/11/12

Friday, February 17, 2012

ALAO: Distance Learning Interest Group


ALAO Distance Learning Interest Group
INOV8: Strategies & Models for Distance Library Services

  • DATE: Friday, May 11th 
  • LOCATION: Miami University’s Voice of America Learning Center, located in West Chester, Ohio (just north of Cincinnati) 
  • COST: $40. Includes continental breakfast, lunch, parking, and all workshop sessions. 
  • STUDENT DISCOUNT: Students pay only $25.—valid student ID must be presented at registration. 
  • DEADLINE: All registrations (with payment) must be received by Friday, April 27th . 
  • TO REGISTER: Visit the ALAO Web site to register securely by Credit Card and for instructions on paying by check. 
  • GET MORE DETAILS: Get directions, lodging information, session descriptions and information about our presenters on the DLIG blog http://distancelibrarians.wordpress.com 

Overview of Workshop Sessions 


Registration & Continental Breakfast begin at 9:00 a.m. and the first session begins at 9:30a.m. The final session should conclude by 3:00 p.m.

A Strategic Plan for Distance Learning Support with Kenneth Burhanna 
You may know the importance of libraries for distance learning, but does your campus community? In this session, you'll get a clearer vision for the strategic role libraries can play in distance learning--a vision you can take back to your campus. Learn additional tools and approaches for providing leadership on distance learning initiatives, models for creating guiding documents and online support tools, and boost awareness of key challenges for libraries in distance learning.

What’s the Fuss? Understanding Why “Quality Matters” with Janet Hurn 
In this session, you’ll learn more about how universities utilize Quality Matters to develop “quality” online courses. What are the standards & how are they met? Even if your institution does not use QM, you’ll gain insights that will help you market your distance library services to faculty teaching online–insights that will help you and your library stay relevant to faculty while supporting the needs of students taking online courses.

Models & Tactics for Embedded Librarians, Panel  Discussion
Robert Zai (Northern Kentucky U.), Lauren Wahman (U. of Cincinnati Blue Ash), Rob Snyder (Bowling Green), and Kenneth Burhanna (Kent State)

Have you ever wondered how other people were doing DL? Each panelist will give a 5 minute overview of what they are doing…and why they chose to do it that way. After viewing sample embedded course content and the panelists’ preferred tools, attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions, seek guidance, and; share their own methods. Registered attendees will also be invited to submit their questions in advance; details will be included in a DLIG pre-workshop email.

Best Practices: A Collaborative DLIG Workshop Project 
By the end of the panel discussion, the DLIG community will have a clearer perspective on best practices for distance learning library services. As a group, we’ll wrap up the workshop by creating our own Best Practices list that attendees can take back to their institutions.

Need more Details? Get directions, lodging information, session descriptions and information about workshop presenters on our blog at http://distancelibrarians.wordpress.com.

* Workshop information originally published on the ALAO list serv, DLIG blog, and CMCIG blog.

Monday, April 04, 2011

CMCIG Spring Workshop: Registration Open!

“Local Resources and Collaborations”
ALAO-Curriculum Materials Centers Interest Group

When? Friday, May 20, 2011 ~ 8:30 to 4:00
Where? Wright State University ~ Educational Resource Center

How can you locate and leverage local resources in your CMC? This workshop is for those interested in learning about resources readily available and inspiring partnerships and collaborations.

After a picnic lunch, we will tour the Holocaust Exhibit in the National Museum of the United States Air Force and see WSU’s active partnership with the Dayton Holocaust Resource Center.

Complete details, including travel information, session descriptions, and presenter bios, can be found on the CMCIG Events page.

Registration is $35 and includes continental breakfast, lunch, and museum fees. Questions? Please contact Stephanie Bange, stephanie.bange at wright.edu.

* Originally posted on CMCIG Blog. 

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

ALAO Newsletter: March 2011

The latest edition of the ALAO Newsletter is available! Featured this month:

Note that registration for the Distance Learning Interest Group's (DLIG) spring workshop, INOV8: Revitalizing Distance Learning, scheduled for Friday, May 13th, is now open.

"This year’s workshop will focus on ways to revitalize your approach to distance learning by featuring freely available technologies, successful strategies for connecting to our students and faculty, and tips for librarianship in learning management systems."

For more information on the DLIG workshop, visit their events page or view the brochure (PDF).

Saturday, May 22, 2010

CMCIG 2010: Visiting Mazza Museum

Lunch, a tasty salad and soup buffet, and the final workshop session took place at the Mazza Museum International Art From Picture Books, The University of Findlay. Mazza docents provided information facts about the museum (see below) and treated us to small group tours of the five museum galleries, each with unique picture book art and artists displayed.
Quick Facts @ http://www.mazzamuseum.org
  • Is supported by a volunteer group known as the "Mazza Enthusiasts"
  • Is served by Docents specially trained to lead tours through the museum.
  • Has a mailing list of over 2,000 interested persons living in over 45 states and 8 countries
  • Annually provides formal tours through the galleria for over 5,000 children and adults.
  • Provides a "Discovery Series" to highlight new talent in the field of illustrating books for children.
  • Has conducted 14 Mazza Study Tours visiting over 210 of our artists in their homes and studios.
We were privileged to meet the new Deputy Director of the museum who gave us a behind-the-scenes look at the gallery vault and detailed the many steps involved in taking proper care of the art entrusted to their gallery. It was amazing to learn how the art is prepared for display and protected from the elements (including state-of-the-art fire protection). Museum calendars in hand, we finished our tour in the gift shop.

Many thanks to CMCIG co-chair Kathy Yoder, Gaynelle Predmore, and the entire CMC staff at BGSU's Jerome Library for another great CMCIG workshop.

CMCIG 2010: Show & Tell Roundtable

Informal and fun, the show & tell session was a definite workshop highlight; each attendee was asked to bring three favorite or new things for sharing. With our technical services area full of wonderful new toys and resources, it was tempting to search and select something not yet cataloged. Good sense prevailed and I selected two of the new picture books recently added to the juvenile collection; Palazzo Inverso and Chalk (both exceptionally well done, I have them set aside for the fall Mock Caldecott session).

CMC items were varied and included children's literature, regular collection, activity books, materials kits, and DVD. As we moved around the tables, notes were taken and the complete list shared at the end of the day. Links from this post go to Amazon for additional information.

Juvenile Literature

Activity Books

Library & Literature

Education Topics

General

Materials Kit Resource Links

DVD Resources

It's a great list!

CMCIG 2010: Ohio Resource Center

Yesterday was the Curriculum Materials Center Interest Group, or CMCIG, annual spring workshop. Held at Bowling Green University's Jerome Library Curriculum Materials Center and hosted by CMCIG co-chair Kathy Yoder, workshop attendees came from Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania to discuss "What Works" in their curriculum material centers. Three separate sessions were planned for the workshop; a demonstration of the Ohio Resource Center; a new resource round table, a session of resource sharing which bookended a tour of BGSU's curriculum resource center, and a docent led tour of Mazza Museum.

Ohio Resource Center Ambassador Debbie Reynolds, Library Media Coordinator for Findlay City Schools, provided an overview of the ORC web site. What is the ORC?


"The ORC provides links to peer-reviewed instructional resources that have been identified by a panel of Ohio educators as exemplifying best or promising practice. Available resources also include content and professional resources as well as assessment and general education resources that will support the work of pre K–12 classroom teachers and higher education faculty members. The resources are correlated with Ohio's academic content standards and with applicable national content standards."

Debbie guided us through the web site and we had time to sign up for a free account, a great opportunity since options to create collections and receive newsletters is part of the service. At this time, the Ohio Resource Center focuses primarily upon mathematics, science, and language arts. Each curriculum area has an overview with features and quick links, and provides menu options for topics, grade level, and desired resources. It's possible to keep up with the ORC via Facebook, Twitter for math, science, English language arts, and early childhood, and their YouTube Channel.


This is a wonderful resource for preservice teachers served by curriculum materials centers, or in my case instructional resource centers, as well as new and established teachers. I hope to investigate this more closely as the links and videos it provides will be a great addition to existing education LibGuides.

Monday, May 03, 2010

CMCIG Spring Workshop: Deadline Approaching

Curriculum Materials Centers: What Works
ALAO-Curriculum Materials Centers Interest Group
Bowling Green State University
University Libraries Curriculum Resource Center
Friday, May 21, 2010 - 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

This workshop is for anyone interested in sharing and discussing CMC best practices on a shoestring budget. Workshop highlights include:

Registration is $30 for ALAO/OCLIS Members and $60 for Non-members. Registration includes a continental breakfast, lunch, and Mazza Museum fees.

Deadline for registration is May 10, 2010. For more information, contact CMCIG co-chair Kathy Yoder, Curriculum Resource Center, University Libraries, Bowling Green State University Libraries.

Monday, April 05, 2010

CMCIG Spring Workshop

Curriculum Materials Centers: What Works

ALAO-Curriculum Materials Centers Interest Group
Friday, May 21, 2010 - 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Bowling Green State University
University Libraries Curriculum Resource Center



What works in Curriculum Materials Centers in 2010? This workshop is for those interested in sharing and discussing best practices on shoestring budgets.

Registration is $30 for ALAO/OCLIS Members and $60 for Non-members; registration includes a continental breakfast, lunch, and museum fees. Deadline for registration is May 10, 2010. For more information, contact CMCIG co-chair Kathy Yoder, Curriculum Resource Center, University Libraries, Bowling Green State University Libraries.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

ALAO: SSIG Workshop

Another spring workshop announcement via the ALAO list serv; a Grant Writing workshop presented by the Support Staff Interest Group. For more information about this workshop, contact SSIG co-chairs Mary Ayres or Kathy Burns, Southern State Community College.

Saving Our Libraries One Grant at a Time
Support Staff Interest Group
ALAO-SSIG 2010 Spring Workshop
A Face-to-Face Grant Writing Workshop
May 14, 2010, Friday,
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.


Workshop Location: OhioNet

1500 West Lane Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43221-3975

Keynote Becky Cropper – Mrs. Cropper has worked for Ohio State University Extension for 32 years. Since 1987 she has had grant funding in the range of $100,000.00 to support local 4-H programs. The grants have been from private foundations, United Way and government grants used for a variety of educational programs.

The workshop will be hands on for the participants who will "write" a grant during the daylong session.

Registration Deadline: May 2, 2010
Continental Breakfast Provided - Lunch will be on your own

Thursday, March 04, 2010

ALAO: DLIG/IG Spring Workshop


Effective Instruction from Design to Assessment
Friday, March 12, 2010
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ashland University

"Session 1 - A panel of professional instructional designers will share their expertise with creating effective instruction programs. Discussion will include tailoring programs to fit the audience, to meet objectives, and to be used with on-campus and distance learning settings."

"Session 2 - Carolyn Radcliff, Associate Professor, University Libraries, Kent State University and project administrator for Project SAILS, will highlight a variety of assessment techniques that you can use with your students, with an emphasis on knowledge testing." --
ALAO Spring Workshops 2010

Registration for this workshop is open through Wednesday, March 10, 2010. A registration form is available online @ http://msass.case.edu/findit/docs/ALAO_flier.pdf

For more information, please contact:

Kristen Kirchgesler
kristen1@case.edu

Kathryn Venditti
kvenditt@ashland.edu

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

CMCIG Workshop: Presentation links

The spring CMCIG workshop featured two presentations prepared and delivered using the popular LibGuides "knowledge sharing system;" Bowling Green State University and Ashland University. By popular demand, and as promised, this post highlights links to both presentations.

Time for questions was brief; please feel free to contact presenters individually for more information or to further discuss their topic.


Kathy Yoder, BGSU
New Books in the CMC
Realigning the CMC with New Titles
and New Presentation of the Collection



Dr. Deanna Romano, Ashland University
Diane Schrecker, Ashland University
Realigning Teacher Education:
Using Web 2.0 Technologies to Meet 21st Century Skills


This information was originally posted on the
CMCIG blog: Workshop Presentation Links.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

CMCIG Spring Workshop 2009

Realigning the CMC to the Governor’s
Pre K – 12 Education Plan
21st Century Skills, and Discovery Learning


Friday, May 15, 2009
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Ronk Lecture Hall # 138
Dwight Schar College of Education
Ashland University, Ashland, OH 44805

This workshop will feature Lou Staffilino, Associate Superintendent, ODE – presenting the Governor’s Pre K-12 education plan with time for questions and answers.

Other sessions will include:

  • Realigning Science Instruction using Science Materials by FOSS and Delta Education
  • Realigning Math Instruction using Everyday Mathematics by Wright Group McGraw Hill
  • Realigning Teacher Education using 2.0 Technologies to meet 21st Century Skills
  • Realigning the CMC with New Titles and New Presentation of the Collection

Registration:
ALAO Members $30.00
Non-Members $60.00

Registration deadline: May 8, 2009
No refunds after: May 11, 2009

Registration includes continental breakfast and lunch.

Registration forms are available @ http://library.centralstate.edu/

Please make checks payable to ALAO and mail with a copy of the registration to:

A. Carolyn Sanders
P.O. Box 1006
Hallie Q. Brown Memorial Library
Central State University
Wilberforce, Ohio 45384

Thursday, February 26, 2009

ALAO Workshop: SSIG

Keeping Libraries Afloat: USS IG
ALAO-SSIG Spring Workshop 2009

Friday, March 27, 2009 • 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Washington State Community College • Marietta, Ohio
710 Colgate Drive, Marietta OH 45745 • 740.374.8716
Includes Continental Breakfast & Lunch
Chair Massage Available!

This year’s workshop features Dr. Kerry Strayer, Professor of Communications at Otterbein College, who will share her knowledge of "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" as well as the following sessions:
  • Removing Whirlpools from Workflows - Morag Boyd, Ohio State University & Constance Strait, Greene Co. Public Library
  • Bobbing on the Horizon: Electronic Resources - Deberah England, Wright State University
  • Marietta: Where Ohio History Resides - Linda Showalter, Marietta College Special Collections
  • Creating Brochures: Microsoft Publisher Floats Your Boat - Peggy Rector, Denison University
  • From Bow to Stern: Rowing Together - Georgene Johnson, Washington State Community College
  • Drifting Along With Chair Yoga - Marietta Area YMCA


Early Bird Pricing: Jan 5 - Feb 13th $25 per person
Regular Pricing: Feb 14 - Mar 13th $35 per person
Registrations due: March 13, 2009
No refunds after March 6, 2009

For more information, contact: Judith Thompson-Verdi: jthompsonverdi@wscc.edu
Driving directions: http://www.wscc.edu/about/directions.asp