How can we collect library data to assess and advocate for our library programs? From building level to district-wide data, we will discuss gathering statistics on circulation, collection, usage, productivity and more. For each data point, we will discuss considerations for using the statistics to assess library programs. SLMC’s working on component 4 of National Boards may be particularly interested in this session.
AI is everywhere now, even social media. We need to ourselves, our teachers, and our students with the knowledge to not only use it well, but responsibly. At this session you will find out all about the resources, professional development, tools, and more out there available for you to share with students and staff alike!
Overwhelmed? Burning out on doing things that you didn’t sign up for? Multitasking can make it feel like we are spinning our wheels and accomplishing others’ goals at the expense of our own. As the librarian at Guilford eLearning University Prep, I am also the first stop in tech troubleshooting. As technology management seemed to take over my work week, I lost the joy I had once felt in my work. I used a data-collection tool I call a Task Tracker to reframe my thinking and reclaim the ability to say “I love my job!”. In this session, participants will be encouraged to think about their “why” and refocus their energies in a positive direction. I’ll share my Task Tracker template which has the added benefit of providing valuable data for reflection and action. Together we’ll brainstorm ways the Task Tracker can be used as an advocacy tool.
Get ready to remix the term collaboration as a school librarian and teacher drop some real-world guidance and persuasive techniques for getting the collaboration party started. They’ll roll out dynamic resources for cross curricular instruction, project-based learning, Makerspace activities, and community connections. You’ll see how this kind of collaboration gets everyone in sync, turning up student engagement, leadership moves, and empowering their learning groove!
How do we turn our libraries into a space that is inviting and patron centered? Whether you are in a large, small, new, or old space, the library should be a place that draws in our patrons and invites them to discover all that the media center provides. We will explore new ways to use signage, seating, color, shelving, and atmosphere. This session will encourage you to evaluate your library space while also giving you some practical and useable examples that you can easily transfer to your own media center, enabling us to breathe life into our libraries.
In this interactive session, discover how Curipod can revolutionize your teaching or library programs. We’ll dive into Curipod's time-saving AI-powered features designed to engage students and enhance learning experiences, and highlight easy customization options to align with educational standards. Join us to learn how Curipod can transform your lesson planning and classroom management, fostering a more interactive and effective learning environment.
Do you want to collaborate with teachers in your building? Do you have a fixed schedule or you are not sure how to start? During this presentation and discussion we will talk about the barriers to collaboration and how to you can collaborate despite them. Ideas will be shared to get you started and help you show evidence that you have collaborated for your evaluation.
NOTE: THIS IS A DOUBLE SESSION AND LASTS FOR 90 MINUTES. This session will introduce participants to the VIDEO Leadership Matrix and PARTNER Collaboration Matrix, empowering school library media coordinators to define and brand their practice and amplify their advocacy. These tools are designed to enhance leadership, foster collaboration, and strategically align media center initiatives with school-wide goals. Participants will explore how the matrices support the North Carolina School Library Media Coordinator (SLMC) Evaluation Standards, with practical applications to drive data-informed decisions and increase the media center's impact on student success. Attendees will leave with actionable tools to enhance their leadership and advocacy, directly supporting their SLMC evaluation and professional growth.
NOTE: THIS IS A DOUBLE SESSION AND LASTS FOR 90 MINUTES. As "instructional matchmakers," SLMCs have a unique opportunity to forge connections between curriculum needs, digital platforms, information literacy strategies, and emerging technologies. Using inspiration from game-shows and tabletop games, this interactive workshop will allow for exploration of resources and tasks on how you approach resource integration and instructional partnerships in your library media program.
If you struggle with managing inventory or have questions about how to make inventory less of a hassle, I will share my organization system using Destiny, Destiny reports, and Excel Spreadsheets with tips and tidbits I use that may help you.
Is your nonfiction collection in need of some love? Are you baffled by where the Dewey Decimal system puts certain books? In this session, participants will learn why they should consider ditching Dewey and how BISAC codes can be used to create a more student-friendly classification system. Participants will leave the session with strategies, examples, and insights they can put into action in their own libraries.
Join @MeetMeInTheMediaCenter (TikTok) for a session that discusses the ins and outs of social influence in the library domain. Jen will share what worked for her to gain a half million followers on a social media platform within a year of starting an account from scratch and the benefits a library program and it's stakeholders can reap from having a global presence online.
Are your students and teachers forgetting that your library catalog exists or struggling to use it effectively? In this session, we will share a Media Coordinator-created resource designed to answer the most Frequently Asked Questions about using Follett Destiny.
Key Takeaways: - Discover the tools and techniques used to create an engaging, user-friendly Follett Destiny tutorial page - Learn how to easily replicate this resource in your own school or district to boost catalog usage and support - Explore strategies for promoting your library catalog and making it an indispensable part of your school's digital ecosystem
Don't let your Follett Destiny catalog gather dust - equip your students and teachers with the knowledge they need to unlock its full potential. Join us for this practical, solution-oriented session.
Can you really get hundreds of people to your school for a reading event on a Saturday? Yes, you can! Storyteller Saturday is a program to tell stories--all kinds of stories, from all kinds of people, from different backgrounds, cultures, occupations. I will share how we get families excited about it, and how to get volunteers on board to present their stories through read-alouds, drama, performance, dance, poetry, music, art, history, comics, science, cosplay, and comedy. All with the purpose of promoting reading, the creative process, and telling your own story. Presentation of ideas and examples of how we put it all together, how to make your own program, get people involved, and make it a successful event that people will keep asking you when the next one is.
