W-FL BOCES SLS
December 2019
Happy holidays!
It's hard to believe that 2019 is almost over.....and that districts in our region had their first snow day! December is a joyous, but busy, time of year for many and we hope that you can take a moment to enjoy these wintry days as the year quickly comes to an end. In this season of giving and being grateful, we wish you and yours very happy holidays and a fantastic new year! Looking forward to a great 2020!
News from NYLA/NYSED:
Trailer from NYLA 2019 keynote speaker Astra Taylor's documentary: "What is Democracy?"
Professional Development opportunities:
WNY Tech Integrators Meeting: Dec 12
The Western New York Technology Integrators group includes anyone directly working with teachers to integrate technology in classrooms to improve student learning. Agenda (1-3pm):
- NYSCATE: We will be looking for educators that attended and/or presented at NYSCATE to share some of their takeaways. Please post your learning in this Padlet and then we will share out at the meeting.
- Application Showcase: As we have done at previous meetings, anyone that wishes to share a new application or innovative ways to use tech tools may sign up here and do a short 5 minute presentation.
- Draft NYSED Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards: The bulk of the afternoon will be breaking out into groups and diving into the draft of the new standards.
To register :http://bit.ly/2Y9lT3t
Location: The Conference Center at Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES, Drumlin Court, Newark, NY, USA
Digies Conference Day: Dec 13
Join us for a day of learning in the space of digital media creation. Our keynote will be delivered by Dr. Andrew Peterson, faculty advisor for Ferris State (MI) eSports. Explore the media arts in your choice of two breakout sessions on topics such as: digital photography 101, careers with drones and videography. Lunch will be provided
To register: http://bit.ly/2R8c6cG
Location: Genesee Community College, College Road, Batavia, NY, USA
Digital 2020 Census Training: Jan 7
For libraries and other community groups working with the public on the 2020 Census. These sessions are for anyone who intends to work with communities towards a complete count during Census 2020. Lunch will be provided.
To register: http://bit.ly/2P9nyCf
Location: St. John Fisher College, East Avenue, Rochester, NY, USA
Making Your Collection Count: Jan 9
Make your collection count! This workshop talks about the overall quality of a library collection, including the benefits and methods of taking a physical inventory, analyzing collection procedures and workflows, and the life cycle of a collection. Guest speaker Holly Hibner's approach to collection management will help all types and sizes of libraries to keep pace with the demands and expectations of their communities. Please note, this workshop takes place the afternoon of a scheduled SLS meeting; Council & CC members do not need to register for this event.
To register: http://bit.ly/35ZSsUt
Location: The Conference Center at Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES, Drumlin Court, Newark, NY, USA
Save the date!
Diana Rendina comes to the region on March 20, 2020
Library Girl returns to W-FL BOCES June 3, 2020
Out and about in the community.....
Super Saturday w/Super Grover 2.0: Dec 14
Join WXXI Kids and our friends from Pioneer Library System and Finger Lakes Community College as we celebrate Sesame Street’s 50th birthday with a special visit from Super Grover 2.0! The day will be filled with fun, hands-on activity stations, Super Grover 2.0 meet and greets, story times, and community partners.
Website: https://www.wxxi.org/highlights/2019/11/super-saturday-super-grover-20?fbclid=IwAR3QyikgyxIKA5z8dZbZg79Lxjub_JyRsaaKe30t4_KWj-APwxlASAt51rU
Location: Finger Lakes Community College, Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, NY, USA
Refugees Helping Refugees Etsy Shop
Website: https://rhrroc.org/
Holiday Candlelight Tour
- Dec 7th
- Historic Palmyra Homestead
- http://bit.ly/2Re2RI2
New Glass Now
- Thru Jan 5, 2020
- Corning Museum of Glass
- https://newglassnow.cmog.org/
Alphonse Mucha Exhibit
- Oct 13-Jan 19
- Memorial Art Gallery
- http://bit.ly/2N0Oh3U
Upcoming conferences:
ALA Midwinter
- Jan 24-28, 2020
- Philadelphia, PA
- https://2020.alamidwinter.org/
Think Global, Act Local (NYSCSS)
- March 12-14, 2020
- Albany, NY
- https://nyscss.wildapricot.org/
A Vision Beyond (NYLA/SSL)
- May 28-30, 2020
- Verona, NY
- http://ssl2020.org