The Heart of the School
Library Media Services, Georgia Department of Education
Volume 1, Issue 2 / November 2020
Statewide Virtual Meeting - December 2
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Best Books 2020
School Library Journal's reviews editors have released the Best Books 2020 list. Check out the 108 titles that were selected HERE.
DOE Media Listserv
To join the DOE Media listserv, send a blank email to this address: join-doemedia@list.doe.k12.ga.us.
Join Us at the Statewide Library Media & Tech Specialist Collaborative!
We are thrilled to announce and invite you to participate in the I Survived: Teaching, 2020 Library Media & Tech Specialist Collaborative scheduled for 1/21/21! Looking back on 2020, we want to reflect on strategies that we used to survive the unprecedented year in our roles as educators. How did you survive the tremendous changes?
The I Survived: Teaching, 2020 virtual statewide conference aims to offer a space for reflection for library media and technology specialists in Georgia. A space to share challenges faced & challenges overcome. A space for collaboration, networking, and fun!
Visit our website to learn more. Call for Proposals and Registration is OPEN!
Leading through the Library - Future Ready Librarians
Future Ready Librarians are facing uncertainty as they return to learning. Join Future Ready Advisor, Shannon Miller @shannonmiller, for a new podcast series, Leading through the Library. Shannon and her weekly guest will share stories of how they are tackling the unique issues that are facing school libraries today.
GaDOE Community - Library Media Specialists Group
Detailed Instructions for Joining Community
1. Go to community.gadoe.org and create an account using your RESA or district issued email. Use your work email as your user name. Your account (district email only) will be approved within 24 hours Monday-Friday.
2. After waiting about 24 hours (you will not receive an approval email), sign in, then create and complete your user profile.
3. Explore the content in the menu to the left of the site. Please be sure to check out the Terms of Service for Community in the menu. All information in Community is subject to Open Records, records retention, and FERPA guidelines.
4. Join the Library Media Specialists group (this will also add you to the forum).