School Library System
Week of February 24-28, 2020
Section of School Librarians Conference Registration
As Questar III SLS Member Librarians, you are all eligible to apply for the SLS Conference Scholarship. This valuable scholarship will cover the cost of registration.
You can apply for the scholarship here or via the form below.
Applications Now Available for 2020 Library of Congress Summer Teacher Institute
The Library of Congress is now accepting applications for its week-long summer institutes for K-12 educators. Held at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., this professional development opportunity provides educators of all disciplines with resources and strategies to effectively integrate primary sources into K-12 classroom teaching. Each session will focus on pedagogy, with an emphasis on supporting student engagement, critical thinking, and construction of knowledge.
While practicing these teaching strategies, attendees will explore some of the millions of digitized historical artifacts and documents available in the Library’s collections. They will also conduct research to identify primary sources and develop an activity related to their classroom content.
Applications are due March 23 and require a letter of recommendation. Read more and apply now.
·Census 2020·
If you are doing something in your schools or communities to support Census 2020, we want to hear from you. Send us your ideas and what you are doing in your schools and we will post it in our newsletter each week so others can find ideas for participating in Census 2020. How are you helping ensure everyone gets counted?
2 pm EST
From the NYS Library:
The NYS Library has put together information on the 2020 Census. Included are resources from the U.S. Census Bureau, the American Library Association, and NYLA. From here you will be able to sign up for the ALA Census newsletter, obtain resources for Spanish-speaking populations, access fact sheets, and more.
The Regional Library for NYS also want to share a list of resources GPO compiled that you may find helpful. FDLP libraries can order promotional Census 2020 materials for free while supplies last and Linda Zellmer from Western Illinois University created Ten Reasons for the Census which is available for sharing.
Big Library Read
Funny, You Don't Look Autistic by Michael McCreary
Like many others on the autism spectrum, 20-something stand-up comic Michael McCreary has been told by more than a few well-meaning folks that he doesn't "look" autistic.
This unique and hilarious #OwnVoices memoir breaks down what it's like to live with autism for readers on and off the spectrum.
Please contact Amanda Karian if you have any questions.
· Database Trials ·
RAZ Plus Trial
Teachers, librarians, and administrators can sign up for a two week trial of RAZ Plus.
If you would like to trial additional products, such as Science A-Z, Writing A-Z, or Vocabulary A-Z and/or a two-month trial, they should contact Liz Kaplan ASAP.
Liz Kaplan, Liz.Kaplan@learninga-z.com
KIDS Discover Free Trial
Welcome to your Kids Discover Online Free Trial! It has started and will extend through JUNE 2020 (previously March 2020).
Kids Discover Online provides a cross-curricular experience for the modern classroom. It packs science, social studies, and ELA into one easy-to-use online reading platform for grades 3-8.
URL to Access: https://online.kidsdiscover.com/
Username: QuestarBOCESpilot
Password: 2020pilot
Vocabulary.com Free Trial
Vocabulary.com has offered a 30-day trial option for your review process to try the full Educator Edition (All features free to use for 30 days). This is very easy to initiate.
Just click the button (in the box) and we'll walk you through how to get started. If you already have an account, clicking the button will activate your trial, unlock your account and enable all the features available to subscribers for 30 days.
With full access to the Educator Edition, you can assign vocabulary activities that align with your curriculum, use your teacher dashboard to monitor student progress, create custom quizzes (that grade themselves!), host live Vocabulary Jams in your library, and more.
FactCite Free Trial
Did you know that FactCite is integrated with NoodleTools? We hope you take this opportunity to try it out.
· Events ·
ENYSLMA Event
We Need Diverse Books
April 22, 2020
5:00 p.m.
The Waters Edge Lighthouse
2 Freemans Bridge Rd. Schenectady NY 12302
$30 registration includes presentation and dinner.
(salad, soup, entree and dessert)
1 CTLE Credit Hour
Please Register here.
We Need Diverse Books Presentation & Dinner
2020 Rip Van Winkle Award Presentation
Thanhha Lai,
author of
Listen Slowly,
Inside Out and Back Again,
and Butterfly Yellow.
· Articles ·
· Librarian of the Week ·
Each week we will showcase a librarian from our region.
Who: Tonya Frickey
What: Secondary Librarian
Where: Taconic Hills Secondary (grades 6-12)
What book would you recommend: Timeline by Michael Crichton; Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger; The Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon; Winter Sisters by Robin Oliviera; any Kristen Hannah book...I could go on forever...
Share something that you are proud of that has recently happened in your library/school: We recently hosted a two-day Makerspace Fair where we featured a piano created with a Makey Makey (think BIG) and a world language map that was also created with Makey Makey. We had a lot of different activities: straws & connector, Legos' duplos, puzzles; origami, life-size checkers, spin art (with electronic snap circuits), augmented reality sandbox, mural coloring, Dot, Dash & Cue, Merge Cubes, Ozobots, and more. We invited grades K-12, and it was a HUGE success!
What drew you to a career in school librarianship: After spending 21 years in a high school English classroom, I decided that I needed a change. There was a library opening in my district, so I inquired about the position. The rest is history!
· Books of the Week ·
Adult
Pro
Integrating Technology in the Classroom by Boni Hamilton
K-12
The Boy Who Became a Dragon: A Bruce Lee Story by Jim Di Bartolo
Age range: upper elementary
· Send Us Your Displays ·
We love showing you off!
Librarian: Ellen Kelley-Scalzi
Library: Troy HS
Librarian: Heather Jenner
Library: Rensselaer HS
Librarian: Judy Roehr
Library: Hudson HS
Barbara Stripling Reimagined ESIFC Workshop
Cavendish Square Digital Webinar
School Library Media Specialist 2020/2021 School Year - Anticipated
Job ID: BWVN0169710-0063
Application Deadline: 04/24/2020
Start Date: 09/01/2020
Job Description:
The Baldwinsville Central School District is currently accepting applications from dedicated educators for an anticipated School Library Media Specialist for the 2020/2021 school year. New York State certification as a Library Media Specialist is required. Applicants must hold or be eligible for NYS certification effective September 1, 2020. The District offers competitive salary, excellent health, vision, dental benefits plans, paid leave time, participation in NYS Teachers’ Retirement System, and a supplemental 403(b) retirement savings plan.
Apply to this vacancy posting – complete the Application and upload a cover letter, resume, college transcript and proof of certification status. The application deadline is April 24, 2020 (subject to change based on interview process).
The Baldwinsville Central School District is located about 10 miles northwest of Syracuse, New York. The district is the third-largest suburban public school system in Onondaga County covering approximately 75 square miles and serving a little over 5,500 students in eight buildings. The district has five elementary schools (K-5), one middle school (grades 6 & 7), one junior high school (grades 8 & 9), and one high school (grades 10-12). About 900 instructional and support staff work for the district. A wide range of programs and services are offered, including Advanced Placement courses, college-level courses, cutting-edge technology, a widely respected special education program, and numerous extracurricular activities.
Questar III School Library System
Amanda Karian, School Library System Specialist
Website: http://libguides.questar.org/SLS
Location: 10 Empire State Boulevard, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY, United States
Phone: 518-479-6976
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QIIISLS/
Twitter: @QIIISLS