TL Virtual Cafe: Level Up Your Blog

The next TL Virtual Cafe webinar will take place on Monday, November 4th at 7pm.  If you have a blog, want to start a blog, or your blog is in a rut, this may be a great chance to change that!    

Does your blog need an epic win? How to add extra pages, engage guest bloggers, & how to make your blog your triumphant one stop shop and main web presence.

Visit the TL Virtual Cafe wiki to access information -

http://tlvirtualcafe.wikispaces.com/

ISLMA Conference 2013

I'll be packing my bags tonight to head to the ISLMA Annual Conference in Springfield. I am really looking forward to all the fantastic sessions and a chance to connect with many of my school library colleagues around the state.

ISLMA launched a new online scheduling website and app this year. It was great to go through all the sessions and create a tentative schedule. Although for some time slots, I chose several options and it will be difficult to pick just one.

After school ends, I'll be heading to Springfield. I just checked Twitter and searched the conference hashtag, #ISLMA13, to see what is already happening. Hope to see many of you at conference for a few days of great professional development and networking!

Library2.013 Conference

Are you looking for some free, online professional development?
The Library 2.013 Conference is underway!

Library 2.013
http://www.library2013.com
Twitter hashtag: #lib2013
Come join the Library 2.013 Worldwide Virtual Conference, October 18-19, 2013. This third annual global conversation about the future of libraries is held entirely online around the clock in multiple languages and time zones. Everyone is invited to participate in this FREE forum designed to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among information professionals worldwide.

Upcoming TL Virtual Cafe: Flip It Good

The next TL Virtual Cafe webinar will take place Monday, October 7 at 7 pm. The topic is one that I has been on my mind lately, the idea of flipping the library. 

 

Novice yet earnest flipper Marie Slim (Teacher Librarian and Spanish Teacher) will share tips, tricks, hashtags, mentors, pitfalls and successes. Flipping is made for the library - one of you and 2000 who need you!

Visit the TL Virtual Cafe wiki for access information -http://tlvirtualcafe.wikispaces.com/

Upcoming Online Professional Development Opportunities

In this week's RAILS newsletter, there was a list of upcoming Professional Development opportunities.

Continuing Education Opportunities

Best Practices in Weeding October 3

IMLS Networking and Grant Workshop October 4

Web Design Basics October 7

Creating a Makerspace Culture October 8

Webinars on Copyright Basics October 9 and 30

Courses for School Librarians on Being Indispensable Starting November 4

YA Children's Literature Conference and Fan

Anderson's Book Store YA Literature Conference and YA Fandom Frenzy will be held on Saturday 9/28 and Sunday 9/29. For the full lineup of authors and events, visit the Anderson's page. 

Continuing PD Offerings from Dominican University

There are a number of upcoming professional development through the Dominican University GSLIS. More information can be found here.

Continuing Professional Education
B3: Butler Book Banter September 19 October 17 November 21	Join Thom Barthelmess, curator of the Butler Children’s Literature Center, and fellow youth literature enthusiasts on the third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. for lively book discussion, socializing and snacks. Visit the Butler Center blog at butlerspantry.org/b3 for the books we’ll be reading. These events are free, with registration recommended.	Register

Copyright Basics Webinar Series $25 per session/$40 for both	This two-part webinar series is presented by Mary Minow, library copyright expert and holder of Dominican University’s Follett Chair.	Register
October 9 3:30-4:30 p.m.	What Every Library Worker Should Know Learn what's clear on copyright basics, what's not, and how to minimize risk.
October 30 3:30-4:30 p.m.	Hot Issues Learn the latest on cases and other pending copyright developments that affect libraries, users and access to information.

17th Annual McCusker Memorial Lecture October 16, 6 p.m. Martin Recital Hall

Sr. Mary Paynter, OP, will present “Educational Essentials on the American Frontier,” a look back at Father Samuel. Registration required.

Register

What's New: The Best of Children's Literature 2013 November 1, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Aula Auditorium Priory Campus

Join Peggy Sharp, PhD, highly regarded children's literature expert, for a whirlwind tour of the best in children’s literature published in 2013. $130 includes lunch, breaks and handouts. 7 CPDUs available.

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Preparing and Responding to Natural Disasters November 21, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Gail Borden Public Library

Roles for Public Libraries Crisis informatics expert Christine Hagar, PhD, will share ways public library staff can support their communities in times of disaster. $75. Three CPDUs available.

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