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Workshop NameTaking Your School Library From Good to Great
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Workshop Short DescThis four week book study will lead school librarians through an evaluation of current library services so each may determine areas of weaknesses in need of improvement. Books used by the facilitator include Bite-Sized Marketing: Realistic Solutions for the Over-Worked Librarian by Nancy Dowd, Mary Evangeliste, and Jonathan Silberman; and Marketing With Social Media by Beth C. Thomsett-Scott. Various articles and ALA's Toolkit for Marketing will also be used for instruction and discussion.
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School Year2019-2020
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Category510 - Library Services
SubcategoryLibrary Services
Provider529 - Professional Development
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Duration8 Hours
LevelSED CODES 1,2,3,4
Total Workshop Days1.0
Credit Hours8.00
Days To Bill1.0
Participants Must Attend All DaysNo
District Always Pays Participant FeeYes
Participant Approval NeededNo
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Workshop Full DescThis four week book study will lead school librarians through an evaluation of current library services so each may determine areas of weaknesses in need of improvement. Books used by the facilitator include Bite-Sized Marketing: Realistic Solutions for the Over-Worked Librarian by Nancy Dowd, Mary Evangeliste, and Jonathan Silberman; and Marketing With Social Media by Beth C. Thomsett-Scott. Various articles and ALA's Toolkit for Marketing will also be used for instruction and discussion. Each participant will create a plan of action using SMART goals, which will drive their PD for 2020-2021.
Workshop AudienceSchool librarians
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Workshop ObjectivesLibrarians will:
- Identify school's vision and mission statements
- Consult the S.L.M.P.E. rubric which lists components of an exemplary school library program
- Create a S.W.O.T. analysis of their library program
- Analyze portions of texts from books and articles and participate in topic related discussions with colleagues
- Discuss various strategies for increasing weaknesses and building on strengths
- Develop S.M.A.R.T. goals for their library program and choose an accountability partner
Assessment of LearningLibrarians will:
- Submit school's vision and mission statement to the facilitator
- Submit a copy of their S.L.M.P.E. rubric (self-evaluation of library program)
- Submit a copy of the S.W.O.T. analysis
- Participate in Zoom breakout rooms to discuss readings
- Develop and submit S.M.A.R.T. goals for their library program that will help drive PD for 2020-2021
- Choose an accountability partner for the 2020-2021 academic year
Workshop Topics, Concepts & ResourcesEvaluating the school library
Marketing the school library
Workshop Broadcast NotesPlease have your school's vision statement and mission statement available for the first session on June 24. You may need to ask your principal for this.
Submitted For Approval06/11/2020
Approved06/11/2020
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CTLE EligibleYes
Social Worker Continuing EdNo
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Workshop Id1566
Added ByCecelia K Fuoco
BocesCattaraugus-Allegany BOCES
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Entry Date06/01/2020 09:28:16
Last Modified Date06/11/2020 10:31:18

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    • 3 Instructional Practice
    • 4 Learning Environment
    • 6 Responsibilities Collaboration
    • 7 Professional Growth