CMCIG Spring Workshop

Novel Ties: Classics and 

Comics in the Classroom

Monday, April 20, 2015

The Ohio State University

Thompson Library, Room 150

1858 Neil Avenue Mall, Columbus OH 43210

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With so much focus on technology these days, we’re going back to the books to look at how literature can be used in the classroom in innovative ways. We’ll examine the more “traditional” novel and get the inside story from a 2015 Newbery Committee member. We’ll also look at the graphic novel and how its popularity with students can be leveraged in the classroom to enhance reading instruction and to provide new opportunities to engage with text. In addition, we’ll take some time for small group discussions on topics of interest to CMC librarians. The day will conclude with a brief tour of the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum.

To register: Click here
Directions:  http://www.osu.edu/visitors/directions.php

Workshop Program

9:30 am – 10:00 am Registration & Continental Breakfast
10:00 am Welcome & Introductions
10:10 am – 11:10 am

“An Insider's Look at the Newbery Medal Process”
Stephanie Bange, Wright State University

11:10 am – 11:20 am Break
11:20 am – 12:00 pm Round Table Discussions
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
“It's More Than Just a Comic…Using Graphic Novels to Engage Readers of All Levels”
Anita Gonzalez, Ohio Resource Center

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
“The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum: Exploring Teaching and Learning with Comics in the Classroom” - Caitlin McGurk, The Ohio State University

3:00 pm Visit to OSU’s Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum (optional)

Workshop Cost is $20.00 and includes the workshop, continental breakfast, lunch and museum visit. Please note the cost of parking is $11.25/day

CMCIG Spring 2012 Workshop

CMCIG 2012: 
The Future of Ohio Libraries

State Library of Ohio  
274 East 1st Avenue - Columbus, OH 43201

Friday, May 18, 2012 - 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Establishing and Maintaining an eReader Collection
Sue Polanka, Head of Reference & Instruction, Wright State University
Approximately 15-17% of academic and school libraries are lending eReaders to their patrons. There are a variety of ways to establish this service in a library. During this session, the nuts and bolts of establishing and maintaining an eReader collection will be discussed and demonstrated. Device selection, collection development, purchasing, policies and procedures,and budgeting will be discussed and debated. 

eReaders for Kids
Kathy Yoder, Education Librarian, Bowling Green State University
As academic libraries grapple with presenting electronic content to their patrons, curriculum materials centers also want to serve pre-service teachers with children’s eBooks from a variety of publishers. In this session we will take a look at what we want and need from an eBook platform: MARC records, unlimited access, affordability and more. Guest Lindsey Newman will demonstrate one such product, Mackin VIA, and Kathy Yoder will share her search for a children’s portal that meets the needs of an academic setting.

Grade School eTextbooks in the CMC
Ann Raney, CMC Director, University of Dayton
With the release of the new “Digital Textbook Playbook” by the Federal Communications Commission and the U.S. Department of Education to help advance the federal governments initiative to bring digital textbooks to all American students within the next five years, it is imperative that our collections begin the transition from print to digital format. During this session, PreK-12 textbook reps will share their digital textbook options.

State of Ohio's Libraries
Beverly Cain, the State Librarian.
Ohio’s school libraries are at a crossroads. State Librarian Cain will share information that has been gathered about them by the Working Together to Support Ohio’s Libraries Committee.

Event Registration:
Registration is now open! Visit the ALAO Web site and view events for more information.  The $35 registration fee includes a continental breakfast and lunch (options available at time of registration).

Register Now! CMCIG 2012: The Future of Ohio Libraries

Questions? Contact: CMCIG chair Stephanie Bange
Email: stephanie.bange - at - wright.edu

DLIG Spring Workshop

The first of ALAO's annual spring Interest Group workshops has been announced! Distance Learning Interest Group - DLIG - is presenting INOV8: Strategies & Models for Distance Library Services on Friday, April 2th.  The following information is from the ALAO list announcement on February, 17,2012.

INOV8: Strategies & Models for Distance Library Services

• DATE: Friday, May 11th 
• LOCATION: Miami University’s Voice of America Learning Center, located in West Chester, Ohio (just north of Cincinnati) 
• COST: $40. Includes continental breakfast, lunch, parking, and all workshop sessions. 
• STUDENT DISCOUNT: Students pay only $25.—valid student ID must be presented at registration. 
• DEADLINE: All registrations (with payment) must be received by Friday, April 27th . 
• TO REGISTER: Visit the ALAO Web site to register securely by Credit Card and for instructions on paying by check. 
• GET MORE DETAILS: Get directions, lodging information, session descriptions and information about our presenters on the DLIG blog http://distancelibrarians.wordpress.com 

Overview of Workshop Sessions 

Registration & Continental Breakfast begin at 9:00 a.m. and the first session begins at 9:30a.m. The final session should conclude by 3:00 p.m.

A Strategic Plan for Distance Learning Support with Kenneth Burhanna 
You may know the importance of libraries for distance learning, but does your campus community? In this session, you'll get a clearer vision for the strategic role libraries can play in distance learning--a vision you can take back to your campus. Learn additional tools and approaches for providing leadership on distance learning initiatives, models for creating guiding documents and online support tools, and boost awareness of key challenges for libraries in distance learning.

What’s the Fuss? Understanding Why “Quality Matters” with Janet Hurn 
In this session, you’ll learn more about how universities utilize Quality Matters to develop “quality” online courses. What are the standards & how are they met? Even if your institution does not use QM, you’ll gain insights that will help you market your distance library services to faculty teaching online–insights that will help you and your library stay relevant to faculty while supporting the needs of students taking online courses.

Models & Tactics for Embedded Librarians, Panel  Discussion
Robert Zai (Northern Kentucky U.), Lauren Wahman (U. of Cincinnati Blue Ash), Rob Snyder (Bowling Green), and Kenneth Burhanna (Kent State)

Have you ever wondered how other people were doing DL? Each panelist will give a 5 minute overview of what they are doing…and why they chose to do it that way. After viewing sample embedded course content and the panelists’ preferred tools, attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions, seek guidance, and; share their own methods. Registered attendees will also be invited to submit their questions in advance; details will be included in a DLIG pre-workshop email.

Best Practices: A Collaborative DLIG Workshop Project 
By the end of the panel discussion, the DLIG community will have a clearer perspective on best practices for distance learning library services. As a group, we’ll wrap up the workshop by creating our own Best Practices list that attendees can take back to their institutions.

Need more Details? Get directions, lodging information, session descriptions and information about workshop presenters on our blog at http://distancelibrarians.wordpress.com.