Late breaking news on the status of the k-12 databases project and where we go from here.

Three masters of organization teamed up to provide an insight into the management techniques and finesse necessary to meet the needs of the multiple campus libraries they serve. Presentation topics include: personnel, book ordering, budgeting issues, program planning, research strategies with bonus topics of story hour and library lessons. Tune in to find solutions that are sure to help those who have “mad skillz” and roller skate to multiple campuses.

The Independent Investigation Method (IIM) is a proven model for teaching research to K-12 students and beyond, empowering them to become responsible, confident researchers. Learn how New Branufels ISD has integrated this model into their school curriculum.

Bonnie Barnes from ESC Region XI will highlight netTrekker, the number one Educational Search Engine for K-12 schools. She will show you how netTrekker with Differentiated Instruction
emphasizes 21st Century Skills and meets Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
and NCLB standards.

The best of both worlds: Reading and TechnologyApplications. Some ways to integrate MS Office and MS Photostory will be shared. You can do it too through your library program!

What makes patrons revisit your webpage? Research says ideas presented during this session will encourage your students and teachers to use the library’s online resources.

Content management systems (CMS) such as Joomla provide excellent platforms for library Web sites. Participants will learn how a CMS driven Web site can be used to: publicize library programs, encourage student/staff involvement in content creation, and interact with users, while providing access to electronic resources.

Joy Stuart, Mineola High School Librarian, will describe the Author's Night she organized to promote the work of East Texas authors and to encourage her students to excel in reading and writing. You can easily replicate her ideas.

Teens spend many hours each day connected to their IPods. Let's use this interest to promote
reading and books in our libraries!
This presentation will demonstrate the use of Podcasting for student generated book reviews.

A discussion of the impact of graphic novels and/or manga on the circulation and the teen-age patrons of my high school library.

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