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1.  Curriculum and school libraries – MSIP requires a curriculum for the LMC.  It may be integrated/embedded or stand-alone.  It is strongly recommended that curriculum for library curriculum be integrated/embedded into the core subjects rather than being a stand-alone curriculum. The vast majority of information literacy should be taught through the classroom subjects to aid in retention of information.  Students make connections between the classroom curriculum and the information literacy objectives needed to be successful when integrated/embedded in their every day work. Thought Information Literacy GLEs are found in the CA GLEs, they can be embedded/integrated throughout all the subjects.  They are simply located in the CA, not limited to the CA. Look at the CA, SS, SC, and MA Grade-Level Expectations and identify the areas you support.  After marking all the areas (there are many) in the subject GLEs, select the top 3-5 for each grade you can reasonably tackle. You will find you are already addressing most, if not all, of the GLEs.  If you would like, note activities or projects with which you assist for those identified GLEs.  Don't forget literature in the curriculum.

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2. Library Standards Worksheets -- Worksheets for the annual library standards are available at http://dese.mo.gov/divimprove/curriculum/standards/lmcstand.htm The worksheets are available as Excel spreadsheets which will calculate the math automatically.

 

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3.  Library Standards -- Frequently Asked Questions -- Check the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on the web for questions you may have about the standards, how to count specific items, etc. http://dese.mo.gov/divimprove/curriculum/standards/lmcstand.htm

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4. FREE Book Review Resource by Missouri Reviewers http://library.missouristate.edu/meyer/brb/   The Children’s and Young Adult Book Review Board of Southwest Missouri (BRB) provides public librarians, school library media specialists, and preschool through grade 12 teachers in southwest Missouri hands-on access to high-quality children’s and young adult books. We believe that the children of southwest Missouri deserve to have access to the best literature possible. We know that when librarians and educators can get a “hands-on” look at specific titles and can attend book review sessions, they will spend their budgets on those items that will best serve their needs. Thus our goal is to promote quality children’s literature through workshops, book talks, and newsletter articles presented by enthusiastic, qualified book reviewers.

We have gathered together a committed, qualified group of reviewers to help promote good books throughout southwest Missouri. Librarians, teachers, and students of children’s literature all give their time to the BRB. Some of these reviewers present book talks to groups in their region or write reviews for their local media, schools, or library systems to promote the new books received by the BRB.

To search for reviews on the online review site, click on any of the links on the navigation index on the left column of this page: Use the Advanced Search to browse by curricular area.  Co-Coordinators: Cherri Jones  417-836-4546  J.B. Petty   417-836-4529
 

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5. The Missouri Association of School Librarians will sponsor a leadership institute titled "Collaborative Leadership" on Saturday, September 29, 2007 in Columbia, Missouri.

The institute will give attendees the opportunity to increase their understanding of the components of leadership, identify their own leadership skills and
professional priorities and apply leadership strategies to the challenges they face in their schools and professions. The institute ties into two of the basic
concepts - collaboration and leadership - that underlie the vision of Information Power: Building Partnerships for Learning.

Dawn Vaughn, past President of American Association of School, will facilitate "Collaborative Leadership." She is a long-time advocate of "teaching libraries" and information literacy with over 20 years of experience as a library media specialist. She also is an active member of AASL, serving for two years on a taskforce for writing and implementing Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning and Information Power: Building Partnerships for Learning.

To register for the Leadership Institute: Collaborative Leadership go to http://www.maslonline.org/ for the information flyer and registration form. Register before May 22 for the early bird rate!

 

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6  Librarian Act of 2007 Introduced in Congress

Coinciding with National Library Workers Day, the Librarian Incentive to Boost Recruitment and Retention in Areas of Need
(LIBRARIAN) Act of 2007 was introduced in both the U.S. Senate (S. 1121) and the House of Representatives (H.R. 1877).

This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for Perkins student loan forgiveness, which will encourage individuals to become and remain librarians in low-income schools and public libraries.

"The LIBRARIAN Act of 2007 is a bold step forward for librarianship," ALA President Leslie Burger said. "With the face of information changing on an almost daily basis, bills like this do a great service to one of the world’s most respected professions, attracting a younger and more diverse crowd with extensive knowledge of the hi-tech services offered in today’s libraries."

"Further, many of today’s librarians are nearing retirement age," Burger continued, "and we as a society must do all we can to ensure that every library continues to be staffed by librarians skilled in both their profession and their community."

The bipartisan bill was introduced in the House by Rep. Becerra (D-CA), along with Reps. Grijalva (D-AZ), Ehlers (R-MI), and Shimkus (R-IL), and in the Senate by Sens. Reed (D-RI) and Cochran (R-MS).  "Librarians play an essential role in our schools and public libraries and help to foster a lifelong love of reading in our young people," stated Sen. Reed. "With a shortage of librarians across the country and with many more set to retire, we must urgently encourage more people to enter the library science field and work to retain valuable librarians who are already serving our communities."

Said Rep. Becerra, "The loan forgiveness provisions of this bill will be a valuable tool in attracting some of our brightest and best students
to become tomorrow's educators in the communities where they are most needed."

The American Library Association strongly supports the LIBRARIAN Act of 2007 and encourages Senators and Representatives to cosponsor it.

 

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7. Book Awards Announced at MASL Spring Conference

 

Show Me Award

       30,553    ARROWHAWK

       11,906    BED HOGS

       11,065    BEST CAT IN THE WORLD

 

Mark Twain Award

       5,442     ABDUCTION

       4,336     OLD WILLIS PLACE

       2,548     TOES

 

Gateway Award

       CRANK

       MY SISTER'S KEEPER

       JUDE

 

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8. . Source of royalty free music Soundzabound is committed to ensuring copyright compliance in the area of music and multimedia in education for grades K-12.  It is a company founded by educators, with the commitment to provide high quality, low cost production music on a budget that schools and service centers can afford.   

 

Soundz provides “peace of mind” so that schools, their districts and regions don’t have to worry about copyright infringement when using musical material for multimedia projects such as video, PowerPoint, pod-casts, broadcasting and other educational related projects and presentations.

 

We also provide training in the area of copyright compliance.  (Schools and centers are at “high-risk” if they are using copyrighted music without the written permission of the copyright holder.  Even if they are using 30 seconds or less of music, they are still at risk).  See http://www.copyright.gov/fls/fl102.html which states:

 

“The distinction between “fair use” and infringement may be unclear and not easily defined. There is no specific number of words, lines, or notes that may safely be taken without permission. Acknowledging the source of the copyrighted material does not substitute for obtaining permission.”

 

I would like to reiterate that this is a one time price for a lifetime license.  There are absolutely no hidden charges or extra fees.  The district would own the rights to the music when purchased and receive an official “Copyright Release Form”.  There are NEVER any subscription or renewal fees, and the life-time license is issued for the volumes purchased.

 

Please contact me (Angie Selk, Soundzabound Educational Consultant for the state of Missouri) for special pricing or with any questions you may have.  I look forward to talking with you soon.  gentryrose@aol.com

 

Feel free to visit www.soundzabound.com for further information!

 

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9. 2007 Missouri Building Block Picture Book Nominees have been chosen.

 

A meeting by the award committee was held at the Daniel Boone Regional Library in Columbia on March 23^rd to decide on the 2007 Building Block nominees.  The nominees were chosen from approximately 100 books that were nominated by librarians from all over the state of Missouri.

 

The 2007 nominees are:

Ashman, Linda

 Starry Safari

 

Beaumont, Karen

  Move Over, Rover

 

Bloom, Suzanne

 A Splendid Friend Indeed

 

Cronin, Doreen

 Dooby Dooby Moo

 

Cronin, Doreen

 Wiggle

 

Durango, Julia

 Cha-Cha Chimps

 

Fallon, Jimmy

 Snowball Fight

 

Root, Phyllis

 Looking for a Moose

 

Willems, Mo

Edwina, the Dinosaur Who Didn’t Know She Was Extinct

 

Wilson, Karma

 Sakes Alive a Cattle Drive

 

The committee members are working on the activity sheets now.  Please visit the Building Block website starting in May to order a set of the activity sheets.  Voting for the Building Block titles will begin on September 1, 2007 and will end on December 31, 2007.   Enjoy reading these great titles with your children and students.

 

Hollis Stolz, Selection Chair   hstolz@dbrl.org

 

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10. Created by the National Academy of Sciences, I Was Wondering: Women's Adventures in Science (www.iwaswondering.org) is a dynamic Web site designed to showcase the achievements of women and encourage middle-school girls to pursue an interest in the discipline. The site is hosted by Lia, a teenage cartoon character who guides visitors through free interactive resources and activities. The site includes information about "10 Cool Scientists," a "Time Travel Timeline," as well as games and science labs, and a parent-teacher guide. The site was inspired by the "Women's Adventures in Science" series, co-published by Joseph Henry Press and Scholastic Library Publishing.

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11. Average cost of books was reported in the March issue of School Library Journal.  You may find the information on the Editorial page (21).

 

CHILDREN’S AND YA TITLES: HARDCOVER

 

	2005	2006	2007
Average all titles	20.52	21.60	20.82
Preschool to grade four	18.92	21.60	18.70
Grade five and up fiction	16.85	16.87	17.24
Grade five and up nonfiction	24.92	26.81	26.68