High School Librarian Learning Community Meeting

November, 2011

Mini-Book Talks

Dept of Libraries Updates

New Re-Organization• Part of “Instructional Tools & Technology” – John Mellios,

Director• Part of larger “Office of Curriculum & Instruction”

Program Updates• Matching Grant program• Book Club• Elementary Battle of the Books

Current Workflow• School visits – as requested• Librarian Evaluation & Assessment• Vendor Management

CPS Virtual Library• Current status – Soft Launch• http://cpsvl.wikispaces.com • Next steps - OverDrive• Creating your own library: New eBook specs

Tech Talk• Friday, January 27 at Roosevelt High School• Register now at http://cpstechtalk.blogspot.com • Bring a team from your school

NBC Learn Coming• New video database

Technology Training• Aligned with CCSS & Tech Ed work• More online components • Networks > schools

Common Core State Standards

• ILT work• Early adopter work• Librarian implementation support – Research &

Literacy• Group Work Group: Identify the standards

Break Time

CPS Research ModelSmall Group Activity: Give Your Feedback

Reflect & Assess Student Inquiry

Organize Info

Evaluate Data

Synthesize

Information

Share Learning

with Others

Identify & Evaluate Source

Info

Mobilaryhttp://mobilary.wikispaces.comiPads – Nooks – Kindle - KINECT

Library Tour