CPS Librarians on the Technology Forefront CPS Dept of Libraries - August, 2012

Lisa Perez, Network Library Coordinator

Google Apps for Librarians

Right Now

Follow directions in your emails Attend your school's Google Hero training Read the "Google @ CPS" blog at http://google-cps.blogspot.com Research what other schools are doing with Google Apps Look at the Safari Live webinars on these topics Refer to the CPS @Google Training website

Upcoming

Google training modules Dept of Libraries screencasts targeting librarian-related topics in using Google Apps w/students Dept of Libraries "PLUS TECH" training that includes Google Apps, in addition to other tools CPS launch of Groups & Sites

Google Apps Notes

CPS Google Apps are in a single domain Teachers can email in and out of CPS network. Teachers can share only free/busy aspects of calendar outside of domain Docs cannot be shared outside of domain Sites likely will not be shared outside of domain, but follow roll-out to test In upcoming years, some parameters will change. Keep vigilant!

Mobilary Program

Right Now

The "iPads in the Library" grant is now complete, but much supporting information, including videos, directions, and a link to an email group is located at the website at http://mobilary.wikispaces.com

Upcoming

The CPS VITAL grant is still active and will provide much information this fall about using iPads and Nooks in the high school. Much of this information will be useful to elementary librarians, too. Information on using various mobile devices is often changing. Use our CPS Librarians Gmail groups for iPads and Nooks to share with other librarians about these topics. Tap into the "PLUS Tech" program for info.

CPS Virtual Library

Right Now

iPad users can use the Follett Shelf app There are 7,000+ eBooks available currently in the CPS Virtual Library for every CPS school to use. Get information about the CPS Virtual Library at http://cpsvl.wikispaces.com

Upcoming

OverDrive eBooks will be added to the collection. Watch for information Other vendors' eBooks will likely be added this year, included 2,000 eBooks from Pearson Curate your own school's eBook collection to complement the CPS Virtual Library collection

Lisa Perez, Network Library Coordinator leperez1@cps.edu

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