OPALS user group in Rockland in January

An OPALS user’s group meeting is being planned for January. It will focus on the features of the new union catalog especially the reference upgrades and will be open to all librarians in the County not just the libraries with OPALS catalogs.

Teaching American History Grant

Sarah Chauncey from Rockland BOCES spoke to the School Library System council about the Teaching American History grant and opportunities for librarians to participate in the grant through professional development. Substitute coverage is also included in the grant eliminating any cost to the districts for subs. She will forward further information about the grant to the librarians.

Great PD at Rockland's Supt. Conference Day sessions

Follett representative: Regina Yeager. The access and use of eBooks in schools via the Follett eShelf in the library

Digital Research Tools with Polly FarringtonHands-on session to explore and use 2.0 technologies which help to work more efficiently and enhance student learning. …tools to help students find information, manage the information flow, organize everything, get feedback and connect with others and create and present.

Robert Lackie: Professor-Librarian Rider UniversityWorkshop on Web 2.0 initiatives. Free tools and technologies to enhance teaching, collaboration and communication

The Common Core
Lynn Miller, Director, Sullivan SLSWorkshop focused on informational texts and other key resources for SLMS in developing lessons that are aligned with the Common Core Learning Standards.