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Metronet! 1619 Dayton Avenue! Saint Paul   h#p://www.metrolibraries.net/   Ann Walker Smalley ann@metronet.lib.mn.us

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Metronet •  Started in 1980 along with six other multitypes! •  Funded by state Legislature! •  Facilitate cooperation & collaboration among all types of libraries! •  Different regions with different activities!

Metronet Web Site •  Guide to metro area library events/activities! •  Resources for librarians and community! h#p://www.metrolibraries.net/ 

Metrolibraries Links •  Directory of children/young adult authors! •  Descriptions of their presentations! •  Contact info!

Library Job Info •  Guide to library jobs in Minnesota! •  Job lines! •  Metronet JobLine!

Continuing Ed Scholarships •  $250 scholarships for CE events! •  $500 Steltzner Scholarship for an Emerging Librarian! •  Application! •  Report of event experience!

Metronet Programs History Day @ your library Information Literacy Conference

•  For Teachers & LMS Grades 2-5 & Grades 6-12 • Read books recommended for curriculum or free reading •  Blog reviews •  Attend Day Camp or Virtual Camp •  Earn CEUs

History Day @ your library •  For teachers, LMS, & librarians who work with History Day students •  Breakout sessions on research, reliable resources, & responsible use •  Co-sponsored with History Day, MELSA, & History Center •  Annually in November http://www.flickr.com/photos/8867046@N07/2754788861

Information Literacy Conference • 2007 Information Literacy: Key to Learning • 2008 Information Literacy: Bridge to College Readiness • 2009 Information Literacy: Everyone’s Responsibility June 2009 http://www.flickr.com/photos/66606673@N00/2297933452

What is 23 Things On a Stick?  •  A self-directed online learning program •  Web 2.0 Tools •  Round 1--January-June, 2008 •  Round 2--June-September, 2008

More Things On a Stick  •  h#p://morethingsonas5ck.pbworks.com/ FrontPage 

Watch for Things On a Stick News in January 2010 

WebJunction Minnesota  http://mn.webjunction.org

New WJMN Features  •  Social Networking •  Content •  Learning

Social Networking •  Friends •  Groups •  Communicate •  Communities of Practice

Content •  MN Resources •  MN Libraries •  User-generated/added content

Learning Free courses for WJMN-affiliated members •  WebJunction Courses •  SkillSoft Courses •  Word, Excel, Adobe, and more •  University of North Texas--Le@d

Explore WJMN  •  Create an Account  •  Aﬃliate with Minnesota  •  Edit Proﬁle  •  Find/add friends  •  Browse courses  •  Use/add content  http://mn.webjunction.org

http://metronetmili.pbworks.com/

Metronet Information Literacy Initiative (MILI) •  Professional development for teachers & LMS •  Focus on the MN Info & Technology Literacy Standards into classroom teaching www.flickr.com/photos/34017702@N00/74907741

MILI’s Purpose •  Influence the teaching of the research process •  Increase teacher/LMS awareness and use of Web 2.0 tools useful in the classroom •  Encourage teachers/LMS to incorporate the 3 Rs into teaching •  Encourage more collaboration between LMS & teachers around the research process www.flickr.com/photos/50502690@N00/112295678

MILI 3 Rs • Research Process • Reliable Resources • Responsible Use

Standards & Classroom 2.0 •  AASL-Standards for 21st Century Learners •  ITSE-National Educational Technology Standards •  MEMO-Information & Technology Literacy Standards http://www.flickr.com/photos/84641606@N00/3384587021

Metronet’s Part •  Design & conduct orientation + Webinars + F2Fafter school meetings •  Maintain the MILI Ning •  Provide support via the Wiki, email, & in the F2F sessions… •  Food! (You provide beverage)

Participants’ Responsibilities •  Attend the monthly Webinar •  Attend monthly F2F meetings--arrive on time and stay throughout •  Participate in the Ning: maintain your blog, comment on others’ blogs •  Create & keep up with Virtual PD •  Be responsible for your learning •  Share your knowledge •  Make suggestions--tools, topics… www.flickr.com/photos/59089413@N00/1516930505

School District •  Manage credits for CE, Board Credits, Q-Comp, etc. •  Other incentives as determined by District •  Monitor attendance & compliance for participation using rubric •  Make it possible for teachers/LMS to use tools in class www.flickr.com/photos/49978599@N00/476682746

Metronet  Ann Walker Smalley, Director  ann@metronet.lib.mn.us  651.646.0475  Blog  h#p:// anncomments.blogspot.com  Twi.er  annws  Delicious   minn23  http://www.flickr.com/photos/33953253@N00/2465444266

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