3. 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!
4. Metronet Web Site
• Guide to metro area library events/activities!
• Resources for librarians and community!
h#p://www.metrolibraries.net/
6. Library Job Info
• Guide to library jobs in Minnesota!
• Job lines!
• Metronet JobLine!
7. Continuing Ed Scholarships
• $250 scholarships for
CE events!
• $500 Steltzner
Scholarship for an
Emerging Librarian!
• Application!
• Report of event
experience!
9. • 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
10. 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
11. 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
12.
13. 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
14. More Things On a Stick
• h#p://morethingsonas5ck.pbworks.com/
FrontPage
21. Learning
Free courses for WJMN-affiliated members
• WebJunction Courses
• SkillSoft Courses
• Word, Excel, Adobe, and more
• University of North Texas--Le@d
24. 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
25. 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
28. 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)
29. 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
30. 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
