1. Metronet
1619 Dayton Avenue!
!
Saint Paul MN
http://www.metrolibraries.net/

2. Wordle.net

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. Current Metronet Activities
History Day @ your library

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

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

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

8. Continuing Ed Scholarships
• $250 scholarships for
CE events!
• Application!
• Report of event
experience!

10. What is 23 Things On a Stick?
• A self-directed online learning program
• Web 2.0 Tools applied in libraries and at home
http://23thingsonastick.blogspot.com

11. More Things On a Stick
http://morethingsonastick.pbworks.com/FrontPage

12. Things On a Stick News
http://thingsonasticknews.blogspot.com/
Subscribe
http://tiny.cc/thingsonastick

13. MetroBriefs
Subscribe
http://tiny.cc/metrobriefs

14. • 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

15. 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

16. http://metronetmili.pbworks.com/

17. 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

18. 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

19. MILI 3 Rs
• Research Process
• Reliable Resources
• Responsible Use
http://www.flickr.com/photos/49968232@N00/101563312

20. Metronet
Ann Walker Smalley, Director
ann@metronet.lib.mn.us
LeAnn Suchy
leann@metronet.lib.mn.us
1619 Dayton Ave. Ste. 314
St Paul MN 55104
651.646.0475