1. What’s new in your library
Presented by Andrew Johnston

2. Agenda New books New Databases Technology Resources
Fiction, Nonfiction, Reference, Professional
New Databases
Technology Resources
iPads and PC Laptop Carts
Common Core Information

3. New Books - Fiction Atlantis Subscriptions Junior Library Guild
Provides 5 High School level books per month
High Interest, High Demand Books
Highlights:
The different girl by Gordon Dahlquist
Burning blue by Paul Griffin
Every day by David Levithan
Junior Library Guild
Provides 7 High School level books per month
Various genres – mystery, fantasy, graphic novels, nonfiction
Fitz by Mick Cochrane
This is what happy looks like
by Jennifer E. Smith
Scowler by Daniel Kraus

4. New Books - Nonfiction
Quality nonfiction from a variety of sources (Junior Library Guild, Follett Library Resources, Permabound)
Includes biographies, history, science, career
Here are some highlights this year:
Bomb: the race to build – and steal – the world’s most dangerous weapon by Steve Sheinkin
A father first: how my life became bigger than basketball by Dwyane Wade
Courage has no color: the true story of the Triple Nickels: America’s first black paratroopers by Tanya Lee Stone
I am a SEAL Team Six warrior: memoirs of an American soldier by Howard E. Wadsin

5. New Books - Reference
Includes encyclopedias, exam books, research materials
Sources from World Book, Gale, and Follett Library Resources.
Additions to the collection this year:
Microsoft Office Advanced
Cracking the ACT
World Book Student Discover Encyclopedia 2013

6. New Books – Professional Reading
Great books on professional development from ASCD, Permabound, Follett Library Resources.
Excellent resources for curriculum, classroom management, diverse learning, and all the current trends in education.
Highlights:
Flip your classroom: reach every student in every class by Jonathan Bergmann
Common Core curriculum maps in English language arts, grades 9-12
Assignments matter: making the connections that help students meet standards by Eleanor Doughtery
Neurodiversity in the classroom : strength-based strategies to help students with special needs succeed in school and life by Thomas Armstrong

7. Library Databases
Don’t forget about databases like EBSCO, Grolier Online, Career Cruising, Facts on File.
Information can be found on the library homepage.
New this year – OneClick Digital from Recorded Books
Provides full audio edition of popular titles
Works with PCs and Macs
App provides access on mobile devices
Installed on district iPads
See library staff for access issues and set up class time for in depth instruction with your school librarian

8. Technology Resources
Computer Labs – Schedule time early, as labs fill up fast
PC Laptop Cart
Bring the computer lab to your classroom
25 HP PC laptop
Mac Book Cart
12 Apple Mac Books
iPad Cart
20 new iPads, includes printer
Must have district training for using in classroom
Plenty of educational apps installed
Request installation of apps

9. Common Core Information
The library can have a major role in supporting Common Core throughout the school.
Increased role in curriculum support for classroom teachers.
Create a dedicated Common Core section in library collection.
Opportunities for collaboration.
Professional development
Become expert in Common Core standards, New York State Standards, and AASL Standards.
Bring information literacy standards into library curriculum.

10. Any Questions? Contact your library media specialist
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