This workshop never disappoints. I attended both days and the speakers and programs were excellent. I leave the workshop with new information, inspiration, and several new books. I also appreciate the time to build relationships with teachers and librarians. This is so valuable and encouraging as I work solo at my school. I plan to [...]
Attended Camp Read a Lot in Granite Falls, Mn. Enjoyed the 2 days of speakers and book discussions.Visited with other librarians about different things and ways they handle problems. Enjoyed the way they showed how to display books to get your attention.
I would like to start by saying thanks to Prairielands for giving me the opportunity to go to these workshops without them being a financial burden. I had a very fun and fulfilled 2 days with my peers and getting to know others from Pioneerland. Marsha Chall was the author for the first day. She [...]
Thanks for a FUN couple days! I enjoyed the presenters, the book talks, but especially the conversation with other people who want books in the hands of young readers. Along with sharing books that our patrons enjoy, I received some different series ideas for some of our avid, young readers. It was a great experience!
I completed the course Reading, Listening, Viewing, and Selection for Children through St. Cloud State University during summer session 2018. I plan on completing my Information Media masters and IM 621 is my first step in doing this. During this course we learned, discussed, and presented on the following topics: evaluating Pre-School through sixth grade [...]
2018 MLA Annual Conference October 11 & 12 , River’s Edge Convention Center, St. Cloud, MN This year's theme is "Programmed to Lead" where we will discuss how libraries are leading their communities and campuses in solving problems through, and addressing issues with, digital technology. The idea too is to encourage libraries to embrace these [...]
YALSA's Young Adult Services Symposium takes place Nov. 2-4, 2018, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Programs will cover the entire spectrum of topics related to providing services for and with young adults. Session content is focused around key issues in YALSA's recent report. Connect with other attendees on the Symposium event page on Facebook. Ticketed Events I Free Evening Activities [...]
Realities360 was an entire conference on using virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) for learning. It was held in San Jose, CA and sponsored by the eLearning Guild, an organization that includes higher education, but consists primarily of trainers and instructional designers in the corporate environment, e.g. Medtronic, Apple. There were a handful of [...]
Registration for the 2018 Fall Conference is open! October 25-27, 2018, Alexandria Get away and re-charge with other library and technology folks! This year we're at the beautiful Arrowwood Resort in Alexandria, right on the shore of Lake Darling. Take a little time during the conference for a walk by the lake, or bring the [...]
Time to unwind and share stories For everyone who worked on a Summer Reading Program with Children, Teens or Adults. Thursday, August 30th, 2018, 4:30-7:00pm @ The Marshall Lyon County Library Marshall Lyon County Library 201 C Street, Marshall, MN RSVP: shelly@sammie.org Walk-ins Welcome! Refreshments provided