eSchool News

JANUARY 15, 2024

Burnsville, MN – Mackin , a leading provider of print and digital fiction and nonfiction books for PK-12, is pleased to announce it is a multiyear honoree and winner of its eighth Platinum Award in LibraryWorks’ tenth annual Modern Library Awards (MLAs). The MLAs were created to recognize the top products and services in the library industry.

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JULY 17, 2023

Tools for Tense Situations: Reducing Conflicts With Patrons [2023 UPDATED VERSION] Part of the Library 2.0 Libraries and library staff report much of the same: patrons who hate being told what to do and who feel entitled to disagree, often at the top of their voices. This is an updated version of this webinar for 2023.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2023

Gale , part of Cengage Group, is pleased to announce that it has received five platinum awards, one gold and an honorable mention award in LibraryWorks’ ninth annual Modern Library Awards (MLAs). The MLAs were created to recognize the top products and services in the library industry in a truly unbiased format.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2023

Gale , part of Cengage Group, is pleased to announce that it has received five platinum awards, one gold and an honorable mention award in LibraryWorks’ ninth annual Modern Library Awards (MLAs). The MLAs were created to recognize the top products and services in the library industry in a truly unbiased format.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

We've just posted a new blog post by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "Meth on the Walls of Your Library? This follows a similar problem at a Boulder, CO library. Dr. Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0 Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The “ Public Libraries and Book Bans – Parent Perception Survey ” gathered insights from 1,527 parents and guardians with children under 18 in two surveys during October and November 2023. We continue to be thrilled to see the vast majority of parents think that the public library is a safe place for their children.”

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 3, 2023

Our second Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, June 8th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. In this Library 2.0 Please also join this Library 2.0

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FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Staff Development and Training Best Practices: Effective Staff Preparation and Motivation [2023 UPDATED VERSION] Part of the Library 2.0 How do we define the concept of “staff development” in ways that help library leaders move from abstract buzzwords to concrete, action steps? See below for special group rates.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Library Management: Making Libraries Great Places to Visit and Great Places to Work A Library 2.90 Leadership Webinar with Bridgit McCafferty and Hosted by Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : In libraries, we spend a lot of time talking about how to make our organizations great places for visitors—welcoming, friendly, and helpful.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 9, 2023

We've just posted a new blog post by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : " 1Why Your Library is (Kinda) Like a Starbucks. Dr. Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 16, 2023

We've just posted a new podcast by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : " A Power Blackout at the Library: Now What? " Dr. Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 22, 2023

Our second Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, June 8th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. In this Library 2.0 Please also join this Library 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 1, 2023

Our second Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library ," will be held online (and for free) nextThursday, June 8th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. In this Library 2.0 Please also join this Library 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 24, 2023

"A Plan For Library Emergencies: Medical Events, Fires, and Beyond" A "Safe Library" webinar, part of the Library 2.0 Service , Safety, and Security Series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : In the realm of safeguarding our library premises, visitors, and team members, it's crucial to adopt a forward-looking perspective.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

DECEMBER 5, 2023

We've just posted the first of a new book interview series by Dr. Steve Albrecht in our " The Safe Library " section of Library 2.0 : " Dr. Lisa Hussey on Library Management 101: A Practical Guide." Dr. Lisa Hussey is a library science professor at Simmons University in Boston. Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

"DEI + Belonging for Library Leaders and Staffers: Fostering Welcoming and Inclusive Environments" Part of the Library 2.0 We will explore what’s next in the DEIB library space, what to consider, and how you can personally help move things forward in a positive direction in the library environment.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 5, 2023

Coaching Skills for Library Leaders: Confident Conversations for Staff Development, Improvement, and Change [2023 UPDATED VERSION] Part of the Library 2.0 If you’re reluctant to speak with your library staff about work performance or work behavior issues, now is the time to get better at these “conversations that mean something.”

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 19, 2023

Every Earth Day (April 22, 2023 this year–see our previous article on Earth Day Class Activities ) someone in your school, maybe the parent group, raises the question of WHY NOT a paperless classroom? The other feels like the catalog room of the Library of Congress. Really, though: Why not?

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OCTOBER 4, 2023

Awkward Conversations & Difficult Situations: How to Handle the Hardest Discussions with Patrons (2023 Updated Version) Part of the Library 2.0 Service , Safety, and Security Series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : Library life is full of challenging moments. The patron who refuses to leave as the library is closing.

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MAY 11, 2023

Library Civility & Taking Care of Each Other: Creating Supportive Work Cultures [2023 UPDATED VERSION] Part of the Library 2.0 Service , Safety, and Security Series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : So much of library work is about serving patrons that we can sometimes forget to take care of each other.

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APRIL 18, 2023

The 2017 Clovis, New Mexico Library Shootings: The Teenage Attacker Reveals His Motives Part of the Library 2.0 On August 28, 2017, he walked into the Clovis-Carver Library, in downtown Clovis, New Mexico, went into the public restroom and loaded a pistol he had stolen from his father’s unlocked gun safe at home.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 26, 2023

What They Don’t Teach You in Library School: Security Matters & Talking Helps - It's All About People A "Safe Library" webinar, part of the Library 2.0 This 60-minute training webinar is presented by Library 2.0 and hosted by ALA author and library service, safety, and security expert, Dr. Steve Albrecht.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 5, 2023

Our second Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library ," will be held online (and for free) this Thursday, June 8th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. In this Library 2.0 Please also join this Library 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 30, 2023

Preventing Harassment of Library Staff: Responding to Sexual or Racial Behaviors by Patrons A "Safe Library" webinar, part of the Library 2.0 Service , Safety, and Security Series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : Harassment of library staff members continues to be a shadow issue in the library profession.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Training Library Staff in Service, Safety, and Security: Creating Training Programs That Meet Your Needs [2023 UPDATED VERSION] A "Safe Library" webinar, part of the Library 2.0 We want to value their time with us, in the library and in the classroom. This 60-minute training webinar is presented by Library 2.0

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JANUARY 24, 2023

We've just posted a new Dr. Albrecht podcast in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : " Personal Space Issues." I've been thinking about the concept of personal space awareness in the workplace, especially in the library--a public space--where people come around you, often in close proximity.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 22, 2023

This doesn’t require a library. Thanks to Project Gutenberg and other online libraries, many books can be read for free, saving students the cost of purchasing a paperback or taking a library book (they might lose) on a vacation. Copyright ©2023 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.

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MARCH 31, 2023

Our Library 2.023 mini-conference, " Mental Health and Wellness: Library Workers Thriving in Uncertain Times ," is this coming Tuesday, April 4th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. In this Library 2.0 Please also join this Library 2.0 Everyone is invited to participate in our Library 2.0

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FEBRUARY 6, 2023

What They Don’t Teach You in Library School: Security Matters & Talking Helps - It's All About People A "Safe Library" webinar, part of the Library 2.0 This 60-minute training webinar is presented by Library 2.0 and hosted by ALA author and library service, safety, and security expert, Dr. Steve Albrecht.

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Brainscape

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

And in other news this November 2023. Get in touch if you’d like to learn more about licensing deals for your school, college, group, or company.)   You can learn more about Brainscape's uber efficient new algorithm here. The rest, as they say, is history. ( Wanna play? Join the Brainscape challenge game!

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Auditory learners prefer to process information recited or spoken to them, via either live lectures, group discussion, or audio playback. Properly engaged, students have been shown to learn, collaborate, and innovate in exciting new ways ( Higher Education Review, 2023 ). Alfoudari, Durugbo, & Aldhmour, 2023 ).

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MARCH 27, 2023

Our Library 2.023 mini-conference, " Mental Health and Wellness: Library Workers Thriving in Uncertain Times ," is just one week away and will be held online (and for free) next Tuesday, April 4th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. In this Library 2.0 Please also join this Library 2.0

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

We then divide into three focus groups; each focus group is assigned a goal from the strategic plan and tasked with overseeing and carrying out the actions and tasks associated with the goal. In one case, a teacher wished to increase the diversity of her classroom library. Who gets to decide what books go into the library?

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 22, 2023

Our Library 2.023 mini-conference, " Mental Health and Wellness: Library Workers Thriving in Uncertain Times ," will be held online (and for free) on Tuesday, April 4th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. In this Library 2.0 Please also join this Library 2.0 It's a great set of presentations!

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Key points: Cybersecurity remains a major concern among school IT leaders, and many schools would like these services included in the E-rate program Schools and libraries continue to depend on the E-rate funding for internet connections and affordable pricing See related article: Will cybersecurity receive E-rate funding?

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DECEMBER 14, 2023

We've just posted a new blog post by Dr. Steve Albrecht in our " The Safe Library " section of Library 2.0 : " Make Yourself Multi-Lingual for Better Patron Communications." Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Preventing Burnout and Fatigue: A Masterclass with Loida Garcia-Febo The Library 2.0 Mental Health and Wellness Series OVERVIEW : “Burnout is the biggest problem at our library” is a phrase we increasingly hear from library workers at all types of libraries. This 60-minute training is presented by Library 2.0

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