Monthly Archives: October 2014
Global Connection webinar
Library 2.014 Worldwide Virtual Conference
Libraries as a Safe Heaven in Times of Conflict
Moderator: Loida Garcia-Febo, Chair ALA International Relations Committee, President of Information New Wave
Co-Presenters:
- Dr. Roberto Delgadillo, Humanities, Social Sciences and Government Information Services Resources Manager at University Library, UC Davis http://ucdavis.academia.edu/RobertoDelgadillo
- Scott Bonner, Director, Ferguson Municipal Public Library, MO http://www.ferguson.lib.mo.us/
- Natalia Tkachova, Librarian of Kherson City Library, Ukraine
- Gonzalo Oyarzun, Subdirector, Sistema Nacional de Bibliotecas Publicas de Chile / Subdirector, National System of Public Libraries, Chile http://www.bibliotecaspublicas.cl/Vistas_Publicas/publicHome/homePu…
Session Description:
Libraries are helping people in cities experiencing conflict around the globe by providing shelter, basic needs and books. They are liaising with organizations to bring services into their communities. In times of armed conflicts, crises and natural disasters, libraries are playing a key role in the recovery process helping to keep families together and rebuild communities. Libraries are saving lives and providing hope in uncertain times.
Join us for a program featuring librarians from regions experiencing crisis who will share insightful strategies that may help you to 1) help others in your region, 2) equip yourself to take action if needed, 3) learn ways in which you can help libraries in cities currently in conflict.
http://www.library20.com/forum/topics/libraries-as-a-safe-heaven-in-times-of-conflict
For information on how to attend this online event and how to check your computer for it, visit the following page: http://www.library20.com/page/sessions-and-schedule
Background articles:
Bustamante, Cesar Jr. “Ferguson libraries step up to serve community in turmoil.” Library Journal, 26 Aug. 2014. Web. 4 Sept. 2014. http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2014/08/public-services/ferguson-libraries-step-up-to-serve-community-in-turmoil/
Celedón, A., Pequeño, A., Garrido, M., & Patin, B. (2012). Disaster response in Chile: The critical role of libraries and telecenters. Research Brief. Seattle: Technology & Social Change Group, University of Washington Information School.
“IFLA Principles of Engagement in library-related activities in times of conflict, crisis or disaster.” IFLA, 5 Aug. 2013. Web. 4 Sept. 2014. http://www.ifla.org/publications/ifla-principles-of-engagement-in-library-related-activities-in-times-of-conflict-crisis
A bibliography will be provided during the event.
European school report
The NMC, in collaboration with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Education and Culture (DG EAC), the Institute for Prospective Technological Studies (JRC-IPTS), Inholland University, Qin AS, and Cellcove Ltd., released the NMC Horizon Report Europe > 2014 Schools Edition. This is the first edition of the NMC Horizon Report that explores technology uptake in primary and secondary schools among the 28 European Union Member States. The report is being translated into more than 20 languages. See the report at http://www.nmc.org/publications/2014-nmc-horizon-report-europe-schools
October is International School Library Month
October 1 marks the beginning of International School Library Month (ISLM), a month to celebrate and draw attention to school libraries. First started as International School Library Day in 1999 by Past President Blanche Woolls, it was changed to International School Library Month in 2008 to give more flexibility to schools around the world to choose a time in the month that best fits their specific situation. During this month, school libraries around the world can choose a day, week, or the entire month to celebrate the importance of libraries.
The theme for ISLM 2014 is Your School Library: Mind-Map Central. The ISLM Committee, under the leadership of Marie O’Brien has worked hard to plan a number of activities (thank you, Marie and all other members!). In addition, there is long list of activities available on the IASL web site that schools have carried out in the past to give you ideas. Please feel free to choose an activity (or more than one) that suits you to celebrate the occasion, including, among other ideas you might have,
- ISLM Bookmark Exchange Project
- ISLM Skype Project
- Exhibitions / Bulletin Boards in schools and prominent places
- Community donations to school libraries (get the politicians involved – they love publicity!)
- Recognizing outstanding students who have used the library
- Honoring those who have contributed to the school library in the past year
- Posting messages on various listservs
- Writing to the newspapers, and radio / TV stations
- Sending greetings to school library friends and non-school librarians through Facebook or other social media
As you carry out your activities, we would love to hear on what you did. Send in your submissions for “What people are doing for ISLM 2014”, with pictures if possible, by email to lesley.farmer@csulb.edu
October is National Information Literacy Month
October is National Information Literacy Awareness Month! Governors in 25 states and 1 US territory have issued such proclamations—see the NFIL news for more info as well as the 2013 article by Weiner, Jackman, & Prause, “Strategizing for public policy: The Information Literacy State Proclamation Project” in Public Services Quarterly 9(4): 284-99.
October is National Information Literacy Awareness month
October is National Information Literacy Awareness Month! Governors in 25 states and 1 US territory have issued such proclamations—see the NFIL news for more info as well as the 2013 article by Weiner, Jackman, & Prause, “Strategizing for public policy: The Information Literacy State Proclamation Project” in Public Services Quarterly 9(4): 284-99.