GSLIScast: School Libraries

2009 MSLA Conference - Boys and Reading

Simmons College GSLIS — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:22:00 -0400

On March 28th, 2009 the Massachusetts School Library Association held their annual conference at Simmons College in Boston. Michael Sullivan is the author of Connecting Boys with Books, as well as several other books on the topic. He has been a Children’s Librarian and Library Director in public libraries for more than 15 years.

Kevin MacLeod / Hot Swing :: Music used in this episode.
Podcast Transcript :: Complete transript of this episode.

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2009 MSLA Conference - Advocacy, Urban Setting, and You

Simmons College GSLIS — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:19:00 -0400

On March 28th, 2009 the Massachusetts School Library Association held their annual conference at Simmons College in Boston. Doc Roth and Karin Kell-Deyo spoke during the last session of the day about advocacy in school librarianship. Doc Roth is director of The English High School Library, chair of the AASL Legislation Committee, chair of the MSLA Constitution and Policy Committee, as well as the MSLA National Legislation Liaison, among other things. Karin Kell-Deyo is Boston Public Schools Library Director.

Kevin MacLedo / Vegas Glitz :: Music used in this episode.

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2009 MSLA Conference - Library Programming and Board Games

Simmons College GSLIS — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:14:00 -0400

On March 28th, 2009 the Massachusetts School Library Association held their annual conference at Simmons College in Boston. Beth Gallaway was named a Mover and Shaker by Library Journal in 2006 for her advocacy on gaming in libraries. Her book Game On! Gaming at the Library was just recently put out by Neal-Schumann Publishers.

Slide Presentation :: PDF Format / 2.29 MB
Information Goddess Consulting :: Beth's web site.
Kevin MacLeod / Killing Time :: Music used in this episode.

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2009 MSLA Conference - Technology in School Libraries Today

Simmons College GSLIS — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:08:00 -0400

On March 28th, 2009 the Massachusetts School Library Association held their annual conference at Simmons College in Boston. Valerie Diggs gave a presentation about the unique challenges of social networking technology in school libraries. She is the Dept Head of School Libraries for Chelmsford Public Schools, and most recently completed the transformation of the Chelmsford High School Library to a true Learning Commons Space.

Technology and Schools PB Wiki :: Wiki site with slide presentation, voice thread and links from today's presentation.
Kevin MacLeod / DD Groove :: Music used in this episode.

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2009 MSLA Conference - Manga and Graphic Novels

Simmons College GSLIS — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:03:00 -0400

On March 28th, 2009 the Massachusetts School Library Association held their annual conference at Simmons College in Boston. Robin Brenner is the Teen Librarian at the Brookline Public Library. She’s helped create the great Graphic Novels for Teens selection and recently published Understanding Manga and Anime.

Slide Presentation :: PDF Format / 6.34 MB
No Flying, No Tights :: Robin's website reviews of graphic novels for teens
Kevin MacLeod / Chanter :: Music used in this episode.
Podcast Transcript :: Complete transcript of this episode.

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Banned Books Week Panel

Simmons College GSLIS — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:50:00 -0400

On October 2, 2008 Ellen Giroud, Robie Harris, Penelope Johnson and Anne L. Moore spoke on a panel about their experiences with books being challenged from both an author and librarian’s perspective. The event was sponsored by Massachusetts School Library Association’s Student Interest Group in conjunction with the Simmons Progressive Librarians Guild and ALA Student Chapter. The panel took place on the second floor of the Beatley Library at Simmons College.

MSLA-SIG :: Simmons' Massachusetts School Library Association - Student Interest Group
PLG :: Progressive Librarians Guild
ALASC :: Simmons' Student Chapter of the American Library Association
Kevin MacLeod / Cool Intro :: Music used in this episode.
Slide Presentation :: PDF Format / 1.49 MB
Podcast Transcript :: Complete transcript of this episode.

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MSLA Conference - Beth Gallaway - Gamers in the School Library

Simmons College GSLIS — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:16:00 -0400

Beth Gallaway is a Simmons graduate with the class of 1998. She is an independent library trainer and consultant. Her company, Information Goddess Consulting, is the go-to resource for gaming, technology, and youth services training and consulting for multi-type libraries. Her presentation entitled “Gamers in the School Library” was given as part of the Massachusetts School Library Association Conference at Simmons College on April 26, 2008.

Slide presentation. :: PDF format / 1.73 MB
Information Goddess Consulting :: The presenter's website.
Kevin MacLeod / Guiton Sketch :: Music used in this podcast.
Massachusetts School Library Association - Student Interest Group :: Event sponsor's wiki.
Podcast Transcript :: Complete transcript of this episode.

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MSLA Conference - Katie Cerasale-Mesina - Collaborating With Teachers

Simmons College GSLIS — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:58:00 -0400

Katie Cerasale-Messina started her career in libraries when she was 14, volunteering at the public library in the town she grew up in. She holds a B.A. from Suffolk University in European History with a minor in English Literature. While at Suffolk she held an internship at the Museum of Science library. As a result, she applied to the dual degree program for archives and history at Simmons GSLIS; however, her boss at the Museum’s library inspired her to go into youth services. This fall she started a new job as the media specialist at the AC Whelan Elementary School. Her presentation on collaborating with teachers was given as part of the Massachusetts School Library Association Conference at Simmons College on April 26, 2008.

West Revere Complex Library Media Center :: AC Whelan Elementary and Susan B. Anthony Middle School's Library Website
Slides used in this presentation. :: PDF Format / 1.60 MB
Kevin MacLeod / Skye Cuillin :: Music used in this podcast.
Massachusetts School Library Association - Student Interest Group Page :: Event sponsor's wiki.
Podcast Transcript :: Complete transcript of this episode.

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MSLA Conference - Deborah Jordan - Bringing Guest Lecturers to the Library

Simmons College GSLIS — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:32:00 -0400

Deborah Jordan graduated from Simmons in 1989 with a dual masters (LIS and Education). She worked one year at St. Mary’s High School in Lynn and then packed her bags for Hawaii. She worked in a combined public and high school library for 4 years on Oahu and moved to Maui, working for 3 years in “the oldest school west of the Rockies,” Lahainaluna High School. She moved back to New England in 1997 and worked at Mansfield High School for 6 years. She is now in her 5th year at Walpole High School. Her presentation on bringing guest lecturers to the library was given as part of the Massachusetts School Library Association Conference at Simmons College on April 26, 2008.

Invisible Children :: Invisible Children website.
Schools for Schools 2.0 Video :: Great video watched during the presentation!
Kevin MacLeod / Tango de Manzana :: Music used in this podcast.
Massachusetts School Library Association - Student Interest Group :: Event sponsor's wiki.

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MSLA Conference - Christine Drew - Staying Current With Emerging Technologies

Simmons College GSLIS — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:14:00 -0400

Christine Drew, M.L.S., is Manager of Instruction & Outreach at Gordon Library, Worcester Polytechnic Institute in central Massachusetts. Christine serves as IT liaison to various academic departments. She coordinates the information literacy program at WPI, leads instruction sessions and workshops on a variety of research topics, and has been hosting a library podcast,Audio & Video to Go, since August 2005. Christine also coordinates various outreach activities to market the library including Scare Fest Halloween Vendor Fair, the library page on Facebook, and Campus Center Interventions. She has aided in deployment of cool tools for the library including a federated search, iGoogle gadget, and LibX toolbar. Prior to working at WPI Christine served as Manager of Instruction and Reference at Babson College in Wellesley, MA. She received her M.L.S. from Southern Connecticut State University in 1994. Her presentation entitled “Staying Current With Emerging Technologies” was given as part of the Massachusetts School Library Association Conference at Simmons College on April 26, 2008.

George C. Gordon Library :: Website for the WPI Library.
Library Audio & Video To Go :: Gordon Library Podcasting program
24 Lost Microwaves :: YouTube video screened during the presentation.
YouShoot Riot: Library Video Contest :: The website for Gordon Library's video contest.
Massachusetts School Library Association - Student Interest Group :: Event sponsor's wiki.
Podcast Transcript :: Complete transcript of this episode.

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