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Metronet 1619 Dayton Avenue Saint Paul metrolibraries/

Metronet 1619 Dayton Avenue Saint Paul http://www.metrolibraries.net/. Ann Walker Smalley ann@metronet.lib.mn.us metronetpresentations.pbworks.com. Wordle.net. Metronet. Started in 1980 along with six other multitypes Funded by state Legislature

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Metronet 1619 Dayton Avenue Saint Paul metrolibraries/

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  1. Metronet1619 Dayton AvenueSaint Paulhttp://www.metrolibraries.net/ Ann Walker Smalley ann@metronet.lib.mn.us metronetpresentations.pbworks.com

  2. Wordle.net

  3. Metronet Started in 1980 along with six other multitypes Funded by state Legislature Facilitate cooperation & collaboration among all types of libraries Different regions with different activities

  4. Metronet Activities Over the Years • North Star Author interviews • Twin Cities One Book--Hatchet • Exemplary Librarians Interviews DVD • Check It Out! Studies

  5. Current Metronet Priorities • Focus on serving libraries & library staff • Continuing Education • Networking opportunities • Information Literacy Initiative • Interest Groups--Early Career Library Staff • WebJunction Minnesota

  6. Metronet Web Site • Guide to metro area library events/activities • Resources for librarians and community http://www.metrolibraries.net/

  7. Metrolibraries Links • Directory of children/young adult authors • Descriptions of their presentations • Contact info

  8. Library Job Info • Guide to library jobs in Minnesota • Job lines • Metronet JobLine

  9. Continuing Ed Scholarships • $250 scholarships for CE events • New Lars Steltzner scholarship $500 • Application • Report of event experience

  10. Metronet Information Literacy Initiative (MILI) • Year-long training for MPS & Chaska teachers & media specialists • Staff Day trainings • Information Literacy Conference

  11. WebJunction Minnesota http://mn.webjunction.org

  12. New WJMN Features • Social Networking • Content • Learning

  13. Social Networking • Groups--MN Early Career Librarians • Communicate • Communities of Practice • Image: 'weekend07_04.jpg' www.flickr.com/photos/67561937@N00/505772429

  14. Content • MN Resources • MN Libraries • User-generated/added content

  15. Learning Free courses for WJMN-affiliated members • WebJunction Courses • SkillSoft Courses • Word, Excel, Adobe, and more • University of North Texas--Le@d

  16. Explore WJMN • Create an Account • Affiliate with Minnesota • Edit Profile • Find/add friends • Browse courses • Use/add content http://mn.webjunction.org

  17. Content Specific to Your Libraries http://www.webjunction.org/correctional-and-institutional/-/resources/overview

  18. Documents

  19. Discussions

  20. Communities of Practice For a broad topic with multiple subtopics topics focused around a specific community For community focused content that is more permanent in nature and will require dedicated resources to manage For a content development initiative that focuses on a specific subject and is large in scope

  21. A community of practice requires these three items A large body of rich content focused on a specific community or audience A need to manage a number of pages to your site A subject matter expert who can manage those pages

  22. Rural & Small Libraries http://www.webjunction.org/rural

  23. Next Steps • Will this work for the group? • Who will be administrator(s)? • Make a plan • Let us know Image: 'Steps on the Grass' www.flickr.com/photos/36202930@N00/718258897

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