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The Library Profession & SAPL

The Library Profession & SAPL. Presented by Heather Folmar. Do You Know What This Is/Was?. Do You Recognize This Image?. Fortunately: . This grant is called the Laura Bush 21 st Century Librarian. Books Are Not Going Away, But. E-Books Electronic Readers Online Databases

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The Library Profession & SAPL

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  1. The Library Profession & SAPL Presented by Heather Folmar

  2. Do You Know What This Is/Was?

  3. Do You Recognize This Image?

  4. Fortunately: This grant is called the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian

  5. Books Are Not Going Away, But... E-Books Electronic Readers Online Databases Audio CDs and Downloads Commercially Produced Educational DVDs You Tube Web Presence Self-Produced Video Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, etc. Internet Based Teaching and Information Resources • 21st Century Librarians can now provide information & education in many new ways, including:

  6. Basic Tool: Integrated Library System Software • Book/Audiovisual/E-Book Catalog • Patron Database • Acquisitions Module • Cataloging Module • Serials Module • Inventory Module • Reports Module

  7. Another Essential Tool: The Digital Branch News and Events Portal to all library services TeenSpace Online Catalog Passport Service Children’s & Tweens Adult Workshops Databases History Room

  8. Techie Resources: Audiovisual Materials Audio Books Music CDs DVD movies for Children, Teens & Adults Educational DVDs Teaching Kits with Books & CDs/DVDs Kindle Readers

  9. Laptops & ELS Systems for Teaching Tiny Tots Connect Sed de Saber Words for Work Graphic Design Reading & Math Buddy Programs Anime Wii Based Workshops Computer Basics

  10. Plans for the Future Downloadable Music and Audio Books Downloadable E-Books Additional Interactivity Channel 3 as a Library Resource In-House Produced Educational DVDs

  11. How Can These New Knowledge Tools Work for Santa Ana? Problem: Strategy: Only 30% of Santa Ana residents have Internet in their homes Many residents speak limited English and have no experience with computers Santa Ana’s unemployment rate is over 15% Santa Ana’s school dropout rate is 8.5%, and 72% of SAUSD students have low Academic Performance Index scores Provide Internet access at the Library Provide computer assisted ESL help and classes conducted in Spanish; provide information through self-produced video Provide computer-based bilingual job skill and search classes Promote childhood literacy with Early Literacy Computer Systems; provide programs for teens that increase their tech literacy and self confidence

  12. And to Support Technology & Teaching • ICMA – Collaboration Between City Government & Libraries • CDBG – Tutoring Program • LSTA – Technology Force Multipliers • Eureka Leadership – Cheryl, Patty and Manny • IMLS – Laura Bush In a Troubled Economy, Librarians Who Want to Provide New Tools for Their Communities Write Grant Applications:

  13. And Don’t Forget the Books; Every SAPL Librarian Has One or More Collections • Collection Development – Choosing Books • Collection Maintenance – • Evaluating Your Collection • Weeding the Losers • Replacing the Lost and Well-Worn • Managing Your Funds

  14. So…What is a 21st Century Librarian? Committed to Education & the Spread of Knowledge by All Available Means Tech Savvy Community Driven Flexible, Strategic Thinker Add Your Own Descriptions!

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