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Did you know... Metrowest is a PDP provider?

Metrowest workshops on technology and other topics can be combined for PDPs anytime, but technology and literature were two broad topics selected this year in partnership with the Massachusetts School Library Association (MSLA) to provide PDPs to library teachers in the Metrowest Region in FY '08.

Metrowest offered technology-specific classes from September-March, during an after school, library teacher time slot, on topics like blogging, podcasting, gaming, Grolier Online, wikis, and databases.

The Spring MSLA Metrowest Chapter Meeting kicked off at Broadmeadow School in Needham with Pat Keogh's workshop Your Book Order: Books You Just Can't Miss! A collection of literature themed workshops was offered from January-June, on topics like children’s literature, collection development, graphic novels, bookmaking, collection development, and book discussion.

Workshop participation earned certificates of attendance that accumulate for PDPs. Members mixed and matched classes in a strand to collect ten (10) attendance hours, then created a demonstration of learning and alerted Metrowest they had completed a bundle equivalent to ten (10) PDPs.

A new calendar of upcoming workshops is announced on the first of each month; classes are scheduled two (2) months in advance. Participants may register online at:
http://www.mmrls.org/ce.html

The FY '08 is being planned; please check back for more information.

Also, view our current classes at the above link.

TECHNOLOGY STRAND

Thurs March 6 4-6 PM
EBSCO Database Training with Pamela Erickson
Learn about the new EBSCO databases  (including Literary Resource Center!) available to your and your students funded by the MBLC.

 

LITERATURE STRAND

November 30, 2007 9:30 AM OR 1:30 PM
Festival of Trees at the Concord Museum
The 12th annual Family Trees: A Celebration of Children’s Literature at the Concord Museum in historic Concord, Massachusetts is a literary celebration for children’s book lovers of all ages. Giving Concord’s renowned literary tradition a creative twist the Museum’s galleries are filled with fanciful trees of all shapes and sizes, decorated with original ornaments inspired by cherished children’s storybooks, contemporary picture book favorites, and beloved holiday tales.

Thurs Jan 3 4-6 PM
Mock Caldecott with Melody Allen
Vote for your contender, before the awards are announced! A booklist of titles from the current year to review prior to the program will be available in December.

Thu Jan 24, 4-6 PM
Newbury Award and Censorship Discussion with Maggie Bush
Learn about the Newbury Award from local expert! Censorship and its long relationship with the awards will also be discussed.

March 26 4-6 PM
Graphic Novels in Schools with Robin Brenner
Learn about the importance of graphic novels in every library collection from one of the best in the field!

March 11, 2007 10-12 PM, Goodnow Library, Sudbury
Life Between Cultures with Mitali Perkins
Local author Mitali Perkins shares her experiences growing up between cultures and offer ways we can help children in our communities. Q and A and book signing will follow the presentation.

April 10 4-6 PM, Broadmeadow Brook School, Needham
Can't Miss Books with Pat Keogh
Back by popular demand! Pat Keogh presents books too good to miss to help you complete your last book order! Please bring a favorite recommendation of your own.