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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#365F91'>Hello! I just received the
following email from the Association for Library Services to Children (ALCS)
about the online courses they are offering. It looks like they are
offering particularly good courses this year, of note are:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><strong><a
href="http://www.ala.org/ala/onlinelearning/servicedelivery/classes/alsc/childrendisab.cfm"
target="_self" title="">Children with Disabilities in the Library</a> (6 weeks,
July 19 - August 29, 2010)</strong><b><br>
</b>Imagine that Joey Pigza came into your library. Would he feel
welcome? How would you provide library service for him? A child
with a disability may need an individual service plan, but many books or
articles provide generalizations and all-encompassing descriptions. This course
will take another approach. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><a
href="http://www.ala.org/ala/onlinelearning/servicedelivery/classes/alsc/readinginst.cfm"
target="_self" title=""><strong>Reading Instruction and Children's Books</strong></a><strong>
(5 weeks, July 19 - August 22, 2010)</strong><b><br>
</b>Are you familiar with the terms lexile, phonics and word walls? To
appropriately assist children developing reading skills, you definitely should
be. Learning to read isn’t simply about books—you must have
an understanding of the different methodologies for reading instruction and the
formulaic approach for evaluating and interpreting grade levels assigned to
books.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<strong><a
href="http://www.ala.org/ala/onlinelearning/servicedelivery/classes/alsc/graphicnovels.cfm"
target="_self" title="">Introduction to Graphic Novels for Children</a> (6
weeks, July 19 - August 29, 2010)</strong><br>
Graphic novels are quickly emerging as one of the best tools for motivating
kids to read and have become essential components of many library collections,
but are you maximizing the benefits this format offers for your programming and
patrons? Are graphic novels even a fit for your library? Explore
these and many other critical elements surrounding graphic novels for children.
(<i>presented by Oregonian Janet Weber, youth librarian at the Tigard Public
Library!</i>)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#365F91'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#365F91'>Registration fees are:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#365F91'>$95 if you are an ALCS member<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#365F91'>$145 if you are an ALA member<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#365F91'>$165 if you are not a member<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#365F91'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#365F91'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span
style='color:#365F91'>Katie Anderson, Library Development Services<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span
style='color:#365F91'>* Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book
Coordinator *<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span
style='color:#365F91'>Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span
style='color:#365F91'><a href="mailto:katie.anderson@state.or.us">katie.anderson@state.or.us</a>,
503-378-2528</span><span style='color:#365F91'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Jenny Najduch
[mailto:jnajduch@ala.org] <br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, July 06, 2010 2:19 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> alsc-l@ala.org<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [alsc-l] Summer Online Education Courses<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Stay
current with the latest trends, research and emerging technologies in
children's librarianship this summer through an online education course from
ALSC. Course being offered include: Children with Disabilities in the
Library; Information Literacy – from Preschool to High School;
Introduction to Graphic Novels for Children; Out of This World Youth Programming;
and Reading Instruction and Children’s Books. <b>Registration
is now open and courses begin on July 19</b>. Discounted rates are
available for ALSC members and ALA members. Visit <a
href="http://www.ala.org/alsced">www.ala.org/alsced</a> to register!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>“Children
with Disabilities in the Library” will discuss the individual needs of
disabled children and how libraries might be able to assist each child.
This course will look at inclusive programming, assistive technologies, staff
attitudes and legal considerations. Participants will collaboratively
develop strategies for determining needs and identify resources that can be
consulted when a child requires help. The instructor of the course is
Katherine Todd, adjunct instructor at Manhattanville (N.Y.) College.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>“Information
Literacy—From Preschool to High School” will show participants how
to conduct information literacy instruction for all ages. Participants
will be encouraged to examine their local schools’ and state’s requirements
pertaining to library skills, and to develop methods of using the library to
complement those requirements. The course will include examples of
successful programs, and participants will also discuss ways that information
literacy instruction can be a useful “outreach” tool. The
instructor of this course is Maryann Mori, director of the Waukee (Iowa) Public
Library. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>“Introduction
to Graphic Novels for Children” will study and discuss how this type of
literature has quickly emerged as one of the best tools for motivating kids to
read. Graphic novels have become essential components of many library
collections, but is your library maximizing the benefits this format offers
patrons? Are graphic novels even a fit for your library? This
course will explore these and many other critical elements surrounding graphic
novels for children. The instructor of this course is Janet Weber, youth
services librarian, Tigard Public Library. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> “Out
of this World Youth Programming” is an essential course for anyone who
has ever faced the challenge of providing programs that are not only fun and
appealing, but also highly informative and educational. How do I fit all
age levels? What is age-appropriate? How do I make old materials
fresh again? Where do I even begin? This course will provide
innovative ideas and suggestions on how to plan, promote, execute and evaluate
your programs to work for you and your patrons. The instructor of this
course is Angela Young, youth services librarian, Lorain County Library
System. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>“Reading
Instruction and Children’s Books” focuses on the different
methodologies for reading instruction and how to determine and interpret
grade-level assigned books to effectively assist patrons. Participants
will then evaluate children’s materials for grade-level of reading and
develop strategies for clearly communicating this system to parents and
teachers. The instructor of the course is Katherine Todd, adjunct
instructor at Manhattanville (N.Y.) College.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Courses are
taught asynchronously using Moodle, an online learning community. A
certificate of completion will be sent to participants upon successful
completion of the course. Detailed descriptions and registration
information is available on the ALSC Web site at </span><a
href="http://www.ala.org/alsced"><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>www.ala.org/alsced</span></a><span
style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>. Fees are $95 for personal
ALSC members; $145 for personal ALA members; and $165 for non-members.
For more information, contact ALSC Marketing Specialist Jenny Najduch at <a
href="mailto:jnajduch@ala.org">jnajduch@ala.org</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Please excuse
the cross post. Thank you!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Jenny
Najduch<br>
marketing & membership specialist<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Association
for Library Service to Children (ALSC)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>A
division of the American Library Association<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>50
E. Huron <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Chicago,
IL 60611<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>phone:
(312) 280-4026<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>fax:
(312) 280-5271<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>jnajduch@ala.org<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Find
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/associationforlibraryservicetochildren">ALSC
on Facebook!</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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