[Libs-Or] Upcoming ESU-SLIM Continuing Education Courses

[Jeana Menger]

Emporia State University's School of Library and Information Management offers two continuing education course that may be of interest to you and your colleagues:

2020 Summer Institute with Nikki D. Robertson



Audience: School Librarians and Teachers

Dates: June 29-July 27, 2020

Location: ONLINE

Cost: $50 per person (no graduate-level college credit is available for this course)



REGISTER for the SUMMER INSTITUTE<https://secure.touchnet.com/C20725_ustores/web/classic/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=763>



Keynote Webinar - Monday, June 29, 5 p.m. Pacific

5 Tips for School Librarians Post COVID: The Power of Your Story

Has COVID-19 and remote schooling turned your world upside down? Shake off the dust and join Nikki D Robertson as she shares 5 Tips for School Librarians that stand the test of time, whether working remotely or face to face. (Open to the public)



Four Week Canvas Course: Building a School Library Program to be Proud of: The Power of Your Story
In this course, participants will explore critical and powerful ways to build a school library program to be proud of through developing and sharing their stories. Join Nikki D Robertson to learn how you can connect, share, learn, and grow in ways that will invigorate your school library program. (Registered users only - $50 per person)



Closing Keynote Capstone Webinar (Call to Action) - Monday, July 27, 5 p.m. Pacific
Ready for a New Year: the Power of Your Story
Gearing up for the new school year after COVID-19 and remote schooling is just around the corner. Join Nikki D Robertson for just the boost you need to bring back that "new library smell" in the #newnormal. (Open to the public)



Nikki D. Robertson is the Project Coordinator of Digital Learning for the Educational Services Center at Region 13 in Austin, Texas. Nikki is a veteran educator, retired school librarian, Instructional Technology Facilitator, Google Certified Trainer, and past ISTE Librarians Network President. Nikki's new book, Connected Librarians: Tap Social Media to Enhance Professional Development and Student Learning, is now available for purchase through the ISTE Store and/or Amazon.





Resources for Young Families

Audience: Librarians and MLS students

Dates: June 29-Aug. 7, 2020

Time: Online, asynchronous

Cost: $125 per person (this course may be taken for 1 graduate-level college credit<https://sites.google.com/g.emporia.edu/slim/student-resources/syllabi/summer-2020>)



REGISTER for THIS COURSE<https://secure.touchnet.com/C20725_ustores/web/classic/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=767>



This course explores the importance of the role of parents and adult caregivers as a child's first teachers and how librarians can foster the development of early literacy in the home. Students apply knowledge of community evaluation and childhood development to the design of parent education and outreach services. Emphasis will be given to outreach in historically underserved populations, encouraging parent interaction with children, and early language development in young children.



SYLLABUS<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iMCrLeFsWasH7I7FvVK1q6DKsCJq0bPe/view>


Instructors

Elizabeth Hoffman is the director for Emporia State University's South Dakota MLS program, and the current chair of the South Dakota Library Association's Young Adult Reading Program. Prior to joining the staff at ESU, Elizabeth worked in Youth Services at Siouxland Libraries in Sioux Falls, SD, where she developed collections and programming for children, teens, and families. Elizabeth received her BS Ed in History and Social Science from Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD, and her MLIS from the University of North Texas in Denton, TX.



Jeana Menger's research interests focus on the role of early childhood language development in literacy and school success. Jeana earned a BA in Applied Linguistics from Portland State University, and an MLS from Emporia State University. She is the immediate past co-chair of the Oregon Library Association's Children's Services Division, and the director of the Oregon SLIM MLS program.



For more information, contact:
Continuing Education
School of Library and Information Management
Emporia State University
slimce at emporia.edu<mailto:slimce at emporia.edu>
620-341-5203


[Emporia State University]
Jeana Menger, MLS
Director, Oregon MLS Program
School of Library and Information Management
Emporia State University
620-794-5436
www.emporia.edu/slim/<http://www.emporia.edu/slim/>

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