Sentences with phrase «how libraries support»

«Publishers now have proof of how libraries support their business models, and we hope this will guide their thinking on how best to partner with libraries to foster the most robust culture of literacy possible.»

But I would agree that that the most important measure is showing how the library supports the organization's goals, and being integral and embedded in the work of the organization.

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He may also be faced with incomprehension and hostility when he tries to persuade the school not to support «Red Nose Day» or «Jeans for Genes»; when he suggests that asking pupils to stand at the front of the class and shout out the names of intimate body parts is an invasion of their modesty; when he objects to the non-Catholic geography teacher's presentation of solutions for over-population, the «gay rights» agenda seeping in through text books, the chaplaincyco - ordinator's failure to get abortion agency leaflets removed from the library, or the school nurse's distribution of cards with information on how to get the morning - after pill.

«I've always been a proponent of vibrant local libraries, and this donation is my way of showing how much I support our current library system in Erie County,» Legislator Hardwick said.

How will you support your school's library?

The sprawling network of schools, museums, libraries, after - school programs, and businesses has become a national model for how to support STEM, STEAM, maker education, computer science, and other «modern learning» approaches.

Get creative ideas for raising money from our fundraising library, or start a letter writing campaign to tell your local community how they can support your classroom.

Sheninger shares the story of how New Milford High School's library media specialist, Laura Fleming, developed their makerspace, sharing how trust, support, and creativity have thrived and revitalized the once drab library.

An effectively designed classroom library should support reading inside and outside of school, help students learn about how to select appropriate reading materials, provide a place for students to read independently, as well as serve as a place to talk and discuss books.

In essence, we viewed VCDH as an exemplar that teacher educators could use within their methods classes to illuminate how digital libraries could support historical inquiry in the classroom.

How can OACS schools collaborate and support each other to leverage the library as a learning commons?

Together you will explore the importance of creating an engaging learning environment, how to organize classroom libraries to motivate readers, and why «walls that teach» can support a rich culture of literacy.

The team compiled excerpts from filmed conversations with principals to create a five - minute film that highlights how various principals feel about their libraries, their vision of what a school library should be, and a variety of initiatives that are underway in their schools that support literacy and learning.

How can you support the learning by doing maker movement in your classroom or school library media center?

QSLiN has created an innovative digital badging system to support professional development for all school library personnel as they explore how Leading Learning can guide their growth as they grow from library to library learning commons.

It is not uncommon at the reference desk at my library to work with students who have no idea how to find a book or articles to support the research papers they have written.

I can see how we can develop a cross grade level and cross subject area support center, media center, and library FOR and BY our students.

«Their commitment to supporting our voter advocacy and library election shows how invested they are in their libraries, and a stable future for library funding everywhere.»

Libraries, Amazon How Children Find New Books As They Age Nook to Support EPUB3 in Coming Months, Year?

Additionally, the brochure provides advice on how to determine a school library's strength and how parents can support their school libraries.

Coates included in his presentation how the rift in the industry that is not allowing for open support and cooperation between publishers and libraries will have a very definite negative financial impact on publishing and libraries as a whole.

While the discussions included talks about communities supporting their libraries both in terms of manpower and funding, there was no precise data on how much of any given library's staffing or budget should come from willing volunteers; the Society of Chief Librarians revealed data that showed 425 libraries were currently «community supported» or are planning to become supported by their local patrons, a 150 % increase over the current number of public libraries involved in volunteer support.

While the project is aimed at studying how consumers purchase and use tablets and e-readers, a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is supporting the project in order to determine how consumers interact with these devices and library services.

The mission of the NJASL Mentoring Program for New Jersey School Library Media Specialists (SLMS) is to assign an established Mentor for one year to work with a new School Library Media Specialist to help acclimate them on how to effectively operate and support a school library media program.

NJLA President Chris Carbone has offered to set up meetings with the Woodbridge School Board members and the Superintendent to show them how a supported school library program, like those in South Brunswick and East Brunswick, can enrich education for all students.

The Woodbridge School Board and the Superintendent owe it to the community to learn about how their students would have a greater chance of success in college and career having graduated from a school system that supports a school library program.

The research is supported by a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, «to look at how these devices are affecting people's relationship with their local libraries, the services those libraries offer, and the general role of libraries in communities.»

Write and talk about your children's interests and explain how the school library supports their pursuit of those interests.

When: Friday, June 23rd at 12 noon CDT (Rain or Shine) Where: James R. Thompson Center (State of Illinois Building) Courtyard -100 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601 Why: To demonstrate in support of licensed school librarian positions and school library program budgets in every school in Illinois How: RSVP here.

Colleen Graves, SLJ Maker Workshop speaker and 2014 School Librarian of the Year Finalist, describes how her little middle school library maker space grew to encompass an inter-school catapult challenge, an international network, and the support and enthusiasm of teachers.

One librarian detailed how the increased popularity of e-book reading devices has resulted in library staff spending more time on the basic tech support: «Many of our older patrons received electronic devices as gifts over the past two years.

I once had a friend ask how I managed to support my reading habit financially; she hadn't understood that the only way it's doable is because of the library.

By the same token, I'm tempted to argue, the drive for open access to research and scholarship should gain a similar uptick in support — as we seek to flip subscription journals to open access, with research libraries providing the same support — as we realize how vital public access is today to empirical findings and scholarly analysis.

How can library members and all who support the mission of 21st - century librarianship raise the profile and support of these timeless values and services, and ensure universal access to the universe of ideas in all our communities?

The session started with an overview survey, mainly answered by law librarians, to identify themes of how law libraries in firms supported BI and CI.

While vital to the future of this newspaper, given how advertising support is moving from newspapers to Facebook and Google (itself an interesting development in the commercial discourse of democratic life), the scholarly library subscription had not been about purchasing exclusive access to a private good.

How can the library play a part in supporting the change that needs to happen?

How many of us have framed support for FRPAA as a fair shake not just for strapped libraries, but for taxpayers?)

It's not universal support for all Oculus Rift games, but ReMixed keeps a list of what games are supported and how well each game works so you can make the best decision regarding the games you add to your library.

This is supported with a library of «how - to» modules covering each step of your job search.

These workers also have to provide a flexible access to the library by managing in a proper manner that facilitates support and instructions to students and teachers on how to search for resources.

• Remind parents that it's okay not to know how to do everything • Learn the signs for post-partum depression and how to help • Share articles, tips and / or resources in your newsletter about coping with parenting challenges • Encourage and support parents in getting involved and increasing their connections • Make it a tradition to bring new parents meals to help make the transition to parenthood easier • Offer financial support or goods to families who are struggling • Host family - friendly events • Train staff and volunteers to create safe environments for children • Offer space for parenting classes or support groups in your community • Get involved in developing the missing services needed by children and families in your community • Support youth who are leaving the foster care system • Become a mentor for a young mother or father • Conduct a parenting book drive for the local support parents in getting involved and increasing their connections • Make it a tradition to bring new parents meals to help make the transition to parenthood easier • Offer financial support or goods to families who are struggling • Host family - friendly events • Train staff and volunteers to create safe environments for children • Offer space for parenting classes or support groups in your community • Get involved in developing the missing services needed by children and families in your community • Support youth who are leaving the foster care system • Become a mentor for a young mother or father • Conduct a parenting book drive for the local support or goods to families who are struggling • Host family - friendly events • Train staff and volunteers to create safe environments for children • Offer space for parenting classes or support groups in your community • Get involved in developing the missing services needed by children and families in your community • Support youth who are leaving the foster care system • Become a mentor for a young mother or father • Conduct a parenting book drive for the local support groups in your community • Get involved in developing the missing services needed by children and families in your community • Support youth who are leaving the foster care system • Become a mentor for a young mother or father • Conduct a parenting book drive for the local Support youth who are leaving the foster care system • Become a mentor for a young mother or father • Conduct a parenting book drive for the local library

From partnering with libraries to producing recommendations on how technology can support social - emotional development, our projects address knowledge gaps, access and equity, workforce professionalization, and best practices around digital media literacy.

BUILD hosted a conversation with state leaders about the scope, roles, and functions of state early learning and development systems and discussed how to strengthen and work with museums and libraries in intentionally supporting the growth and development of young children with high needs and their families and caregivers.