This presentation was used at the Chicago Public Schools Fall 2011 Library Learning Community meeting.

1. High School Librarian Learning
Community Meeting
November, 2011

2. Mini-Book Talks

3. Dept of Libraries
Updates

4. New Re-Organization
• Part of “Instructional Tools & Technology” – John Mellios, Director
• Part of larger “Office of Curriculum & Instruction”

5. Program Updates
• Matching Grant program
• Book Club
• Elementary Battle of the Books

6. Current Workflow
• School visits – as requested
• Librarian Evaluation & Assessment
• Vendor Management

7. CPS Virtual Library
• Current status – Soft Launch
• http://cpsvl.wikispaces.com
• Next steps - OverDrive
• Creating your own library: New eBook specs

8. Tech Talk
• Friday, January 27 at Roosevelt High School
• Register now at http://cpstechtalk.blogspot.com
• Bring a team from your school

9. NBC Learn Coming
• New video database

10. Technology Training
• Aligned with CCSS & Tech Ed work
• More online components
• Networks > schools

11. Common Core
State Standards
• ILT work
• Early adopter work
• Librarian implementation support – Research &
Literacy
• Group Work Group: Identify the standards

12. Break Time

13. CPS Research Model
Small Group Activity: Give Your Feedback

14. Identify &
Evaluate Share
Source Learning
Info with
Others
Reflect &
Student Inquiry
Assess Synthesize
Information
Organize Evaluate
Info Data

15. Mobilary
http://mobilary.wikispaces.com
iPads – Nooks – Kindle - KINECT

16. Library Tour