Central MA staff only

[Central MA Regional Library System <cmrls@WORLD.STD.COM>]

Just wanted to let you know about the upcoming professional development
offerings of the Central MA Regional Library System.  The offerings are
free and are certified for PDP's.  Contact me if you want more information!

**  Carolyn Noah, Children's Services Consultant  **
** Central Massachusetts Regional Library System **
** 3 Salem Square, Worcester, MA 01608-2074  **
** cnoah@cwmars.mass.edu  **









August 1, 1995

Press Release
For Immediate Use

contact: Carolyn Noah                   telephone: 508 79-1697

CMRLS Announces Youth Services Professional Development Opportunities

The Central Massachusetts Regional Library System announces its calendar of 
professional development activities for librarians serving youth.  In response to a 
membership survey, the  offerings center on children's literature evaluation and 
censorship.

Central Massachusetts School Library Media staff are invited to attend.  The 
sessions are free of charge.  The CMRLS is certified by the state Department of 
Education to provide professional development points.

The following page lists activities which may be appropriate for school library 
professionals.  Full details will be available about a month before the scheduled 
programs.  Contact the CMRLS by phone (508-799-1654); fax (508-799-1652) or e-mail 
(cnoah@cwm
ars.mass.edu) to request  more information.

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Central Massachusetts Regional Library System
Children's Services Discussion Group 1995 - 96


Nov 20          It's Perfectly Normal: Kids and Books on Sex,
                 with author Robie Harris and illustrator Michael Emberley
                 Worcester Public Library, 10 -12

Dec 18          The Secret Guide to Book Evaluation
                Millbury Public Library, 10 -12

Jan 22            It's Good Because I Say So! An Open Book Review and Discussion
                Joshua Hyde Library, Sturbridge, 10 -12; snow date: January 29

Feb 12             A Really Good Show: Realizing Media Literacy,
                with Renee Hobbs of Babson College
                Shrewsbury Public Library, 10 -12; snow date February 26

March 18        Catch the Summer   Spark! Read!
                 1996 Summer Reading Program Workshop
                Auburn Public Library, 10:00 - 1:00

May 20    School/ Library Cooperation
                Bellingham Public Library, 10-12

June 17   Growing Great Books: An Author-Editor Dialog
                with Patricia Hermes and Maria Modugno
                Richard Sugden Library, Spencer,  10 -12

Program registration is free of charge;  details will be announced approximately 
one month in advance.  School media staff are eligible for professional development 
points (PDP's) as authorized by the state Department of Education.

Request further information from:.

Central Massachusetts Regional Library System
3 Salem Square, Worcester, MA 01608-2074 ppphone: 508-799-1654 fax:
508-799-1652 e-mail: cnoah@cwmars.mass.edu
                               ***