PA Workshop

[Carrie Gardner <carrie@LIS.PITT.EDU>]

The University of Pittsburgh and Millersville University are pleased to
announce a distance education workshop.


University of Pittsburgh Distance Education Workshop
LibSci 2963 Update for Librarians Who Work with Children and Youth
Developing Collections for the Electronic Age
Five Thursday Evenings 6:00-9:00pm


Session 1 September 18, 1997
Developing Collections for Children and Young Adults

Collection development in the electronic age is very complex.  This
session explores how to develop collections, including optimum size and
distribution in terms of formats and subject areas, budget restraints,
re-evaluation of existing materials, and problems of censorship.  Learn
about selection and reviewing sources and effective uses of materials for
students and teachers.

Session 2 October 2, 1997
Resources Update: Selecting the Appropriate Medium

With the growing number of print and electronic resources and tightened
budgets, school library media specialists must know what is available and
most effective in meeting student and teacher needs.  Decisions must be
made about the most appropriate format for providing information.  Learn
how to evaluate new material and services available for children and
youth in print and electronic formats as well as from the Internet and
the Web.

Session 3 October 16, 1997
Developing Policies and Procedures for Internet Use

Fifty percent of school library media centers now offer Internet access
and the number of public libraries who offer Internet access is
increasing dramatically.  Librarians must develop policies and procedures
for Internet use by students and teachers.  Examines intellectual freedom
principles, access and liability and explore copyright laws and licensing
agreements for print and electronic resources.

Session 4 October 30, 1997
Curriculum and the Teaching Role of the Library Media Specialist:
Integrating the Internet into the Curriculum

Internet and other electronic resources must be integrated into all
curricular areas.  Learn how librarians and classroom teachers are using
the Internet to teach critical thinking skills and to expand student
access to information.

Session 5 November 13, 1997
Teaching Electronic Information Literacy

Providing access to information in electronic form is not enough for
students and teachers.  They must learn the skills to use and interpret
the information found.  Learn techniques for teaching electronic
information literacy skills to students, and methods of production for
library instructional materials, teaching techniques for large groups
with a limited number of devices, and promoting library resources.

Registration available for either professional development or one (1)
graduate credit.  The university reserves the right to cancel any program
that lacks sufficient enrollment and all payments will be refunded.

To obtain tuition costs and other information about taking the workshop
please contact: at Millersville University Dr. Margaret Tassia (717)
872-3677; mtassia@marauder.millersv.edu; at the University of Pittsburgh,
Dr. Susan Alman (412) 624-5142 or swa@sis.pitt.edu

ADA Compliance
Do you have a disability that will require accommodation under the terms
of ADA/50-4? Please request accommodation by September 2, 1997.  The
University of Pittsburgh is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution.

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