Stay current with the latest trends, research and emerging technologies
in children's librarianship this summer through an online education
course from the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC).
Course being offered include: Children with Disabilities in the Library;
Information Literacy - from Preschool to High School; Introduction to
Graphic Novels for Children; Out of This World Youth Programming; and
Reading Instruction and Children's Books. Registration is now open and
courses begin on July 19. Discounted rates are available for ALSC
members and ALA members. Visit www.ala.org/alsced to register!
"Children with Disabilities in the Library" will discuss the individual
needs of disabled children and how libraries might be able to assist
each child. This course will look at inclusive programming, assistive
technologies, staff attitudes and legal considerations. Participants
will collaboratively develop strategies for determining needs and
identify resources that can be consulted when a child requires help.
The instructor of the course is Katherine Todd, adjunct instructor at
Manhattanville (N.Y.) College.
"Information Literacy-From Preschool to High School" will show
participants how to conduct information literacy instruction for all
ages. Participants will be encouraged to examine their local schools'
and state's requirements pertaining to library skills, and to develop
methods of using the library to complement those requirements. The
course will include examples of successful programs, and participants
will also discuss ways that information literacy instruction can be a
useful "outreach" tool. The instructor of this course is Maryann Mori,
director of the Waukee (Iowa) Public Library.
"Introduction to Graphic Novels for Children" will study and discuss how
this type of literature has quickly emerged as one of the best tools for
motivating kids to read. Graphic novels have become essential
components of many library collections, but is your library maximizing
the benefits this format offers patrons? Are graphic novels even a fit
for your library? This course will explore these and many other
critical elements surrounding graphic novels for children. The
instructor of this course is Janet Weber, youth services librarian,
Tigard Public Library.
"Out of this World Youth Programming" is an essential course for anyone
who has ever faced the challenge of providing programs that are not only
fun and appealing, but also highly informative and educational. How do
I fit all age levels? What is age-appropriate? How do I make old
materials fresh again? Where do I even begin? This course will provide
innovative ideas and suggestions on how to plan, promote, execute and
evaluate your programs to work for you and your patrons. The instructor
of this course is Angela Young, youth services librarian, Lorain County
Library System.
"Reading Instruction and Children's Books" focuses on the different
methodologies for reading instruction and how to determine and interpret
grade-level assigned books to effectively assist patrons. Participants
will then evaluate children's materials for grade-level of reading and
develop strategies for clearly communicating this system to parents and
teachers. The instructor of the course is Katherine Todd, adjunct
instructor at Manhattanville (N.Y.) College.
Courses are taught asynchronously using Moodle, an online learning
community. A certificate of completion will be sent to participants
upon successful completion of the course. Detailed descriptions and
registration information is available on the ALSC Web site at
www.ala.org/alsced <http://www.ala.org/alsced> . Fees are $95 for
personal ALSC members; $145 for personal ALA members; and $165 for
non-members. For more information, contact ALSC Marketing Specialist
Jenny Najduch at jnajduch@ala.org.
Please excuse the cross post. Thank you!
Jenny Najduch
marketing & membership specialist
Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)
A division of the American Library Association
50 E. Huron
Chicago, IL 60611
phone: (312) 280-4026
fax: (312) 280-5271
jnajduch@ala.org
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