Cancelled Sessions

2013 Notable Children's Books Committee Procedures Meeting.

Bring your ideas to this new fundraising incubator. After a lightning introduction round, a variety of experienced peers, mentors/advisors and community partners will be available to talk about successful projects and programs –and epic fails!—and give you advice on how to go forth fearlessly. Get hands-on expert advice in on the care and feeding of your new fundraising ideas without ignoring the importance of fundraising and fund development fundamentals.

In collaboration with ALA and 37 state humanities councils, NEH has supported development of a discussion program for libraries that probes the meanings of the American Civil War during its sesquicentennial. Following the popular “Let’s Talk About It” model, the program engages participants in discussion of related texts selected by Civil War historian Edward Ayers. Attend this session for how-to information on hosting the series, an overview of the discussion model, and details about funding opportunities for this and other programs about the Civil War.

In spring 2012, UW-Madison MERIT Library offered six instructional technology trainings to Madison Metropolitan School District schools including Sennett Middle School and Lincoln Elementary. As a new initiative, the trainings focused on equipping teachers to use technology to aid in the construction of knowledge. Trainings focused on using Google Applications including but not limited to Google Earth, Google Books, and Google Documents for peer review, self-graded quizzes, games, and more. In addition, library staff also provided training on using Interactive White Boards to create active and collaborative lesson plans that enhance knowledge and critical thinking skills.

2013 Notable Children's Books