There is a #KyLChat tonight, Tuesday, February 13, at 8:00 PM Eastern on the Clubhouse App. Let's chat about artificial intelligence and/or anything else school library. #KyLChat is like a live podcast, but with great school library talk! (feel free to just listen in... no requirement to speak)
You will need to download the Clubhouse app ahead of time and get approved to enter the chat. This link should get you to the right spot. You can learn more at https://kylchat.com/.
The first virtual meeting went really well (thanks to some weather). I've scheduled our next virtual meeting for Thursday, February 15, at 3:30 PM ET. Please use this link to register for this "Teams Webinar Event."
Kristina Holzweiss is hosting another Canva virtual showcase this Saturday, February 10. (the training sessions are prerecorded, so feel free to register and watch when convenient).
Google for Education is offering a pretty long list of live training sessions. I'm super-interested in the ones on AI and general Workspace things. I signed up for all and will watch what I can. Information and registration are here.
SLJ is having a free "Middle Grade Magic" virtual event. "Graphic novels, debuts, nonfiction, and more!"
Join KASL today!!
First of all, a big thank you to everyone who has already joined the Kentucky Association of School Librarians!! Your membership and your participation are what make KASL what it is!!
Secondly, KASL is now kicking off its Spring Membership Drive. We would love to have all our Kentucky school librarians as members!
Thirdly, by joining, you will have the chance to win a prize! And who doesn’t like to win something?! The KASL membership committee will hold a drawing at the end of the membership drive (which will run in February and March). All KASL members will have the opportunity to win paid registration for the KASL Summer Refresher.
Joining KASL is as easy as going to the Kentucky Library Association website and then choosing the “Join/Renew” button. From there you will choose KASL as your section.
Join KASL and be a part of this great professional organization!
The bad news is that School Library Connection is no longer publishing new content. A small bit of good news is that we have access to all their online content for another year. There are 3300 articles on almost any school library topic, 65 webinars, and 46 self-paced courses. https://www.schoollibraryconnection.com/ Let me know if you need the username and password.
Don't hesitate to contact me any time if you need anything, and continue having a great year!!!
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