Day 2 Schedule

Session Title:   

Why Information Literacy Matters Now More Than Ever 

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Get examples & ideas for why info lit matters so much, and ready-to-use free resources for helping students learn! 

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Freedom as a Practice in the Library 

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Freedom is one of the most exciting and valuable opportunities your library can offer students. But it can feel intimidating to allow students space to exercise and practice this freedom. This session aims to equip you with the confidence and strategies necessary to support students to grow in their self-management skills. We will also consider when and how to respond to behaviors that violate community norms in ways that lead to learning and preserve positive relationships. 

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What's in Your Back Pocket? 

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Do you find yourself coming up with library themes, activities, or lessons at the last minute? Join this session for a helpful toolkit that will span your calendar year. Have your favorites on hand to share in a crowdsourced platform. 

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Why You Need a Work Journal for Career Success? 

Session Description:  This empowering workshop introduces school librarians to the invaluable practice of work journaling, which can significantly elevate their professional growth and personal fulfillment. Participants will gain the skills to adeptly utilize work journals, enabling them to navigate the ever-changing educational environment, enhance their organizational abilities, and foster continuous self-improvement. 

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Innovate to Educate: Building Literacy Skills and SEL Intelligence with Early Reader Books 

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Let’s talk about building literacy skills and SEL intelligence using Early Reader Books. Cicely Lewis will share her early reader book series Hair Magic and how you can use it along with other Early Reader Books as a classroom teacher or school librarian. 

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New PB Bio's and the Primary Sources that (May Have) Inspired Them 

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See what's new in NF PB Bios and, where applicable, primary sources that you can use with them in student learning. 

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Taking your Library Programming to the Next Level with Community Partnerships! 

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This is a working session to help high school librarians reflect and access community resources that will help to increase the library resources usages of all school stakeholders! Learn innovative strategies that will help you streamline communication and increase your library village to create a greater impact! 

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Podcasts as PD 

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Discover how podcasts (which are 100% FREE, customizable and convenient) can become your annual PD. Support your annual goals and research programs you plan to implement in your library with expert strategies and curated resources today. 

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Mental health activist and influencer Tony Weaver, Jr. has always called himself the weird kid. In his debut graphic novel Weirdo, he’s written what he calls the nerdy kid’s instruction manual for self-love and self-confidence, an unforgettable memoir chronicling his journey to accepting the things that make him weird. 

Librarians have the opportunity to provide support and empathy for every weird young reader who enters their branch. Join Tony to explore how you can make your branch a welcoming place for all readers!