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Metronet is a consortium of libraries in the Twin Cities metropolitan area that was established in 1980. It facilitates cooperation among different types of libraries and has different regional groups that organize various activities. Metronet maintains a website with information on local library events and resources, and it provides continuing education scholarships and programs for librarians, such as History Day workshops and an Information Literacy Conference.
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- 1. Metronet! 1619 Dayton Avenue! Saint Paul h#p://www.metrolibraries.net/ Ann Walker Smalley ann@metronet.lib.mn.us
- 2. Wordle.net
- 3. Metronet • Started in 1980 along with six other multitypes! • Funded by state Legislature! • Facilitate cooperation & collaboration among all types of libraries! • Different regions with different activities!
- 4. Metronet Web Site • Guide to metro area library events/activities! • Resources for librarians and community! h#p://www.metrolibraries.net/
- 5. Metrolibraries Links • Directory of children/young adult authors! • Descriptions of their presentations! • Contact info!
- 6. Library Job Info • Guide to library jobs in Minnesota! • Job lines! • Metronet JobLine!
- 7. Continuing Ed Scholarships • $250 scholarships for CE events! • $500 Steltzner Scholarship for an Emerging Librarian! • Application! • Report of event experience!
- 8. Metronet Programs History Day @ your library Information Literacy Conference
- 9. • For Teachers & LMS Grades 2-5 & Grades 6-12 • Read books recommended for curriculum or free reading • Blog reviews • Attend Day Camp or Virtual Camp • Earn CEUs
- 10. History Day @ your library • For teachers, LMS, & librarians who work with History Day students • Breakout sessions on research, reliable resources, & responsible use • Co-sponsored with History Day, MELSA, & History Center • Annually in November http://www.flickr.com/photos/8867046@N07/2754788861
- 11. Information Literacy Conference • 2007 Information Literacy: Key to Learning • 2008 Information Literacy: Bridge to College Readiness • 2009 Information Literacy: Everyone’s Responsibility June 2009 http://www.flickr.com/photos/66606673@N00/2297933452
- 13. What is 23 Things On a Stick? • A self-directed online learning program • Web 2.0 Tools • Round 1--January-June, 2008 • Round 2--June-September, 2008
- 14. More Things On a Stick • h#p://morethingsonas5ck.pbworks.com/ FrontPage
- 15. Watch for Things On a Stick News in January 2010
- 18. New WJMN Features • Social Networking • Content • Learning
- 19. Social Networking • Friends • Groups • Communicate • Communities of Practice
- 20. Content • MN Resources • MN Libraries • User-generated/added content
- 21. Learning Free courses for WJMN-affiliated members • WebJunction Courses • SkillSoft Courses • Word, Excel, Adobe, and more • University of North Texas--Le@d
- 22. Explore WJMN • Create an Account • Affiliate with Minnesota • Edit Profile • Find/add friends • Browse courses • Use/add content http://mn.webjunction.org
- 24. Metronet Information Literacy Initiative (MILI) • Professional development for teachers & LMS • Focus on the MN Info & Technology Literacy Standards into classroom teaching www.flickr.com/photos/34017702@N00/74907741
- 25. MILI’s Purpose • Influence the teaching of the research process • Increase teacher/LMS awareness and use of Web 2.0 tools useful in the classroom • Encourage teachers/LMS to incorporate the 3 Rs into teaching • Encourage more collaboration between LMS & teachers around the research process www.flickr.com/photos/50502690@N00/112295678
- 26. MILI 3 Rs • Research Process • Reliable Resources • Responsible Use
- 27. Standards & Classroom 2.0 • AASL-Standards for 21st Century Learners • ITSE-National Educational Technology Standards • MEMO-Information & Technology Literacy Standards http://www.flickr.com/photos/84641606@N00/3384587021
- 28. Metronet’s Part • Design & conduct orientation + Webinars + F2Fafter school meetings • Maintain the MILI Ning • Provide support via the Wiki, email, & in the F2F sessions… • Food! (You provide beverage)
- 29. Participants’ Responsibilities • Attend the monthly Webinar • Attend monthly F2F meetings--arrive on time and stay throughout • Participate in the Ning: maintain your blog, comment on others’ blogs • Create & keep up with Virtual PD • Be responsible for your learning • Share your knowledge • Make suggestions--tools, topics… www.flickr.com/photos/59089413@N00/1516930505
- 30. School District • Manage credits for CE, Board Credits, Q-Comp, etc. • Other incentives as determined by District • Monitor attendance & compliance for participation using rubric • Make it possible for teachers/LMS to use tools in class www.flickr.com/photos/49978599@N00/476682746
- 31. Metronet Ann Walker Smalley, Director ann@metronet.lib.mn.us 651.646.0475 Blog h#p:// anncomments.blogspot.com Twi.er annws Delicious minn23 http://www.flickr.com/photos/33953253@N00/2465444266