Metronet in 5 minutes v3 march10

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Metronet is a nonprofit organization that started in 1980 to facilitate cooperation among libraries in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area. It provides various programs and services to support libraries, including History Day activities, online learning programs, professional development for teachers and librarians, and an annual information literacy conference.

Metronet 1619 Dayton Avenue Saint Paul MN http://www.metrolibraries.net/

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

Current Metronet Activities History Day @ your library

What is 23 Things On a Stick? A self-directed online learning program Web 2.0 Tools applied in libraries and at home Original 23 Things On a Stick 2007 http://23thingsonastick.blogspot.com

More Things On a Stick 2009 version http://morethingsonastick.pbworks.com/FrontPage

For Teachers & LMS Grades 2-5 & Grades 6-12 Read books recommended for curriculum or free reading Blog reviews on Camp Ning Attend Day Camp in August Virtual Camp via the Camp Ning Earn CEUs

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

Trendy Topics 9 monthly session Stream to desktop or onsite at Metronet/MELSA Share the cost so staff from all types of libraries can attend

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

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

MILI 3 Rs R esearch Process R eliable Resources R esponsible Use http://www.flickr.com/photos/49968232@N00/101563312

Information Literacy Conference 2007 Information Literacy: Leading the Way to Lifelong Learning 2008 Information Literacy: Bridge to College Readiness 2009 Information Literacy: The Learning Commons http://www.flickr.com/photos/66606673@N00/2297933452

Metronet Contact Ann Walker Smalley, Director [email_address] LeAnn Suchy [email_address] 1619 Dayton Ave. St. Paul MN 55104 651.646.0475

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