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The document outlines Metronet's Information Literacy Initiative (MILI) which aims to teach teachers and librarians information literacy and 21st century skills through professional development opportunities. MILI focuses on developing skills in research, finding reliable resources, and responsible use of information. It promotes using Web 2.0 tools to encourage collaboration, communication, and student content creation. The goal is to prepare students for post-secondary education and careers through integrating information literacy into classroom instruction.

The document introduces the Metronet Information Literacy Initiative (MILI), which aims to influence how teachers teach the research process and encourage collaboration between teachers and librarians. MILI will focus on the three Rs: research process, reliable resources, and responsible use of information. It will provide guidance on conducting effective research using a defined process, identifying reliable resources in various formats, and promoting the responsible use of information and technology. The goal is to improve student and teacher research skills and incorporate information literacy into curriculums through collaborative projects.

This document provides an introduction to the Metronet Information Literacy Initiative (MILI), which aims to improve information literacy skills among students and teachers. MILI focuses on developing skills in research, identifying reliable resources, and responsible use of information. It emphasizes using a process approach to research and incorporating 21st century skills. MILI will provide professional development for teachers and librarians to help students develop these skills and prepare for further education and careers. Key aspects of MILI include improving research abilities, evaluating various resource formats, understanding issues like plagiarism, and encouraging critical thinking and collaboration.

The document introduces Metronet's Information Literacy Initiative, which aims to teach skills for finding, evaluating, and using information effectively. Metronet is a library system serving Minnesota that is committed to information literacy. The initiative focuses on activities like History Day and 21st century skills. It discusses how information literacy, research, classrooms, and libraries have evolved from print-based to incorporating more digital tools and user-generated content for collaboration. The goals are to improve productivity, manage information, and expand reach through communication and creation.

The document introduces the Metronet Information Literacy Initiative (MILI), which aims to promote information literacy and the responsible use of resources and technology among teachers and students. MILI provides professional development for teachers on how to integrate information literacy and technology standards into classroom teaching. Its goals are to influence the teaching of research skills, increase awareness and use of Web 2.0 tools, and encourage collaboration between teachers and libraries on research.

The document discusses the evolution from Classroom 1.0, Library 1.0, and Research 1.0 to their Web 2.0 counterparts. Classroom 1.0 involved teacher-centered imparting of knowledge while Classroom 2.0 enables knowledge access from anywhere using mobile devices and online collaboration. Similarly, Library 1.0 focused on print resources and individual work, while Library 2.0 provides 24/7 access to electronic resources and encourages community spaces and learning. Research has expanded from limited on-site resources to include online tools like eBooks, databases, and social media for collaboration. The document advocates for Web 2.0 approaches to encourage engagement and involve students in personalized, proactive learning.

This document discusses how academic libraries are using various social software tools. It describes social tools like wikis, social bookmarking, media sharing, social networking, blogs, instant messaging, and microblogging. For each tool, it provides examples of how libraries use them, such as using wikis for intranets, training, and subject guides. It also discusses the growth of social media and how mainstream adoption of these tools has increased.

This document provides strategies for sustainable social media marketing at libraries. It recommends collaborating with students on content creation to leverage their voices and ideas. It also suggests reusing and recycling content by removing dates and uploading videos directly to platforms. Weekly posting ideas are outlined. The document stresses engaging with other campus social media accounts and being inspired by successful ideas from library groups. Tracking analytics and involving more students and staff are also proposed.

This document discusses transitioning a traditional school library to a dynamic learning commons. It outlines why the transition is needed to better support student and faculty needs in the digital age. Key aspects of the transition include going bookless, providing curated learning resources, and transforming the space into an active learning environment instead of a quiet study space. The transition process at one school took place from 2007 to 2011 and involved changes to staffing, technology, space design, and priorities to make the library a more collaborative and student-centered learning commons.

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Jayne Germer, Collection Development Librarian, Perkins Library – Doane College; Valerie Knight, Reference Librarian, Conn Library – Wayne State College; Ronald Wirtz, Coordinator of User Services/Assistant Director of the Learning Commons for the Library, Calvin T. Ryan Library – University of Nebraska-Kearney This panel discussion will address planning, barriers, opportunities, and outcomes some academic libraries have experienced -- or are in the process of experiencing -- as they transition to the Learning Commons model of service.

This document discusses bringing iPads into libraries and how they can be used as learning stations, research tools for students, and e-readers by circulating iPad sets. It addresses logistics like using iPads for 1:1 programs and their impact on library services like e-books, research databases, printing, and embedded librarianship. Key impacts discussed include changes to library instruction, design, book circulation/selection, and the librarian's role with technology.