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Some Basic Technology Tips for Enhancing Family History: The Wonder of Digitizing to Put Permanent Form to Artifacts Left Behind by Our Kindred Dead

The document provides tips and advice for creating podcasts, including the advantages and disadvantages of the format, necessary equipment and software, content considerations, interview tips, and recommendations. Key points addressed are that podcasts are a cheap and accessible way to share audio content, but lack video, and that good recording quality, engaging content and structure, and getting organizational support are important for success.

This document provides sample dialogs for practicing asking and answering questions about daily routines, animals, and the functions of objects. For routines, sample questions include "What do you usually do on Sundays?" and answers share activities like jogging, cycling, spending time with family. For animals, information discussed includes origin, size, appearance, diet, and habitat. Example object questions are "What is a paper punch for?" with answers explaining its use for making holes in paper.

This document provides an introduction to Metronet's year-long Information Literacy Initiative for the 2018-2019 school year in Elk River and Minneapolis Public Schools. It discusses how information literacy and 21st century skills are key to student success in academics, careers and daily life. The initiative aims to teach students how to effectively find, evaluate and use information and technology through the development of critical thinking, problem solving, communication and other vital skills.

This document provides an introduction to Metronet's Information Literacy Initiative for the 2014-2015 school year in Saint Paul Public Schools. It discusses the changing nature of research, classrooms, and libraries due to advances in technology and the internet. While students are accustomed to new technologies, they still need guidance to effectively find, evaluate, and use information, as well as to understand related ethical and legal issues. The initiative aims to teach these important information literacy skills.

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.

Pinterest is a visual bookmarking tool that allows users to curate content by creating virtual cork boards called boards and pinning images, links and videos to the boards to organize around topics. Members can like and re-pin pins from other members and search for new pins to add to their boards from Pinterest. Teachers can use Pinterest for lesson planning, collecting resources for student projects and collaborating with other teachers.

The document provides an agenda and background information for a workshop titled "Building Friends" put on by the Minnesota Association of Library Friends. The morning sessions will cover building and finding Friends groups. The afternoon will include panels on fundraising and keeping Friends groups active. The document also provides information on the Minnesota Association of Library Friends and the resources it offers to library Friends groups. It emphasizes the important roles Friends groups play in advocacy, fundraising, public relations, volunteering, and event planning for libraries.

The Metronet Information Literacy Initiative (MILI) aims to influence how teachers teach the research process and encourage collaboration between teachers and librarians on research. MILI focuses on helping students develop skills in the three R's: research process, finding reliable resources, and responsible use of information. MILI will provide guidance to teachers on teaching these skills and incorporating information literacy into the curriculum. The goals are to improve students' research abilities and promote 21st century learning.

This document provides an overview of social media and how organizations can use various social media tools. It defines social media as people using tools like blogs, videos, and sites like Facebook and Twitter to create and share content online. The document discusses many popular social media tools including blogs, microblogging, social networks, photo/video sharing, wikis, and their benefits for organizations. It provides tips for organizations on how to participate in social media, including starting with personal interests, listening first, finding people to follow, and developing a plan with goals and resources. It stresses the importance of regular evaluation to determine what is working.

The Senior Techies program provided technology education classes to older adults across 14 Minnesota libraries. Over 1,000 people attended the 243 classes on topics like basic computer skills, email, digital photography, and internet searching. The classes aimed to boost confidence with technology for participants ages 47-95. Funding from state and national library agencies supported the equipment, staffing, and collaboration needed for the successful multi-library program, which participants found helpful for continuing to use technology and which they hope to see expanded in the future.

This document outlines the process undertaken by the Multitype Library Systems in Minnesota to establish a group of library futurists to examine challenges and opportunities facing Minnesota libraries. It describes how the futurists group was formed, including inviting representation from different library types and regions, appointing a steering committee, selecting 25 futurists ages 25-35 through an application process, and holding kickoff meetings. The goal was for the futurists to have a focused conversation on the future of Minnesota libraries and initiate a wider discussion on developing a strategic plan.

This document describes a collaboration between Metronet, MELSA, and Minnesota History Day to hold an event called "History Day @ your library" that aims to: 1) Introduce teachers, librarians, and students participating in History Day to library resources in the Twin Cities area. 2) Help teachers teach research skills and help librarians understand History Day. 3) The all-day event includes keynote speakers and breakout sessions on researching, finding reliable sources, and responsible use of information. The goal is to improve connections between libraries and History Day students.

This document summarizes Ann Walker Smalley's career path in libraries and related fields. She began her career at the State Library of Ohio and later worked at Battelle Memorial Institute, the Department of Housing and Urban Development Library, and the National Restaurant Association. Throughout her career, she utilized skills like research, writing, public speaking, and relationship building. After taking a 13-year sabbatical, she returned to librarianship through various consulting roles. She advises MLIS students to gain a variety of experiences, advocate for themselves, and look beyond traditional library roles.

The document introduces the Metronet Information Literacy Initiative (MILI), which aims to promote information literacy skills among students. MILI will focus on teaching the research process, identifying reliable resources, and promoting responsible use of information. It will encourage collaboration between libraries and teachers to incorporate these skills into classroom instruction. MILI will provide guidance on using new tools and the research process to develop assignments that encourage 21st century skills over simply repeating information. The goals are to help students conduct effective research and evaluate information critically and ethically.