The day's events

What a day it has been. Up and early to find some good eats only to find a muffin. We will need to do better tomorrow. The coffee was good though.

The keynote speaker this morning, Mr. Hartzell, was fabulous. I greatly enjoyed his ideas about collaboration. I am in a new district as their media specialist and collaborating is the one thing they are not used to. I have been doing my best and this rejuvinated my thought process.

On to the first open session of the morning. I went to learn about TitleMAP which is a tool through Titlewave, etc. It was very informative and can be a very usefule tool. However, for me, we use the Dynix/Horizon system which is not compatible with Titlewise. The first thing that needs to be done is to have your collection analysis completed so they can then create a map of what needs to be done to meet the standards. I am unable to do that kind of collection analysis at this time, but I hope to try to use their features in the future. It was overall very impressive and the use of it would impress the admin. in a district to possibly understand why it is essential to build your collection.

Session two was spent learning about Library Curriculum for students. It was so ironic that I was in this session because the counselor and I were just discussing this issue yesterday. Three wonderful SLMS discussed how they have developed their curriculum if three various ways. It was great to see what they have and I can't wait to take those ideas back to the admin.

After lunch, I visited the vendors and got some free stuff including a new Walter Dean Myers book yet to be available. Then I went to learn about what is new in literature for grades K-8. I am very happy to have the list and now I can put together a wish list to get the best and newest for the kids.

Today has been a great day and I have learned so much. Off to find my group, go to the WSU reception, and get some dinner.

LOL,
Carma