Upcoming Events & AgendasWe want to keep you informed. There are a few ways you can stay connected. Make sure you follow our social media pages, check this page frequently, and join our Google Group of 4th District Professionals.
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4th District KASL FALL 2018 Meeting // 9.18.2018 |
KASL Summer Refresher 2018 // 7.17.2018The 2018 Summer Refresher will be held at the brand new Fredrick Douglas High School in Lexington, KY. For more information, check out the KASL website here.
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Scholarships & AwardsWe want YOU to be recognized. Be sure to check out the scholarships and awards that are available for professionals in our field. Know someone who is doing an outstanding job? Nominate them? Proud of your accomplishments? Nominate yourself! The best advocacy comes in being seen and heard. Let's showcase what we are doing in our libraries.
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KLA/KASL Conference 2018 // Call for ProposalsThe 2018 KLA/KASL Conference will be held September 19-22 at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, KY. Our theme this year explores the ways in which libraries encourage, support, and sustain learning across the spectrum of life. We welcome proposals from our colleagues in all types of libraries.
Please submit the title and description of your program (150 words or less) and contact information for up to three presenters using the Google Form here: https://goo.gl/forms/rDjZxE27wlQsheGn1 Concurrent sessions will be 50 minutes in length, and will be held Thursday, Friday, or Saturday. While we'll make every effort to honor schedule preferences, your first choice cannot be guaranteed. If there are dates or times that you are not available, please note that in the comments field. Please also be aware that, in accordance with KLA policy, all accepted presenters must register to attend at least one day of the conference. Proposals will be accepted through March 16, with notification of acceptance by April 20. Thank you for your willingness to share your expertise! Debbra Tate President-Elect, Kentucky Library Association |
Upcoming Statewide Events 2018FREE Code.org K-5 Computer Science Fundamentals training
January 20 - University of Kentucky College of Education in Lexington, KY 9:00am- 3:00pm Link to register: https://studio.code.org/pd/workshops/3479/enroll |
Articles & Resources for School Librarians“Time to Highlight Your School Library” (KASL Blog)
http://www.kaslblog.com/time-to-highlight-your-school-library/ "Rethinking, and Ditching, Fines for Kids" (SLJ) http://www.slj.com/2017/12/industry-news/rethinking-ditching-fines-kids/#_ Video: “Jacqueline Woodson Inaugurated as National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature” http://www.slj.com/2018/01/industry-news/video-jacqueline-woodson-inaugurated-national-ambassador-young-peoples-literature/#_ “Looking Good is Easy: Fun with Logos” by Joyce Valenza http://blogs.slj.com/neverendingsearch/2018/01/05/looking-good-is-easy-fun-with-logos/ |