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Hello! The Texas State Library is offering a FREE online course called "When School and Public Libraries Cooperate". This is an asynchronous training you may take whenever you want, and it will be offered indefinitely until further notice. <br><br>I have not taken this course so cannot provide additional insight, but wanted to pass a long the information to you. It may be a great opportunity for those of you who have a difficult time getting professional development because it can be expensive, geographically difficult to get to, or just at a bad time for you to attend. <br><br>Details are below, and the link to the website is: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/online/ld502b/<br><br><div style="text-align: center;"> Katie Anderson, Library Development Services<br>* Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator *<br> Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301<br> katie.anderson@state.or.us, 503-378-2528<br></div><br><a href="http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/online/ld502b/#main"><img src="http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/images/blank.gif" alt="Jump to main content" border="0" height="5" width="300"></a><a name="top"></a>
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<h1>LD502b: Everyone Wins -- When School and Public Libraries Cooperate!
<font color="#ff9900">(National Version)</font></h1>
<p> <strong>(A Texas State Library online course)</strong> <br>
<strong class="color">(SBEC-eligible for school librarians)</strong></p>
<h4>FORMAT</h4>
<p>Self-paced online course. <strong>This version of the course is unmoderated
and open to all library staff. </strong></p>
<h4>DESCRIPTION</h4>
<p>In this course, librarians will gain increased knowledge of school and
public library cooperation. Participants will learn about best practices
for school and public library cooperation, models of partnership and the
best resources for further exploration and development. A special feature
of this course is a series of recorded interviews with leaders in school
and public library cooperation, providing participants with the opportunity
to learn directly from their colleagues. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/online/course-outline-image.pdf">View the Course
Outline</a> </p>
<h4>OBJECTIVES </h4>
<p>Participants will gain: </p>
<ul><li>C<font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">onfidence to establish
or further develop cooperative school and public library relationships.</font></li><li> Knowledge <font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">of best
practices for cooperation between school and public libraries.</font></li></ul>
<h4>PRE-REQUISITES</h4>
<p>Participants are expected to be comfortable working with the Windows
environment and Internet browsers. </p>
<h4>ACCESSIBILITY</h4>
<p>This course seeks to provide maximum accessibility -- when applicable,
media-rich material is accompanied by text-based HTML transcripts.</p>
<h4>SYSTEM / CONNECTIVITY REQUIREMENTS</h4>
<p>This course is delivered using the <a href="http://moodle.org/" target="_blank">Moodle</a>
course management system. System and connectivity requirements for Texas
State Library Moodle courses can be found <a href="http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/distancelearning/onlinelearning/moodle/requirements.html">here</a>.
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<h4>COURSE COMPLETION INFORMATION</h4>
<p>Participants can expect to spend an average of three to four hours to
complete this course and MUST complete the course within 30 days of enrollment.
<strong>This course will become available beginning January 15, 2010 and
will run indefinitely until further notice.</strong> </p>
<h4>WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE?</h4>
<p> School librarians and public library staff who work with youth.</p>
<h4>COST</h4>
<p> There is no cost for this course. </p>
<h4>REGISTRATION</h4>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/online/ld502b/regb502.html">Register here.</a></strong></p>
<h4>CREDIT HOURS</h4>
<p> This course qualifies for three (3) hours of TSLAC Continuing Education
credit. Texas school librarians will also receive three (3) hours of SBEC
Continuing Education credit (SBEC provider identification #500799). </p>
<p>Continuing education credit will be awarded only to those participants
successfully completing the online course. Those participants will be
able to print their own continuing education certificates at the end of
the course. The certificate will indicate both TSLAC and SBEC credit hours,
although the SBEC credit hours only apply within Texas.</p>
<h4>SBEC CONTACT INFORMATION (FOR TEXAS LIBRARIANS)</h4>
<p>Please direct any comments or complaints related to SBEC to: <br>
Information and Support Center toll free 1 (888) 863-5880, Monday - Friday,
8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. CST <br>
Headquarters (512) 936-8400, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CST
<br>
State Board for Educator Certification, 4616 W. Howard Lane, Suite 120,
Austin, TX 78728<br>
Fax (512) 238-3201 <br>
Web Site: <a href="http://www.sbec.state.tx.us/">http://www.sbec.state.tx.us</a>,
E-mail: <a href="mailto:sbec@sbec.state.tx.us">sbec@sbec.state.tx.us</a>
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<h4>ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS</h4>
<p> <strong>Naomi DiTullio </strong>is the Distance Learning Consultant
for the Library Development Division of the Texas State Library and Archives
Commission. She coordinates and creates distance learning opportunities
for Texas library staff. She holds a Distance Education Certification
from the Center for Distance Learning Research, in addition to a Collaborative
Videoconferencing Certification and a Virtual Instructor Certification.
Ms. DiTullio also holds a Master of Library and Information Science with
a concentration in information science from the University of Texas at
Austin. </p>
<p><strong>Christine McNew</strong> is the Youth Services Consultant for
the Library Development Division of the Texas State Library and Archives
Commission. She coordinates continuing education opportunities for Texas
library staff who work with youth of all ages. She also coordinates the
Texas Reading Club for the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
She holds a Distance Education Certification from the Center for Distance
Learning Research, in addition to a Collaborative Videoconferencing Certification
and a Virtual Instructor Certification. Ms. McNew holds an Masters of
Library and Information Science degree from the University of Texas at
Austin and has 10 years of experience as a youth librarian in public libraries.
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<h4>INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION</h4>
<p>Naomi DiTullio (512-936-2586 or 1-800-252-9386 -- toll-free number is
for Texas callers only) <br>
P.O. Box 12927. Austin, TX 78711-2927<br>
Email: <a href="mailto:nditulli@tsl.state.tx.us">nditulli@tsl.state.tx.us</a></p>
<p>Christine McNew (512-463-6623 or 1-800-252-9386 -- toll-free number is
for Texas callers only) <br>
P.O. Box 12927. Austin, TX 78711-2927<br>
Email: <a href="mailto:cmcnew@tsl.state.tx.us">cmcnew@tsl.state.tx.us</a></p></td></tr></tbody></table><br></body></html>