All vendor programs will take place at the Minneapolis Convention Center in concurrent session rooms. Exact location will be listed in on-site program book.
Friday, October 28
7:00-7:45 am
A Page Turner: Gale’s New Digital Book Experience
Presenter: Chris Posa
Our digital book platform – Gale Virtual Reference Library – has been completely redesigned with vibrant, more engaging navigation and new features and functionalities that encourage users to stay longer, search deeper and find what they need faster. We’ve taken the greatest parts of the print version experience and combined them with an open Web-like design to create a one of a kind digital reference resource. Of course, users still have 24/7 unlimited, simultaneous access to great, authoritative eReference from Gale and more than 70 publishing partners. Come experience the new face of digital reference.
Transforming Education through the use of Video on SchoolTube.com
Presenters: Don Goble, Broadcast Technology & Film Instructor, Apple Distinguished Educator, Ladue Horton Watkins High School, St. Louis, MO
Over 90% of US educators believe VIDEO can transform learning. Yet, less than 20% are currently using teacher or student-created video in their classrooms. Let’s make a change. Engage your staff in ways to incorporate video into any lesson. In this session, Broadcast Technology Teacher and Apple Distinguished Educator Don Goble, will illustrate ways to transform your classroom, library or educational support system, to utilize the fabulous student and educator resources available on the world’s #1 education media-sharing website, SchoolTube.com.
Saturday, October 29
7:00- 7:45 am
eBooks & audiobooks: How to Extend Your Library and Make Reading Cool
Presenters: OverDrive – Vice President of Sales, Claudia Weissman, Listening Library/Random House – Marketing Director, Cheryl Herman
Everyone’s talking about eBooks, but what is the best way to integrate them into your library and classrooms? And how can you use digital books to engage new readers? Join leading digital distributor OverDrive and audiobook publisher Listening Library/Random House for a demonstration, best practices and a case study. Based on data from a network of 15,000 libraries worldwide, including hundreds of schools, you’ll learn about the benefits of eBooks and downloadable audiobooks on the same website platform, the importance of device compatibility (including Kindle®), and a preview of new audiobook titles for students! Breakfast included.
RSVP requested. Please contact Kara at schoolevents@overdrive.com.
The Fundamentals of Managing Multiple Libraries
A well-managed school library is an important hub of information for both students and staff, and a great asset for a school. Current funding declines have forced librarians and media specialists to manage multiple school libraries. The Fundamentals of Managing Multiple Libraries panel will discuss and share the best ways to establish effective management systems, and offer tips and tricks to ensure that each library is used to its maximum effectiveness with limited resources. Join panelists Heidi Hammond, Assistant Professor/SLMS Coordinator, St. Catherine University; Vicki Santacroce, Library Media Coordinator, Whitewater WI Unified School District; and Leslie Bermel, Junior Library Guild, as they explore this critical issue.
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