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Congratulations to the newly elected members of the ISLMA voting board.
- President-elect: Deb Turner
- Treasurer: Angie Green
- Board Members: Annette Mills, Janet Jenkins
A special “Thank-you!” goes out to all the nominees and to all those members who voted.
Membership involvement helps make our organization strong.
New Readers' Choice Programs Registration
ISLMA is pleased to announce a new online registration form for the Readers'
Choice Award programs. Participants may now register for all three awards
online. With the new form we will be accepting credit cards and purchase
orders. If you prefer to print the form and submit a check in payment you
may. Once you have registered you will receive an email with your
registration number and a password. You will be using the registration
number and password to cast your votes next Spring so please save it. We
hope that the new online form will streamline the process and make it easier
for you to register. If you have any questions please contact Kay Maynard
at islma@islma.org or call 309-649-0911.
Click here to register
2012 ISLMA Conference
October 18 - 20, 2012
The theme of the 2012 ISLMA Conference at Pheasant Run in St. Charles is School Libraries @ the Core of Learning. The program committee is looking for sessions that demonstrate how libraries and librarians are able to collaborate with teachers to help students achieve the new Common Core Standards in our schools.
An acknowledgement will be sent upon receipt of the RFP and detailed information will be provided when the proposed session is accepted.
In recognition of their contribution to ISLMA, presenters at the 2012 ISLMA Conference (up to 3 presenters per session) will receive $35 off the cost of registration.
Proposed Session Submission http://www.islma.org/rfp.php
Exhibitor's Contract
The Collective Voice Initiative: Join with Illinois Libraries
to Advocate for Our Community
ISLMA members can now join the Illinois Library Association (ILA) as a "co-member" at an annual rate of $25 for a maximum of five consecutive years.
This membership category has full benefits and includes invitations to participate in our forum and committee membership such as youth services and our new Leadership Forum (formed by Synergy alums to help continue to grow Illinois library leaders); eligibility for all association leadership positions; member rates for all publications; and all professional development opportunities.
Go to www.ila.org “Membership” to take advantage of this ISLMA member benefit and Illinois library community building initiative. Email ila@ila.org with questions.
I-SAIL 2011
The new version of I-SAIL is here! If you are interested in a framework to teach the needed skills in all content areas you will want to click here.
Remember these standards, benchmarks, and objectives are aligned to the new Illinois Common Core Standards, AASL and NETS-S standards as well.
Start sailing......
Common Core Standards
The new Illinois Learning Standards incorporate the Common Core Standards.
It is important that school librarians become informed about these standards. The state board has made a commitment to the concept and thus it is important for all to be involved and gives librarians the opportunity to take a leadership role. Read more
Linking For Learning 3rd Edition
Are you ready for up-to-date and effective guidelines to assist you in planning your library program?
An ISLMA task force has been at work diligently revising and creating new material for this program handbook.
Linking for Learning 3rd Edition includes:
- Program guidelines--quantitative and qualitative
- New rubrics
- Easy-to-use format for sharing guidelines with administrators, school boards, and other stakeholders
- Examples of evidence that can be assembled
- New job descriptions
- An evaluation tool for school librarians
- Information specifically targeted to school administrators
- Online links to fast-changing information will keep Linking current
- Key articles for new members written by our most experienced members
- Revised interview questions and responses
This user-friendly document was created for both school librarians and administrators.
The price is $20 (includes shipping
and handling) Order your copy today.
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