The Region 10 Library Services program serves library personnel that are members of the Library Services Cooperative and supports library-related statewide initiatives.
"Libraries are a cornerstone of democracy—where information is free and equally available to everyone. People tend to take that for granted, and they don’t realize what is at stake when that is put at risk."
—Carla Hayden
District/campus members of the Library Services Coop can request training using the following form:
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Fall 2023 PD Offerings for Region 10 Librarians
The Book Doctor Is In: Demco’s Beginner-Level Training in Book Repair
August 28, 2023 Time: 8:30 am-11:30 am Location: Region 10 ESC
Your collection is one of your greatest assets as a librarian. With the right guidance, you can become a pro at protecting and repairing your books, so they last longer, reach more readers, and leave money in your budget.
This beginner session will walk you through how to protect your circulating collection and make some of the most common repairs.
You’ll learn more about:
- Book care terminology
- How to make common book repairs
You will also get an introduction to Demco’s Shelf Spark’s shelving and organization products. Whether using face-out displays, signage, labels, or any of our other solutions, you’re sure to spark curiosity, ignite learning, and get more books into more hands! These will make guiding and engaging your readers easier than ever.
The Book Doctor is in: Demco’s Advanced-Level Training in Book Repair
August 28, 2023 Time: 12:30 PM- 3:30 PM Location: Region 10 ESC
This advanced book repair session will build on your knowledge of making common repairs to repairing softcover and hardcover books, mending torn pages, taping tears, and reattaching pages, and much more.
You’ll learn more about:
- Book care terminology
- How to protect softcover books
- How to protect hardcover books
- How to make common book repairs
You will also get an introduction to Demco’s Shelf Sparks shelving and organization products. Whether using face-out displays, signage, labels, or any of our other solutions, you’re sure to spark curiosity, ignite learning, and get more books into more hands! These will make guiding and engaging your readers easier than ever.
“TALKO TUESDAY” Think Tank- September Session
September 12, 2023 TIME 1:00 PM- 2:30 PM (VIRTUAL)
Join us for this month’s virtual library professional learning community Think Tank. In this session, we will discuss and share ideas about timely library topics and best practices. Come learn about what others are doing as well as get your questions answered. Be prepared to ask questions, share ideas, and connect with other librarians.
Stay for the entire session or just stop by for a little while.
*This session is virtual. There are no face-to-face requirements for this session.
My District Just Signed Up for TexQuest, Now What?
September 14, 2023 9:00 AM-11:00 AM (VIRTUAL)
Your district has signed up for TexQuest, but now what do you do?
Come work through a step-by-step action plan to implement the TexQuest resources at your school/district.
*This session is virtual. There are no face-to-face requirements for this session.
“TALKO TUESDAY” Think Tank- October Session
October 3, 2023 Time: 1:00 PM- 2:30 PM (VIRTUAL)
Join us for this month’s virtual library professional learning community Think Tank. In this session, we will discuss and share ideas about timely library topics and best practices. Come learn about what others are doing as well as get your questions answered. Be prepared to ask questions, share ideas, and connect with other librarians.
Stay for the entire session or just stop by for a little while.
*This session is virtual. There are no face-to-face requirements for this session.
ELAR TEKS and TexQuest Resources Make a Perfect Pair
October 12, 2023 Time: 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM (Virtual)
As Texas educators dive into the ELAR standards, librarians are ready to support them by sharing relevant resources including genre-specific text, multimodal text, videos and podcasts to support listening, reader's Theater scripts to support drama and performance standards as well as TEKS aligned articles, images, charts, and eBooks found in digital content like TexQuest! Attendees will discover where to find specific ELAR resources within TexQuest that support the newer ELAR standards and learn how to easily share resources with students/staff/parents via learning management system integrations, Google/Microsoft, or permalinks. Session activities will focus on connections between curriculum, classroom instruction, and TexQuest digital resources.
*This session is virtual. There are no face-to-face requirements for this session.
Book Creator: Engaging Students Through Book Creator: Innovative Approaches to Reading and Writing Instruction
October 17, 2023 Time: 9:00 AM- 11:30 PM
Location: Region 10 ESC
Cultivating a Love for Reading: Discover how Book Creator can be utilized to captivate students' interest in reading. Learn how to create interactive e-books, incorporate multimedia elements such as audio and video, and engage students through interactive quizzes and activities. Explore ways to personalize reading experiences and provide differentiated instruction based on students' needs and interests.
Book Creator: Empowering Students: Strategies for Success Beyond STAAR Test Prep through Book Creator
October 17, 2023 Time: 1:00 PM-3:30 PM
Location: Region 10 ESC
During this session, we will delve into a range of effective strategies and techniques that go beyond mere test preparation, focusing on empowering students to become confident and independent learners. Our goal is to nurture a growth mindset, foster critical thinking skills, and cultivate a passion for lifelong learning.
Build Family Connections with TexQuest Digital Resources
November 7, 2023 Time: 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM (Virtual)
When family members learn they have access to TexQuest, they wonder why they haven’t known about them all along! Parents can assist their students at home with assignments, find accommodations for children with special needs, translate articles for non-English speaking family members, prepare their children for college and career tests, and even find videos, articles, ebooks, and career resources to use themselves. Attendees will learn best practices to share appropriate resources with families, learn tips on how to make it easy for families to access TexQuest from home using provider icons and links, and leave with ready made marketing resources they can turn and use right away.
“TALKO TUESDAY” Think Tank- November Session
November 7, 2023 Time: 1:00 PM- 2:30 PM (VIRTUAL)
Join us for this month’s virtual library professional learning community Think Tank. In this session, we will discuss and share ideas about timely library topics and best practices. Come learn about what others are doing as well as get your questions answered. Be prepared to ask questions, share ideas, and connect with other librarians.
Stay for the entire session or just stop by for a little while.
*This session is virtual. There are no face-to-face requirements for this session.
“TALKO TUESDAY” Think Tank- December Session
December 5, 2023 TIME: 1:00 PM- 2:30 PM (VIRTUAL)
Join us for this month’s virtual library professional learning community Think Tank. In this session, we will discuss and share ideas about timely library topics and best practices. Come learn about what others are doing as well as get your questions answered. Be prepared to ask questions, share ideas, and connect with other librarians.
Stay for the entire session or just stop by for a little while.
*This session is virtual. There are no face-to-face requirements for this session.
Donalyn Miller is back at Region 10 ESC
December 14, 2023 (9:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Title: The Joy of Reading: Joyful Reading Thrives in a Supportive Community
In this workshop, Donalyn Miller shares the benefits of supportive reading communities, the pitfalls when building school wide reading initiatives, and abundant resources for fostering your school reading community. Evidence shows that positive reading communities at school and home influence the reading lives and literacy development of young people.
The workshop includes extensive book recommendations of current and timeless books that engage students and can support independent reading or group reading and discussion.
“Inspired to Learn” Digital Learning Radio Podcasts
Two Region 10 digital learning consultants, Kathryn and Laura are inspired to learn and inspired to share. Each week they discuss the ongoing story of their learning as they engage in reflective practice to connect their ideas and continuously grow. They release new episodes on Thursdays and you can subscribe to all of the podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, Audible, etc…).
As an added bonus, you can listen to podcasts episodes and reflect on what you learned by filling out a form for an hour of credit. (All of those details are on our website and in our show notes each week.)
Follow them on Twitter. https://twitter.com/diglearnradio
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