Summer Reading Club (SRC) Promo Booklet

Author

Abby Spencer

Description

This is a Publisher File for a SRC Registration booklet. It include a schedule, 3 spaces for name/age/allergies, a parent/guardian contact,  section, and spots for parent/guardian to sign for some safety considerations.

Resource Type (defunct)

Microsoft Publisher

Summer Reading Club Launch Activity Guide

Description

A guide containing several activities for around the library to function as a Summer Reading Club Launch.
Includes a book list and activity descriptions for certain areas of a library.

Training Guide File

Resource Type (defunct)

Word

Reading Challenge + Rules & Log

Description

Reading challenges along with Summer Reading Club rules and a log sheet.
The challenges are like mini games to go along with the reading log.
There are 4 files.

Resource Type (defunct)

PDF

New Children's Books for Fall 2021

Description

A booktalk featuring great new books for public libraries, focusing on children's and teen books. Canadian authors will also be talking about their new books.

Author

Keitha Langston (she/her)
Conference

Conference Year

2021
Materials
Source Library
Presentation Format

Dewey Divas and Dudes: Diversity and Inclusion Titles

Description

Members of The Dewey Divas and Dudes will present some of their favourite new books publishing between Sept. to Dec. 2021 and focusing on themes of diversity and inclusion. These books will offer mirrors and windows into many different identities and lived experiences for readers of all ages, help build empathy, and are just plain great reads. Get ready to grow your TBR pile!

 

The Dewey Divas and Dudes are a collective of publisher reps who specialize in the library market. Throughout the year, they give readers’ advisory presentations to libraries across the country highlighting their top picks and hidden gems of the latest new and upcoming releases.

Author

Laureen Cusack (she/her), Allie, Chenoweth (she/her), Janet Murie (She/her)
Conference

Conference Year

2021
Materials
Source Library
Presentation Topic
Presentation Format

Helping High School Students Become Information Literate in the Age of Fake News

Description

Cat McIlroy (she/her)

Librarian, Sexsmith Secondary School

 

Information literacy has always been a part of librarians' vernacular, but because students are facing an increasingly endless abyss of digital information and misinformation, it is now librarians' responsibility to show them how to navigate.

 

Cat will discuss how librarians can help high school students become information and digitally literate. The session will include ways to partner with teachers, engage with students in-person and virtually, and the methods to make things relevant and fun.

Author

Cat McIlroy (she/her)

Author E-Mail

catherinemcilroy@pwpsd.ca
Conference

Conference Year

2021
Materials
Source Library
Presentation Format

Choosing Your Sources: A Basic Guide for Young Writers

Author

Shauna Darbyshire

Description

Simple, fun, pared-down info sheet for teens with info on choosing valid sources, examining bias, fact checking, and fighting fake news

Content

Ice cream analogy
Bias
C.R.A.A.P test
Scholarly vs. Popular Sources
Online vs. Print Sources
Fake News & Fact Checking
Tips for Fighting Fake News

Resource Type (defunct)

PDF