SLS News Archive: 2023.04.27

SLS NewsBlast 2023.04.27

Happy National Library Week, School Library Month, and belated School Librarian Day (April 4, while we were on break)! For us at the Monroe One BOCES SLS, every day is School Librarian Day and every week is Library Week!  Thank you for all that you do for students, staff, and your school communities.  The past three years haven’t been easy, and it looks as if there might more rough sailing ahead, but please know how much we appreciate all that you do. We’re here to support you and offer help when needed.

Although it is late in the month, don’t forget to visit the American Association of School Librarian’s website for ideas and information on ways to celebrate School Library Month https://www.ala.org/aasl/advocacy/slm and National Library Week https://www.ala.org/conferencesevents/celebrationweeks/natlibraryweek and take advantage of the opportunities there to tell your library’s story.

RRLC 2023 Library of the Year

In recognition of National Library Week 2023, Rochester Regional Library Council (RRLC) will name three libraries as RRLC 2023 Library of the Year (one each public, school, and academic)!  To learn more and vote click here.  A poster that you can print and use to publicize the event is also attached.  Also, during National Library week, RRLC offers the opportunity for you to nominate a library staff member deserving recognition for their outstanding service to be recognized as a Library All Star. You and your libraries are all RRLC members through our School Library System’s membership.  To learn more about Library All Stars and to nominate one click here.  Voting for both Library of the Year and Library All Stars closes at midnight April 29, 2023.  The Libraries of the Year and Library All Stars will be recognized at the RRLC Annual Celebration on June 6, 2023.  This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate National Library Week and show support for the libraries and library staff that you love!

Statewide Media Literacy Professional Development Coming in May

The School Library Systems Association of NY (SLSA) are offering a literacy-focused professional learning opportunity, Media Literacy in NY: Reports from the Field, designed specifically for New York State school librarians and school administrators at various sites across the state on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, 8:30 am-3:00 pm..  Participants will define media literacy and how it integrates into the curriculum. They will develop am understanding of the essential role school librarians play in teaching and supporting media literacy instruction, and learn from NY school librarians (PK-12) who are actively teaching media literacy skills to their students. Participants will be guided through  Project Look Sharp’s Media Decoding Kits to explore pre-made NYS lesson plans focusing on media literacy skills.  A more detailed flyer is attached.  Monroe 2 BOCES will be the site for the Rochester Regional Event.  To register please click here.

Have a wonderful rest of the week!

Your Monroe One School Library Services Team