[ISLMA-Share] News for School Libraries September 20, 2016

Wed Sep 21 10:22:51 CDT 2016

Hi all….the most recent edition of the RAILS news for School Libraries is below.  Make sure to subscribe for future issues: https://www.railslibraries.info/newsletters.

Also, please note a correction to one of the articles below.  The virtual networking event that will be held on January 12, 2017 will be from 3-4pm and the correct link for registration is: http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=23652.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks,
Debbie

Debbie Baaske
Member Engagement Manager
Reaching Across Illinois Library System
Burr Ridge Office
Phone: 630.734.5152
Fax: 630.734.5050
debbie.baaske at railslibraries.info<mailto:debbie.baaske at railslibraries.info>
http://www.railslibraries.info

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September 20, 2016

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About RAILS News for School Libraries
RAILS periodically issues this e-news with information of interest to our school library members. Subscribe here<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=c8f44b30b6&e=81fdeefbc8>. Questions or comments? Contact Mary Witt<mailto:mary.witt at railslibraries.info>, RAILS Communications Director.

In this Issue:
Trending News    |   Continuing Education   |   Special Offers   |   Networking Opportunities   |   Keep in Touch with RAILS

Trending News for School Libraries

RAILS Multitype Collaborative Grants Coming Soon
RAILS will begin offering grants to fund innovative collaborative projects between different types of libraries (academic, public, school, and special) sometime this fall. Stay tuned to this webpage<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=31f55c9679&e=81fdeefbc8> for more details coming soon or contact Debbie Baaske<mailto:debbie.baaske at railslibraries.info>, RAILS Member Engagement Manager.

New RAILS Website with Special Section for School Library Staff
In July, RAILS unveiled our redesigned website<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=33fb385630&e=81fdeefbc8> that features a special section for school libraries at the top of the home page. The site is mobile-friendly and includes information of special interest to our school library members, including:

  *   Upcoming RAILS events, group purchases/discounts, networking groups, and additional information tailored to schools via the section for school libraries<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=b9e46bdeec&e=81fdeefbc8> (at top of homepage)
  *   Upfront view of all RAILS’ upcoming events<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=3e86325d18&e=81fdeefbc8> and the ability to search events by library type, region of RAILS, category/topic, etc.
  *   Easier way to find contact information<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=38600e7697&e=81fdeefbc8> for RAILS staff and to find out who does what at RAILS
  *   Enhanced search function (see search icon on top menu bar)
To take the fullest advantage of the new site, make sure to sign in with the email address and password you use to log into the Library Learning (L2)<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=1e8fdfd984&e=81fdeefbc8> membership directory/events calendar. (Get additional L2 help here<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=dfdb255381&e=81fdeefbc8>.)

If you have any questions about the new site or suggestions for making it even more useful for school libraries, contact Brian Smith, RAILS Applications and Web Developer, at brian.smith at railslibraries.info<mailto:brian.smith at railslibraries.info>.

Expanded Access to E-books Through BiblioBoard Library
RAILS is partnering with BiblioLabs to bring BiblioBoard Library<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=afe7bd3edb&e=81fdeefbc8> to Illinois libraries and residents. Anyone who is physically in Illinois can have free access to this collection without logging in. All titles are for simultaneous use, which means no hold queues and no waiting for titles, making it an ideal collection for schools.

One way to use the collection in your school library is during the American Library Association's annual Banned Books Week (September 25 – October 1), since it provides an excellent opportunity for students to explore frequently challenged classic titles. For more information on BiblioBoard Library, see the RAILS website<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=802ae52fb3&e=81fdeefbc8>.

New Revised Draft of System Membership Standards
The RAILS System Membership Standards Committee<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=56d5f75d0f&e=81fdeefbc8> has been working on developing membership standards for all types of libraries to help them provide the best possible service to their customers. Earlier this year, the committee released draft standards and invited member comment. The committee reviewed all feedback very carefully and made changes to the draft standards as a result.

A revised draft<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=371e4dc367&e=81fdeefbc8> is now available on the RAILS website for member review and comment. This new draft will also be one of the topics discussed at the September 29 RAILS Member Update<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=371c26bae6&e=81fdeefbc8> and at the ISLMA Conference<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=0e5c6d3bf8&e=81fdeefbc8> (see below articles). You can also send comments to Dee Brennan<mailto:dee.brennan at railslibraries.info>, RAILS Executive Director, or Veronda Pitchford<mailto:veronda.pitchford at railslibraries.info>, RAILS Director of Membership Development and Resource Sharing.

ISLMA Program on System Membership Standards
If you are attending the upcoming Illinois School Library Media Association (ISLMA) Conference<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=e6d6b7ae6a&e=81fdeefbc8> in November (see below), we hope you will attend "System Membership Standards and School Libraries," on Friday, November 4 from 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. See more information<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=d3a6118fec&e=81fdeefbc8>.

Sparks Podcast Will Feature Interview on ESSA
Sparks<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=8f602e4291&e=81fdeefbc8> is RAILS' monthly podcast that features interviews with RAILS members and other leaders in the library and related fields. We developed this podcast to spark conversation, comment, and even debate about current trends and issues affecting all types of libraries.

The next Sparks episode will feature a discussion of ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act). Subscribe to Sparks<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=e6300f2592&e=81fdeefbc8> to automatically download this and future episodes to your smartphone or mobile device.

FY2017 School District Library Grant Application Available
The FY2017 School District Library Grant Program<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=f946e58bd3&e=81fdeefbc8> application is now available online. The grant program helps provide library books and other materials to Illinois public school libraries. The deadline for submitting the application and FY2015 Expenditure Report is October 15, 2016. If you have questions, contact Pat Burg<mailto:pburg at ilsos.net> at the Illinois State Library at 1.800.665.5576, option 2.
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Continuing Education (CE) for School Libraries

Upcoming CE for School Libraries
RAILS offers CE at no cost to our school library staff in a number of different formats, including: in person, at a RAILS videoconference location<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=aadee4b5c5&e=81fdeefbc8>, via live streaming video, and via webinar. The easiest way to find upcoming events on the new RAILS website is to choose Events from the top menu bar and check the "School" box under Library Type on the right side of the page.
Upcoming offerings include:

  *   Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Workshop<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=0f6284a9be&e=81fdeefbc8>
  *   You Belong @ Your Library: Welcoming and Serving the LGBTQIA Community webinar<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=9a38d6c265&e=81fdeefbc8>
  *   YA Crossovers Webinar<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=aa3f5d98f0&e=81fdeefbc8>
If you have suggestions for additional programs that would be of interest to school libraries, contact Joe Filapek<mailto:joseph.filapek at railslibraries.info>, RAILS Consulting and Continuing Education Manager.

Recordings of CE for School Libraries
Unable to get away to attend RAILS CE? We offer recordings of many previous CE sessions on our CE Archives<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=9286ed9938&e=81fdeefbc8> page. Select School Libraries in the Library Type drop-down menu to find programs of interest.

Recent additions include:

  *   Challenging Patron Workshop<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=b8b4958d3d&e=81fdeefbc8>
  *   Coding for Librarians, session one<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=405dca4e1e&e=81fdeefbc8> and session two<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=e28c2a8992&e=81fdeefbc8>
  *   Communication Strategies for Managing Change<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=6c3bd30b56&e=81fdeefbc8>
  *   How to Create Strong Technology Proposals<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=073cb50373&e=81fdeefbc8>
  *   Innovative Technologies and Tech Trends<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=af2510d5d2&e=81fdeefbc8>
  *   Leading Tough Conversations<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=686b2cf34d&e=81fdeefbc8>
Professional Development Hours (PDHs)
Through a partnership with the Illinois State Library, RAILS offers Professional Development Hours (PDHs) to our school library members for attendance at specified RAILS CE events. The L2 calendar<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=1160535aa1&e=81fdeefbc8> entry for each event indicates if PDHs are available. For more information, contact Joe Filapek<mailto:joseph.filapek at railslibraries.info>, RAILS Consulting and Continuing Education Manager.
Continuing Education (CE) Grants
RAILS offers CE grants<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=834c2db7ef&e=81fdeefbc8> to RAILS school networking groups to help fund CE events that are open to other RAILS members. Upcoming application deadlines are September 30, 2016 and November 30, 2016. For more information, contact Joe Filapek<mailto:joseph.filapek at railslibraries.info>, RAILS Consulting and Continuing Education Manager.

STEM Instructional Materials
Fermilab's Teacher Resource Center in Batavia is a unique collection of instructional materials and trade books relevant to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields, and aligned with both Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards. The center serves school library staff and other educators. Visit the center's website<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=1cf03e9a00&e=81fdeefbc8> for curriculum planning resources, an online catalog, workshop descriptions and more.
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Special Offers and Programs

eRead Illinois
More than 120 schools participate in eRead Illinois<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=22bae201ad&e=81fdeefbc8>. The program provides affordable access to more than 25,000 e-books and e-audiobooks and includes a scoping feature that allows schools to customize the collection to restrict students' access to mature adult content.

Schools can join as a district or individual school building. View the fee structure<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=bbf6752b4b&e=81fdeefbc8> or request a quote<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=2cd70eb227&e=81fdeefbc8> (log in with the username and password used for L2 - see above article). For more information, contact info at ereadillinois.com<mailto:info at ereadillinois.com>.

RAILS Discounts and Group Purchases
RAILS offers discounts and group purchases for our school library members. Visit the Deals and Discounts<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=3f117b84c7&e=81fdeefbc8> page on the RAILS website and choose School from the library type drop-down menu. For more information, contact Amanda Musacchio<mailto:amanda.musacchio at railslibraries.info>, RAILS Resource Sharing Specialist.

Services for Students Who Can't Read Standard Print
The Illinois Talking Book Outreach Center (ITBOC) offers services to anyone who can't read standard print due to a visual limitation (blindness, macular degeneration, low vision, etc.) or physical disability (cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, etc.), including qualifying students from preschool through high school.

There are no charges for qualifying students and they can choose to receive materials at home or school. Institutional service is available to classrooms and teachers who work with qualifying students. For more information, visit the ITBOC website<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=76848216a9&e=81fdeefbc8> and click on Partner Services<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=2c46aa86b8&e=81fdeefbc8> near the top of the page, or contact ITBOC at 800.426.0709 or info at illinoistalkingbooks.org<mailto:info at illinoistalkingbooks.org>.
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Networking Opportunities

Finding Information about RAILS School Libraries
An easy way to find information on other RAILS school libraries is to go the member directory<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=30d6bd8083&e=81fdeefbc8> on our website and choose School from the Library Type drop-down menu. You can search by the library director's first or last name, delivery code, street name, a word in the school name, etc. You can also limit your search by county or participation in a RAILS-area catalog consortium and search for the primary school building only or all schools in a district.

RAILS Member Networking Meetings
RAILS regularly schedules member networking events<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=6186ed9bbc&e=81fdeefbc8> throughout our area. Staff from school libraries are welcome to attend these events to hear the latest RAILS news and network with colleagues. Networking events specifically for school libraries are also scheduled on a regular basis, including virtual networking opportunities. Contact Debbie Baaske<mailto:debbie.baaske at railslibraries.info>, RAILS Member Engagement Manager, for more information.

Upcoming events include:

Friday, October 28<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=796ca7adb4&e=81fdeefbc8>, 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., RAILS Coal Valley service center.
School library staff in the Coal Valley area are invited to join RAILS staff and board members at a lunch where you will hear the latest RAILS news and have a chance to network with other colleagues in attendance.

Tuesday, November 29<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=320edd71a5&e=81fdeefbc8>, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m., Hononegah High School (Rockton).
School library staff will hear the latest RAILS news and have an opportunity to share their library news and network with colleagues. Susan Bohn, Library Media Specialist, will give a tour of the library and talk about how she made the media center a popular place for students.

Thursday, January 12, 2017<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=7f7eae62da&e=81fdeefbc8>, 2:00 - 4:30 p.m., RAILS School Libraries Virtual Networking Event.
This networking meeting will be held via GoToMeeting and all school library staff are invited to hear the latest RAILS news, to share their library news, and to network virtually with other attendees. The link to participate will be sent to registrants a few days before the event.
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Keep in Touch with RAILS

Attend September 29 RAILS Member Update
RAILS offers quarterly updates via videoconference at many locations or via one-way streaming video on the web. Each session includes the latest RAILS news and an opportunity for attendees to share what is happening at their libraries. The next RAILS Member Update<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=f81463873a&e=81fdeefbc8> is Thursday, September 29, from 10 a.m. - noon. Topics include RAILS new grants for collaborative projects between different types of libraries (academic, public, school, and special) and an update on system membership standards.

ISLMA Conference
RAILS will have a booth (#406) at the upcoming Illinois School Library Media Association (ISLMA) Conference<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=39cca063ec&e=81fdeefbc8>, November 3 - 5, at the Tinley Park Convention Center. If you are attending the conference, please stop by to learn more about the programs/services RAILS offers our school library members.

ILA Conference
If you are attending the ILA conference<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=db97b8660c&e=81fdeefbc8> on October 18-20 in Rosemont, stop by RAILS booth (#206) to hear the latest about RAILS’ programs and services and the Illinois Talking Book Outreach Center (ITBOC) booth (#213) to find out about services for Illinois residents who cannot read standard print due to a visual or physical limitation.

See this list of RAILS activities at the ILA conference<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=80a92399f5&e=81fdeefbc8> to learn more about how you can connect with RAILS at the conference.

RAILS News for School Libraries
RAILS periodically issues this e-newsletter with information of special interest to our school library members. Subscribe here<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=02576a6b12&e=81fdeefbc8> to receive future issues. View back issues here<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=ffcb1143f6&e=81fdeefbc8>.

Weekly RAILS E-News
The weekly RAILS E-News includes the latest information about upcoming RAILS CE, networking opportunities, and other important announcements from the library world. Subscribe here<http://railslibraries.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=ecaafd3437&e=81fdeefbc8>.

Request a RAILS Visit to Your School Library
RAILS regularly visits our school library members to chat with them about RAILS programs/services and to answer any questions about the system. If you would like a RAILS staff member to visit your school library or all of the schools in your district at one central location, contact Debbie Baaske, RAILS Member Engagement Manager, at debbie.baaske at railslibraries.info<mailto:debbie.baaske at railslibraries.info> or 630.734.5152.
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