Continuing Education Archives

Join two leaders in the field to learn about models of service, programming and technologies that create a welcoming library environment for young patrons with disabilities. Learn about dynamic programs being offered at public libraries around the Chicagoland area that can be replicated at your library.

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Libraries play a number of roles within their communities, which leaves them uniquely positioned to provide resources and services that can greatly benefit community members with autism spectrum disorder and their friends and families. This webinar introduced the Targeting Autism project spearheaded by the Illinois State Library and funded by a grant from IMLS.

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Libraries play a number of roles within their communities, which leaves them uniquely positioned to provide resources and services that can greatly benefit community members with autism spectrum disorder and their friends and families. This webinar introduced the Targeting Autism project spearheaded by the Illinois State Library and funded by a grant from IMLS.

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In this webinar, Mary O'Brian, Center for the Advancement and Support of Educational Initiatives, Illinois State University, covered basic information about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) including background, diagnosis, and research. Examples of students with autism will be shared. Additionally, strategies for library staff were presented and a question and answer period was included at the end.

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In this webinar, Mary O'Brian, Center for the Advancement and Support of Educational Initiatives, Illinois State University, covered basic information about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) including background, diagnosis, and research. Examples of students with autism will be shared. Additionally, strategies for library staff were presented and a question and answer period was included at the end.

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In this session, Kristen Remenar, Librarian and Author, demonstrated how to "decode" the Common Core Standards to understand what the expectations are for our elementary students in Reading and Writing. Learn terms that you can use to help educators and parents find materials they need to support their students. The presenter shared books that align with the Core Standards and gave examples of practical activities to extend learning in fun ways.

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In this session, Kristen Remenar, Librarian and Author, demonstrated how to "decode" the Common Core Standards to understand what the expectations are for our elementary students in Reading and Writing. Learn terms that you can use to help educators and parents find materials they need to support their students. The presenter shared books that align with the Core Standards and gave examples of practical activities to extend learning in fun ways.

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Library services to people with disabilities are provided by all levels of library staff. From the part-time aide checking out library materials to the library director determining policies, staff skills and attitudes are crucial for a satisfactory library experience. All libraries have a plan for serving people with disabilities, whether it is the installation of ramps or the creation of special needs story times. But improvements are always possible.

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Are you dreading an upcoming weeding project? Do your collections need refreshing but you don't know where to start?

Everything you wanted to know about weeding and then some: the why, the how, the pitfalls, and the joys. Participants will leave with a renewed understanding of the importance of weeding for good collection development, along with current resources to help them in their task.

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