NCSLMA Conference 2018: Full Schedule

Welcome to #NCSLMA18!
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9:00am EDT

Take Action! Creating real change in your library community through action research

Through interactive, hands-on activities, panel discussions, and visual guides, participants will learn a step-by-step process as to how to conduct and communicate the findings of action research. Participants will engage with worksheets to help the better identify and craft their research project. Presenters who have conducted action research in their schools will be on hand to discuss their projects and experiences, and facilitate the participants' work.

Presenters

Robin Moeller

Professor, Appalachian State University

Take action pdf

Take action prez pdf

Logic Model Template pdf

Wednesday October 3, 2018 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Ardmore 2 Embassy Suites Lower Level

Action Research

10:00am EDT

Small Steps for Increasing Global Awareness

The theory behind Small Teaching suggests that teachers can make simple changes that will have a large impact on student learning. Applying this to the media center, we will discuss and share simple steps and activities to increase global awareness and build empathy for diversity.

Presenters

Laura Aldridge

School Library Media Coordinator, Terrell Lane Middle School

NCSLMA2018 Small Steps pptx

Thursday October 4, 2018 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Conference 1

Action Research, Elementary, Middle School

10:00am EDT

Wave Readers to Raving Readers: How Book Club Impacts Students

Presenters will share the results of a year-long initiative to bring a book club to elementary students. This project, which was funded by a Dollar General Literacy Grant, had a significant impact on student achievement and readership. Presenters will share tips on how to apply for a Dollar General Literacy Grant and how to establish a successful book club at the elementary level. Raffle prizes will be given to a few lucky attendees.

Presenters

Katie Blanchard

Math Interventionist, Nags Head Elementary

Katie is a second-generation Dare County teacher, returning to the OBX after completing two degrees from East Carolina University (BA & MAEd in Elementary Education). While she’s happiest with third graders, Katie also holds licensure in Middle Grades Language Arts and Academically... Read More →

Chelsea Brantley

Library/Media, Nags Head Elementary

As the Nags Head Elementary School Librarian, Mrs. Brantley strives to make the library every child’s “go-to” place for fun and information. Using 21st-century technology and creativity, she has transformed the library to make stories come to life. Successful grant applications... Read More →

Wave Readers to Raving Readers How Book Club Impacts Students pdf

Thursday October 4, 2018 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Salem 3C Benton CC Main Level

Action Research, Elementary

11:00am EDT

#LibFive: Five Key Foundations for Building Inclusive Libraries

Is there anyone more equipped to meaningfully speak on the concept of inclusive libraries than our students? Of course not. Of course not. To leverage students’ experience, perspective, and wisdom—and to create student-driven PD—three of our amazing 8th grade students--Cesar Falcon, Jose Gomez, and Jaida Morris--at Mount Vernon Middle School worked with me to develop student-led training for librarians. During this session, we'll explain our #LibFive concept and unpack those Five Key Foundations for Building Inclusive Libraries. My students will share their stories and lived library experiences!

Visit https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_N3-tF9rHYNasFGusLZ8iv1sfiH3AtShBS-8bCd_eAM/edit?usp=sharing for the presentation slides.

Presenters

Julie Stivers

School Librarian, Mt Vernon Middle School

Hello! I'm the librarian at Mount Vernon Middle, an alternative public school in Raleigh, NC, where I love helping students find and devour engaging, reflective literature. My research and practical interests center inclusive library spaces, reimagining school book fairs, exploring... Read More →

Thursday October 4, 2018 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Gaines 1 Embassy Suites Lower Level

Action Research, Elementary, Middle School, High School

11:00am EDT

Genre it's More than just a Location

In this interactive session, I will present on the how/why and logistics of moving the fiction library collection from Dewey Decimal to Genre. I will cover the process from the first stages of acquiring the genre report from Follett, sorting, labeling and finally to the organization by Genre. Through this presentation, I will show the process of using Destiny to assign copy category and sub-location and discuss the trial by error of the physical process of pulling books and sorting by genre.

Presenters

Heather Bromley

Media Specialist, Koontz Intermediate School

ACTION ADVENTURE jpeg

Classics jpeg

Fantasy jpeg

Folklore Fables and Myths jpeg

graphic novels jpeg

historical fiction jpeg

mystery jpeg

TV realistic fiction jpeg

Realistic Fiction jpeg

scary stories jpeg

Thursday October 4, 2018 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Ardmore 1 Embassy Suites Lower Level

Action Research, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Professional Development

1:30pm EDT

Girl Book vs. Boy Book

As the author of "The Miscalculations of Lightning GIRL", Stacy McAnulty had to decide if she wanted 'girl' in the title because it might deter male readers. This INTERACTIVE DISCUSSION session will examine reading habits of children, talk about ways to expand their literacy world, and look at how adults intentionally (or unintentionally) categorize readers and books.

Authors

Stacy McAnulty

Author

Stacy McAnulty is a children’s book author, who used to be a mechanical engineer, who’s also qualified to be a dog therapist (is that a thing???), a correspondent for The Daily Show (why not), and a Green Bay Packer coach (totally!). She has written dozens of books including a... Read More →

Thursday October 4, 2018 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
Salem 1A Benton CC Main Level

Action Research, Elementary, Middle, & High School

1:30pm EDT

Reaching New Heights with Hi-Lo Readers

The evidence is clear that the reading reading levels of students increase when students read more, and self-selected reading leads to greater motivation. With a NCSLMA Read to Succeed grant, we purchased high interest-low level books and challenged all of our EC students to read 40 books.

Presenters

Julie Overpeck

Media Specialist, Holbrook Middle School

I am the Media Specialist at Holbrook Middle School. I am a middle-grade book reviewer and am also interested in makerspaces and teaching students how to research. Instagram handle @mrsoslibrary.

Reaching New Heights with Hi Lo Readers pdf

Thursday October 4, 2018 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
Conference 1

Action Research, Middle School

2:30pm EDT

Collaborative Book Clubs for Exceptional Learners: Read2Succeed Grant Winner

Ever thought about doing book clubs with exceptional learners? We did! Come hear about our experience of working with classes of high school students that included all levels of abilities and reading interests. We will share our handouts, ideas, book list, successes and failures so you can create your own book club experience!

Presenters

Sydney Jacobs

English Teacher, Graham High School

Tracey Patterson

Media Coordinator, Graham High School

I am in my tenth year as a librarian and instructional technology specialist working in the state of North Carolina, currently for Alamance-Burlington schools and previously Wake and Guilford counties. Prior to working as a media coordinator, I worked as an English teacher in the... Read More →

NSCLMA 2018 Presentation Link pdf

Thursday October 4, 2018 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
Conference 1

Action Research, High School

8:00am EDT

Slam...Pow...Wow! Superheroes Real and Imagined

Our students were exposed to real and imaginary superheroes through a study of the creation and reading of graphic novels, both fiction and non-fiction. The art teacher, a fourth grade teacher, and media specialist collaborated on an integrated arts unit. Students read graphic novels featuring superheroes, designed artwork, and met with two local graphic novel authors. They also logged their reading in Biblionasium. Come join us with our journey that took many twists and turns. Link to Google Slides (Copy and paste into a browser) http://bit.ly/2QvwyR7

Presenters

Kathy Blades

Instructional Technology Facilitator, Currituck County

Sandra Reynolds

Chief Information Officer, Currituck County Schools

Friday October 5, 2018 8:00am - 8:50am EDT
Conference 1

Action Research, Elementary

9:00am EDT

Play with Words: Motivating Students to be Creative Writers

Learn how my students improved their writing skills after I received the NCSLMA Action Research Grant. This session will provide a wealth of resources, engaging lesson plans, and writing center ideas, so your students' writing will include elaborate details, vivid images and interesting words.

Presenters

Vicky Mahoney

Media Specialist, Clayton Middle School

Play with Words gslides

Shel Silverstein Choice Boards gdoc

Poetry Workshop Handouts gdoc

Poetry Vocabulary gdoc

Friday October 5, 2018 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Conference 1

Action Research, Elementary

10:00am EDT

Is Genrefication the Solution You've Been Looking For?

Have you been intrigued by the movement to “ditch Dewey”? Drs. Becnel and Moeller will open with the history and theory behind genrefication and then cede the floor to a panel of school librarians who will tell you how they genrefied their own libraries, reflect on the results, and take your questions.

Presenters

Kim Becnel

Associate Professor of Library Science, Appalachian State University

Robin Moeller

Professor, Appalachian State University

Genrefication Presentation pdf

Friday October 5, 2018 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Ardmore 2 Embassy Suites Lower Level

Action Research, Elementary