[OPLINLIST] FW: Free Webinar: Libraries and 21st Century Skills

[Marsha McDevitt-Stredney]

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Marsha McDevitt-Stredney

Marketing & Communications Director

www.library.ohio.gov <http://www.library.ohio.gov/> 

 

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The following is a press release from the federal Institute of Museum
and Library Services (IMLS). Having trouble viewing this e-mail? Read it
online at http://www.imls.gov/news/2011/011911.shtm
<http://www.imls.gov/news/2011/011911.shtm> .

 <http://www.imls.gov/> 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 19, 2011

IMLS Press Contacts
202-653-4632
Natasha Marstiller, nmarstiller at imls.gov <mailto:nmarstiller at imls.gov> 
Mamie Bittner, mbittner at imls.gov <mailto:mbittner at imls.gov> 

Free Webinar: Libraries and 21st Century Skills

IMLS Briefing Showcases Best Practices and Provides Practical Tips on
Using IMLS Tools 

Washington, DC-The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is
hosting a webinar for library professionals to discuss the central role
that libraries play in cultivating the creativity, critical thinking,
collaboration, and communications skills that individuals need to be
successful in the 21st century. 

Making the Learning Connection: Museums and 21st Century Skills Webinar
Tuesday, February 1, 2011 from 3:00 - 4:30 PM ET

Speakers include Mary Chute, IMLS Deputy Director for Libraries, Mary
Boone, North Carolina State Librarian, Jeffrey Patchen, President and
CEO of the Indianapolis Children's Museum, and Luis Herrera, San
Francisco City Librarian. 

Webinar participants will receive: 

*	Guidance for how to use the IMLS Museums, Libraries and 21st
Century Skills Report <http://www.imls.gov/pdf/21stCenturySkills.pdf>
and Self-Assessment Tool
<http://www.imls.gov/pdf/21stCenturySkills_matrix.pdf>  
*	Best practices and approaches to enhancing 21st century skills
of audiences and stakeholders 
*	Details for specific grant opportunities

Instructions: 

1.       Click here on the day of the webinar: Libraries and 21st
Century Skills
<https://imls.megameeting.com/?page=guest&conid=LibrariesAnd21stCenturyS
kills>  

2.       Sign in using your FIRST NAME only and click the Connect
button. 

3.       Once you have logged into the session, from your telephone
please dial 1-866-459-4770. 

4.       Wait for the tone and then sign in with the access code
6502616# for audio. 

5.       Once you are connected, please dial *6 to mute your line.

If you are having problems with these links, check to make sure either
your pop-up blocker is turned off, or that it is set to temporarily
allow pop-ups. 

 

About the Institute of Museum and Library Services 
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of
federal support for the nation's 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums.
The Institute's mission is to create strong libraries and museums that
connect people to information and ideas. The Institute works at the
national level and in coordination with state and local organizations to
sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge; enhance learning and
innovation; and support professional development. To learn more about
the Institute, please visit http://www.imls.gov <http://www.imls.gov> .

 

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