[OPLINLIST] Workshops

[Rhonda Filipan]

Kent State University's School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) 
has many interesting graduate-credit workshops to choose from this 
Summer---especially in the areas of children's / young adult literature 
and youth services!   Learn something new this summer, or update your 
current knowledge and skills.


Workshops are co-sponsored by SLIS and the College of Continuing Studies


PRICE:
$387 per credit hour


REGISTER: 
Call 1-800-672-KSU2  (if NOT a Kent State student)
wfs.kent.edu  (for Kent State students)



Ohio Children's Literature

Sign up for this workshop and discover the importance of local history. 
You'll become familiar with Ohio children's literature, Ohio children's 
authors and related nonfiction materials. You'll learn about Ohio 
history, geography and science materials and be able to use this 
knowledge to enhance your Ohio-related lessons. By workshop's end, 
you'll be ready to incorporate children's Ohio materials in classroom 
and library settings.  Instructor - Carolyn Brodie, professor, Library 
and Information Science

Thursday  - Friday, June 8 - 9,  9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
1 graduate credit hour, $387
LIS 50693, call #14913
Parking, $4


Is That a Fact? Nonfiction Children's Literature

With the virtual explosion in the quality and quantity of nonfiction 
children's titles in the last decade, there is a crucial need for 
librarians and educators to apply selection criteria and utilize 
reviewing tools in their evaluation of these materials. Take this 
workshop to hear suggestions for incorporating nonfiction into 
children's programming, utilizing nonfiction techniques. You'll be 
expected to compile a bibliography related to the topic prior to the 
start of the workshop. Instructor - Carolyn Brodie, professor, Library 
and Information Science

Friday - Saturday, June 16 - 17, 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
1 graduate credit hour, $387
LIS 50693, call #14912
Parking, $2


Young Adult Literature Best Bets

During this workshop, you will become familiar with current young adult 
books and the qualities that make an award-winning "best" book. You will 
learn to identify young adult literature trends and titles and market 
books in a manner that appeals to young adults by utilizing reader's 
advisory services, book talks, and promotional activities. You will also 
discuss how to review and annotate a book. Instructors - C. Allen 
Nichols and Mary Ann Nichols, instructors, Library and Information Science

Wadsworth Public Library
Friday - Saturday, June 16 - 17, 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
1 graduate credit hour, $387
LIS 50693, call #14899
Parking information will be mailed


All About AV: A Comprehensive Overview

Sign up for this workshop to gain an understanding of such audio-visual 
materials as videos, DVDs, CD-ROMs, CDs, cassettes and books on tape/CD. 
You will learn what comprises a good audio/visual collection, how to 
select materials, and from what sources and vendors you can gather 
materials. By workshop's end you will be more proficient at assembling 
and maintaining an audio-visual collection. Instructor - Louis A. 
Coccaro, instructor, Library and Information Science

Friday - Saturday, July 14 - 15, 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
1 graduate credit hour, $387
LIS 50693, call #14915
Parking, $2; special fee, $25

 

Children's Literature Update

Sharing, evaluating, and compiling a bibliography of recent publications 
in the field of children's literature is just one aspect of this 
workshop. You'll also learn about recent releases in children's 
literature and receive suggestions for their use. We'll cover the annual 
recommended reading and award lists and you'll get hands-on experience 
using selection tools for evaluating children's materials. Finally, 
you'll learn how to acquire promotional materials to provide programming 
ideas for newer titles. Instructor - Carolyn Brodie, professor, Library 
and Information Science

 Please specify which section you'd like to attend:

(A) Friday - Saturday, July 14  - 15, 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
1 graduate credit hour, $387
LIS 50693, call #14916
Parking, $2

 

ABC's of Emergent Literacy: The Building Blocks for Infusing Early 
Literacy Strategies into Preschool Storytimes

Youth services library practitioners can attend this workshop to learn 
about emergent literacy basics and the role that emergent literacy plays 
in preschoolers' literacy development. You'll gain knowledge of basic 
skills in emergent literacy development, identify children's literature 
that demonstrates these skills and incorporate specific strategies 
within preschool storytimes. Ultimately, you'll create a six-week series 
of programs that infuse emergent literacy strategies. Instructor - Celia 
Huffman, instructor, Library and Information Science

Friday - Saturday, July 28 - 29, 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
1 graduate credit hour, $387
LIS 59693, call # 15567
Parking, $2

 

Cataloging Non-Print and AV Children's Materials Update

This workshop will focus on cataloging children's educational AV, 
non-print (realia, manipulatives, puppets) and assistive technology 
resources.  Emphasis will be on cataloging for the K-12 setting or a 
children's library.  Participants will gain knowledge of descriptive 
cataloging for educational and children's materials and resources to 
assist them in increasing access to these materials through application 
of cataloging principles.  Instructor - Meghan Harper, assistant 
professor, Library and Information Science

Friday - Saturday, August 4-5, 9 am - 5:30 pm
1 graduate credit hour, $387
LIS 50693, call #15689
Parking, $2; Special fee, $25

 

Children's Literature Themes and Perspectives

Sign up for this workshop to learn about literary text sets, paired 
books and realia sets, and what research reveals about them. You'll 
explore subject areas in which they are beneficial and discover how to 
assemble them. You'll also learn how to present them to children in 
read-alouds, as book talks and in displays. Instructor - Christina Dorr, 
instructor, Library and Information Science

Columbus
Friday - Saturday, August 4 - 5, 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
1 graduate credit hour, $387
LIS 50693, call #14928
Special fee, $25
Parking information will be mailed.

 

Planning for Building and Renovating Public Library Spaces

If you want to build it...how to plan so they will come.  In this 
workshop, you'll learn the basics of planning for building public 
library spaces, examining how to evaluate existing space, future needs, 
furnishings and equipment.  You'll create a "program" for the architects 
of your own building and will achieve an awareness of how to involve 
staff, the public and the marketing department to create a successful 
project.  You'll also discuss how to set up a timetable and decide 
whether to remain in your building during construction or whether to 
relocate.  Finally, you'll discuss environmental concerns as well as 
choosing furnishings, design and décor.  Instructor - Judy Campbell, 
instructor, Library and Information Science 

Friday - Saturday, August 11 - 12, 9 am - 5:30 pm
1 graduate credit hour, $387
LIS 50693, call #15568
Parking, $2


Telling Tales: Sharing Folk and Fairy Tales with Children

Take this workshop and receive an overview of the origin and history of 
different types of folktales, paying particular attention to recurring 
themes and motifs.  You will hear about folktales from around the world, 
American tall tales, fables, modern fairy tales and award-winning 
tales.  You'll also learn creative ways to extend folk and fairy tales, 
including story sharing,

poetry, music, dramatics, reader's theatre, puppetry and rap.  
Instructor - Sue Nespeca, instructor, Library and Information Science

Friday - Saturday, August 11 - 12, 9 am - 5:30 pm
1 graduate credit, $387
LIS 50693, call #15688
Parking, $2


-- 
Rhonda S. Filipan, M.A., M.L.S.
Academic Program Coordinator
Kent State University
School of Library and Information Science
330-672-0013

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