Library Camp 2024

AAW is an event that aims at bringing understanding and respect among the school community. Through readings and hands on activities the students and staff have a better understanding of the challenges students with different abilities encounter on a daily basis.

With its short-form video content and highly effective algorithm, TikTok provides the ideal platform for mis-, dis- and mal- information to pass as credible and spread like wildfire. In this session, we’ll unpack strategies for helping the vertical video consumers (and creators!) we teach to avoid falling for false or misleading information on their favorite app.

Join us for "Crafting Connections: A Cricut Creativity Workshop," where creativity meets community in an interactive environment. This hands-on workshop is designed for librarians eager to explore Cricut machines. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or new to digital cutting, this session will provide you with the skills and confidence to create custom designs.

Is your library collection reflective of your student body? Are you ensuring you have not only mirrors but also windows and sliding doors so your students feel seen and can see others? Are you well-intentioned but stuck on exactly what to do? Come to this session to get tips on things you can do *right away* in addition to a step by step plan on how to find out exactly what you have in your collection so you can take the necessary steps to create a socially just school library.

Many librarians search for ways to expand their budgets in order to meet the needs of their students. Grant writing is one way to accomplish this goal, but for many of us the thought of finding and writing a grant proposal is overwhelming. This session is designed to make this process more accessible by providing resources to help you get started.

This session will focus on:

• Identifying grant opportunities 
• Tips for writing a grant proposal 

We will provide resources to help you get started and hope that you will walk away with more knowledge and confidence.

Join an exciting session to explore the realm of AI in education. We will learn how to harness AI to foster learning across the curriculum. During this session, you will gain a deep understanding of AI principles and their application to all learners. You'll discover how to personalize learning experiences, making education more effective and engaging for everyone. You'll also become acquainted with real-world applications of AI in education, paving the way for innovative teaching and learning practices. By the end of the workshop, you will have created valuable resources that you can take back to your library, enhancing the educational support you provide . Don't miss this opportunity to dive into the world of AI and empower your learners.

Are you new or relatively new to the school library profession? Are you managing a library on your own without the mentoring and guidance of certificates teacher-librarian? There are some library basics (101) that cannot only get you started but keep you headed in the right direction.

Topics for discussion include

• How to work with vendors
• Guidelines for weeding
• Maximizing you budget
• Preparing a book order
• Media literacy, technology & digital resources
•  Adhering to copyright law and avoiding plagiarism
• Collection Development to promote DEI & SEL.