2013 SCHEDULE Arizona Phoenix – April 18 AZ Clock Hours Available California Anaheim – April 19 Georgia Atlanta – April 17 New Hampshire Manchester – April 15 (Bedford) NH Clock Hours Verification Available MA Contact Hours Verification Available New York Long Island – April 16 (Ronkonkoma) NY CPE Hours Verification Available with Prior District Approval NJ Professional Development Hours Available with Prior District Approval Increasing the Effectiveness of Your School Library Program: Creative, Inviting, Budget‑Friendly Ideas Presented by DEBORAH B. FORD Award‑Winning Media Specialist and International Presenter SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR: School Librarians, Public Librarians, Media Specialists, Library Aides, Resource Teachers, and Administrators Serving Grades K‑12 h Creative ideas for increasing the effectiveness of your entire school library program h Current strategies for creating an inviting library environment h Cost‑efficient ideas for making the best use of your time, funding and space h Titles and suggestions to help you create the best possible collection of literature for your library h Receive an extensive resource handbook filled with ideas designed specifically for school library media centers Deborah’s ideas ARE creative, inviting and budget friendly. She shared great resources.” – DONNA VANDIVER, LIBRARY/MEDIA COORDINATOR
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2013 Schedule
ArizonaPhoenix – April 18AZ Clock Hours Available
californiaAnaheim – April 19
GeorgiaAtlanta – April 17
New hampshireManchester – April 15 (Bedford)NH Clock Hours Verification Available
MA Contact Hours Verification Available
New YorkLong Island – April 16 (Ronkonkoma)NY CPE Hours Verification Available with Prior District Approval
NJ Professional Development Hours Available with Prior District Approval
Increasing the effectiveness of Your School library Program:
creative, Inviting, Budget‑Friendly Ideas
Presented by deBorAh B. FordAward‑Winning Media Specialist and International Presenter
SPecIFIcAllY deSIGNed For: School librarians, Public librarians, Media Specialists, library Aides, resource Teachers, and Administrators Serving Grades K‑12
hh Creative ideas for increasing the effectiveness of your entire school library program
hh Current strategies for creating an inviting library environment
hh Cost‑efficient ideas for making the best use of your time, funding and space
hh Titles and suggestions to help you create the best possible collection of literature for your library
hh Receive an extensive resource handbook filled with ideas designed specifically for school library media centers
Deborah’s ideas ARE creative, inviting and budget friendly. She shared great resources.”
– Donna VanDiVer, Library/MeDia CoorDinator
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Ten Key Benefits of Attending 1. Creative Ideas for Enhancing Your Entire Library Program
Learn practical, creative, state‑of‑the‑art strategies to strengthen and enhance your library program
2. Specific Ideas to Save You Time, Money and SpaceDiscover ways to save time and money so you can focus on tasks that will make a positive difference in your library program … Also included are space‑saving ideas to create a welcoming, user‑friendly environment
3. Broaden Your Knowledge About the Current Copyright LawsStrengthen your knowledge and awareness of the copyright laws for both printed materials and web‑based information … Help teachers and students learn what they can and cannot copy for educational purposes
4. Practical Strategies for Collaboratively Developing Curriculum with TeachersTried‑and‑true methods for working cooperatively with classroom teachers to incorporate the necessary information literacy skills students will need to be successful in the 21st Century workplace … Strategies for incorporating information literacy skills throughout the curriculum
5. Extend and Increase Your Literature CollectionReceive valuable lists of the most current books for children and young adults … Learn where to find the best booklists and which websites are the best for research and K‑12 curriculum
6. Boost Your Students’ Interest in Quality LiteratureExplore innovative ways to increase students’ interest in quality literature … Learn how to effectively use book talks to increase students’ desire to read
7. Support Reading and Writing InstructionCreate numerous opportunities for supporting reading and writing instruction with your library program … Receive a multitude of ideas for helping students meet and exceed literacy standards
8. Enhance Your Library Website to Support InstructionDevelop a library website that supports literacy instruction and provides a communication tool for your program … Help your students and school staff easily access the vital information they need, whether they are at school or at home
9. Effectively Manage Your TimeLearn how to effectively manage your listserv, e‑mail and mail … Simple, timesaving tips to help you manage your time so you can work smarter, not harder
10. Receive an Extensive School Library Media Resource HandbookLeave with a resource manual filled with the newest, most current ideas, strategies, and materials for strengthening and enhancing your library program
Practical Ideas and Strategies
In this exciting seminar, Deborah B. Ford, an award‑winning library media teacher, will share how to increase the effectiveness of your school library media program and create an inviting, thriving environment where students want to return again and again. Deborah will provide you with numerous cost‑efficient ideas to help you maximize your time and resources. Learn how to rearrange the areas within your library to accommodate a multitude of simultaneous activities. Deborah will share her organizational secrets that allow you to spend more time with students and less time on discipline and classroom management. Ideas for effective use of educational websites and technology, how to assemble the best collection of young adult and children’s literature, and how to boost student reading and learning are just a few of the topics that will be discussed.
Join Deborah for an inspiring day filled with practical tips that will strengthen and enhance your school library program. This seminar is most appropriate for library media specialists, support staff and administrators who are looking for ways to create a progressive, inviting library environment.
To register, call Toll‑Free
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outstanding Strategies You can use Immediately
hh The latest ideas for strengthening your entire school library media program
hh Creative ways to collaborate with classroom teachers
hh How to make the most of your library budget
hh Strategies for boosting the reading and writing skills of your students
hh How to most effectively use volunteers and student helpers
hh Practical ideas to make your library media center the hub of your school’s instructional program
hh The best free or inexpensive resources to increase your library collection
hh How to motivate students to read and enjoy quality literature
hh Resources and methods for helping you stay current in the ever changing library/media field
hh Specific strategies for networking with colleagues in your district, region, state, and nation
hh Tips for planning a successful library media center event
hh Effective time‑management and organizational strategies for the school library media center
hh Proven strategies for teaching information literacy skills
hh Innovative ways to promote your library media program to the school and community
Deborah’s seminar far exceeded my expectations! Being a media specialist for the past 25 years, I didn’t think I’d learn much … I was wrong! I received validation in addition to tons of new ideas and current resources to improve my program. Deborah was great!”
– bonnie Morris, MeDia speCiaList
Bureau of Education & Research915 118th Avenue SE • PO Box 96068 • Bellevue, WA 98009-9668Phone (800) 735-3503 • Fax (425) 453-1134 • www.ber.org
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A Message From Your Seminar
leader, deborah B. Ford
Dear Colleague:
In a time when there is a lack of funding for materials and a lack of funding for staff assistance and credentialed library media teachers, those of us who are already in the workplace have found that we must prove our worth in order to maintain our budgets and our existence. As library media teachers, we hold the key to information literacy and the secret to successful students. We know that libraries change lives. To prove that we are truly the “hub of the school,” we must be a place that draws students and teachers into the information age.
As school librarians, we are also teachers. We must learn smarter ways to collaborate with teachers. We must learn new ways to encourage children to read. We must create an environment that encourages our patrons to return with enthusiasm. We must learn to compete in a “bookstore‑chain” world. I believe we have the resources we need to secure our place in education.
At this seminar, we will focus on how to create a media center that makes the best use of the space we are given by learning new ways to organize our resources. Ideas for utilizing your budget to the fullest, creative solutions for ordering materials and solving staffing issues will be presented. Programming and marketing are also a vital part of the school library media center; we will gather new ideas and tweak old ones.
Whether you work at an elementary, middle, high school, or public library, this seminar will provide you with the motivation, strategies and resources to ensure that your school media center lives up to its potential without leaving you exhausted. I look forward to sharing numerous ideas with you at the seminar!
Sincerely,
Deborah B. Ford
P.S. This seminar will focus on practical, budget‑friendly ideas that can easily be implemented in your library media center.
To prove that we are truly the ‘hub of the school,’ we must be a place that draws students and teachers into the information age.”
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uniquely Qualified Seminar leader
Deborah B. Ford is an award‑winning library media specialist and an outstanding international presenter. She was chosen as the School Media Specialist of the Year in her home state and has also been chosen as her school’s Teacher of the Year. She has presented at numerous state and international conferences and is the author of Increasing the Effectiveness of Your SCHOOL LIBRARY PROGRAM: Creative, Inviting, Budget‑Friendly Ideas, the resource handbook each participant will receive at the seminar. Deborah is known for her inspirational message, budget‑friendly ideas and innovative ways for creating a user‑friendly library media center. Join Deborah for a day filled with practical, easy‑to‑implement ideas to enhance your school library program!
What Your colleagues Say About deborah B. Ford
“Wow! What a fabulous, creative presentation! This seminar was the shot in the arm my library program needed.” – Terri Romero, Librarian
“Deborah gave us several ideas and projects to make our library more student‑friendly and inviting – and they don’t cost a fortune.”
– Gloria McGuire, Principal
“Excellent! This seminar was all I was expecting and more!”– Vanessa Harris, Library Media Teacher
“Deborah Ford was informative, knowledgeable and creative. This was the best seminar I’ve been to.” – Carmen McCormick, Library Media Clerk
“I paid for this seminar out of my own pocket and I’m glad I did! Deborah’s enthusiasm for the profession and her practicality is a winning combination.” – Steven Hall, Librarian
“Deborah is a delightful, entertaining reminder of what our roles are and should be. The resource handbook provides terrific supplemental sources and information to take back to our libraries. This was the ‘pick me up’ that I’ve needed. Thanks for a wonderful day!” – Tammie Celi, Library Media Teacher
“This was the most entertaining and informative seminar I’ve attended. I left with so many good ideas to use right away and the inspiration to use them. Thank you!” – Karen Leinenkugel, Librarian
“I recommend this seminar if you are looking for practical hands‑on ideas for running a successful library program. Deborah is entertaining and informative.” – Shelagh Smith, Library Director
“The time just flew by! Deborah was marvelous, knowledgeable and a delight. Her presentation and ideas were very comprehensive and will be a valuable tool to enhance my library program. I’m leaving very motivated and excited.”
– Connie McIntyre, Librarian
“I thoroughly enjoyed the seminar. It was so informative and covered the material I need to run the library.” – Mary Maples, School Media Tech
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on‑Site TrainingMost BER seminars can be brought to your school or district. See the options at www.ber.org/onsite or call 877‑857‑8964 to speak to one of our On‑Site Training Consultants.
Special Benefits of Attending
extensive resource handbookEach participant will receive an extensive resource handbook designed specifically for this seminar. Included in the handbook are:
h• Creative, easy‑to‑implement ideas for strengthening your library media program
h• Instructional strategies for teaching library research skills
h• Ideas on how to make your library media center the hub of your school’s instructional program
h• Ways to work smarter, not harder
Meet and ShareThis seminar provides a wonderful opportunity for participants to meet and share ideas with other librarians interested in increasing the effectiveness of his/her school library program.
consultation AvailableDeborah Ford will be available at the seminar for consultation to answer your individual questions about the unique needs of your own library media center.
Semester credit optionOne graduate level professional development credit is available with an additional fee and completion of a follow‑up practicum project. Details for direct enrollment with Brandman University, part of the Chapman University system, will be available at the seminar.
Meet Inservice requirementsAt the end of the program, each attendee will receive a certificate of participation that may be used to verify hours of participation in meeting continuing education requirements.
Deborah is a PHENOMENAL presenter! She’s informative, funny, helpful, realistic, and supportive.”
– anDrea Da siLVa, MeDia speCiaList
Increasing the Effectiveness of Your
School lIBRaRY PRogRam: creative, Inviting,
Budget‑Friendly Ideas
RESouRcE handBook
by deborah B. Ford
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Who Should AttendEducators serving grades K‑12: School Media Specialists, Public Librarians, Library Assistants, and Administrators.
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