Hands On All About ELM Training

Do you get questions from students asking for articles or multimedia content as they work on their research? Do teachers ask you for resources to support the curriculum?

Do you get questions from patrons who are looking for information on a company, consumer product, a recent event, a health issue, or a debate?

Or have you ever wanted to find the latest information on issues and technology related to your work? If so, you won't want to miss this hands-on workshop.

In this workshop we’ll explore the statewide Electronic Library for Minnesota resources and discover how to find content specific to your patrons’ needs, your students’ curriculum, and your own interests. North Country Library Cooperative and Minitex invite you to a hands-on workshop that focuses on activities to give you an opportunity to discover new content and sharpen your skills.

North Country Library has arranged a hands on ELM (Electronic Library for Minnesota) training workshop with Minitex trainer Jennifer Hootman for October 14, 2010. It will be held in the computer lab of the Gilbert campus (Junior High School) of the Eveleth Gilbert School District from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. NCLC will provide beverages, snacks, and a light lunch for those attending this training.

If you're interested in learning about the recent ELM database changes and searching tips to use the ELM databases effectively with your students, you should plan to attend this training session. You must register for the training if you wish to attend by October 7. You may register to attend by e-mailing either Linda Wadman (lwadman@arrowhead.lib.mn.us) or Pam Johnson (pamjohn@arrowhead.lib.mn.us) with your name, address, phone, and e-mail address so that we have contact information for you.

Registration is limited to 32 attendees so be sure to register soon while space is available.

At the NCLC Governing Board meeting on September 21, 2010, the Governing Board authorized NCLC to set aside $3000 for the purpose of paying for substitutes and mileage for school librarians who might be unable to attend without assistance with these expenses. If you would need assistance for mileage or substitute expense to attend, you are required to contact NCLC for a scholarship application so we can track the cost for us since we cannot exceed the $3000 cap. There is a limit for expense payment of three attendees per school district and it is desirable to share rides when possible. To receive this assistance you need to contact NCLC to register no later than October 7, 2010. You may call the NCLC office with any questions at 218-741-1907 or 1-800-950-4401.

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