Workshop #4

The fourth workshop in a series presented by Mississippi State University Libraries and the Division of Continuing Education

March 2, 2001, 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

New Technology Briefing
This session will provide an overview of exciting new technologies useful for the classroom.

Computer Hardware Troubleshooting
In this session, participants will get a tour of a computer's internal components and will learn basic troubleshooting techniques that they can apply on their own.

Book Repair and Preservation Practices in the School Library
Topics covered in this session will include identifying books for repairs and the tools helpful in repairing, page mending, inserting loose pages, mending corners, and replacing the spine.

What's New in Children's and Young Adult Literature
In this session, effective book talking strategies across the disciplines for early childhood through high school will be demonstrated.

Desktop Publishing Basics
Participants will receive hands-on experience with desktop publishing software and concepts.

National Board Certification for School Librarians
This session will discuss National Board Certification in general terms.

Lesson Plans on the Web
This session will help participants locate and navigate lesson plan websites for use in the library or in the classroom.

Workshop Coordinator:
Kerry Smith, MSU Library Instruction Coordinator & Instructor of Record

Workshop Facilitators:
Dr. Linda Buchanan, Media Specialist, Church Street Elementary School
Royece Cox, Library Media Specialist, Vicksburg High School
Laura Daniel, MSU Instructional Media Center Assistant
Janice Garrett, Media Specialist, Tupelo High School
Renée Goodvin, MSU Reference Librarian
Paul Huddleston, MSU Computer Services Office Manager
Dale Jordan, MSU Instructional Media Center Assistant
Andi Knecht, MSU Library Media Assistant
Frank Roberts, MSU Instructional Media Assistant
Dr. Nancy Verhoek-Miller, MSU Professor, Curriculum & Instruction Dept