 PermaLink|Updated February 22nd, 2012 |Category: Libraries| | |
Story from the NY State Library: February 22, 2012 New York Research Analysis Documents Positive Impact of School Libraries
on Student Achievement The New York Comprehensive Center (NYCC)/RMC Research Corporation, in
consultation with the New York State Education Department, the New York
State Library and the New York Library Association has produced a new
publication entitled, Informational Brief: Impact of School Libraries on
Student Achievement. This comprehensive brief provides a current and
rigorous research analyses which demonstrates the positive impact that
school libraries and school librarians have in advancing student learning.
The Executive Summary notes that “Based on the conclusions from the
research cited in the brief, it is clear that school libraries play an
important role in student achievement, curriculum development, and
instruction. Through political and fiscal state support, effective school
library programs can serve as consistent drivers for student achievement
in times of constant change and churning educational reform.” The full
NYCC publication and the executive summary may be found at:
http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/slssap/index.html or at
http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/nyla/nycc_school_library_brief.pdf By referencing numerous studies conducted throughout the United States,
the brief illustrates the importance of school libraries in the lives of
all students, particularly when it comes to literacy, college and career
readiness, assessment and graduation rates. The brief is framed around
the New York State Board of Regents Reform Agenda. The Executive Summary
will be published in the Spring edition of “In Transition,” the journal of
the New York State Middle School Association. The New York Comprehensive Center (NYCC) is one of 16 regional
comprehensive centers funded by the U.S. Department of Education. NYCC
works with the New York State Education Department to support education
leaders and encourage student achievement. For more information about
NYCC, visit: <http://www.nycomprehensivecenter.org/>
http://www.nycomprehensivecenter.org/ The New York State Library has served New Yorkers, state government and
researchers from throughout the United States for more than 185 years.
One of the nation’s leading library development agencies and research
libraries, the New York State Library is a program of the New York State
Education Department and is located in Albany, New York. For more
information about the New York State Library, visit:
<http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/> http://www.nysl.nysed.gov. For more
information about the New York State Education Department, visit:
<http://nysed.gov/> http://nysed.gov .
PermaLink|Updated February 17th, 2012 |Category: Personal| Tagged with: Birds - GBBC. | |
Common Redpoll – small flock (10) in tree at TC3 parking lot. Eating the small red berries. Don’t remember the name of the tree. Crows – 3 crows TC3 gull – 1 not sure of species TC3 Common Redpoll, Identification, All About Birds – Cornell Lab of Ornithology 
American Crow 
via Bill Drew – Google+ – #GBBC Great ….
PermaLink|Updated February 16th, 2012 |Category: Personal| Tagged with: Birds - GBBC. | |
This is what I will be doing the next few days. Come join me in this
activity. I am an amateur birder and this is a great way to help support
serious scientific research. Great Backyard Bird Count Perfect for New Birders15th annual count takes place Feb. 17-20, 2012
 | Cassin’s Finch, Gary Botello, AZ
2011 GBBC |
December 2011–As movie-goers watch the stars of The Big Year in their quest to count birds, some may be motivated to try the hobby for the first time. The annual Great Backyard Bird Count is the perfect opportunity. The event is hosted by Audubon, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and Canadian partner Bird Studies Canada. The results provide a snapshot of the whereabouts of more than 600 bird species. Anyone can participate in this free event and no registration is needed. Watch and count birds for at least 15 minutes on any day of the count, February 17-20, 2012. Enter your results at www.birdcount.org, where you can watch as the tallies grow across the continent. The four-day count typically records more than 10 million observations. “When thousands of people all tell us what they’re seeing, we can detect patterns in how birds are faring from year to year,” said Janis Dickinson, director of Citizen Science at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. ” The Great Backyard Bird Count is a perfect example of Citizen Science,” says Audubon Chief Scientist, Gary Langham. “Like Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count, volunteers help us with data year after year, providing scientific support that is the envy of many institutions. It’s also a lot of fun.” “We’re finding that more people are taking part in our bird count programs every year–and the more that take part, the better it is for the birds,” says Richard Cannings, Senior Projects Officer for Bird Studies Canada. The 2011 GBBC brought in more than 92,000 bird checklists submitted by participants from across the United States and Canada. Altogether, bird watchers identified 596 species with 11.4 million bird observations. Results from the 2011 GBBC included: • Increased reports of Evening Grosbeaks, a species that has been declining; • A modest seasonal movement of winter finches farther south in their search for food; • The Eurasian Collared-Dove was reported from Alaska for the first time, more evidence of an introduced species rapidly expanding its range. Although it’s called the Great “Backyard” Bird Count, the count extends well beyond backyards. Lots of participants choose to head for national parks, nature centers, urban parks, nature trails, or nearby sanctuaries. For more information, including bird-ID tips, instructions, and past results, visit www.birdcount.org. The count also includes a photo contest and a prize drawing for participants who enter their bird checklists online. The Great Backyard Bird Count is made possible in part by sponsor Wild Birds Unlimited. # |
| The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is a nonprofit membership institution interpreting and conserving the earth’s biological diversity through research, education, and citizen science focused on birds. Visit the Cornell Lab’s website at www.birds.cornell.edu. Now in its second century, Audubon connects people with birds, nature and the environment that supports us all. Our national network of community-based nature centers, chapters, scientific, education, and advocacy programs engages millions of people from all walks of life in conservation action to protect and restore the natural world. www.audubon.org Bird Studies Canada administers regional, national, and international research and monitoring programs that advance the understanding, appreciation, and conservation of wild birds and their habitats. We are Canada’s national body for bird conservation and science, and we are a non-governmental charitable organization. www.birdscanada.org Cornell Lab of Ornithology
159 Sapsucker Woods Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
Call toll-free (800) 843-2473National Audubon Society
225 Varick Street
New York, NY 10014
Call: (212) 979-3000 Bird Studies Canada
Box 160
Port Rowan, ON N0E 1M0 Canada
Call: (888) 448-2473 or (519) 586-3531 |
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PermaLink|Updated February 15th, 2012 |Category: Technology| Tagged with: WordPress. | |
I am experimenting with posting via email. I currently use posterous but I want to do it directly not via another site. I followed the instructions set up at http://codex.wordpress.org/Post_to_your_blog_using_email . I do not understand why this is not a native function of WordPress. If you read this post then I am successful.
PermaLink|Updated February 15th, 2012 |Category: Librarians, Libraries, Uncategorized| | |
RRLC publishes its newsletter Linking Libraries approximately four times a year. As part of RRLC efforts to "go green" we are no longer producing a paper copy, but are posting the newsletter to our website. To read the February 2012 issue go to:
http://www.rrlc.org/Portals/0/docs/Newsletter%20February%202012.pdf RRLC welcomes news from member libraries to include in the newsletter, including new hires, promotions, retirements, awards, and articles on special projects. For information on contributing to Linking Libraries
contact Janet Altimonda at RRLC (585-223-7570) or email rrlc@rrlc.org.Rochester Regional Library Council
390 Packett’s Landing
Fairport, NY 14450
585-223-7570 – phone
585-223-7712 – fax
- Advancing Libraries Through Collaboration
CALL FOR LIGHTNING ROUND AND POSTER SESSION PRESENTERS
The Eastern New York Chapter of ACRL invites presenters for Lightning Round and Poster sessions at its Spring Conference which will be held Monday, May 21, 2012, at Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica, NY. This meeting will focus on the broad theme of assessment.
LIGHTNING ROUNDS
* Presentations are limited to 5 minutes!! Share a quick overview of your ideas, experience, and programs related to any and all forms of assessment: for collections, public services, internal work, IT, cataloging, outreach, metrics, what works, what doesn’t, etc.
POSTER SESSIONS
Poster sessions are an excellent opportunity to share your ideas, research findings, projects, solutions to problems, or best practices. Posters should relate to the conference theme of measuring the effectiveness of our services, teaching, and programs. Posters will be on display throughout the day. Presenters must be available to discuss their topics from 10:15–10:45 and 12:45– 1:15. Proposals should include: · Presenter’s name. (If there is more than one presenter, choose one person to be the contact.) · Institution · Contact information including phone number, fax number, email, and mailing address · Title of presentation. · Technology, electricity and space needs. · Summary description of less than 250 words
Send Lightning Round proposals to: Scott Warren, sawarr01@syr.edu 315-443-8339 Syracuse University Library 222 Waverly Avenue Syracuse, NY 13210
Send Poster Session proposals to: Jane Kessler, jkessler@albany.edu 518-442-3830 University Library, University at Albany 1400 Washington Ave. Albany, NY 12222
Deadline for proposals is March 12, 2012. Proposals received after this date may be considered if there is still space available for participation. Candidates will be notified of acceptance by April 2, 2012.
We look forward to seeing you in May at Mohawk Valley Community College!
PermaLink|Updated February 14th, 2012 |Category: Librarians, Libraries| | |
Here is a great idea for a book display. From:Gene and Bill [mailto:unshelved@overduemedia.com] 
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I was a bit skeptical at first when I received an email from the marketing department of John Wiley & Sons, the big publishing firm, about reviewing a book on how to use Google+. I was very curious and I am also a big fan of the Dummies series. So lets start with the full citation: Stay, Jesse. Google+ for Dummies – Portable Edition. Hoboken, N.J: Wiley, 2012. ISBN: 978-1-118-18129-4. This book is truly portable. It is a slim volume of 114 pages. It uses the typical graphic clues and hints that have made all the Dummies guides easy to use. One important thing to note is that features may not be identical to what is talked about in the book. Google+ is being improved and new features are added almost every month. This will always be the case for any book written about the internet, social networking, and the web. If you are new to Google+, the best way to use this book is to start at the beginning and follow through step by step on how to set up your account and profile. The first chapter covers in clear and easy to understand instruction covering how to set up your profile, circles settings, following others, +1 stuff, and creating your first post. One of the most powerful features of Google+ is its circles. It can also be one of the most confusing. Circles are how you organize the people you follow. Chapter 2 provides easy to comprehend step by step instructions on using circles and setting up your privacy functions. Google+ is meant for sharing and Chapter 3, “Posting to Google+,” is all about it. It walks you through what to post, who to post to, sharing, resharing, commenting, moderating your posts, and handling the inevitable troll, “someone who constantly criticizes just to criticize, constantly nags, and never gives up.” You will get trolls under the bridge from time to time. One of the most popular and potentially useful features of Google+ is the Hangout. Hangout is video chat with potentially more than one person at a time. Chapter 4 gives you all the instructions you need to be successful in this. All you will have to provide is the computer with a webcam and, hopefully, witty conversation. One feature that has great potential but is still underdeveloped is Sparks. Sparks allows you to create searches of Google that you can use and share with other in Google+. Chapter 5 covers how to pick your sparks, and how to read and interact with them. One fun feature of Google+ is games. Chapter 6 instructs you on how to find games to play, read about what others are doing in their games (the Game Stream), and how to challenge others to games. you can even play Angry Birds within Google+ Games! Etiquette on social networks is important. Chapter 7 provides a good background for the Google+ newbie with guidance for posting and when to comment on the posts of others and more. Google+ is available as a mobile app for iPhones, iPads, and Android phones and tablets. The mobile apps have features not available via the web-based version of Google+. Chapter 8 discusses the apps and how to use them. You can actually find out who is “Nearby” using Google+ if you have GPS and location services activated on your mobile device. The mobile apps also have a chat feature called Huddles for group chats. One feature that many people love is Google+ Photos. Chapter 9 tells you how to view photos taken of you, taken on your phone, and how to upload photos. It also covers tagging others in photos, privacy settings, and sharing your photos. You just provide the pictures! One problem with many social networks is having access to your data for backing it up. Google+ allows you to do that. Chapter 10 provides step by step directions for backing it up. Try doing that with Facebook or Twitter! You may not be happy with the “look and feel” of Google+. If you use Google Chrome, you can use third-party extensions to change or improve how Google+ looks. Chapter 11 has some suggested extensions. Some of these are not needed any more because of recent changes in Google+. I highly recommend you only use extensions for Google+ that come from the Google Chrome Store. Go right out and buy this book! I have used Google+ extensively for over a year and I learned some things from this book. It is available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
PermaLink|Updated February 9th, 2012 |Category: Social Networking/Social Media| Tagged with: WordPress. | |
Did you know that WordPress for Android runs on both phones and tablets? Sometimes a little extra screen space can help you draft that longer blog post. If you have a Samsung Galaxy Tab, Motorola Xoom, or another Android tablet you’ll find the WordPress app in the Android Market.
full post: WordPress for Android Now Available for Nook Color/Tablet & Kindle Fire « WordPress for Android [http://android.wordpress.org/].
Google has long dominated in the battle for supremacy between online search engines and is a great resource for information, but with Google+, things get taken a step further as Google becomes even more of an Internet giant. Many stand to benefit from Google’s move into the social media realm, including school libraries. With integrations, new opportunities for communication, resources for organizing information, and more, there are so many ways school librarians can use Google+ to improve what libraries offer and enrich the learning experience for students. Read on, and we’ll take a look at 50 great tips for getting the most out of Google+ as a school librarian.
full article : 50 Great Google+ Tips for School Librarians | Online College Tips – Online Colleges [http://www.onlinecollege.org/].
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