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Welcome!

Welcome to the 2008 School Library Journal Leadership Summit. We are delighted you will join us November 14th and 15th for "Remixing Library Collections for Digital Youth."

As we all know, content is changing and expanding, often in surprising new directions. Print is growing, with new formats—like the graphic novel—rising in popularity. Audio is being used with different types of learners. Streaming video is increasingly a presence in classrooms. Interest in eBooks (and eTextbooks)—thanks in part to Amazon's Kindle—is on the rise again. Digital content—both proprietary and free—has become the reference collection. Finally, content is being shared and created by students in radically new ways.

At our 2008 Leadership Summit we will bring together publishers, authors, technology leaders, editors, librarians, other educators to explore where content is headed and how we can take advantage of this dynamic world to fully engage both students and teachers.

Like previous summits, this is a working meeting and we will be asking you to collaborate and participate before, during and after the summit. The two days will include an exciting mix of Summit-wide speakers and panels, as well as more intimate working groups to target specific content areas or formats. Also on the agenda is an open discussion among publishers, vendors, and librarians on how together will create this new world.

What will be the outcome of this summit? A vision for what the library collection in 2013 will look like—and a planning document that will help us get there. This summit will be captured and shared through video on SLJ.com and th outcomes of the summit will be included in a forthcoming issue of School Library Journal.

Best Wishes,

Brian Kenney
Editor-in-Chief
School Library Journal

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  • Charlie Makela
  • Mirta Gallegos
  • Sandy Kelly
  • Lisa Hathcock
  • Paula Flageolle
  • Elfin
  • Carl Harvey
  • Kris Woods
  • Penny
  • Cindy Brock
 

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Joyce Valenza

Ideas for next year's Summit? 9 Replies

Started by Joyce Valenza. Last reply by Karen Lemmons Nov. 29, 2008.

Laura Pearle

Social Networking 1 Reply

Started by Laura Pearle. Last reply by Holly Weimar Nov. 21, 2008.

Mary Burkey

Can You Hear Me Now?

Started by Mary Burkey Nov. 18, 2008.

Dr. Mary Ann Bell

What would constitue a Maslow's Hierarchy for Libraries? 2 Replies

Started by Dr. Mary Ann Bell. Last reply by Kathy Hicks-Brooks Nov. 17, 2008.

Joyce Valenza

Giving thanks? 14 Replies

Started by Joyce Valenza. Last reply by Buffy Hamilton Nov. 16, 2008.

Patty McClune

What keeps you up at night?

Started by Patty McClune Nov. 16, 2008.

Dr. Mary Ann Bell

Getting Along with Tech Staff 7 Replies

Started by Dr. Mary Ann Bell. Last reply by Dr. Mary Ann Bell Nov. 16, 2008.

Joyce Valenza

Collection issues? 11 Replies

Started by Joyce Valenza. Last reply by Patty McClune Nov. 16, 2008.

Alice Yucht

Residents 3 Replies

Started by Alice Yucht. Last reply by Cathy Nelson Nov. 15, 2008.

Christopher Harris

Gaming in School Libraries

Started by Christopher Harris Nov. 15, 2008.

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Kathy Ishizuka

SLJ Summit photos

Thanks to everyone for making it a successful - and thought-provoking - event.
I've posted photos to our Flickr page . I'm afraid I can't identify everyone pictured, so if you can, please add names. Thanks again.

Posted by Kathy Ishizuka on November 16, 2008 at 9:08pm

Heidi Estrin

My other podcast...

This one's not really MY podcast, but I'm helping. The Association of Jewish Libraries has just launched its own podcast! It features author talks, panel discussions, workshops, etc, mostly recorded at AJL's annual convention, but other stuff will be included too. Some of it is quite academic, but there is definitely material for kidlit fans. So far we've got the acceptance speeches for the 2008 Sydney Taylor Book Awards, plus a panel discussion on teen literature with Carol Matas, Margo Rabb, a… Continue

Posted by Heidi Estrin on November 14, 2008 at 8:25pm

Heidi Estrin

The Book of Life Podcast

Hi! I'm the host of The Book of Life, a monthly podcast about Jewish books, music, film and web. As a synagogue librarian, this podcast helps me to promote the kinds of materials that can be found in my library. It also gives me a great excuse to call up authors, musicians, etc, and bug them with nosy questions! I hope you'll check it out at www.bookoflifepodcast.com.

My latest episode explores the concept of "tribe" - as you know, Jews sometimes r… Continue

Posted by Heidi Estrin on November 14, 2008 at 7:30pm

Dr. Mary Ann Bell

I AM FIRST! BWAHAHAHAHAHA

I am taking a break from my self-assigned task for the day, which is to write a complete draft of an article I am working on. I have no business being over here! But I cannot resist being the first to post a blog entry. What is everybody packing for the trip? I will probably get around to that late this afternoon. Tips would be great! What gadgets do you bring? I am bringing two computers, my iPhone (of course), a Kindle, and a digital camera. Oh and if I remember, will throw in my flip cam. Wha… Continue

Posted by Dr. Mary Ann Bell on November 12, 2008 at 2:04pm — 3 Comments

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Tentative Agenda

Thursday, November 13:
6:00-7:00 PM: Early arrival welcoming reception at the Westin South Palm Court

Friday, November 14:
11:00-12:00 PM: Registration
12:00-2:00 PM: Opening lunch with keynote speaker
2:00-5:30: Group working sessions
6:00-7:30: Cocktail reception at the Westin Landing Pavilion

Saturday, November 15:
9:00-10:30 AM: Breakfast and speaker
10:30-1:00 PM: Group working sessions
1:00-4:30 PM: Lunch and closing session

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