Electronic Newsletter of The Oregon Educational Media Association

Available on the website at <http://www.oema.net>

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Volume 18 No.9 May , 2006

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CONTENTS:

FROM THE PRESIDENT

the "official" letter ----- Jim Tindall

FROM THE MEMBERSHIP

1. OSLIS - Hot Topics ----- Patty Sorensen

2. George Fox Classes ----- Karen Wedeking

3. 2006 Fall OEMA Conference Highlights ----- Kathy Jensen

4. Author Day ----- Sybilla Cook

5. Book Repair Workshops to be offered at George Fox University July 13 and 14, 2006 ----- Karen Wedeking

6. Young Reader's Choice Awards 2007 ----- Ruth Murray

7. Patty Sorensen selected

FROM THE STATE

1. Letters about Literature winners honored ----- Arturo Gullen (OSL)

2. Cynthia Rylant Wins Oregon Library Association's Lampman Award ----- Debra Bogart ( OLA )

3. Nominations needed for School Librarian for SDLAC ----- Darci Hanning (OSL)

FROM ALA, AASL and BEYOND

1. AASL selects 2006 NSLMPY Award winners ----- Kathy Agarwal (AASL)

2. New position statement on instructional classification ----- Kathy Agarwal (AASL)

3. Nominations are available for YALSA's National Teens' Top Ten Vote ----- Kathy Agarwal (AASL)

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FROM THE PRESIDENT --- Jim Tindall

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T.S. Eliot wrote that April was the cruelest month, but some of you might disagree, that May brings more pain, more angst, more chaos. We have so many demands as school begins to wind down. Some refreshment from the present challenges may actually be some goal setting for the following year. Here are some thoughts that may be kindred with yours.

It well could be time for you to consider NBPTS national certification. See http://www.nbpts.org/about/index.cfm

for information. In looking at our region's activism in this certification for the licensed teacher-librarians, Oregon looks downtrodden. Alaska and Nevada each have 4, Washington 29, California 22, and we tie with Idaho with 1. For all folks that I have talked too about this challenge, he or she would do it again, saying that the process was incredibly challenging, and the demands to reflect opened eyes and doors and opportunities galore. It may be a dopey expression you see on gymnasium walls, but it might just apply to us in school libraries, "When the going gets tough, the tough get going." National certification may just be the greatest energizing event of your career.

Maybe videotaping yourself teaching is not your cup of tea. OK. Well, have you considered new fresh ways to aid this organization? OEMA is always looking for leadership from library staff-young and old alike. If you dare, give me a call (509) 493-2495. If I'm not home, the machine is on. Maybe it's lobbying, maybe it's conference registration work, maybe it's aiding OSLIS expand. OEMA is your association. Make it more so by volunteering in some large or small capacity. Speaking personally, I'll need plenty of help next year. As past president it will be my responsibility to act as our legislative liaison. OEMA's degree of success will really demand a team effort. I am optimistic we can positively impact the political process. This newsletter, the OSLISist, the Interchange, OEMA's listserv, and conferences are all venues for your voice. OEMA seeks a chorus.

OEMA's organization divides the state into seven regions, and our regional representatives are tasked with creating a spring conference that meets the needs of its regional members. My hats off the Debbie Alvarez, Carol Dinges, Gary Ross, Edith Fuller, Monica Duetsch, Jan Nichols, and Pam Hankins who have creatively and energetically worked to make the spring conferences a success. April 22nd I was in Hermiston for the Region Six conference. Congratulations to region rep Jan Nichols who was resoundingly reelected for another term. Thanks too to all the vendors who made the commitment to OEMA to travel all that way from Portland. Our final event of the spring will be in Klamath Falls on Saturday May 20th when Region Five holds its event. Have you considered a weekend get away to K-Falls?

The OLA/OEMA Joint Committee met Friday April 21st in Portland and made a commitment to meet quarterly next year, at the October and April conferences, in early September and via teleconference in December. This group continues to promote our collaboration with ORA on the Oregon Literacy Conference in early August, and I beg of you, promote this locally so a team from your community goes and grows from this risk taking in which the three organizations have invested. Registration materials are found at:

http://www.oema.net/conferences/OregonLiteracy2006/OregonLit2006.htm

The OLA Legislative Committee met in Salem Tuesday 25th with Ed Dennis, Assistant Superintendent of ODE. He has been a promoter of the Oregon Literacy Conference, and we have initiated a dialogue to look at a revision of the Oregon Administrative Rules that speak to school libraries, hoping to strengthen our ability to provide quality services to the school communities of Oregon. He welcomed OEMA to submit strong language change, and the Executive Board is working on this task. Thanks to committee chair Janet Webster for her work on advocating for school libraries. Thanks to Janet's networking, I am please to report I'll be shaping a political activism event at the fall conference featuring UCLA board member Candace Morgan, a national voice on intellectual freedom issues. We'll have representatives from the political parties as well.

And finally, thanks to Sheryl Steinke, Linda Ague, Jim Scheppke, and Jim Hayden who are involved in lobbying efforts for libraries in Washington, D.C.

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FROM THE MEMBERSHIP

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1. OSLIS - Hot Topics ----- Patty Sorensen

In the past mention has been made of the section at the bottom of both the new Kid Search and Student Research Center's "Spotlight Topic" and the "Top Searches". OSLIS also has access to some incredible resources on the OSLIS Newsbank Oregonian's page. On the left side are links to "Current Events" and "Special Reports". The day when I'm writing this article, the Current Events Hot Topics include Tornado Season, Moussaoui Trial then by subject area; CIVICS, GOVERNEMENT and POLITICS - Papers in Libby Trial Show President Bush Authorized Leak, ECONOMICS - Chirac Abandons Youth Jobs Plan, EDUCATION - Junk Food in Schools, HISTORY - Voting Rights Act Set to Expire, INTERNATIONAL - Iran's Effort to Enrich Uranium, SOCIAL ISSUES - Immigration Reform Protests, HEALTH - Massachusetts Mandatory Health Insurance, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY - Laboratory Grows Bladders, SPORTS - Masters Golf Tournament, FILM AND TELEVISION - Katie Couric Becomes a Prime Time Newscaster, FINE ARTS AND ARCHITECTURE - Mendes da Rocha wins Pritzker Prize, LITERATURE - Doris Kearns Goodwin wins Lincoln Prize, PERFORMING ARTS - Rolling Stones play China, LITERATURE - Blogs, AND 9 more!

These "Hot Topics" do not link directly to articles but instead give the users a brief synopsis of the title then suggested terms to search for. This would be very useful for helping to teach search strategies. You could copy and paste the event into a new document then have a discussion about what terms you would use to search for these articles. Searching would then need to occur in EBSCO since we don't have access to the Newsbank reference articles.

In addition, there is a link at the bottom of the OSLIS Newsbank Oregonian link to "View All Special Reports". These included Featured Reports, Current Reports, and Archived Reports. These are linked to actual articles and have a wealth of information for users. In the Special Reports articles, you have access to locate information by Statistics, Images, Related Maps, Suggested Search Terms and WWW sites. The Suggested Search Terms is an extensive list which also could be used in instructional settings. It is also an incredible resource for students looking for research topics as well as teachers researching the monthly "themes" such as Black History, Women's History Month, etc.

Don't overlook this OSLIS resource!

Last month this newsletter contained a "how to" on checking out materials from the State Library. http://oregon.gov/OSL A recently added resource may be of interest to some of you. Creating the One-Shot Library Workshop: A Step-by-Step Guide, by Jerilyn Veldof is a great review of lesson planning and workshop creating processes. It has lists of various action words from Bloom's Taxomony, types of presentations, evaluation samples, etc. A great refresher for the seasoned library teacher and a super support for the newer Library Teacher! Check it out!

Patty Sorensen, Oregon State Library, School Library Liaison

Patty.sorensen@state.or.us 503-378-5011

2. George Fox Classes ----- Karen Wedeking

The following classes are being offered by George Fox University during the summer of 2006. Registration is now available at edfl.georgefox.edu

EDFL 550 The Dynamic School Library Media Program 3 semester hours

This course introduces the student to all aspects of Program Administration, including the role of the Media Center, development of goals, both short and long term, human, physical and financial resources.

Offered summer semester Format: Classroom Centered

June 19- July 7 M-F 12:30-4:00 p.m. Instructor: Patty Sorensen

EDFL 533 Advanced Studies in Children's and Adolescent Literature 2 semester hours

The course focuses on a critical examination of children's literature as literature, considers curriculum development based on children's literature, and on a further development of a broad understanding of literacy learning issues.

Offered summer semester Format: Classroom Centered

June 19- July 7 MWF 8:30-12:00 a.m. Grace Balwit

EDFL 556 Resource Management 3 semester hours

This course provides the media specialist with resources and knowledge about the organization, cataloging, classification and arrangement of resources in the Media Center.

June 19-July 7 M- F 5:30-8:30 p.m. Instructor: Jan Breckon

Offered summer semester Format: Classroom Centered

EDFL625A Technology in the Classroom II: Using and Managing Technology Hardware. 1 semester hour

This course focuses on how to manage a school's technology equipment (VCR's, DVD's, video projectors, overhead projectors, video cameras, etc.); how to avert breakdowns and how to do minor maintenance. Creative usage of under used or older equipment to augment curriculum will also be explored.

July 10-14 M-F 8:30-11:30am Instructor: Bob Kuest

For questions contact:

Karen Wedeking

Coordinator of the Library Media Endorsement Program

503-554-2858

kwedekin@georgefox.edu

3. 2006 Fall OEMA Conference Highlights ----- Kathy Jensen

It's not too early to think about the Fall OEMA Conference on October 13-14, 2006 at the new Salem Convention Center. The theme is Capital Ideas for the 21st Century School Library. Plans are being firmed up and it should be a great opportunity to connect with colleagues, share ideas, and find some new possibilities to assist our jobs as library media folks.

Keynote speaker will be Steve Duin, an Oregonian newspaper columnist and you can find more info about him at: http://www.oregonlive.com/news/Oregonian/steve_duin. The Friday Dessert speaker will be Eric Kimmel, a familiar and popular author from our area. Find out more about him from his website: http://www.ericakimmel.com. Finally, the Banquet speaker will be Patrick Carman and you can find more info about Patrick and his books at several websites: http://www.patrickcarman.com/main/index.html and http://www.scholastic.com/librarians/ab/biolist_cd.htm. Additional authors that will be presenting on Saturday include Michael Ross, Carmen Bernier-Grand, Carolyn Conahan (Illustrator), Susan Fletcher, Pamela Smith Hill, Linda Crew and David Gifaldi and an additional few that will be available for book signings. More info as it becomes available. The Author's committee has done an outstanding job getting a variety of authors. Thank you Becky Hickox, Nancy Woodward, and Lori Pederson.

Libby Hamler-Dupras has been working extremely hard to put together the Friday workshops. Some highlights of the Friday Pre-conference sessions include: Jenene Battisti and Angelina Bendetti doing the best of Young Adult Literature, Lisa Hardey and Daletta Gonzales with the best 2006 K-8 books, Allen Kopf will be doing Book repair 101 and an advanced Book repair session, Thom Dramer, (everyone who heard him at OETC said he was outstanding) " How to make yourself heard," Michael Ross, "the bug author" on making connections with art and science, Stephanie Miller on Reading Road Trip across the US, Kathi Etchemendy, hands on tips for Blogging and Wiki, and Patty Sorensen with a hands on OSLIS session. Some sessions will have seating limits, so be sure to read and register early when you receive your registration packet.

Have you ever wondered what is in the State Library, but were afraid to ask? You will get your opportunity to find out after the Friday Sessions. A special tour with Mary Kay Dahlgren and Patty Sorensen has been arranged. Here's your chance to see exactly what's in the State Library and what they do.

Jann Tankersley has been diligently getting sessions for the Saturday part of the conference. There will be sessions on YRCA Books, Patricia Gallagher Books, Literature study in content areas, Battle of the Books, U.S. Reading Road Trip, Teen Reads, Children's Publisher's websites, Teaching about copyright, Advanced Search Techniques, Blogging, Internet safety-I-Safe, Portals Project, Washington Intitiative, Using story times to support Language Arts Standards, CSI (Crime Scene Investigation)-Middle School connection between classroom and Library, Nonfiction matters for Elementary and much more.

Don't forget the Beverly Cleary Breakfast on Saturday, Jann and her committee is working on getting the author and/or illustrator of this year's winner "Davey's blue eyed frog" by Patricia Easton and illustrated by Mike Wohnoutka. (Yes it will be a real breakfast)

The OEMA website, will be updated as we get the information, look for your Fall Interchange and fall registration packet mailings. A postcard is going out to all the schools this spring. If you need information: contact Kathy Jensen, Chair at jensenka17@yahoo.com. The planning committee is looking forward to seeing you at the 2006 Fall Conference.

4. Author Day ----- Sybilla Cook

The Oregon Small Schools Association Institute will take place this year at WOU the week of June 18th. The 19th is Author Day, and they usually have 20-30 Oregon authors of books and projects suitable for all grades.

This year, author day will be open to the public as well, so those of you who live in the area might want to put it on your calendars. Its low key and fun.

5. Book Repair Workshops to be offered at George Fox University - July 13 and 14, 2006 ----- Karen Wedeking

July 13th Basic Book Repair Workshop 9:00-4:00.

Limited enrollment for the Basic Book Repair Workshop is 10. Registrations and the cost for each registration is $60.00 for an OLA/SSD member or $70.00 for non SSD members. Each person that is registered will get the necessary tools to do this Basic Book Repair Workshop.

The Basic Book Repair Workshop will cover the selection of books for in-house repair and an introduction to archival repair materials. Basic treatments will be taught, including tipping in pages, tightening and repairing hinges, consolidating frayed corners and replacing torn spines. There will also be a discussion of collection maintenance and damage prevention. Participants are encouraged to bring books from their own library or collection to repair. The instructors will also have books available. Adhesive, repair papers and cloth will be provided, as well as a contact list of sources where these materials can be obtained.

July 14th is an Intermediate Book Repair Workshop. Limited enrollment for the Intermediate Book Repair Workshop is 8. The cost for each registration is $45.00 for an OLA Support Staff Division member or $55.00 for non SSD member. Participants from the "Basic Book Repair" workshops are welcome to attend the next phase, "Intermediate Book Repair." This workshop will build upon the procedures covered previously (hinge repairs,rebacking) as well as introduce some more challenging but frequently needed mends: the "hollow tube" spine repair and endsheet/super replacement (recasing). As always, participants are asked to bring damaged books from their own collections to work on during the class. Please bring at least one especially challenging job you'd like to finish, so that we may solve problems together and learn from one another as we work. We will also discuss how to raise awareness of conservation of library materials among staff and users, in the hopes of reducing the amount of damage done. Participants are expected to have attended the previous workshop or to have some experience in book mending (those who have not attended "Basic Book Repair" are asked to contact the instructor, Carolee Harrison, (503) 725-5217 or carolee@pcs.edu, before registering). Tools will not be provided in this workshop. You are expected to have tools from the Basic Workshop. Please bring your own tools (metal ruler, exacto knife, glue brush, bone folder, scissors, knitting needle, pencil, microspatula, and anything else you regularly use). Paper, cloth, adhesive, and cutting surfaces will be provided.

Anyone that is interested in registering needs to contact Kay Books, email: kayb@pdx.edu or Sonja Patzer, email: patzers@pdx.edu. We do registration by first come, first served. Indicate which workshop that is wanted or both and a registration(s) form will be mailed out with instructions of what to do. This registration should be returned to us as soon as possible. All checks are to be made out to OLA/SSD. Remember the first workshop is for 10 registrations and the second is for 8 registrations (the second workshop requires a lot more individual attention).

6. Young Reader's Choice Awards 2007 ----- Ruth Murray

And the nominees are:

Junior Division

Charlie Bone and the Invisible Boy by Jenny Nimmo ----- Charlie is one of the endowed with special powers. His power is the ability to speak to the people in paintings. In this fun mystery-fantasy novel, Charlie discovers an invisible boy hiding in the attic of Bloor's Academy and he and his friends are determined to help him. (This is a series and very fun especially for Harry Potter Fans)

*Chasing Vermer. By Blue Balliet ----- Petra and Calder have a wonderful teacher who challenges them to think but one day she changes. Her assignments get strange. Soon we find out that three people in the town have received mysterious letters about Vermeer paintings. Petra and Calder start on an adventure of a thinking exercise and end up getting clues to a mystery about a crime involving one Vermeer painting.

Dragon Rider by Cornelia Funke

Humans are planning to destroy the valley which has been to home to the dragons and Firedrake sets out to discover the mysterious ancestral home and safe-haven for his kind called Rim of Heaven.

Heartbeat by Sharon Creech

Annie loves to run, spend time with her Grandfather who is slowing slipping away, and take joy in the new life in her mother's belly. This tale, told in verse, reveals a lively and free-spirited heroine as she races through life.

Ida B and Her Plans to Maximize Fun- by Katherine Hannigan

Ida B loves being an only child, exploring her family orchard and creatively living her life. Then, her mother develops cancer which changes Ida's life and forces her to deal with things in a new way with the help of a wonderful teacher.

Indigo's Star by Hilary McKay

The unusual Casson family travels forward from Safey's Angel to focus on younger brother Indigo. Indigo must face bullies and and changing family dynamics and forms a friendship with Tom, a young lonely American.

Peter and the Star Catchers by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson

This rip roaring yarn finds Peter in a prequel to Peter Pan. Peter is the leader of orphan boys who are being transported to slavery when the ship on which they travel is captured by fearsome Pirates lead by Black Stache. Peter's friend Molly is determined to help Peter and through her Star Catcher powers attempts to help the boys when they land on a mysterious island. This fun novel sets the stage for Peter's later exploits.

Star of Kazan by Eva Ibbotson

Abandoned Annika is found by two maids in early 20th century Vienna. She learns to cook and clean and is happy until the day her "relatives" show up to claim her and take her away to the German castle which will be her new home. (Fantasy adventure good even though it has a girl for the main character)

Intermediate Division

*Al Capone does my shirts. By Gennifer Choldenko

It is 1935 and Moose's father gets a job at Alcatraz which means his entire family moves to the island. He has a sister who is autistic and the family is trying to get her into a private school. Meanwhile Moose has to watch her which cuts off his free time with his friends from school on the mainland. He has a few friends on the island.

Bucking the Sarge by Christopher Paul Curtis

Designed for a more mature audience then Bud not Buddy and Watson's go to Birmingham, Curtis introduces us to Luther who works for his mom, the Sarge, in a half way house driving them around in a van with illegal license plates and no drivers license. He really just wants to go to school, win the science fair and woo the girl he has loved since kindergarten. Any teen who's ever wanted to stick it to the man (or woman) will love this story.

Outcasts of 19 Schyuler Place by E.L. Konigsburg

A companion to Silent to the Bone, in The Outcasts of 19 Schuyler Place, Konigsburg writes in support of individualism and the commitment to fight for an ideal. Margaret has been taught by her uncles to think for herself and fight for what she believes. Needless to say, she has problems getting along with people her own age and adults. Those qualities become important to her when her beloved Towers, built by her two uncles is threatened to be demolished.

Kira-Kira. By Cynthia Kadohata

*It is the last of the 1950s and a Japanese-American family is struggling to survive in Georgia. The two parents work in a chicken processing plant. The older girl in the family gets ill about a third of the way through this 243 page book and begins to slowly die. This is the story of a family hanging together, dealing with an ill child and eventually her death. It is a touching story told with warm language. [This is the 2005 Newbery Medal winner]

The Red Kayak by Priscilla Cummings

When a toddler dies as a result of a prank, Brady must decide whose side he is on and whether or not to protect the pranksters. Crime drama, coming of age story all rolled into one.

*The Sea of Trolls. By Nancy Farmer

Here is a fantasy adventure story full of magic, wrapped around Norse mythology. Jack had just been apprenticed to the local Bard and had started learning magic when he is kidnapped in a Viking raid. Because of his ability of to draw on the Life Force for his magic, Jack ends up going on a quest to the land of the Trolls.

*The Supernaturalists. By Eoin Colfer

It is the future and Cosmo Hill breaks out of an orphanage (where they test products on residents) and ends up with a group of renegades. This group (along with Cosmo) have a special ability to see creatures they call parasites. These parasites, invisible to most, appear to be sucking the life out of wounded or ill people. This group who call themselves the Supernaturalist are out to kill as many of these parasites as they can to save Satellite City..but are they doing more harm than good.

*The Teacher's Funeral. By Richard Peck

It is 1904 in rural Indiana and the long-time school teacher for the local one room schoolhouse has died. Fifteen-year-old Russell is hoping the school will close but the school board appoints his older sister as teacher. Can she guide the varied group of eight students? Will she be able to keep the school running in the middle of vandalism, snakes in desks, and a fire in the outhouse?

Senior Division

*Airborn. By Kenneth Oppel

Oppel has created an incredible alternate reality where dirigibles rule the sky of transportation. Matt is a cabin boy on a very elegant one. The book opens with them finding a lone hot air balloonist mumbling about incredible flying creatures that were not birds. He dies on the ship. On a later cruise the granddaughter of this balloonist appears on the ship as a rich passenger and Matt and she get involved in searching for the incredible "cloud cats." To add more excitement, sky pirates raid the ship.

Hat Full of Sky by Terry Pratchett

In this third novel in the series which does stand on its own, young witch Tiffany meets Miss Level who is one person with two bodies. She is stalked by an invisible brainless entity and as usual tries to set things straight.

How I Live Now by Meg Rosoff

War, parental rejection, and anorexia seem to consume Daisy as she moves to England to stay with her aunt at the beginning of World War I. When her aunt becomes stranded in Oslo, her cousins must fend for themselves even with the invading terrorists threatening them.

Montmorency: Thief, Liar, Gentleman by Eleanor Updale

In Victorian England, Montmorency and with the help of the extensive London sewer system figures out how to pass himself off as a Gentleman while robbing the members of the upper class. He spends his nights as the evil Scarper and his days as a Gentleman and succeeds in the beginning at fooling everyone.

My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult

Kate has a rare leukemia and her sister Anna, has been genetically engineered to help her. Anna's body is to be used for a kidney transplant to help Kate survive but at 13 she hires a lawyer to sue her parents for the right to make her own decisions. Caught between her love for her sister and her family and her determination to no longer be the donor we have sympathy for all sides of the dilemma.

* The above starred summaries were written by Frederick Mueller a librarian from Newton, New Jersey. He reads every book he puts in the library and has a great webpage with summaries of the books. (http://www.halsted.org/Lib.htm)

Ruth Murray- Oregon Representative- YRCA- murrayr@wlwv.k12.or.us

7. Patty Sorensen selected

Patty Sorensen was selected as one of the readers for the U. S. Department of Education's Improving Literacy Through School Libraries, the Barbara Bush initiative. The grant reading takes place in early May and is all done electronically.

Electronic Newsletter of The Oregon Educational Media Association

Available on the website at <http://www.oema.net>

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Volume 18 No.9 Part 1 May , 2006

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CONTENTS:

FROM THE PRESIDENT

the "official" letter ----- Jim Tindall

FROM THE MEMBERSHIP

1. OSLIS - Hot Topics ----- Patty Sorensen

2. George Fox Classes ----- Karen Wedeking

3. 2006 Fall OEMA Conference Highlights ----- Kathy Jensen

4. Author Day ----- Sybilla Cook

5. Book Repair Workshops to be offered at George Fox University July 13 and 14, 2006 ----- Karen Wedeking

6. Young Reader's Choice Awards 2007 ----- Ruth Murray

7. Patty Sorensen selected

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FROM THE PRESIDENT --- Jim Tindall

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It well could be time for you to consider NBPTS national certification. See http://www.nbpts.org/about/index.cfm

http://www.oema.net/conferences/OregonLiteracy2006/OregonLit2006.htm

And finally, thanks to Sheryl Steinke, Linda Ague, Jim Scheppke, and Jim Hayden who are involved in lobbying efforts for libraries in Washington, D.C.

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FROM THE MEMBERSHIP

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1. OSLIS - Hot Topics ----- Patty Sorensen

Don't overlook this OSLIS resource!

Patty Sorensen, Oregon State Library, School Library Liaison

Patty.sorensen@state.or.us 503-378-5011

2. George Fox Classes ----- Karen Wedeking

The following classes are being offered by George Fox University during the summer of 2006. Registration is now available at edfl.georgefox.edu

EDFL 550 The Dynamic School Library Media Program 3 semester hours

Offered summer semester Format: Classroom Centered

June 19- July 7 M-F 12:30-4:00 p.m. Instructor: Patty Sorensen

EDFL 533 Advanced Studies in Children's and Adolescent Literature 2 semester hours

Offered summer semester Format: Classroom Centered

June 19- July 7 MWF 8:30-12:00 a.m. Grace Balwit

EDFL 556 Resource Management 3 semester hours

This course provides the media specialist with resources and knowledge about the organization, cataloging, classification and arrangement of resources in the Media Center.

June 19-July 7 M- F 5:30-8:30 p.m. Instructor: Jan Breckon

Offered summer semester Format: Classroom Centered

EDFL625A Technology in the Classroom II: Using and Managing Technology Hardware. 1 semester hour

July 10-14 M-F 8:30-11:30am Instructor: Bob Kuest

For questions contact:

Karen Wedeking

Coordinator of the Library Media Endorsement Program

503-554-2858

kwedekin@georgefox.edu

3. 2006 Fall OEMA Conference Highlights ----- Kathy Jensen

4. Author Day ----- Sybilla Cook

This year, author day will be open to the public as well, so those of you who live in the area might want to put it on your calendars. Its low key and fun.

5. Book Repair Workshops to be offered at George Fox University - July 13 and 14, 2006 ----- Karen Wedeking

July 13th Basic Book Repair Workshop 9:00-4:00.

6. Young Reader's Choice Awards 2007 ----- Ruth Murray

And the nominees are:

Junior Division

Dragon Rider by Cornelia Funke

Humans are planning to destroy the valley which has been to home to the dragons and Firedrake sets out to discover the mysterious ancestral home and safe-haven for his kind called Rim of Heaven.

Heartbeat by Sharon Creech

Ida B and Her Plans to Maximize Fun- by Katherine Hannigan

Indigo's Star by Hilary McKay

Peter and the Star Catchers by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson

Star of Kazan by Eva Ibbotson

Intermediate Division

*Al Capone does my shirts. By Gennifer Choldenko

Bucking the Sarge by Christopher Paul Curtis

Outcasts of 19 Schyuler Place by E.L. Konigsburg

Kira-Kira. By Cynthia Kadohata

The Red Kayak by Priscilla Cummings

When a toddler dies as a result of a prank, Brady must decide whose side he is on and whether or not to protect the pranksters. Crime drama, coming of age story all rolled into one.

*The Sea of Trolls. By Nancy Farmer

*The Supernaturalists. By Eoin Colfer

*The Teacher's Funeral. By Richard Peck

Senior Division

*Airborn. By Kenneth Oppel

Hat Full of Sky by Terry Pratchett

How I Live Now by Meg Rosoff

Montmorency: Thief, Liar, Gentleman by Eleanor Updale

My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult

Ruth Murray- Oregon Representative- YRCA- murrayr@wlwv.k12.or.us

7. Patty Sorensen selected

Patty Sorensen was selected as one of the readers for the U. S. Department of Education's Improving Literacy Through School Libraries, the Laura Bush initiative. The grant reading takes place in early May and is all done electronically.

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FROM THE STATE

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1. Letters about Literature winners honored ----- Arturo Gullen (OSL)

Students from across the state of Oregon will be honored at a celebration at the Oregon State Library on Monday April 3rd at 4:00pm for their winning entries in the 2006 Letters About Literature contest.

Oregon winners include:

Level I First Place: Aubrey Means, Portland; Level I Runner Up: Mason Flores, Grants Pass; Level I Honorable Mention: Hannah Burke, Wilsonville; Meagan Gliebe, Gresham; Olivia Hinnerfeld, Portland.

Level II First Place: Jessie Karlovich, Ashland; Level II Runner Up: Lucien Broeckel, Corbett. Level II Honorable Mention Emily Brevan, Phoenix; Elise Chow, Ashland; Emily Fuller, Grants Pass; Emily Harvey, Corvallis; Clemmie von Radies, Ashland.

Level III First Place: Nick Engelfried, Hillsboro; Level II Runner Up:Rose Engelfried, Hillsboro; Level III Honorable Mention: Maya Lim, McMinnville; Jesus Vazquez, Woodburn.

Also honored will be the seventy-nine semi-finalists from around the state. Letters About Literature is sponsored nationally by the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress with Target Stores. In Oregon, Letters About Literature is sponsored by the Oregon Center for the Book, OEMA, OLA Children's Services Division and Young Adult Network.

2. Cynthia Rylant Wins Oregon Library Association's Lampman Award ----- Debra Bogart ( OLA )

Oregon author Cynthia Rylant has been awarded the 2006 Evelyn Sibley Lampman Award by the Children's Services Division of the Oregon Library Association. The award was announced at the Oregon Library Association's annual conference. The Lampman Award is Oregon's most notable and prestigious award for library service to children.

Cynthia Rylant is a renowned author for young readers. A prolific writer, she has published not only picture books and many beloved series for beginning readers, but also notable books for young adults. Her very first picture book, "When I Was Young in the Mountains", was named a Caldecott Honor Book and she went on to win both a Newbery Honor for her novel "A Fine White Dust" and the Newbery Medal for "Missing May". Most recently her work "Henry and Mudge and the Great Grandpas" was awarded the inaugural American Library Association's Theodor Seuss Geisel Beginning Reader Award.

Oregon is home to many published writers. We are fortunate to be able to claim Ms. Rylant as our own. Her endearing characters such as Henry and his dog Mudge, and her perceptive treatment of issues important to children, ensure that Rylant's books will be shared for generations to come. For her great breadth of literary ability and for her sensitive and skillful dedication to children's literature, we are honored to award Cynthia Rylant the 2006 Evelyn Sibley Lampman Award.

The Lampman Award was established in 1982 to honor a living Oregon author, librarian, or educator who has made a significant contribution to Oregon in the fields of children's literature and library services. It is awarded annually by the Children's Services Division of the Oregon Library Association. The award presentation was made at the Evelyn Sibley Lampman Breakfast during the OLA Conference. The award is given in memory of Evelyn Sibley Lampman (1907-1980), noted Oregon teacher, journalist, and author of children's books.

3. Nominations needed for School Librarian on SDLAC ----- Darci Hanning (OSL)

On behalf of the LSTA Advisory Council, the State Library is accepting nominations for the following five vacancies on the Statewide Database Licensing Advisory Committee (SDLAC), terms beginning July 1, 2006:

Position #1 - Public library serving 25,000 or less, term ending June 30, 2008

Position #4 - Public library serving 25,000 to 100,000; term ending June 30 2009

Position #5 - Academic library from an Oregon community college; term ending June 30, 2009

Position #6 - School library, drawn from OEMA membership; term ending June 30, 2009

Position #10 - Tribal library; term ending June 30, 2009

Self-nominations are encouraged -- if you are interested, or know someone who may be, please read further and pass this message along. There is a form to complete (see below) and at the very end of this message is a list of libraries from which nominees may be selected for each position.

Involvement in SDLAC will include representing your constituent group through attendance at meetings, participation on a listserv, and providing feedback on the success of the statewide database licensing program. It is likely that the SDLAC will start the RFP process for the next five-year contract sometime in 2007. The Statewide Database Licensing Advisory Committee shall meet at least twice each calendar year, and may meet more often as needed.

SDLAC committee members represent the following groups:

One representative from the LSTA Advisory Council;

Three public library representatives, one each from libraries serving populations over 100,000, between 25,000-100,000, and 25,000 or less;

Three academic library representatives, one each from a community college, Oregon University System, and private academic institution;

One representative from a resource sharing system;

One representative from a tribal library and,

Two school library representatives drawn from OEMA membership.

In making appointments, the LSTA Advisory Council will seek representatives with experience in database licensing and the use of databases.

Please complete the information below and return to Darci Hanning (<mailto:darci.hanning@state.or.us>darci.hanning@state.or.us) no later than end of business on Monday, May 15, 2006. A slate of nominees will be presented by the State Library staff to the LSTA Advisory Council at their June 2, 2006 meeting. Appointees will be notified by the State Library as soon as possible after the LSTA Advisory Council meeting.

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Please provide the following information about the nominee:

Name:

Work Address:

Library employed (if different from Address):

Work Phone/Fax/Email:

Experience with database licensing:

Experience with using or instructing patrons to use databases:

Interest in serving on the SDLAC:

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1. AASL selects 2006 NSLMPY Award winners ----- Kathy Agarwal

CHICAGO - Hilliard (Ohio) City School District, Biblioteca Las Americas in Mercedes, Texas, and Kapolei (Hawaii) High School will receive this year's prestigious National School Library Media Program of the Year Award (NSLMPY) from the American Association of School Librarians (AASL), a division of the American Library Association (ALA). The honor will be presented at the AASL Awards Luncheon at the ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans.

The 2006 School District award goes to Hilliard City School District in Hilliard, Ohio, with 20 schools serving over 14,000 students. School library media centers district-wide provide flexible access to resources and are open to all students throughout the school day. The Hilliard School District school library media programs are central to teaching and learning as evidenced by a strong budget and support from district administrators. The long-range plan for the library media program, aptly named "Powerful Partnerships," is a guiding focus for the district.

Biblioteca Las Americas in Mercedes, Texas, has been named one of two Single School Category winners for 2006. Biblioteca Las Americas (BLA) is a 33,000 square foot facility serving over 1,300 students from two magnet schools in the South Texas Independent School District. Although a freestanding facility, the library media program at BLA is a model of curriculum integration. The program is also a model for student inquiry, with over 40 opportunities for research, inquiry, and presentations for grades 9-12. Extended hours provide additional time for student research.

Kapolei High School in Kapolei, Hawaii, also has been named a winner in the Single School Category. Kapolei High School, serving 2,333 students, was designed with learning academies, teaming, and problem-based learning (PBL) as the focus for 9-12 grade education. The library media program implements problem-based learning school-wide through a "Curriculum Construction Cookbook." Lessons center around essential questions grounded in a standards based curriculum.

"In each of the schools and districts, the school library media specialists are acknowledged as curriculum leaders," said Gail Dickinson, chair of the NSLMPY Award Subcommittee. "Administration, fellow teachers, and students acknowledge that role, and provided examples of ways in which they depend on the school library media program as the central focus of teaching and learning in the school."

Established in 1963, the NSLMPY Award honors school library media programs whose mission is to ensure that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information, as well as exemplify implementation of Information Power: Building Partnerships for Learning, the publication of AASL's standards and guidelines for dynamic, student-centered school library media programs. Sponsored by Follett Library Resources, the award, comprised of two categories: school district and single school, recognizes exemplary school library media programs that are fully integrated into the school's curriculum. Each winning program, one in the district category and two in the single school category, receives a $10,000 prize ($30,000 total). For more information go to <http://www.ala.org/ala/aasl/aaslawards/natlslmprogram/aaslnational.htm>

The American Association of School Librarians, http://www.aasl.org, a division of the American Library Association (ALA), promotes the improvement and extension of library media services in elementary and secondary schools as a means of strengthening the total education program. Its mission is to advocate excellence, facilitate change and develop leaders in the school library media field.

Visit the NSLMPY web site at: <http://www.ala.org/ala/aasl/aaslawards/natlslmprogram/aaslnational.htm>

2. New position statement on instructional classification ----- Kathy Agarwal

AASL has posted a new position statement on Instructional Classification of School Library Media Specialists. The position statement was developed by the AASL Task Force on Instructional Classification to voice support for the inclusion of certified school library media specialists as part of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) definition of "instructional" school staff and services. AASL believes that school library media centers are classrooms in which school library media specialists teach and students and teachers learn.

Read complete position statement at http://www.ala.org/ala/aasl/aaslproftools/positionstatements/instclass.htm

Find other position statements at http://www.ala.org/aasl/positions

3. Nominations are available for YALSA's National Teens' Top Ten Vote ----- Kathy Agarwal

The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) is pleased to announce that nominations now are available for the national Teens' Top Ten (TTT) Vote to take place during Teen Read Week, October 15-21, 2006. Nominations can be found online at

http://www.ala.org/teenstopten

Teens across the country are encouraged to read the 22 nominated titles to prepare themselves for the Teens' Top Ten vote. The votes will determine the 2006 Teens' Top Ten booklist of the best new books for young adults.

Learn more about Teen Read Week 2006 at

http://www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/teenreading/trw/trw2006/trw06.htm

Get the full announcement at

http://www.ala.org/ala/pressreleases2006/april2006/NominationsYALSATTT.htm