FROM THE MEMBERSHIP
1. National Library Week Activities
2. Retirements
3. Graphic Novels on the Web ---- Peyton Stafford
4. OBOB Update ---- Debbie Alvarez
5. Mulville moves on ---- Jan Nichols
6. Joint Conference Update ---- Sheryl Steinke
7. PSU Summer Class Offerings ---- Ruth Murray
8. George Fox University Library Endorsement summer courses 2008 ---- Karen Wedeking

FROM THE STATE
1. Summer Institute ---- Patty Sorensen
2. From the State Library ---- Patty Sorensen
3. Digital Natives from Idaho Focus Group Findings about HS Age Users ---- Patty Sorensen
4. The 2008 Letters About Literature Winners ---- Robin Speer

FROM ALA and AASL
1. AASL Fall Forum ---- Melissa Jones (AASL)
2. ALA News Online ---- John Admundsen (ALA)
3. Virtual National Library Legislative Day ---- Diedre Conkling

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FROM THE PRESIDENT --- Gregory Lum
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This year has been a whirlwind of activity for OASL. As president, I want to thank you for your involvement and participation. As a volunteer organization, it takes many hands to do the work.
This past school year, OASL completed a successful fall conference in Seaside; distributed the six Connie Hull literacy mini-grants; conducted the regional and state OBOB competitions; ran several winter/spring regional conferences; sponsored the Beverly Cleary Children's Choice Awards; gave three scholarships for members seeking a library endorsement; sent representatives to the AASL national conference in Reno, ALA in Anaheim, and National Library Legislative Day in D.C.; and many more activities.
Spread the good news of OASL with your fellow teachers, your principal, the local school board, parents, legislators, and your community. Once again, thank you for your support of the Oregon Association of School Libraries!
As I pass on the gavel to Merrie Olson, the OASL president for 2008-09, I know that I could not have served as your president without the help of many people. I know Merrie will devote many hours as her term begins as president. Once again, thank you for your support.
Summer is just around the corner. Best of luck with your weeding and inventory. Enjoy your summer with relaxing, sunny days!
God Bless,
Gregory Lum

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FROM THE MEMBERSHIP
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1. National Library Week Activities

Melissa Meyer (Horizon Christian Schools) - The Horizon Christian Schools Libraries both received a "We the People -- Created Equal" Bookshelf. Wahoo!!!

Linda Bilyeu (Bend-LaPine Schools) - To celebrate National Library Week I used the ALA READ poster CD and took pictures of the School Board members. The posters were printed at Costco ($2.99) each and displayed on a bulletin board at the Bend- La.Pine Schools district office. We also put the superintendent's poster on the homepage of the district's webpage with a press release on our school libraries. We had one school on television announcing the increase in circulations in La Pine High School after the "extreme makeover" in the library. Librarian Christie Boen and Media Manager Donna Seaton weeded the collection and purchased new books, had the library painted, added art, plants and an espresso machine. Kids are coming in and the library has come to life!

2. Retirements

Patti Boyd - I will be retiring from the Glide School District after 23 years of blood, sweat and tears.... and lots of laughter!

Patty Sorensen - On June 19th, I'm going to head back into retirement. As many of you know, I retired from my school library role three years ago and then started doing some contract work for the State Library. That work turned into a half-time job for the past two years. What a great way to culminate my career path! I want each and every one of you to know that I have thoroughly enjoyed working with you as a school librarian over the past 18 years. It has been a real joy to be allowed to support you in the past two years in the School Library Consultant role here at the State Library. It has also been a remarkable journey to be involved in the initial evolution of OSLIS ten years ago to the new OSLIS 2.0 Project. Our grassroots website has continued to improve and grow with the web and need for information literacy support. OSLIS is used throughout the world, the US, and in Oregon. Who would have guessed that outcome 10 years ago!! My family, garden, reading, dog and traveling will keep me busy as I move into the next phase of my life. Thanks so much for all your support and kind words. You are quite a remarkable group of professionals.
Information about the OSL job opening will be announced later on the OASL listserv.

Janie Diment - From Monroe Middle School in the Eugene School District

Karen Leeson - From North High School in the Eugene School District

3. Graphic Novel on the Web ---- Peyton Stafford

When I was a child, my parents bought me Classic Comics as a way of getting me interested in Greek and Roman mythology. As a young man, I subscribed to many of the Marvel Comics series and often ended up with two copies of each edition, since I would buy one copy at the local drugstore while waiting for my subscription copy to arrive by mail. The first graphic novel I read was Art Spiegelman's Maus, when he came to the old Looking Glass Bookstore in downtown Portland. Now, graphic novels are big business. We tend to think of them as hip and out of the mainstream, but a whole industry has grown up around publishing, marketing and distributing them. Here are some links to relevant web sites related to graphic novels, as they pertain to libraries. The links below are only a few of the ones I have on Delicious, so you can get into the subject without becoming overwhelmed. Each link should open in a new browser window. If a link doesn't work, then just Google the link name.

http://www.koyagi.com/Libguide.html
Good overview of the formats, their conventions, reviews, etc. Best place I have found to start learning
http://www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/booklistsawards/greatgraphicnovelsforteens/08ggnt.cfm
YALSA's newest hot list. Read what your youth librarian colleagues think are the best. The site is at
http://www.hwwilson.com/Databases/graphicnovels_core.htm
Designed for public libraries but go for it.

4. OBOB Update ---- Debbie Alvarez

Dates selected for OBOB Regional Competitions and State Competitions for 2008-2009:
Regional Tournament Dates for Regions to select from:
Feb. 28th, 2009, March 7th, 2009 and March 14th, 2009
State Competition will be: April 4th, 2009.
**The OBOB team needs new committee members, school location volunteers for each region, and key people who wish to be in charge of each regional competition. If you participated in OBOB, please consider sharing your time with our committee in planning 2008-2009. There are small and large jobs!**
Thank you to all participants in Regionals and State OBOB, wonderful preparation and experiences! Congratulations to our winning state OBOB teams: Pratum Elementary, 3rd-5th and Walt Morey Middle School, 6th-9th. Thank you to our hosts and host schools and additionally to those who were Regional and State Battle managers! A special thank you to goes to Jesuit High School, Linus Pauling Middle School, Roseburg High School, West Orient Middle School, Chemeketa Community College!

The book titles for 3rd-5th OBOB 2008-2009 are:
Apples to Oregon : being the (slightly) true narrative of how a brave pioneer father brought apples, peaches, pears, plus, grapes, and cherries (and children) across the plains - Deborah Hopkinson - Tall Tale/Historical Fiction (This is the 2009 Oregon Reads Title.)
Escaping the Giant Wave - Peg Kehret - Realistic Fiction
Gentle Ben - Walt Morey - Realistic Fiction
Cryptid Hunters - Roland Smith - Realistic Fiction
Dark Hills Divide - Patrick Carman - Fantasy
Gooseberry Park - Cynthia Rylant - Fantasy
The Black Paw - Heather Vogel Frederick - Mystery/Fantasy
B is for Beaver - Marie Smith - Non-fiction
Bound for Oregon - Jean Van Leeuwen - Historical Fiction
Who was Sacajawea - Dennis B. Fradin - Biography/Non-fiction
The Summer of Riley - Eve Bunting - Realistic Fiction
Into the Firestorm - Deborah Hopkinson - Historical FictionThe Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane Kate DiCamillo - Fantasy
Rules by Cynthia Lord - Realistic Fiction - YRCA 2009
Gossamer by Lois Lowry - Fantasy - YRCA 2009
Clementine by Sara Pennypacker - Realistic Fiction - BCCCA 2009

The book titles for 6th-9th OBOB 2008-2009 are:
2008-2009 6th-9th Grade Division
* Oregon author or Oregon setting
**Warning, this list might be adjusted based on book availability.**
Titles Selected:
*Alphabet of Dreams - Susan Fletcher - Historical Fiction
Ark angel - Horowitz, Anthony - Adventure/Mystery - YRCA 2009,
*Atherton: House of power - Carman, Patrick Science fiction
*Bat 6 - Virginia Euwer Wolff - Historical Fiction/ multicultural
*Call Me Hope - Olson,Gretchen - Realistic/ child abuse
*Eyes of the Emperor - Graham Salisbury - Historical Fiction
Fablehaven - Mull, Brandon - Fantasy - YRCA 2009
*Fire on the Wind - Linda Crew - Historical Fiction
*Girl from Yamhill Cleary, Beverly - Biography
Half-moon investigations - Colfer, Eoin - Adventure/Mystery - YRCA 2009
*Minerva Clark Gets a Clue - Karen Karbo - Mystery (Humor)
*Peak- Roland Smith - Adventure
The Pinhoe egg - Jones, Diana Wynn - Fantasy - YRCA 2009
*Sea Otter Rescue : The Aftermath of an oil spill - Smith, Roland -Nonfiction
*Stout-hearted Seven - Neta Lohnes Frazier - Historical Fiction
*A wizard of Earthsea - Le Guin, Ursula K. - Fantasy/classic
In Reserve (in priority order):
Dairy queen - Murdock, Catherine Gilbert - Realistic - YRCA 2009
*Up Before Daybreak - Deborah Hopkinson - Non-fiction
Boy in the striped pajamas : a fable - Boyne, John - historical fiction - YRCA
*No end in sight : my life as a blind Iditarod racer - Scdoris, Rachael - Non fiction

Remember that OBOB has two websites to refer to for information, the OBOB website and the WIKI which is linked off the home site: <http://www.oema.net/OBOB/>
If you have any questions, remember to email: lsta_oema@yahoo.com

5. Mulville moves on ---- Jan Nichols

This year's OASL Administrator of the Year, Mark Mulvihill, will leave the Hermiston School District on July 1, 2008 to become Umatilla-Morrow County ESD Superintendent. In each of his interviews with the area's newspapers, OASL Administrator of the Year Award was mentioned very prominently. Evidently it was not only significant to him, it meant something in the interview process for the new job as well. I also know that his parting "legacy", announced at last week's Library Media Specialist's Meeting, and approved by the Hermiston School Board, is $10,000 to each school library for books.

6. Joint Conference Update ---- Sheryl Steinke

OASL WLMA Joint Fall Conference
Oct. 9 - 11 at the Oregon Conference Center in Portland
Elect to Lead: Libraries, Literacy and Learning
http://oemawlma2008.org/
Mark your calendar now for three days of libraries, literacy and learning with fellow school librarians from Washington.
Extended sessions are on Thursday and Saturday morning. Presenters include Debbie Abilock, Teresa Bateman (book repair), Battisti and Benedetti, Toni Buzzeo, Judy Freeman, Doug Johnson, Patrick Jones, Janet Murray, Aaron Schmidt, Peggy Sharp, Carol Simpson, and Patty Sorensen.
Over 150 concurrent sessions are scheduled all day Friday and Saturday morning.
Exhibits open Thursday evening, and continue all day Friday and Saturday morning.
Have dinner with Frank McCourt at the Friday night banquet. Have breakfast with Todd Strasser and John Greene, and lunch with Naomi Shahib Nye.
Watch for registration information on the OASL listserv and on the conference website. All registration will be online.

7. PSU Summer Class Offerings ---- Ruth Murray

Summer looks bright and shiny, especially if youre interested in taking PSU classes. We are offering classes towards endorsement, classes for credit towards renewing your certificate and best of all, our classes are just plain fun. If you are interested in continuing your education or learning something new these are for you. Library types and teacher types will all be interested in learning about the following:
**** 9th Annual Pacific Northwest Children's Book Conference*: July 14-18, 2008
First of all is my favorite the Childrens Book Conference for writers and illustrators. Have you ever dreamed of writing or illustrating a childrens or young adult book? I loved this conference so much when I took it about 8 years ago, that I have weaseled my way into working on it just so I can go back every year. You get to work with editors from New York, Authors of many types of children and young adult books, and illustrators also. Its only a week long (five days) and you can take it for 3 hours graduate or undergraduate credit from PSU. If you do not live in the area, there are dorm rooms available. The conference is held on the campus of Reed. Register before May 16 for special early bird rates...
For more information, please go to: www.ceed.pdx.edu/children or email katagiri@pdx.edu to be added to the email list.
****Video Production* is a three hour graduate class that will be taught face to face and online. Students will study and practice video recording techniques including storytelling, various camera techniques, and editing. Spend time planning, producing, shooting, editing, and presenting video productions.

We are offering several two day classes this summer and I think you will enjoy the topics. These workshop type classes can be taken for one graduate or undergraduate credit.
****Childrens Literature on Film and Video* will be held July 25 (4;30-8:30) and 26 (9:00-4:00). Taught by the wonderful Susan Ray, the class is an overview of contemporary children's and young adult cinema for students at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Resources for selection and evaluation considerations are included.
****Podcasting Possibilities* you will learn how you can use podcasting to create fun, imaginative and interesting audio and video content. Understand the basics of creating a podcast and using podcasting with students, teachers and even the community. With just Garage Band and some microphones, you can start to create your own amazing content. You will then be shown how to publish your podcast to your website or to iTunes. This class is taught by Connie Pappas the former Washington State Librarian of the year and a former PSU classmate of mine. She is great fun and full of enthusiasm! The class is Aug. 9 and 16. 9:00-3:00

*Troubleshooting Classroom Equipment* is taught by former Beaverton
technology guru Bob Kuest and would be a great class for teachers and
librarians alike. Explore the management of technology equipment in the
classroom and media center. Topics will range from cleaning overhead
projectors to connecting video projectors. Use of computers, digital
photography and document cameras in instruction will be covered.
Troubleshooting and repair hints along with informative handouts will be
given. Unique uses for equipment will be explored. Emphasis will be on
the equipment and how to keep it running smoothly and efficiently. Think
of the money you could save by doing these small things yourself. The
class will be held July 26 and 26.

*Web 2.0 in the Classroom and School Library: Blogs, Wikis, and more* is
being taught by the amazing Aaron Schmidt. Perhaps you have taken one of
his conference workshops. This class will help you become familiar with the current trends in the Read/Write web and social networking websites. Emphasis is placed upon curricular tie-ins and teaching information literacy with these tools. Students leave the class with a working weblog, a presence on social networking sites, the ability to create and edit a wiki, and an understanding of current major trends on the Web. Class will be offered Aug 1 and 4 from 9:00-12:00

*Finally, our own Kathy Fritts, retired from Jesuit and world traveler will be offering a workshop on *Teaching Overseas.* In this high energy and thoroughly practical workshop, the team of Brad and Kathy Fritts will guide you into the world of overseas teaching. If you yearn to travel or experience a more intense lifestyle, they'll share stories and pictures of the exotic adventures of ordinary overseas teachers. They will lay out the whole story of teaching in the overseas schools, both positive and negative. And they walk you through a step-by-step orientation to the recruiting process, with plenty of tips and resources for a successful job hunt. This workshop is NOT for credit and is offered June 26 from 9:00-4:00.

We are offering other three hour classes that can be open to your for certification, renewal or continuing education. Go to our website
www.ceed.pdx.edu/lib_media/ for more information.

8. George Fox University Library Endorsement summer courses 2008 ---- Karen Wedeking

EDFL550 Dynamic School Library 3 semester hours
This course introduces the student to all aspects of program administration, including the role of the media center, the development of goals (short and long
term) and human, physical, and financial resources.
June 23- July 11 11:15 - 4:15 Monday thru Friday
Instructor: Karen Wedeking

EDFL533 Advanced Studies in Childrens and Adolescent Literature 2 semester hours This course focuses on a critical examination of childrens literature as literature, considers curriculum development based on childrens literature, and a further development of a broad understanding of literacy learning issues.
June 23  8/1
W 5:00-9:00 plus online
Instructor: Grace Balwit

EDFL556 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 23  July 11 8:15- 11:15 Monday thru Friday
Instructor: Jan Breckon

EDFL625A Technology in the classroom II: Using Technology Tools 1 semester hour
7/21-7/25 M-F 8:15-11:15
Instructor: Terrell Smith

EDFL562 Multi Media Design and Production
6/23  8/1 Online
Instructor: JoAnn Klassen

See edfl.georgefox.edu for complete summer schedule. George Fox offers complete programs for masters and doctorate degrees.

For more information contact:
Karen Wedeking
kwedeking@georgefox,edu
503-554-2858

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1. Summer Institute ---- Patty Sorensen

Are you going to be part of your school's team attending ODE's 2008 Superintendent's Summer Institute for grades 4-12, August 4-6, 2008?
"The Oregon Diploma: Moving Education Forward" will be held at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon. Detailed information and Team Applications available at: http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=1838 Applications are due by June 6.
The Superintendent's Summer Institute provides timely researched based and relevant training to the schools and districts in Oregon. Literacy is the driving force of the institute and all content areas are tied to literacy. The Summer Institute is designed to enable teams of teachers, administrators and other staff the time to attend the sessions, reflect on the materials presented and to work together as a team to develop a plan for their school/district to implement the strategies presented.

2. From the State Library ---- Patty Sorensen

OSLIS 2.0 Featured in ODEs Superintendents Pipeline
Read all about it at: <http://www.ode.state.or.us/superintendent/update/april-pipeline-08.pdf>

Be sure to check out these two recent articles in the Reading Teacher online.
1 - Comprehension Windows Strategy (CWS): A Comprehension Strategy and Prop for Reading and Writing Informational Text.
This article is very relative to librarians due to its focus on informational text. Another look at strategies to help students! CWS is designed to support students in their decision-making process in the analysis and synthesis of informational texts. Reading Teacher; Apr2008, Vol. 61 Issue 7, p571-575, 5p
Persistent link to this record:
<http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=tfh&AN=31748476&si>
2 - The Shape of Direct Quotation.
Another great one about helping students better comprehend stories. The article focuses on the significance played of direct quotation to ensure understanding of stories among children.
Reading Teacher; Apr2008, Vol. 61 Issue 7, p558-564, 7p
Persistent link to this record:
<http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=tfh&AN=31748474&s>

Two New Books at the State Library to Check Out!
You can check these books out from the State Library, by completing an inner library loan by faxing your contact information; name, title, address, phone number, etc. and the item requested: Title, Call number to (503)-588-7119. The item will be mailed to you for 28 days use. Prior to the return date, you simply mail the item back to the State Library. Enjoy!
1 - Grassian, Esther S., and Joan R. Kaplowitz. Learning to Lead and Manage Information Literacy Instruction. New York City, NY: Neal-Schuman Publishers, Inc., 2005.
Covers topics from management to cooperation and change, grant writing, publicity, promo and learning to manage technology. Comes with a CD with support materials including info lit enhanced syllabus, memo to administrator, help forms, web links.
2 - Lathrop, Ann, and Kathleen Foss, eds. Guiding Students from Cheating and Plagiarism to Honesty and Integrity: Strategies for Change. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited, 2005.
Focus is on guiding students, educators and parents from a culture that ignores or tolerates cheating into one where every effort is made to value, encourage, and support honesty.

3. Digital Natives from Idaho Focus Group Findings about HS Age Users ---- Patty Sorensen
<http://libraries.idaho.gov/files/default/2007-digital-native-rpt.pdf>

A report was recently released from the Idaho State Library and funded by LSTA grant monies about digital natives (A digital native is a person who has grown up with digital technology such as computers, the Internet, mobile phones and MP3.). While this study was about Public Libraries, some of their findings should be very helpful as you consider how to best work with your 12-17 year olds in school libraries.
They list the top 12 themes that they identified during the discussions with this age group.
1. High school students feel that they have less free time than when they were younger.
2. All young digital natives name at least one type of technology that they use on a daily basis, whether it is for entertainment, or to get information for a school project.
3. Education and learning are usually enjoyable.
4. Younger digital natives rely almost entirely on the Internet for research.
5. Libraries are perceived to be an old-fashioned, cumbersome way to get information
6. The Internet has some limitations.
7. A library is not a place to go with friends.
8. Libraries should have a teen section.
9. Understanding how libraries should be used is important, and would make the library less intimidating.
10. Libraries should elicit opinions and ideas from younger digital natives when creating programs and services targeted for this group.
11. Library activities that provide opportunities for social interaction are very appealing to younger digital natives.
12. Potential web-based library resources preferred by younger digital natives will provide convenient access to reliable information.

4. The 2008 Letters About Literature Winners ---- Robin Speer

Letters About Literature is a national reading and writing contest for students in grades 4 - 12. Students write a letter to an author (living or dead) explaining how that author's book changed the way the student thinks about the world or him/herself. We will celebrate Oregon's winners, runners-up, and honorable mentions May 7 at the State Library from 4:00-5:30pm. The Oregon Level I (4th-6th Grade) winner is Hunter Hastings, runner-up is Ali Hentzel, and honorable mentions are Sydney Haggart, Colleen Ellis, Maria Amanda Flores, and Robert Stewart. The Oregon Level II (7th and 8th Grade) winner is Jesse Turner, runner-up is Adele Zawada, and honorable mentions are Xoren Frazier Gorby, Qiddist Hammerly, and Micaela Saling. The Oregon Level III (9th-12th Grade) winner is Maya Lim, runner-up is Erin Kahn, and honorable mentions are Stephen J. Staszewski, Anna Grabhorn, Hayley Anderson, and Shenna Hillsman.

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FROM ALA, AASL and BEYOND
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1. AASL Fall Forum ---- Melissa Jones (AASL)

The AASL's 2008 Fall Forum is entitled "Assessment, Part II: Constructing and Interpreting Viable Tools for Effective Student Learning in the Library Media Center." The forum will take place October 17-19 at the Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort, Oak Brook, Illinois (Chicago area). Prices for registration on or before September 12 are as follows: AASL Member, $209; ALA Member, $259; Non-Member, $319. After September 12: AASL Member, $259; ALA Member, $309; Non-Member, $369. For more information and to register online, visit <http://www.ala.org/aasl/fallforum>

2. ALA News Online ---- John Admundsen (ALA)

****ALA to unveil redesigned Web site at Annual Conference
<http://www.ala.org/ala/pressreleases2008/april2008/webredesign.cfm>
****School library advocates nationwide urged to oppose elimination of teacher-librarian positions
<http://www.ala.org/ala/pressreleases2008/april2008/azstatement.cfm>
****Spokane Moms to be honored with Crystal Apple
<http://www.ala.org/ala/pressreleases2008/april2008/crystalapple.cfm>
****American Library Association Annual Conferences to return to New Orleans
<http://www.ala.org/ala/pressreleases2008/april2008/neworleans.cfm>
****Freedom to Read Foundation announces Gordon M. Conable Conference Scholarship
<http://www.ala.org/ala/pressreleases2008/april2008/conable.cfm>
****Anaheim Advocacy Institute explores School Library Crisis: Spokane Moms scheduled to speak
<http://www.ala.org/ala/pressreleases2008/april2008/advocacyinstitutemoms.cfm>
****ALA blog focuses on tools you can use for School Library Media Month
<http://www.ala.org/ala/pressreleases2008/april2008/pioblogapr22.cfm>
****ALA Diversity Office extends deadline for research grant proposals
<http://www.ala.org/ala/pressreleases2008/april2008/OFDdeadline.cfm>
****Ozzie Smith PSAs now available in Second Life
<http://www.ala.org/ala/pressreleases2008/april2008/OzzieSL.cfm>

3. Virtual National Library Legislative Day ---- Diedre Conkling

Can't make it to DC on May 14 for National Library Legislative Day? No problem.
Recruit everyone you know to take part in a VIRTUAL LIBRARY LEGISLATIVE DAY! Through Virtual Library Legislative Day, thousands of people all across the country will call, fax and email their Members of Congress to tell them about the importance of libraries in this country. Get as many library advocates as you can to participate in this incredible event. For more information, please visit <http://www.ala.org/nlld>www.ala.org/nlld.

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