CONOR Regional Group
Improving Resource and Information Sharing
Academic, public, and school libraries in Monroe, Northampton, and Pike counties
Updates
Upcoming Meeting(s):
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The 2019-2020 school year CONOR regional meetings will take place on:
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Monday, October 14th (after AASL Standards Training: Part II and lunch break)
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Wednesday, April 1st
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Agendas will be posted on the Meeting Information page.
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Registration will open via CPE Tracker and email closer to the meeting dates.
May 29, 2019
OverDrive:
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In April of 2018, representatives from OverDrive gave a brief overview of the new Sora interface. Please view the "first look" video for more information.
This interface will be mandatory in the near future. The consortium, via Google Form, has decided to switch to the interface over the summer in order to prepare for the upcoming school year.
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A training on the new Sora interface will take place during the October 8th CONOR meeting, after the AASL Standards training. The full agenda is available on the Meeting Information page.
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Please visit the OverDrive page for contact information or email Sandra Reilly or Kate Strazzeri with questions/concerns.
July 7, 2018
Fall 2019 Access PA/POWER Library Training:
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HSLC has scheduled the dates and locations for the 2019 Fall Access PA/POWER Library training:
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September 17 – Crowne Plaza (King of Prussia)
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September 18 – Ephrata Public Library
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September 19 – Bucks County IU 22 (Doylestown)
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September 24 – Appalachia IU 8 (Altoona)
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September 25 – Capital IU 15 (Summerdale/Harrisburg)
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September 26 – Central IU 10 (West Decatur)
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October 11 – The Genetti Hotel & Suites (Williamsport)
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October 16 – Edinboro University
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October 17 – Greensburg IU 7
All sessions will be 8 AM - 3 PM. Look for information about the agenda and registration in future issues of the Access Pennsylvania News.
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There are no trainings planned for the Pocono/Lehigh Valley area.
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May 29, 2019
PSLA Statement - Certification Staffing Policy Guideline 48:
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In April of 2018, the Pennsylvania Department of Education released their Certification Staffing Policy Guideline (#48) regarding Library Science. As per their website, "The Certification and Staffing Policy Guidelines (CSPGs) provide guidance and clarification to educators regarding (1) the issuance of professional certificates, (2) the grade level and content scope of certificate subject areas and (3) the appropriate certificate for staffing professional positions in public schools. In this section, you will find a valuable research guide for certificate eligibility as well as for proper staffing practices that achieve educational excellence in the schools of the Commonwealth."
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PSLA recently released an official statement regarding this guideline. To read the statement, please click HERE.
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While CSPG 48 is a guideline, not an official mandate, it can be valuable for school librarians as they plan and advocate for their library programs.
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July 18, 2018
AASL Standards Training - Part II:
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The second part of the revised AASL Standards training is scheduled for our IU on Monday, October 14th. The training session will take place from 9 am to noon, followed by a lunch break and our CONOR regional meeting.
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Registration will be available via CPE Tracker or by emailing Sandra Reilly closer to the session date.
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If you cannot make this session or would prefer other location/date options, additional trainings are available through other IUs. The state schedule is posted on the main page of this site.
May 29, 2019