SCASL 2011 Conference Program

South Carolina Association of School Librarians
36th Annual Conference

March 9-11, 2011
Columbia Metropolitan
Convention Center
Columbia, South Carolina

Wednesday, March 9 ...................... ................... ................... ................... ................... ...... .....
9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Registration / Information Booth Open
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Jump Start Sessions
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Workshops by David Loertscher and
Susan Kapuscinski Gaylord
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Grand Opening & Reception
Thursday, March 10 ................ ................... ................... ................... ................... ..... .......
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Exhibit Hall Open
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Concurrent Session #1
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. First General Session & Business Meeting
David Loertscher, Keynote Speaker
12:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Awards Luncheon (ticket required)
12:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Concurrent Session #3
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Authors Autographing in Exhibits Hall
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. SLIS Alumni Tea in Ballroom A
Friday, March 11 ............ ................... ................... ................... ................... ......................
7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Registration
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Information Booth Open
8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Exhibits Open
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Authors’ Celebration Luncheon (ticket required)
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W Wednesday at a Glance W

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Jump Start Sessions
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Workshops by David Loertscher and Susan Kapuscinski Gaylord
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Grand Opening & Reception
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. SCASL Showcase, Exhibit Hall, Booth #s 62 - 65

J Jump Start Sessions J
Wednesday, March 9 * 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Getting the News Into Print – From Story to Press The State Media Company Newspaper - 1401 Shop Road.
Gary Ward, Host and Tour Guide

The Latest and Greatest – Titles That Will Excite and Motivate Your Readers -- Richland County Public Library –
1431 Assembly Street. Leslie Tetreault, Children’s Room Manager

Building a SMARTer Learning Community — ITS – Richland School District One - Olympia Learning Center -
621 Bluff Road. Elizabeth Kohut, Technology Coordinator

Increase Collaboration and Creativity Using Web 2.0 Tools in Your Media Center— ITS – Richland School
District One - Olympia Learning Center - 621 Bluff Road. Emily Herbig, Technology Coordinator

There’s More Than One Way to Read a Book — Talking Book Services - S. C. State Library - 1430 Senate Street.
Pamela Davenport, Director
Research, Resources and OutReach South Carolina Center for Children’s Books & Literacy - S. C. State Library -
1500 Senate Street. Ellen Hinrichs, Director Helen Fellers, Coordinator

W Workshops at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center W
Wednesday, March 9 * 1:30 p.m. -- 3:30 p.m.

Building Community Through Bookmaking
Carolina A
Susan Kapuscinski Gaylord, http://www.makingbooks.com

Leadership Strategies for Building Communities @ Your Library
Carolina B
Dr. David Loertscher, Hi Willow Research and Publishing, reader.david@gmail.com, www.davidvl.org

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Please join us from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall
for the Conference Grand Opening Reception and SCASL Showcase

SSCASL Showcase 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.S
Booths 62 – 65 in the Exhibit Hall

Horseplay: Gaming in the Library
Tamara Cox, Palmetto Middle Coxt@anderson1.k12.sc.us
Have you always wanted to have gaming in your library, but thought it was complicated and expensive? This session will give you tips
and resources on gaming and highlight the benefits of a gaming program.
Instructional & Collaboration - Elementary, Middle, High - SCASL Showcase

Two ELA/English Authentic Assessments: A Model for Collaboration
Konni Shier, University of South Carolina profshier@gmail.com Lisa Ramage ramagelisa@yahoo.com
Konni Shier and Lisa Ramage present a model for collaboration between school librarians and ELA teachers using web 2.0
technologies. Ms. Shier and Ms. Ramage explain how they promoted the projects, taught information literacy skills, and supported the
instructors and students in producing authentic assessments.
Instructional & Collaboration - High - SCASL Showcase

Dazzle Them with Details, Data, and Drama!
Fran Bullington, SCASL Advocacy Committee fran.bullington@gmail.com
Need inspiration for promoting your program? The SCASL Advocacy Committee has gathered ideas guaranteed to help you prove
the indispensability of your library’s program. Discover how simple and effective advocacy can be by visiting our showcase and
leave ready to dazzle your community with data, details, and drama!
Leadership, Advocacy, & Connections - Elementary, Middle, High - Exhibit Hall – SCASL Showcase

The "Worn Words" Book Store
Betty Jordan, Sullivan Middle bjordan@rock-hill.k12.sc.us
Did you know that students who do not have reading materials digress academically up to 4 months over the summer? The Worn
Words Book Store, run by students, provides free reading material for all students to own. Come learn how to start one in your
library.
Literacy - Elementary, Middle, High, Building/District, General - Exhibit Hall – SCASL Showcase

Reading is for EVERYONE!
Tamara McIntyre, SC State Library - Talking Book Services tmcintyre@statelibrary.sc.gov
Could you imagine not being able to read your favorite book? We don’t believe anyone should have to. At the South Carolina State
Library Talking Book Services, we believe EVERYONE deserves to experience the joy of reading. Come learn how we make this
happen for people who struggle with conventional books!
Literacy - Elementary, Middle, High, Building/District, General - Exhibit Hall – SCASL Showcase

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TThursday at a GlanceS
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Exhibit Hall Open
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. First General Session & Business Meeting Columbia Ballroom A,
Upper Level David Loertscher, Keynote Speaker
12:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Awards Luncheon (ticket required) Columbia Ballroom B & C
12:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Authors Autographing in Exhibit Hall
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. School of Library & Information Science Alumni Tea in Ballroom A


CConcurrent Session #1 ∗ Thursday 8:30-9:30 a.m.C
Picture Book Award Nominees 2011-2012
Jennifer Kauffman and Picture Book Award Committee jkauffma@greenville.k12.sc.us
Literacy - Elementary – Ballroom A, Upper Level

Collaboration: Help Me Do It!
Denise Chrisman, Follett Software Company dveal@fsc.follett.com * Laura Welter lwelter@fsc.follett.com
In today’s tough economy, your district may struggle with cutting spending while maintaining student outcomes. That takes strategic
and effective resource management. Follett Software’s presentation shows you how to ensure your district accurately tracks and
distributes everything from textbooks to trombones, library books to laptops using the Destiny Resource Management solutions
Instructional & Collaboration - General - Carolina A
Britannica presents, AASL: A Planning Guide for Empowering Learners
Melissa Fanaro, Britannica Digital Learning mfanaro@eb.com
The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has joined with Britannica to create an online, interactive planning module to
support implementation of AASL program guidelines, saving time and delivering data. Come learn how the Planning Guide for
Empowering Learners is a program evaluation, planning, implementation, and advocacy tool that will ensure school library program
planners go beyond the basics to provide goals, priorities, criteria, and general principles for establishing effective library programs.
Instructional & Collaboration - Elementary, Middle, High, Building/District, General - Carolina B

Prezi: Life Beyond PowerPoint
Meghan Johnson, James F. Byrnes High meghanejohnson@yahoo.com or meghan.johnson@spart5.net
Tired of PowerPoint presentations? If so, come learn how to use Prezi, the zooming presentation editor with an endless canvas!
Prezi allows complete control of your layout without using slides. During this hands-on workshop, you will learn the basics by
creating your own Prezi to take back to your classroom.
Emerging Technologies & Ethical Use of Information - General - Lexington A

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Concurrent Session #1 * Thursday 8:30-9:30 a.m. * Continued

Language & Literacy @ Your Library: Create. Cultivate. Celebrate!
Susan Lewis sulewis@richlandone.org * Laura Haney, Curriculum Resource Teacher lhaney@richlandone.org *
Patty Gay, Reading Teacher, W. S. Sandel Elementary pgay@richlandone.org
The presenters will share an assortment of events and activities that have been used to celebrate literacy at W.S. Sandel Elementary.
These events will inspire participants to create, cultivate, and celebrate literacy @ your library and beyond its walls to include
families and the school community.
Literacy - Elementary - Lexington B
It Takes a Village: Mentoring Those Who Will Join Us
Elizabeth Miller, University of South Carolina, School of Library and Information Science emiller@sc.edu *
Gerry Solomon, University of South Carolina, School of Library and Information Science gsolomon@mailbox.sc.edu
Learn how you can share your program of best practices by hosting a student from USC’s School of Library and Information Science
for practical, hands-on experiences in your school library. An overview of the program will be shared followed by questions and
answers. Application forms will be available.
Instructional & Collaboration - Elementary, Middle, High, Building/District - Richland A
Engaging The Eye Generation: Helping Our Students Read & Understand Images--Important 21st Century Skills in
Media & Visual Literacy
Frank Baker, Media Literacy Clearinghouse fbaker1346@aol.com
The digital natives we teach MAY be media savvy, but they are certainly NOT media literate. They do not possess those "critical
thinking/viewing skills" they need to be competent communicators in the 21st century. Join Frank Baker for this engaging and
interactive session on 21st century skills.
Literacy - Elementary, Middle, High, General - Richland B
Out of the Gates Running: Reflections on the First Year
Tamara Cox, Palmetto Middle Coxt@anderson1.k12.sc.us *
Carla Nash, West Pelzer Elementary, Nashc@anderson1.k12.sc.us
Get the lowdown on what your first year will be like from two "newbies". Hear the things that you didn't learn in library school. Share
in our successes and learn from our failures. Even vets can learn from our experiences (or at least come laugh at our naïveté).
Leadership, Advocacy, & Connections - Elementary, Middle - Richland C
Transforming Learning Commons
David Loertscher, Hi Willow Research and Publishing, reader.david@gmail.com, www.davidvl.org
Bring your laptops. Using the collaborative intelligence, participants will create knowledge building centers on the learning
commons using Google Sites. Participants will be able to use after the session.
Leadership, Advocacy, & Connections, General – Project Based Learning Room, Exhibit Hall

CConcurrent Session #2 ∗ Thursday 9:45-10:45 a.m.C
Nothing Could Be Finer…The New StudySC Website for South Carolina Students
Amanda Stone, South Carolina State Library astone@statelibrary.sc.gov
The SC State Library introduces the new StudySC website, loaded with South Carolina-specific web resources for K-12 homework
help, projects, and more. StudySC also has lesson plans and other online resources for educators who are looking for ways to
incorporate South Carolina-related topics into their classroom.
Instructional & Collaboration - Elementary, Middle, High, Building/District, General – Carolina A

Readers are Leaders! Starting a School-Wide Reading Program at Your High School
Judith Head, Irmo High judehead@msn.com
Is it possible to have a cross-curricular reading program at the high school level? Yes, when the school librarian brings teachers and
students together to promote reading. Learn how Irmo High's school-wide reading program was implemented and how it grew.
Literacy - High, Building/District, General - Carolina B

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Concurrent Session #2 * Thursday 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. * Continued

Primary Documents : Creating / Discovering
Laura Richardson, Beaufort Middle laura.richardson@beaufort.k12.sc.us
Part 1: Many students at Beaufort Middle participated in the tri-centennial celebration of Beaufort’s founding through projects such
as collecting stories from Beaufortonians. Part 2: Find out about the Library of Congress’s Summer Institutes and learn more about
working with primary source documents, as this LMS did last summer.
Leadership, Advocacy, & Connections - Elementary, Middle, High, General - Congaree A
Concurrent Session #2 * Thursday 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. * Continued

JI Reads - An Evolving School-Wide Reading Program
Amy Ball, James Island Charter High amy_ball@charleston.k12.sc.us *
Melanie Crumpton melanie_crumpton@charleston.k12.sc.us
James Island Charter High is in its 3rd year of JI Reads, a school-wide summer reading program. We select books and provide them
to all students, faculty, and staff. Hear about how this program has evolved as JI Reads and the English department work together on
literacy.
Literacy - Middle, High - Congaree B

Meet the Picture Book Award Winner
Joe Kulka and the SCASL PBA Committee joe@joekulka.com, www.joekulka.com
Award winning illustrator and author. Joe teaches at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design.
Literacy - Elementary - Lexington A

Extreme Makeover: Proven Solutions to Student Behavior Problems
Sheba Mays, Milwaukee Public Schools shebamays@timetoteach.com
Use diffusers, push asides, neutralizers and several other highly effective discipline strategies to handle low-level pesky student
behaviors and make 80-90% of them disappear forever. Ideal for classroom teachers, administrators and library media specialists at
all grade levels.Immediate solutions for use in your school beginning tomorrow!
Instructional & Collaboration - Elementary, Middle, High, Building/District, General - Lexington B

Incorporating the 21st Century Learning Standards for Authentic Student Learning: A Collaborative Social Studies
Example
Marilyn Heath, Ralph Chandler Middle School, mheath@greenville.k12.sc.us
Collaboration is only truly worthwhile when it produces a lesson that engages students in 21st Century Learning. A middle school
teacher-librarian and a social studies teacher share their collaborative experiences.
Instructional & Collaboration - Middle, High - Richland A

Engaging The Eye Generation: Helping Our Students Read & Understand Images--Important 21st Century Skills in
Media & Visual Literacy
Frank Baker, Media Literacy Clearinghouse fbaker1346@aol.com
Repeat from Concurrent Session #1.
Literacy - Elementary, Middle, High, General – Richland B

SCASL’s New Website, www.SCASL.net
Heather Loy, SCASL Information Technology Committee Chair, hloy@mac.com * Mike Heath, SCASL Webmaster
This session will introduce the members to the new and improved website which will contain many features for members and
nonmembers. The new site is a dynamic content-filled place for information for our members.
Leadership, Advocacy and Connections, General - Richland C

Story Safari
Dianne de Las Casas, Author and Storyteller, Story Connection, Inc. Dianne@storyconnection.net,
www.storyconnection.net
Get wild about storytelling! Using stories from around the world, Dianne will take participants on a journey into storytelling.
Participants will step inside the creative process and explore the basics of story development and telling. This interactive and
engaging workshop is sure to inspire!
Literacy Elemenary, General - Project Based Learning Room, Exhibit Hall

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OOpening General Session and SCASL Business Meetingg
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Columbia Ballroom A, Upper Level

The Heart of the School Community: Library/Learning Commons Characteristics
Dr. David Loertscher, Keynote Speaker
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The SCASL Business Meeting will be called to order at the end of the Opening General Session.

Business Meeting Agenda SCASL Elections Slate of Candidates
Call to Order
Joe Myers, President
2010 Annual Meeting Minutes
Lori June, Secretary
Treasurer Report
Steve Reed, Treasurer
Presentation of Slate of Officers Steven Reed Kelly Knight
Amanda LeBlanc Heather Loy Candidate for Candidate for
Candidate for Treasurer Secretary
Election President-Elect To fill unexpired term

SSCASL Awards Luncheonn
12:15 – 2:00 p.m. Columbia B & C, Upper Level Ticket required

Tag – You’re It! Hashtag, That is

Add the hashtag #scasl11 to your tweets, Flickr photos, and blog posts to enhance the conference
experience for both attendees and non-attendees.

A quick Google search of the hashtag will identify information pertaining to the conference.
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CConcurrent Session #3 ∗ Thursday 2:00-3:00 p.m.C
Using E-books with Interactive Whiteboards
Rhonda Edwards rhedwards@dorchester2.k12.sc.us *
Debbie Philips, Eagle Nest Elementary dphilips@dorchester2.k12.sc.us
Using E-books with interactive whiteboards for teachers created by teachers will share the usefulness of e-books in the
educational setting with regards to multiple applications via computer and interactive whiteboard technology.
Literacy - Elementary, Middle, General - Carolina B
A Planning Guide for Empowering Learners with School Library Program Assessment Rubric
Donna Shannon, University of South Carolina School of Library and Information Science dshannon@sc.edu
“A Planning Guide for Empowering Learners,” an online tool for school library planning, implementation, evaluation,
and advocacy was launched last September. This session will provide an overview of the planning guide and the “School
Library Program Rubric” that helps school library stakeholders assess their program on 16 sets of criteria.
Leadership, Advocacy, & Connections - Elementary, Middle, High, Building/District - Congaree A
First Year with a Flexible First Grade
Brittany Holman bholman@florence3.k12.sc.us * Robin Coker, Lake City Elementary rwelch@florence3.k12.sc.us
Transitioning from fixed to flexible schedule is challenging with the primary grades expecting a story and checkout time.
Learn how a first year media specialist created and marketed lessons that brought the first graders (and their teachers!)
to the library for successful lessons that connected classroom standards with information literacy.
Instructional & Collaboration - Elementary - Congaree B
There's an App for That: Using Web Apps to Organize, Simplify, and Enrich Your Life
Cathy Nelson, Dorman High nelsoncj@spart6.org * Heather Loy, Wagener-Salley High hloy@mac.com *
Fran Bullington, Boiling Springs High
Come learn about web applications and 2.0 tools that will help educators organize, simplify, and enrich their professional
(and personal) lives. Leave equipped to "organize, simplify, and enrich" your life knowing "there's an app for that!"
Emerging Technologies & Ethical Use of Information - General - Lexington A
Are your students cyber literate?
Betty Jordan, Sullivan Middle bjordan@rock-hill.k12.sc.us *
Susan Mitchell, Northwestern High shmitche@rock-hill.k12.sc.us
Merri Anna Allred mallred@rock-hill.k12.sc.us
Explore the cyber literacy standards for South Carolina and become familiar with activities and resources to help you
and your teachers apply them in the content areas and research.
Literacy - Elementary, Middle, High, Building/District - Lexington B
Picture Yourself Making History
Tim Lowry, Independent Teaching Artist timlowry@bellsouth.net
Talk about building community! Picture your whole school creating a Photography Exhibit of American Heroes right in
your library. Everybody’s involved, from the classroom to the art department to the cafeteria staff.
Instructional & Collaboration - Elementary, Middle, High - Richland A
My Principal Has Given Me a Flexible Schedule! Now What Do I Do?
Carol Neuburger, C.A. Taylor Elementary cneuburg@lex2.org
Moving from a fixed to a flexible schedule means many changes in the way the media center functions. Collaboration and
student needs are a top priority and guide the day to day schedule. Get some nuts and bolts ideas on how to manage the
change.
Instructional & Collaboration - Elementary, Building/District - Richland B
Flip For Reading
Julianne Kaye, Bethel Elementary jvkaye@greenville.k12.sc.us
Students will flip for reading while learning to use flip video cameras. Discover how to use flip video cameras in the
library media center to motivate students to read. You will learn step by step instructions for creating flip video book
talks as well as learn information about starting a Flip for Reading book club.
Emerging Technologies & Ethical Use of Information - Elementary, Middle – Richland C
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Concurrent Session #3 * Thursday 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. * Continued

The Community of Handmade Books from Ancient Egypt to Your Library
Susan Kapuscinski Gaylord, http://www.makingbooks.com
In this illustrated presentation, we'll do a short tour of handmade books through history and around the world. We'll see
lots of examples of books made by children with recycled materials and get ideas for making books that connect with
curriculum. We'll close by making two simple books from recycled paper.
Literacy, - Elementary, Middle, High – Project Based Learning Room, Exhibit Hall

*zSPECIAL EVENTS *
Author Autographing
David Loertscher * Susan Gaylord * Joe Kulka * Diane de as Casas * Joyce Hansen
Thursday in the Exhibit Hall from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

SLIS Alumni Tea
Thursday in Ballroom A (Upper Level) from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

CConcurrent Session #4 ∗ Thursday 3:15-4:15 p.m.C.

New Release Books Your Students Will Love
Leslie Bermel, Junior Library Guild lbermel@juniorlibraryguild.com
Thousands of children's books are released each year; which do you choose? This booktalk highlights some of my new favorites among
this season’s outstanding new or soon-to-be released titles. The talk will include discussion of possible classroom uses, target audience,
and why these particular books are so appealing. Participants will have access to personally review the titles discussed and will leave
the session with a detailed hand out. Publisher supplied giveaways with a few lucky attendees winning a free book!
Literacy - Elementary, Middle, High - Carolina A

Ten Hidden Jewels in DISCUS That Educators Want to Know About!
Amy Duernberger, SC State Library aduernberger@statelibrary.sc.gov
DISCUS – South Carolina’s Virtual Library contains content linked to SC curriculum standards, free storage accounts, interactive
learning materials, note-taking tools and other little-known jewels that are perfect for K-12 learning and research. Learn how to use
these jewels effectively with your school community!
Instructional & Collaboration - General - Carolina B

Words 2.0h!
Cathy Nelson, Dorman High nelsoncj@spart6.org
Learn of tools that make working with words, vocabulary, writing, networking, or presenting interactive and fun. Engage learners
through play using words in a more 2.0 way. Make that required “writing across the curriculum” relevant, entertaining, interesting,
and enjoyable.
Emerging Technologies & Ethical Use of Information - General - Congaree A

Creating 21st Century Learners: Teacher Librarians Unite!
Terri Catalano, White Knoll Elementary tcatalano@lexington1.net *
Teri Puryear, Lake Murray Elementary tpuryear@lexington1.net
Elementary Teacher-Librarians in Lexington School District One have been collaboratively creating lessons and assessments which
correlate AASL learning standards with S.C. academic standards. Come see what we have been creating and join our goal of making
every SC student a 21st-Century Learner.
Instructional & Collaboration - Elementary - Congaree B
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Concurrent Session #4 * Thursday 3:15 – 4:15 * Continued

Veteran's Day Program for the Whole Community
Tim Lowry, Storyteller/Independent Teaching Artist timlowry@bellsouth.net
Veteran’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to serve not only your students but the community at large. Learn how to use resources from
your own library to create a World War II USO Show. Invite the veterans in your community to your show celebrating the heroism of
America’s Greatest Generation.
Instructional & Collaboration - Elementary, Middle, High - Richland A
“Read Wit’ Me”
Pamela Williams, Columbia High pamwilliams@richlandone.org * Lenora Burgess lburgess@richlandone.org
“Read Wit’ Me” – Explore the controversial world of urban teen literature and its appeal to young adult patrons.
Literacy - Middle, High - Richland B
The Devil's In the Details: A Committee Member's Account of the Deconstruction and Revision of the New National
Board Library Media Standards
Kathy Carroll, Ridge View High kacarroll@richland2.org
Are you interested in pursuing National Board Certification, is it time for renewal, or are you simply interested in knowing what
national leaders are thinking about our profession's future? Come hear a National Board Standards Committee member share insight
into the revision process and discuss why new standards were selected.
Leadership, Advocacy, & Connections - General - Richland C

CConcurrent Session #5 ∗ Thursday 4:30-5:30 p.m.C
Building Graphic Novel Collections @ Your Library
Karen Gavigan, University of South Carolina, School of Library and Information Science kgavigan@mailbox.sc.edu
Interested in building the graphic novel collection in your library? This session will introduce you to the latest graphic
novel titles along with ideas for using them across the curriculum. Criteria for selecting graphic novels will be presented
along with research on the advantages of using them in schools.
Literacy - Middle, High, Building/District – Carolina A
Is Your Media Center Stuck in the 20th Century?
Linda Waskow, Beaufort Elementary linda.waskow@beaufort.k12.sc.us
What does a 21st century media center look like? Come find out how our media center morphed into the Learning
Commons, a common learning ground where anyone can come to explore, investigate, imagine, learn, collaborate, create
and communicate ideas and more.
Leadership, Advocacy, & Connections - Elementary – Carolina B
Junior Book Award Nominees 2011-2012
Jennifer Kauffman, SCASL Junior Book Award Committee jkauffma@greenville.k12.sc.us
Literacy – Middle - Lexingon A & B
How to Infuse Science into your Story Time and News Show
Angie Enlow, Pine Grove Elementary aenlow@richlandone.org
Many media specialists have a background in English or Elementary Education. In this session learn techniques and tips
of ways to infuse science into your story time and news show from a former science teacher and animal science major
who is now a media specialist.
Instructional & Collaboration - Elementary - Richland A
DISCUS for New South Carolina Media Specialists
Ruth Thompson, SC State Library rthompson@statelibrary.sc.gov
Are you a new media specialist? Or perhaps you’re “seasoned” in the field but have only recently begun working in
South Carolina? In either case, you need to know about your new BFF: DISCUS – South Carolina’s Virtual Library.
Attend this session for an overview to see how using DISCUS makes your job easier.
Instructional & Collaboration - General - Richland B

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Concurrent Session #5 * Thursday 4:30-5:30 p.m. *Continued

TRAILS: How to Assess and Strengthen Students' Research Skills
Patty Bynum, J. L. Mann High pbynum@greenville.k12.sc.us
TRAILS stands for "Tool for Real-time Assessment on Information Literacy Skills." It is a free online test for grades 3-12.
Hear how a high school media specialist has used it to co-teach five distinct research skills with English teachers to show
clear learning gains for students.
Instructional & Collaboration - Elementary, Middle, High, Building/District, General – Richland C

Tangram Tales: Story Theater with the Ancient Puzzle
Dianne de Las Casas, Author and Storyteller, Story Connection, Inc. dianne@storyconnection.net
Through Dianne’s signature story theater technique developed for whole classroom participation, teachers and librarians
will explore the Tangram, an ancient Chinese puzzle. Combining math and storytelling with geometric manipulatives, the
workshop content can be tailored to succeed with all grades. Participants will work with Tangrams and create a Tangram
story theater. The fun and inspiring technique is easily implemented in the classroom or library. A complete handout
includes reproducibles.
Literacy - Elementary, General – Project Based Learning Room, Exhibit Hall

FFriday at a GlanceF
7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Registration
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Information Booth Open
8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Exhibits Open
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Authors’ Celebration Luncheon (ticket required)
Columbia Ballroom B & C, Upper Level

CConcurrent Session #6 ∗ Friday 8:00-9:00 a.m.C.
100+ Years Worth of Wisdom in the Profession
Diana Carr, Richland School District #1 dcarr@richlandone.org * Laura Haverkamp, Dreher High
lhaverkemp@richlandone.org * Kathy Sutusky, Eau Claire High ksutusky@richlandone.org *
Karen Roach, Brockman Elementary kroach@richlandone.org * and others
This session will provide practical applications for media specialists to use in their programs based on our
ADEPT/SAFE-LMS Performance Standards. Richland School District One's library media consultant along with some of
their National Board Certified information technology specialists will share some of its proven strategies that have
worked for them over the years. Come get some concrete ideas that really work! Each participant will receive a CD with
documents presented.
Instructional & Collaboration - Elementary, Middle, High – Carolina A

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Concurrent Session 6 * Friday 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. * Continued

Literacy and the Arts: Relating to the Related Arts
Barbara Elkins, Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts barbara.elkins@beaufort.k12.sc.us
Are you looking for ways to integrate information literacy into your school’s related arts program? “Literacy and the
Arts” highlights the collaborative lessons taught by a teaching artist and media specialist as part of an arts integrated
enrichment program plus ways to integrate media literacy into your health and guidance programs.
Instructional & Collaboration - Elementary, Middle - Carolina B

Children’s Book Award Nominees 2011-2012
Jennifer Kauffman, SCASL Children’s Book Award Committee, jkauffma@greenville.k12.sc.us
Literacy - Elementary – Lexington A & B

“Read Wit’ Me”
Pamela Williams pamwilliams@richlandone.org *
Samantha Wallace Graham, English Teacher, Columbia High swallace@richlandone.org
“Read Wit’ Me” – Explore the controversial world of urban teen literature and its appeal to young adult patrons.
Presenters will share ideas on connecting classic literature titles with popular fiction titles to "hook" reluctant teen
readers.
Literacy - Middle, High – Richland A

Is Your Media Center Stuck in the 20th Century?
Linda Waskow, Beaufort Elementary linda.waskow@beaufort.k12.sc.us
What does a 21st century media center look like? Come find out how our media center morphed into the Learning
Commons, a common learning ground where anyone can come to explore, investigate, imagine, learn, collaborate, create
and communicate ideas and more.
Leadership, Advocacy, & Connections - Elementary - Richland B

AASL's Top 25 Websites
Cathy Nelson, Dorman High nelsoncj@spart6.org
Come explore the top 25 websites identified by the American Association of School Librarians. See what sites are
recognized by librarian peers as valuable for teaching and learning, and see examples of how they might be used in your
school. Bring your laptop, and play along as we rate the sites and/or tools.
Emerging Technologies & Ethical Use of Information - General – Richland C

Streamline Admin
Debbie Jarrett, SCETV djarrett@scetv.org
Do you need to have access to the Streamline users in your school or district? Learn how to maintain your schools
account and run reports for your school or district. (for those who manage Streamline accounts for their school or
district)
Instructional & Collaboration - Elementary, Middle, High, Building/District – Project Based Learning Room,
Exhibit Hall

Media Share: Sharing Content in StreamlineSC and OnePlaceSC
Debbie Jarrett, SCETV djarrett@scetv.org
Media Share is a new service from ETV and Discovery Education which allows teachers to upload educator-created
content and share across schools, districts, or even nationally. Come see how you can easily upload videos, PowerPoints,
handouts, Notebook lessons, FlipCharts, or anything digital and have it searchable in StreamlineSC and OnePlaceSC.
Instructional & Collaboration - Elementary, Middle, High, Building/District - Carolina A

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Don't Go Craz-E: Finding and Using Ebooks and Online Databases
Alesia Stevenson, Mackin Educational Resources katieg@mackin.com
Dive into the hottest (and most confusing) topic in the library world today--ebooks. Yes they're here to stay, so let's figure
out how you can find the best ones for your school and get students to use them. We have the answers to your questions,
so join us as we explore the Craz-E world of ebooks!
Emerging Technologies & Ethical Use of Information - Elementary, Middle, High, Building/District, General -
Carolina B
Deepening Comprehension: Picture Books-the Secret Ingredient
Angela Durham, Windsor Elementary adurham@richland2.org * Morris Herron, mherron@barnwell45.k12.sc.us
Learn why advocating the use of picture books during collaboration will enhance student comprehension in their social
studies and science content areas. A sample lesson plan will be shared for your future collaborative planning sessions.
Instructional & Collaboration - Elementary - Congaree A
Advocacy for the Library Media Center Through a Library Advisory Committee
Lanora Rogers, Berkeley County School lanorarogers@berkeley.k12.sc.us
Today more than ever we need to advocate for school libraries. This session will provide ideas for promoting your
library to teachers, administrators, community members and students through a Library Advisory Committee. Learn why
you need one, how to get one started and how to build support through it.
Leadership, Advocacy, & Connections - Elementary, Middle, High, Building/District, General – Congaree B
Richland One Reads
Ida Thompson, Instructional Technology Services - Richland School District One ithompson@richlandone.org
Who says you can't get students, teachers and administrators to read? Join a team of library professionals and teachers
from Richland One for this engaging session highlighting the district's many reading initiatives and their success. With
literacy as the district's primary instructional focus, senior leadership and administrators are supporting a wide range of
programs, initiatives and resources to involve the Richland One learning community in active reading and literacy
activities. Collaborations with business partners and the City of Columbia will also be highlighted.
Leadership, Advocacy, & Connections - Elementary, Middle, High, Building/District, General - Richland A
Stepping Up and Stepping Out!
Martha Alewine, SCDE malewine@ed.sc.gov * Lauren T. Alewine lauren.thomas.alewine@gmail.com
Fifty ways to deliver your message about why libraries, and especially school libraries are important.
Leadership, Advocacy, & Connections - General – Richland B
Go Out and Read-In!
Leigh Jordan, A. R. Rucker Middle ljordan@lcsd.k12.sc.us * Debbie Keenan, Brooklyn Springs Elementary
Let's go on a Reading Field Trip! Learn how the media specialists in Lancaster County plan and implement an annual
district-wide Read-In. Read-In selections are chosen from the SCBA Nominees. Students enjoy activities such as
literature circles, interviews with authors via Skype, video creation, and more. Come see how we promote reading in
Lancaster County!
Literacy - General - Richland C
The Big Think
David Loertscher, Hi Willow Research and Publishing reader.david@gmail.com, www.davidvl.org
The Big Think is a newly invented strategy for metacognition at the end of learning units in the library. Bring your
laptops for a collaborative session that will benefit you later.
Leadership, Instruction & Collaboration – General – Project Based Learning Room, Exhibit Hall

Celebrating 21st Century Learning
Joy Murray, Gale, part of Cengage Learning joy.murray@cengage.com
Preparing today’s youth to succeed in the digital economy requires new teaching and learning strategies. Highlighting
Gale’s Global Issues in Content, GREENR and Grzimek’s Animal Life Encyclopedia, this program explores what it means
to be a 21st century learner and what is necessary to compete in a global economy.
Instructional & Collaboration - Elementary, Middle, High - Carolina A
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Concurrent Session #8 * Friday 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. * Continued

Integrate Technology with Britannica Digital Learning
Melissa Fanaro, Britannica Digital Learning mfanaro@eb.com
Today, Britannica Digital Learning serves teachers, educators, librarians, and all ages of students better than ever
before. Attend this presentation to learn the vast resources of Britannica that your school has access through DISCUS!
Instructional & Collaboration - Elementary, Middle, High, Building/District, General - Carolina B

South Carolina Digital Library, a Free Online History Resource
Kate Boyd, University of South Carolina boydkf@mailbox.sc.edu
The South Carolina Digital Library is a freely available searcheable and browseable web site of primary documents, such
as photographs, manuscripts, books, and maps from archives, libraries, and museums around the state. Currently, over 35
South Carolina institutions have added materials and over 70,000 items are available for viewing.
Emerging Technologies & Ethical Use of Information - Middle, High - Congaree A

Meet the Picture Book Award Winner
Joe Kulka and the SCASL PBA Committee joe@joekulka.com, www.joekulka.com
Award winning illustrator and author. Joe teaches in the Illustration Department at Pennsylvania College of Art and
Design
Literacy - Elementary – Congaree B

Young Adult Book Award Nominees 2011-2012
Jennifer Kauffman, SCASL Young Adult Book Award Committeee jkauffma@greenville.k12.sc.us
Literacy - High - Lexington A & B

Book Clubs and Beyond: Programming at the High School Level.
Marcia Kalayjian, Midland Valley High School mkalayjian@aiken.k12.sc.us *
Sue Anne Beym saspears@aiken.k12.sc.us
Want some new ideas for your High School media center? This session will present ideas we have used successfully at
MVHS, including: Book Clubs, Book Blogs, Cappuccino Fridays, Classroom Booktalks and more!
Literacy - High - Richland A

R U N a PLN?
Tamara Cox, Palmetto Middle Coxt@anderson1.k12.sc.us
Why should you have a professional learning network and how do you begin creating one? You will leave with an
understanding of the power of PLNs and the steps to create or expand your own.
Leadership, Advocacy, & Connections - General - Richland B

Focused Technology Support
Gary Hewson, Richland One ghewson@richlandone.org
Does insufficient technical support impact your use of technology? Technology has rapidly become integral to education,
from keeping attendance records to using digital video to teach, and the support demands have multiplied exponentially.
Richland County School District One Information Technology department implemented a customer-focused technology
support model to improve response and resolution to technical problems. The presentation outlines the enablers (process,
organization, people, technology, and knowledge) for providing improved customer support.
Leadership, Advocacy, & Connections - Building/District, General - Richland C

Authors’ Celebration Luncheon
Columbia Ballroom B&C * 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. * Ticket Required

Joe Kulka, Joyce Hansen, Dianne de Las Casas

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