CASLN+Schedule

= **//CASLN SCHEDULE 2009-10//** =

**Have questions? Contact Shelley Riskin, CASLN chair at sriskin@glenview.org or 847-657-2749 To join the listserv email casln@maillist.nsls.info

Time: 4:00-5:30 (appx.) Dues: None! Snacks: Provided by host or hostess Guests: Are always welcome!**

=**__WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2009__** = **__LOCATION__** Sunset Ridge School, 525 Sunset Ridge Road, Northfield **__SUBJECT__**__**:**__ **CREATE A WIKI FOR CASLN!** //Braeside School librarian// **//Jessica Zindell//** //has created a wiki for CASLN. Now we need your help as we use this online tool for communication with each other, education, recruitment, minutes, and more. Join us and be a part of determining what will be on our wiki!//
 * __LIBRARIAN RSVP:__** **__Linda Polak,__** polakl@sunsetridge29.org ; 847-881-9499

= **__TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2009__** = = = **__LOCATION__:** Washington School, 2710 Golf Rd, Glenview **__SUBJECT__: __ASSESSMENT: IT’S COMING TO LIBRARIES, LIKE IT OR NOT!__** //Glen Grove librarian// **//Linda Diekman//** //will repeat her informative, important 2009 ISLMA workshop about Assessment. We will look at various forms of assessment that are most effective for libraries. Be proactive—learn about this topic// **//before//** //administrators come to you!//
 * __LIBRARIAN: RSVP__**__:__ **__Maureen O’Shea,__** mo'Shea@emsd63.org

= **__TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2009__** = **__LOCATION__** The Bookstall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm Street, Winnetka, 847-446-8880 //CASLN returns to this outstanding independent bookstore to revel in books! We will receive a 20% discount on all purchases made during our visit. Send your tax letter and number to the Bookstall prior to the evening so you can purchase items tax-free. (Note that it is only for the CASLN 12/809 visit)// = **__JANUARY 11, 2010__** =
 * __SUBJECT__**: __**FUN NEW BOOKS FOR THE HOLIDAYS AND NEW YEAR**__
 * __LIBRARIAN RSVP: Candy Gordon,__** gordonc@winnetka36.org ; 847-441-1750

**__LOCATION__** Solomon Schechter Day School, 3210 Dundee Rd. Northbrook
**__SUBJECT__:** **THE FINE ART OF BOOK REVIEWING** //Booklist reviewers and librarians Susan Lempke and Carolyn Phelan will share the joy and challenges of book reviewing (how DO they find the time to read all of those books?) Susan will also take us behind the scenes in her role as a participant in ALA's Geisel Awards. Join us for a different and fun event!//
 * __LIBRARIAN RSVP: Edie Salzman,__** ediereads@sbcglobal.net ; 847-831-5673

= **__WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2010__** = **__LOCATION__** Edgewood Middle School, 929 Edgewood Rd. Highland Park //Edgewood librarian// **//Carolyn Lorence//** //will lead us through the steps of podcasting with your students and show us some of the podcasts created by her own middle schoolers. Delight// **//your//** //students with this tech-centric way of advertising great books!//
 * __SUBJECT__** : **PODCASTING: 21****ST** **CENTURY STUDENT BOOK REVIEWS**
 * __LIBRARIAN__** **__RSVP: Carolyn Lorence;__** clorence@nssd112.org ; 847-432-3858 ext. 283

=__ MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010 __= **__LOCATION__** National-Louis University, Center for Teaching Through Children’s Books, 5202 Old Orchard Road, Skokie //Join us for the international children's book exhibits at NLU's Center for Teaching through Children's Books. Dr. Gail Bush, Professor and Co-Director of the CTCB and Toby Rajput, Children's and Youth Literature Librarian, will introduce both familiar and not-so familiar international authors and illustrators and examine recommended titles, including Hans Christian Anderson award winners, for similarities to and differences from children's books that were intended for an American audience. Let's think together about international children's literature as a core resource for American children to learn about the world. Bring your favorite title that was originally published in another country and share your lessons and reader response ideas.//
 * __SUBJECT__: INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S BOOKS: WHERE WORLDS MEET**
 * __LIBRARIAN RSVP: Toby Rajput;__** toby.rajput@nl.edu

=__ TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2010 __= **__LOCATION__** Baker Demonstration School, 201 Sheridan Rd, Wilmette //Professional storyteller Anne Shimojima and teacher/storyteller Jane Stenson will share their storytelling secrets and mesmerize us with their best stories at the newly renovated Baker Demonstration School.//
 * __SUBJECT__:** **STORYTELLING WITH THE PROS**
 * LIBRARIAN RSVP: Karrie Fisher,** karriefisher1@hotmail.net

MAY, 2010 CULMINATING DINNER AND PLANNING— CELEBRATE THE END OF THE YEAR!
 * DETAILS TO FOLLOW**