[Carolinas_asist] Fwd: Free Webinar: Libraries and 21st Century Skills

[Mike Brown]

Regards,

Michael E. Brown
UNC School of Information & Library Science


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From: Monroe, Wanda G. <wmonroe at email.unc.edu>
Date: Wed, Jan 19, 2011 at 2:03 PM
Subject: Free Webinar: Libraries and 21st Century Skills
To: SILS Announce <sils-announce at listserv.unc.edu>



NOTE: One of the featured speakers of this Webinar is Mary Boone, North
Carolina State Library, SILS distinguished alumna and chair of the SILS
Board of Visitors.

The following is a press release from the federal Institute of Museum and
Library Services (IMLS). Having trouble viewing this e-mail? Read it online
at: http://www.imls.gov/news/2011/011911.shtm


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 19, 2011

IMLS Press Contacts
202-653-4632
Natasha Marstiller, nmarstiller at imls.gov   Mamie Bittner, mbittner at imls.gov

Free Webinar: Libraries and 21st Century Skills

IMLS Briefing Showcases Best Practices and Provides Practical Tips on Using
IMLS Tools

Washington, DC-The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is
hosting a webinar for library professionals to discuss the central role that
libraries play in cultivating the creativity, critical thinking,
collaboration, and communications skills that individuals need to be
successful in the 21st century.

Making the Learning Connection: Museums and 21st Century Skills Webinar
Tuesday, February 1, 2011 from 3:00 - 4:30 PM ET

Speakers include Mary Chute, IMLS Deputy Director for Libraries, Mary Boone,
North Carolina State Librarian, Jeffrey Patchen, President and CEO of the
Indianapolis Children's Museum, and Luis Herrera, San Francisco City
Librarian.

Webinar participants will receive:

*       Guidance for how to use the IMLS Museums, Libraries and 21st Century
Skills Report <http://www.imls.gov/pdf/21stCenturySkills.pdf>  and
Self-Assessment Tool <http://www.imls.gov/pdf/21stCenturySkills_matrix.pdf>
*       Best practices and approaches to enhancing 21st century skills of
audiences and stakeholders
*       Details for specific grant opportunities

Instructions:

1.     Click here on the day of the webinar: Libraries and 21st Century
Skills <
https://imls.megameeting.com/?page=guest&conid=LibrariesAnd21stCenturySkills
>

2.     Sign in using your FIRST NAME only and click the Connect button.

3.     Once you have logged into the session, from your telephone please
dial 1-866-459-4770.

4.     Wait for the tone and then sign in with the access code 6502616# for
audio.

5.     Once you are connected, please dial *6 to mute your line.

If you are having problems with these links, check to make sure either your
pop-up blocker is turned off, or that it is set to temporarily allow
pop-ups.



About the Institute of Museum and Library Services The Institute of Museum
and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the
nation's 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The Institute's mission is to
create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and
ideas. The Institute works at the national level and in coordination with
state and local organizations to sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge;
enhance learning and innovation; and support professional development. To
learn more about the Institute, please visit http://www.imls.gov <
http://www.imls.gov> .

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Wanda Monroe
Director of Communications
School of Information and Library Science
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
100 Manning Hall, CB 3360
Chapel Hill, NC  27599-3360
Phone: 919-843-8337
Web: sils.unc.edu
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