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2011 Summer Social
An evening with Saviour Pirotta, Author and Storyteller
At the Black Swan Inn, 23 Peasholme Green, York YO1 7PR
Thursday 30th June at 7.30 p.m.
Dress: Smart
Saviour Pirotta has published over 100 titles for children, many re-telling favourite fairytales and legends.
His latest book, Bible Stories in Indonesia, was published in April of this year, and his forthcoming title, Grimm’s Fairy Tales - The Series, is due for publication in June.
Saviour regularly visits schools, and recently appeared at the Scarborough Literature Festival. His (often outrageous) stories are greatly enjoyed by children and adults alike!
Tickets for the evening included a delicious 3 course meal with coffee at the historic Black Swan Inn, York, winner of the Pub of the Year award 2011.
The Yorkshire and Humberside Branch SLA Annual General meeting was held prior to dinner at 7.00pm
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BLOW YOUR OWN TRUMPET: ASSERTIVENESS AND ADVOCACY FOR LIBRARIANS
Trainer: Anne-Marie Tarter
Tuesday, 10th May 2011 At Harrogate Ladies’ College, Clarence Drive, Harrogate HG1 2PE
Course outline:
The day explored how a school librarian can use the tools of marketing to ensure that the library provides an information service that is tailored specifically for the needs of the school and is essential to the school’s teaching and learning.
Participants were asked to bring a copy of their school’s development plan or most recent OFSTED report. In addition, if they have written any development plans or used any method of assessing the library, those documents should be brought along on the day as well.
During the day delegates had the opportunity to:
- Assess the library’s current position in the school
- Explore methods of finding out what the school needs from the library
- Consider possible methods of making more of an impact in the school
- Discover ways in which the role of the school library is changing – and how that role can be effectively managed
- Begin to plan for the future
Outline of the day
PROGRAMME
| 9.00 | Registration and refreshments | |
| 9.30 - 10.15 | Take a Look in the Mirror An opportunity for delegates to assess the current position of the library within the school. | |
| 10.15 - 11.00 | Consider a ‘New Look’ for your library Delegates will look at a range of strategies for using marketing techniques in raising the profile of the library in school. | |
| 11.00 - 11.15 | Coffee | |
| 11.15 - 12.00 | What do you think might fit? Working in pairs the delegates will begin to explore ways of improving the profile of the library in their school. | |
| 12.00 - 12.45 | Uncovering those ‘problem areas’…. Sharing strategies for how to solve even the trickiest challenges | |
| 12.45 - 13.30 | Lunch | |
| 13.30 - 14.30 | A chance to try things on…. Evaluate this morning's progress & take the planning a step further by writing concrete plans for a specific reading promotion. | |
| 14.30 - 15.00 | It’s time to sound those trumpets! (over a cuppa) | |
| 15.00 - 15.30 | What will your library look like in the year ahead? |
- BEHIND THE SCENES AT A MUSEUM… AND BEYOND
Date: Friday 12th November
Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Location: National Railway Museum, Leeman Road, York
York St John University
Course description
An exciting opportunity to visit 2 libraries that will offer an insight into 2 different library sectors. The morning will be spent at the National Railway Museum (http://www.nrm.org.uk/)where we will have a tour of the library facilities of this national museum and its unique collection. The afternoon will be spent at York St John University where we will get a beneficial insight into how we can help our sixth formers prepare for university life.The cost includes lunch at the Railway Museum, all refreshments and return transfers to York St John University.The day will be of interest to those seeking ACLIP/Chartership and Librarians, Teachers and Learning Centre Managers who work with sixth formers.
Outline of the day
10.00 Registration and refreshments at National Railway Museum
10.30 Look around the Search Engine Library and tour of the stores
12.00 Lunch
13.00 Taxi transfers to York St John University
13.30 Talk by York St John’s Librarians, “How School Librarians can help sixth formers who are leaving school for university.”
Tour around Fountains Learning Centre and refreshments
16:00 Taxi transfers to York StationTravel
The National Railway Museum is located by York Station. There is an exit from the station to the museum entrance.
Parking at the Railway Museum is £7 per day,
but the York Park and Ride scheme offers a reliable and frequent service from all major routes into the city for just £2.30.
See http://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/yorhumber/york/parkandride
for more information.Book by Monday 1st November, 2010
- Wed 26 May 2010 | 7.30 p.m. for 8.00 p.m.
Social and AGM: An evening with Kev F. Sutherland
The Wheatsheaf Conference and Banqueting Centre
Our summer social event for this year was dinner and "An evening with Kev. F Sutherland" - a comic illustrator and caricaturist known mostly for his work on the "Beano". Kev is extremely funny and kept us all entertained. This was held at a new venue for this year, The Wheatsheaf Conference and Banqueting Centre just off the M62 at Normanton near Wakefield. We also held our AGM on the same evening as the summer social.
- Wed 11 November 2009 | 10.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.
"Sorting the 6th" and Visit to the British Library at Boston Spa
with Geoff Dubber
The British Library, Boston Spa, Wetherby, West Yorkshire LS23 7BQ
Outline of the Day:
10.00 Registration and refreshments
10.20 Housekeeping
10.30 Tour of the British Library
12.00 Lunch
12.45 Inter-Library Loan Talk: British Library staff will detail offers libraries can undertake from Boston Spa
13.15 Sorting the 6th. Geoff Dubber.
15.45 Plenary
16.00 Close
Expected Learning Outcomes:
Delegates can expect to gain excellent CPD for those intending to, or undertaking, ACLIP or MCLIP routes to professional qualification, and ideas and actions to help achieve best practice in meeting the needs, attracting usage and relating to that most difficult of "school children", the young adults in the Sixth Form.
Geoff Dubber (http://www.geoffdubber.co.uk/)
Geoff Dubber is the current Chair of the School Library Association, long-term member of the executive committee and a staunch advocate of school libraries, with 35+ years' experience of working in the sector.
A name well known to most, he is a freelance consultant/trainer who offers myriad courses in addition to publishing as author/co-author many works relating to school libraries, as well as being publications co-ordinator for the SLA.
£70 for SLA Members, £85 for Non-Members. Includes buffet lunch and refreshments.
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- Thu 2 July 2009 | 7.30 for 8.00 p.m.
An Evening with Alan Gibbons
Children's Author, Library Champion and Leader of the 'Campaign for the Book'
The Royal Suite, Doncaster Racecourse, Leger Way, Doncaster DN2 6BB
Admission includes: Three-course meal, free drink on entry, after-dinner talk and book signing. There was a bar all evening and Alan's books were available for sale. All for just £30!
The Yorkshire and Humberside SLA AGM was held prior to the dinner at 7.15 pm.
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The Royal Suite at Doncaster Racecourse is a stunning location with panoramic views from a private balcony over the racecourse and South Yorkshire. The racecourse is easy to get to by car and is just five minutes from Doncaster Interchange.
- Tue 1 July 2008 | 7.30 for 8.00 p.m.
Helena Pielichaty talks NYR and herself
The Lazarus Suite, Doncaster Race Course
Come to the Lazarus Suite, dress code smart, for food, fun and festivity. Ticket (£30) includes three course meal, first drink (wine or soft drink), 20% discount voucher for a future branch-run course AND a chance to win a signed Helena Pielichaty tome!
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- Wed 19 November 2008
Information Literacy | Anne-Marie Tarter, Librarian at Ripon Grammar School
Dixon's City Academy, Bradford
Details and course outline to follow
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form for Marianne Bradnock, Web 2.0, see below)
- Wed 1 April 2009
Web 2.0 | Marianne Bradnock, Head of Information Services at Dulwich College
National Science Learning Centre, York
ICT is an increasing part of the school librarian's role. Marianne Bradnock is experienced in many aspects of ICT and Web 2.0, having delivered training in this area, as well as writing the invaluable SLA Guideline Blogs and Bytes: ICT and the Secondary School Library. This event will be very hands on, with time to explore some Web 2.0 tools for yourself in a supportive environment.
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form for Anne-Marie Tarter, Information Literacy, see above)
- Tue 9 October 2007 | 19.00 for 19.30
Louise Rennison Evening (Kirklees and Calderdale Children's Book Group)
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- Tue 4 December 2007 | 10.00 - 16.00
The Next Step: Managing Up, Down and All Around | Jerry Hurst
Hull Collegiate School, Tranby Croft, Anlaby, East Yorkshire, HU10 7EH
This course is for all involved in the management of school libraries. Exploring three key elements of management; project management, negotiation skills and managing staff. Delegates will learn of accepted workable theories and practical experiences. It is expected delegates will either be managing a Library already or wish to move to this level, and be Head of Department regardless of their actual job title or in-house status.
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- Tue 11 December 2007 | 09.30 - 16.00
Promoting Reading to Young People in Libraries | Anne Harding
(In association with SINTO)
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- Thu 21 February 2008 | 09.00 - 15.15
Transition KS2-3: Reaching Y6, Keeping Y7 | Sarah Osbourne
Selby High School, Leeds Road, Selby, North Yorkshire YO8 4HT
The National Year of Reading will take place in 2008 - ten years on from the first Year of Reading - to promote reading for pleasure in the family and beyond and help to build a nation of readers. This workshop will look at why reading for pleasure should be a priority in schools and will provide the practical ideas and tools needed to develop a whole-school reading culture. There will be a particular focus on bridging the primary-secondary transfer gap and family engagement.
The ideas workshop is a chance for us all to share any ideas we have for tackling KS2-3 Transition. Bring along details of any events you have run, visits you have made or experiences you have had! We can all go home with new plans for next year.
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- Wed 14 May 2008 | 09.00 - 15.15
Try Before You Buy
Lesley Hurworth, Alec Williams and Dave Cryer
Hall Cross Upper School, Thorne Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN1 2HY
Delegates are expected to suspend their adult sensibilities and take part as though a student taking part in an extra-curricular activity. At the end you will understand how it feels for a student to voluntarily take part in events we sometimes wonder why are not so popular, and also have gained confidence in offering activities based on books using props, drama, story-telling and such. Delegates will go home with a smile and a bounce in their step.
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- Fri 27 April 2007 | 09.00 - 16.30
Self-Evaluation | Jerry Hurst
Crucible Theatre, 55 Norfolk Street, Sheffield S1 1DA
This training day will help you to understand and use the new framework and is an ideal starting point for those responsible for secondary school library provision. Suitable for those responsible for secondary school library provision and those requiring further, practical understanding of the self-evaluation process for secondary schools
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- Mon 11 June 2007 | 09.15 - 15.15
Create Exciting Displays | The Alternative Display Company
Hull Collegiate School, Tranby Croft, Anlaby, Nr Hull, East Yorkshire HU10 7EH
Time is of the essence for most school librarians and this course gives you the opportunity to create visually exciting, professional-looking displays in minutes with a minimum of pre-installation preparation, using a range of cheap and readily available materials. Participants can expect to learn about :
• the tools of the trade
• creating a 3-D effect
• using leaflets, brochures etc. to enhance children’s work
• using colour to catch the eye
• making themed displays using props
• suspended displays
• stapling to everything!
• displaying books and clothing
• displaying and creating costumes
You will also be able to try out your new expertise in group workshops.
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Friday 9 February 2006 | Afternoon (and, optionally, evening)
Annual Workshop and AGM
The Bar Convent, York
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Thu 19 October 2006 | 10.00 - 16.15
Information Literacy | Anne Harding
Study Centre, Danum School Technology College, Armthorpe Road, Doncaster DN2 5QD
This course for school librarians and subject teachers will explore the meaning and importance of information literacy and identify practical strategies for supporting it through the library.
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Thursday 9 February 2006 | The Bar Convent, York
Annual Workshop and AGM
The SLA Yorkshire and Humberside Branch invites you to pick a package to suit you! Packages available include various combinations of training course, AGM, meal and mingle and an Evening at Borders. Full details of how to pick the right package for you can be found on the booking form.
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Friday 21 October 2005 | Bedern Hall, off Goodramgate, York
Tools of the Trade
A day course for school librarians on how to make the best use of recent professional publications.
View full details (on CILIP website)
Tuesday 28 June 2005 | West Yorkshire Playhouse
Budgeting for School Librarians
Session 1: Basic Accounting Terminology and Techniques
Session 2: Fundraising and Funds available to School Librarians
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