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Session 5 Saturday, May 1st, 10:45 - 11:45 am

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 * __Book Expo Bonanza: It's all About the Books! (Schuyler Room)__ ** Riddled with question about new books? Worry no more. Learn a great wealth of facts about the BookExpo America (BEA), Library Journal Day of Dialog, and School Library Journal Day of Dialog, which are held in conjunction with BEA. Solve the mystery of why you should attend these premiere book events and how to get the most out of your attendance with tips, ideas, and what to expect when you attend. This program will be interactive with audience participation and a wealth of materials presented and giveaway to help LMSs learn about what is published and when. //Presented by// Sue Bartle (sbartle@e2ccb.org), Director School Library System E2CC BOCES, Fredonia.=====

**__Best Picks of Chick Lit (Beverwyck Room)__**
The demand for teen chick lit books in the library is strong. Teens are plowing through the genre as quick as publishers can get the books on the shelves and still they clamor for more. Although chick lit may be considered fluff, librarians cannot deny that it is one of the fastest growing genres of the twenty-first century. As chick lit continues to attract readers and reluctant readers alike this workshop this workshop will assist school media specialists with collection development, readers’ advisory and provide ways to promote this popular collection. This workshop will include bibliographies broken down by the major categories to make the selection process easier. Materials are related to Teen Chick Lit: A Comprehensive Guide, the newest book in the Genreflecting series being published this December. //Presented by// Christine Meloni (cmeloni@freeportschools.org), LMS John W. Dodd MS, Freeport.
 * Download the handout for this presentation here:** [[file:Best Picks for Chick Lit.doc]]

**__Connecting Lit Circles and Battle of the Books (Ten Broeck Room)__** By incorporating Lit Circles at the middle school level, students read more. Book discussions with peers are required; therefore, the students read, comprehend, and discuss the literature in more depth. The side benefit is that it also increases participation for local Battle of the Books (BOB) competitions. Build your collection of Lit Circle titles and develop the BOB book list, too. //Presented by// Michelle Hitchcock (mhitchcock@cooperstowncs.org), LMS Cooperstown MSHS, Cooperstown.
 * Download the handout for this presentation here:**

Learn some fresh ideas on how to promote, advertise, sell and celebrate the services/programs/events in your library. The presenter will facilitate the exchange of ideas, success stories, tips, and giveaways, so all can leave with an arsenal of strategies to use as soon as they return to work! Folks who have attended my presentation before need not worry, for I always bring NEW and FRESH ideas to share! //Presented by// Sue Kowalski (skowalski@esmschools.org), LMS Pine Grove MS, East Syracuse.
 * __Finding the Missing Piece @ Your Library (Van Rensselaer Room)__**

Integrating technology into your library curriculum can mean more than just teaching research skills. As a 21st century librarian in the digital age you can use technology to promote your book collection! If bulletin boards, book displays, and book talks just aren’t enough to get your students excited about reading, showing a few quality book trailers might be the solution! Amidst our technology rich world, book trailers are rising in popularity as a new tool to motivate student reading. The workshop will provide tips and techniques to use when making a book trailer using the programs PhotoStory and Animoto. Step-by- step instructions will be provided including how to find royalty free images and music. In addition, examples of book trailers will also be shown. By the end of the workshop the attendees will have the ability to start promoting their collection in an exciting new fashion! Janelle Briggs, LMS General Brown CS, Watertown. //Presented by// Janelle Briggs (jbriggs@gblions.org), LMS General Brown CSD, Watertown.
 * __Now Playing at Your Library: Book Trailers__ **





Wearing historical costumes, presenters will share print and non-print resources. Hands on activities will include forming an 18th Century line of battle, cached virtual learning and electronic field trips to various historical sites, as well as period games. One hands on activity is Battle Group Boston, a game that teaches strategies. In addition, Ranger Joe Craig will discuss the National Park sites as well as the educational resources for teachers. //Presented by// Mary Clare Betz Lord (mlord1854@aol.com), LMS Rev. James A. Polite Educational Campus Library, Bronx; Richard E. B. Lord (rlord1620@aol.com), LMS Monroe HS, Bronx; and Joe Craig, National Park Interpetive Ranger, Saratoga Historical Park, Stillwater.
 * __ America __****__ ’s Survival: The Revolution and War of 1812 (T-L Cafe) __**