Category Archives: Education Support

A More Powerful School Library Catalogue

Posted on January 25, 2013 by mheintz

Marcia A. Mardis Florida State University It seems like just a few months ago that I received the exciting news that my Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program Early Career Researcher Grant, Digital Libraries to School Libraries, was funded in … Continue reading →

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Makers on the Move in Libraries and Museums

Posted on December 20, 2012 by mheintz

By Susan Hildreth Director, IMLS Maker spaces are part of a growing movement of hands-on, mentor-led environments that encourage entrepreneurship and unleash the inner inventor in all of us, particularly children. And I am happy to report that there is … Continue reading →

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Ready for Back-to-School? Begin the Year as a Connected Educator!

Posted on August 9, 2012 by admin

Libraries and museums have long had a part to play in learning in the digital age. IMLS-supported institutions and organizations play a crucial role in the educational ecosystem within their communities and within a larger national context of formal and … Continue reading →

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National Leadership Grant Video: Yale Peabody’s Teacher Collaborative

Posted on July 27, 2012 by koconnell

By Kevin O’Connell, IMLS Writer-Editor In this interview, David Heiser, Head of Education and Outreach, describes Yale University’s Peabody Museum of Natural History’s Event-Based Teacher Collaborative, which takes teacher training far beyond the model of a half-day workshop.

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