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Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Monday, November 12, 2018
MAC Fall Symposium 2018
I had the privilege of being invited to help lead this year's Midwest Archives Fall Symposium. What an amazing day! The theme was "From the Stacks to the Classroom" and we had such a wonderful day together exploring exciting topics, sharing ideas, and growing together! Many thanks to my co-presenters, Rachel Seale (Iowa State University Special Collections) and Anna Trammell (Pacific Lutheran University). I left feeling as though I had 34+ new friends to nerd out with about instruction!
We began the day with one of my favorite activities (that I borrowed from the Info Lit workshops I lead with Becky Canovan of University of Dubuque): Solution or Sympathy! Y'all, archivists and librarians are such kindred spirits and the questions or situations that were submitted and shared with the group were phenomenal! Here's how Solution or Sympathy works. Participants:
We could have done Solution or Sympathy all day (seriously) but transitioned to an active learning/collaborative learning session primarily led by Rachel Seale. I LOVED the narrative building exercise she introduced to the group. To use this in your own classroom, divide your artifacts/documents into 4-6 groups. Similarly, divide students into the same amount of groups and ask them to read and evaluate the documents, preparing to share out with the rest of the class information about their resource. Because you have cultivated the collection, eventually through the sharing-out process, students will start to see a story emerge from the resources. By the end, the whole class should be able to pull together the whole story - either through a whole-class discussion, or by a volunteer student who can tie it all together. You can also discuss what's still missing from the story, or try to predict what happened next. Lots of great inquiry can be built from this example! Rachel also led another activity where groups taught each other about various Collaborative Learning Techniques. She recommended the resource Using Primary Sources: Hands-On Instructional Exercises edited by Bahde, Smedberg, and Taormina.
Rachel & I collaborated to lead a session on Growing Your Instruction Program. We set up table-topics where participants could self-select which conversation they wanted to participate in. We prepared some conversation-starter prompts, but essentially the participants ran each table independently. All we asked was that a recorder be assigned to each topic so those who are interested in more than one topic could still learn after the fact, despite not being able to be in two places at once, because the notes were shared out with participants after the conference. We did allow for participants to rotate tables partway through the activity, though most stayed at their original topic. The overarching topics were:
Anna Trammell led a session on Designing Special Collections Instruction Sessions Using a Social Justice Framework, and also shared out a session focusing on Utilizing Instructional Technologies in the Classroom. A few of the highlights from those sessions are found in my tweets, below.
I also promised that if there was extra time, we'd go back and do some more Solution or Sympathy questions. Well, I was totally Micro Machines-y and wound up covering the 60 ideas in 30 minutes! So we dug back into the Solution or Sympathy, which also seemed to be a hit. It worked out well!
We closed out the day with an Instructional Design Workshop where groups used provided scenarios to develop a lesson plan that incorporated some of the elements covered throughout the day. Groups had ~1 hour to work on their plan and then reported out to the group:
We began the day with one of my favorite activities (that I borrowed from the Info Lit workshops I lead with Becky Canovan of University of Dubuque): Solution or Sympathy! Y'all, archivists and librarians are such kindred spirits and the questions or situations that were submitted and shared with the group were phenomenal! Here's how Solution or Sympathy works. Participants:
- Write down instruction/archives-related questions or concerns;
- Share the questions anonymously to see if the group has experienced something similar;
- Offer up possible solutions, or sympathize, and let the person who submitted the question know that at least they're not alone.
We could have done Solution or Sympathy all day (seriously) but transitioned to an active learning/collaborative learning session primarily led by Rachel Seale. I LOVED the narrative building exercise she introduced to the group. To use this in your own classroom, divide your artifacts/documents into 4-6 groups. Similarly, divide students into the same amount of groups and ask them to read and evaluate the documents, preparing to share out with the rest of the class information about their resource. Because you have cultivated the collection, eventually through the sharing-out process, students will start to see a story emerge from the resources. By the end, the whole class should be able to pull together the whole story - either through a whole-class discussion, or by a volunteer student who can tie it all together. You can also discuss what's still missing from the story, or try to predict what happened next. Lots of great inquiry can be built from this example! Rachel also led another activity where groups taught each other about various Collaborative Learning Techniques. She recommended the resource Using Primary Sources: Hands-On Instructional Exercises edited by Bahde, Smedberg, and Taormina.
Rachel & I collaborated to lead a session on Growing Your Instruction Program. We set up table-topics where participants could self-select which conversation they wanted to participate in. We prepared some conversation-starter prompts, but essentially the participants ran each table independently. All we asked was that a recorder be assigned to each topic so those who are interested in more than one topic could still learn after the fact, despite not being able to be in two places at once, because the notes were shared out with participants after the conference. We did allow for participants to rotate tables partway through the activity, though most stayed at their original topic. The overarching topics were:
- Building relationships with faculty
- Building relationships with students
- Building relationships with colleagues (librarians, archives, staff)
- Advocating for resources
- Marketing your archives
Anna Trammell led a session on Designing Special Collections Instruction Sessions Using a Social Justice Framework, and also shared out a session focusing on Utilizing Instructional Technologies in the Classroom. A few of the highlights from those sessions are found in my tweets, below.
I led a session on Assessing Your Instruction Program and presented 60 assessment ideas or tools in what was slotted for 60 minutes. I warned the audience that I'd likely be talking like the Micro Machines commercial guy or an auctioneer, and I did.
We closed out the day with an Instructional Design Workshop where groups used provided scenarios to develop a lesson plan that incorporated some of the elements covered throughout the day. Groups had ~1 hour to work on their plan and then reported out to the group:
- A brief description of the scenario
- Explanation of how they addressed communication barriers, incompatible expectations, and how they worked with the requestor to find out more about their needs to develop a plan.
- Identified their learning outcomes
- Described or demonstrated how they incorporated active learning techniques
- Described what items they used (from collections)
- They also had the option to share out instructional technologies or social justice framework elements if they chose to include them
- How they assessed the activity/lesson
What rich conversations were generated throughout the entire day! I loved learning from participants and helping facilitate activities! Below are my tweets from the day -- with tidbits and takeaways from the various sessions! Thanks again to participants for being so wonderful, and to MAC for inviting me to help plan and facilitate the day!
Opening remarks from @aetrammell at #MACFall2018! Are we stuck in our instructional comfort zones? pic.twitter.com/OcvMe5d7PZ— Cara (@stonca01) October 12, 2018
— Rachel Seale (@rachel_seale) October 12, 2018
— Cara (@stonca01) October 12, 2018
You remember information through stories. Facts are hard to remember, stories stick. #MACFall2018 @rachel_seale pic.twitter.com/h2A9TvqCYO— Cara (@stonca01) October 12, 2018
Look at all of this active engagement during the Active Learning session! @rachel_seale #MACFall2018 pic.twitter.com/YRvxGeOJjN— Cara (@stonca01) October 12, 2018
Look at all of this active engagement during the Active Learning session! @rachel_seale #MACFall2018 pic.twitter.com/6nvCITkIFU— Cara (@stonca01) October 12, 2018
Look at all of this active engagement during the Active Learning session! @rachel_seale #MACFall2018 pic.twitter.com/r5qBKtSfOb— Cara (@stonca01) October 12, 2018
Look at all of this active engagement during the Active Learning session! @rachel_seale #MACFall2018 pic.twitter.com/SE8FkOwme0— Cara (@stonca01) October 12, 2018
Building an narrative through compiled artifacts in your collection during the Active Learning session! @rachel_seale #MACFall2018 pic.twitter.com/Kfha4jugUg— Cara (@stonca01) October 12, 2018
Talking about using a social justice framework in special collections instruction #MACFall2018 @aetrammell pic.twitter.com/SzztSspqRB— Cara (@stonca01) October 12, 2018
Marilyn Cochran-Smith’s definition of social justice framework and The Work. #MACFall2018 @aetrammell— Cara (@stonca01) October 12, 2018
.@aetrammell shares elements of @splcenter's anti-bias framework: https://t.co/gagVBtvuZa #MACFall2018— Cara (@stonca01) October 12, 2018
Challenging expectations of students re: archival scope that grapples with problematic history of the university, and demonstrates relevance of archives by holding university accountable rather than portray it with rose-colored-glasses. #MACFall2018 @aetrammell #socialjustice— Cara (@stonca01) October 12, 2018
Examples include racial justice: student pubs, zines, photos from demonstrations, social media records, local news coverage, docs related to establishment of cultural centers, documents related to cultural appropriation. #MACFall2018 @aetrammell #socialjustice— Cara (@stonca01) October 12, 2018
Whose stories are being told? Engaging in deep discussion with students about #socialjustice in relation to archives builds student engagement #MACFall2018 @aetrammell pic.twitter.com/31VJ6rgdtN— Cara (@stonca01) October 12, 2018
What items in your collections could you use #socialjustice framework w/? Are there difficult topics in your institution's past that you could incorporate into your instruction sessions? Brainstorm questions you might use to engage students in discussion #MACFall2018 @aetrammell— Cara (@stonca01) October 12, 2018
Social justice framework definition linked here: https://t.co/rmH1kLvVUJ #MACFall2018 @aetrammell #socialjustice— Cara (@stonca01) October 12, 2018
Glad you enjoyed it! We hope to be able to return to the activity at the end of the day if time allows! #MACFall2018 https://t.co/xoBXEZ4SqI— Cara (@stonca01) October 12, 2018
These #socialjustice framework exercise doesn't ask students to have all the answers or fix all the problems; rather it just asks them to engage deeply. (If social justice issues could be fixed in a 50 min class, we'd have done in by now, right?) #MACFall2018— Cara (@stonca01) October 12, 2018
We can't (and likely won't) agree with everything in our collections, esp re: historical events, biases, etc. But by engaging, we can start to challenge them, explore how decisions or opinions were influenced, voices heard, collection limitations, etc. #macfall2018 #socialjustice— Cara (@stonca01) October 12, 2018
Let's talk free instructional technologies! @aetrammell #macfall2018— Cara (@stonca01) October 12, 2018
Student response systems (electronic devices & texting) for quick student involvement @polleverywhere #macfall2018 @aetrammell Free for up to 40 responses/poll and view responses as they come in (automatic graphs!)— Cara (@stonca01) October 12, 2018
Online Tutorial tools - talkin' 'bout Primary Source Village https://t.co/MzFXXtmmjO w/ @aetrammell #macfall2018 Modules walk students through opportunities and challenges with primary sources.— Cara (@stonca01) October 12, 2018
Modules walk through different uses/purposes/access/etc. #MACFall2018 @aetrammell— Cara (@stonca01) October 12, 2018
Guide on the Side tutorials tool, too! On left is box where you add steps, introductory material, instruction, etc. and then in the main frame on the right it allows you to search/engage w/o toggling btw multiple windows, can also quiz & get data back @aetrammell #MACFall2018— Cara (@stonca01) October 12, 2018
Shout out to @useloom for great screen captures! LOVE this tool for quick and easy vids! @aetrammell #MACFall2018— Cara (@stonca01) October 12, 2018
Interactive maps created by students! How cool! Can incorporate images from archives and overlay with campus map (like a Google map when you click on pinpoint marker to display business info- it displays archival materials related to location) @aetrammell #MACFall2018— Cara (@stonca01) October 12, 2018
Participants mentioned @padlet @omeka Check with instructional technology folks on campus to see what campus is using (clickers? required software?) #macfall2018— Cara (@stonca01) October 12, 2018
Look at these current or previous @luthercollege Preus Library folks at #MACFall2018! pic.twitter.com/D2Q0gGVIXK— Cara (@stonca01) October 12, 2018
Here are some pics of #Assessment books recommended by @stonca01 #MACFall2018 pic.twitter.com/D2BBIiXevz— Rachel Seale (@rachel_seale) October 12, 2018
— Heather J. Stecklein (@hjstecklein) October 12, 2018
@stonca01 doing 60 ways to assess your instruction in 60 minutes π― #MACFall2018 ππΌππΌππΌ pic.twitter.com/CLBy1WT8fy— Rachel Seale (@rachel_seale) October 12, 2018
Talking through challenging instruction scenarios in the instructional design session at #MACFall2018 “well, we have 110 8th graders.” pic.twitter.com/xj0cnXi71j— Cara (@stonca01) October 12, 2018
Talking through challenging instruction scenarios in the instructional design session at #MACFall2018 pic.twitter.com/jwg15xwVwx— Cara (@stonca01) October 12, 2018
Talking through challenging instruction scenarios in the instructional design session at #MACFall2018 “we have a skeptical classics professor who can only squeeze in the archives at the end of the semester” pic.twitter.com/IqziUwiJh9— Cara (@stonca01) October 12, 2018
Talking through challenging instruction scenarios in the instructional design session at #MACFall2018. Last minute professor syllabus planning where students have to use 3 primary sources that may not actually be held in the collection with classroom space limitations pic.twitter.com/XjztSQMLRt— Cara (@stonca01) October 12, 2018
Talking through challenging instruction scenarios in the instructional design session at #MACFall2018 every section of the honors program will come to the archives (11 sections!) to learn about archives and resources on various topics & each instructor will contact you individ. pic.twitter.com/gJlBg3baL3— Cara (@stonca01) October 12, 2018
Talking through challenging instruction scenarios in the instructional design session at #MACFall2018 flipping the classroom with out of class tutorials a popular tool for overcoming teaching challenges— Cara (@stonca01) October 12, 2018
Check out this defining features matrix in action! #assessment Talking through challenging instruction scenarios in the instructional design session at #MACFall2018 pic.twitter.com/kXgeV2HkYb— Cara (@stonca01) October 12, 2018
Talking through challenging instruction scenarios in the instructional design session at #MACFall2018 activity with retirement community Residents for 1-2 hours with special accessibility accommodations. pic.twitter.com/JvAw1gjipz— Cara (@stonca01) October 12, 2018
Thank you to everyone who attended #MACFall2018! I feel like I now have 34 new friends to nerd out with about instruction and archives from all around the Midwest and beyond! Thanks for such a wonderful day full of rich conversations and inspiring idea sharing!— Cara (@stonca01) October 13, 2018
Shout out to @UISpecColl, @UILibraries, and @uiowa for exceptional local arrangements at the first day of #MACFall2018! Thank you for being such wonderful hosts! It was also lovely to return to the town where I student taught!— Cara (@stonca01) October 13, 2018
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Thursday, November 8, 2018
ILA Conference 2018 - Cedar Rapids
What an engaging and exiting time we had at the fall Iowa Library Association conference (Oct. 3-5)! This year in particular, I felt like I was constantly on the go, trying to connect with the ILA membership, helping lead or session manage presentations, and it was all worth it! You know when you get that fuzzy-in-your-forehead feeling at the end of a conference (the one that tells you you've been too much of an extrovert for too long) then it's been a productive and engaging conference! I definitely had that and needed to retreat and process to recharge after I returned home, but in a good way!
Wednesday
The opening reception was held at the always-amazing Cedar Rapids Public Library. I am constantly impressed with their staff and facilities, and basically stalk their twitter account and Facebook pages to learn about their creative community programs. Everyone was so welcoming, and it looked like everyone was enjoying themselves! I ducked out a little early to go meet with my Thursday presentation group to do one last talk through of our presentation.
Thursday
Thursday was absolutely PACKED! I began the day by being in two places at once. The Exec Board members try to have representation at the official breakfasts that kick off each day of the conference, and Thursday we had the Leadership Institute Reunion Breakfast and the New Members/New Attendees Breakfast. I split my time between the two and enjoyed meeting new people and reconnecting with old friends!
I took a shift or two at the ILA Booth and enjoyed visiting with attendees, and braisntorming & wondering aloud together about library issues. We also gave one final push for our Adopt a Library Puerto Rico partner impacted by devastating hurricanes. In the end, we together raised more than $3,000 to help with their recovery efforts!
The awards luncheon highlighted the efforts of some amazing people contributing blood, sweat, and tears to Iowa's library communities. Congrats to all who received awards! We are truly lucky to be able to call them colleagues and friends!
The afternoon was spent connecting through subdivision meetings...
...engaging in dialogue during the Diversity & Inclusion Unconference session I facilitated...
...and presenting on culturally respectful programs and collections.
The handouts/slides for this presentation can be found using these links:
I loved that other attendees felt excited and inspired throughout the conference, too!
Friday
Friday was another packed day that started out with Breakfast with the Board. Then I popped over to the Conference Tweetup to chat in person with those we'd been following online.
Cathy Cranston from University of Iowa gave an absolutely phenomenal presentation on empowering student citizens to vote! This presentation was one of my top highlights from the conference!
At lunch we did the traditional passing of the gavel...but this year Michael misplaced the gavel, so he gave Dan a replacement... in the form of a rubber mallet.
During this time, we also recognized the incalculable contributes of Melissa Primus, the association account manager/wizard extraordinaire. Melissa accepted a new position and this was her last conference with us. She has been amazing to work with and we wish her all the best with her new job!
We tend to wrap each conference by announcing the All Iowa Reads books for the next year, and then having the current year's AIR author do a reading/presentation.
See you next year in the Omaha area!
Wednesday
The opening reception was held at the always-amazing Cedar Rapids Public Library. I am constantly impressed with their staff and facilities, and basically stalk their twitter account and Facebook pages to learn about their creative community programs. Everyone was so welcoming, and it looked like everyone was enjoying themselves! I ducked out a little early to go meet with my Thursday presentation group to do one last talk through of our presentation.
Thursday
Thursday was absolutely PACKED! I began the day by being in two places at once. The Exec Board members try to have representation at the official breakfasts that kick off each day of the conference, and Thursday we had the Leadership Institute Reunion Breakfast and the New Members/New Attendees Breakfast. I split my time between the two and enjoyed meeting new people and reconnecting with old friends!
Leadership Institute reunion breakfast introductions #ialib18 pic.twitter.com/as7Rj8bxFW— Cara (@stonca01) October 4, 2018
After a warm welcome from city administrators from Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha, and Marion, Thursday's keynote speaker was P.C. Sweeney, who focused on the difference between advocating for libraries and becoming an activist, creating change, for libraries through voting actions and attitudes. This means not necessarily focusing on getting people to like libraries (they already do!), but rather taking concrete steps to support libraries through funding, voting, and action.New members and first-time attendees’ breakfast. Excited to meet new faces! #ialib18 pic.twitter.com/qF8YFRIQf1— Cara (@stonca01) October 4, 2018
Efforts needs to shift away from advocacy into activism, focusing on voting attitudes and actions, not whether ppl like libs #ialib18 @pcsweeney pic.twitter.com/D1sBl9U8Yu— Cara (@stonca01) October 4, 2018
Who can you partner with? How are decisions made in town? Who can kill progress? Who do you need to influence, why, how? Find shared values, common causes, common concerns. #ialib18 @pcsweeney keynote— Cara (@stonca01) October 4, 2018
I took a shift or two at the ILA Booth and enjoyed visiting with attendees, and braisntorming & wondering aloud together about library issues. We also gave one final push for our Adopt a Library Puerto Rico partner impacted by devastating hurricanes. In the end, we together raised more than $3,000 to help with their recovery efforts!
LOVE engaging with #ialib18 conference attendees at the @IowaLA booth! Be sure to stop by, check out the prize drawing, and give to help Francisco Oller Library in Puerto Rico (and get a cool sticker to show your support)! https://t.co/MK7uLmiG5R pic.twitter.com/PpEzbwFlXy— Cara (@stonca01) October 4, 2018
The awards luncheon highlighted the efforts of some amazing people contributing blood, sweat, and tears to Iowa's library communities. Congrats to all who received awards! We are truly lucky to be able to call them colleagues and friends!
The afternoon was spent connecting through subdivision meetings...
ISLA subdivision meeting #ialib18 Small and rural libraries are so essential through Iowa! pic.twitter.com/Ye1qNF1wVq— Cara (@stonca01) October 4, 2018
...engaging in dialogue during the Diversity & Inclusion Unconference session I facilitated...
What ground rules do you establish when engaging in/facilitating conversations around diversity, equity, inclusion, & social justice? Here are a few we started our convo w/ at the #ialib18 diversity & inclusion unconference. (4th point=foot in mouth, not toot. #messyhandwriting) pic.twitter.com/vXy9jaOBOT— Cara (@stonca01) October 5, 2018
...and presenting on culturally respectful programs and collections.
Rockstar crew from #ialib18 session: creating cultivating celebrating: culturally respectful programming and collections pic.twitter.com/yWui0itJqQ— Cara (@stonca01) October 5, 2018
The handouts/slides for this presentation can be found using these links:
- Handouts: http://bit.ly/ila2018rethinkinghandout
- Slides: http://bit.ly/ila2018rethinkingthemes
Evening trivia winners! Such close scores at the end! #tiebreaker #ialib18 pic.twitter.com/jXEvHYd8aX— Cara (@stonca01) October 5, 2018
I loved that other attendees felt excited and inspired throughout the conference, too!
Looking over my notes from #Ialib18 & feeling so grateful to work amongst such knowledgeable & inspiring colleagues. ❤️— Kate Kitchens (@Infinity_Dots) October 5, 2018
Half way through my day and I feel so inspired. I LOVE library conferences. I learn so much. #ialib18 pic.twitter.com/Y1GvT5lb8q— Katie N. (@Librarian_Katt) October 4, 2018
Friday
Friday was another packed day that started out with Breakfast with the Board. Then I popped over to the Conference Tweetup to chat in person with those we'd been following online.
I was sitting at the head table for Friday's keynote from Miguel Figueroa. He focused on forecasting for libraries, identifying signals, trends, and values for libraries of the future. Forecasting isn't predicting and waiting for something to happen; rather it's an educated examination. Examples and discussion points from his breakout session that followed the keynote are below:You gotta love a conference Tweetup! Thanks @stonca01 @GeometricRabbit @AmandaRVazquez @Trundlebedtales @LaurieNeuerburg #ialib18 pic.twitter.com/Zfd7xHlHt0— Dan Chibnall (@bookowl) October 5, 2018
Implications & changes: Why is that _(trend/change)__, but in the library __(identify things that run contrary to trend)__? What might make these trends speed up or slow down? How does this connect to what libraries do? (Miguel Figueroa #ialib18) Frame our thinking around trends— Cara (@stonca01) October 5, 2018
Shift from "iowa nice" to instant gratification, less regionalism, nationalized expectations, globalization, polarization, political strain, isolation of values/beliefs, elitism of arts away from arts for all: global change in new context (Miguel Figueroa #ialib18)— Cara (@stonca01) October 5, 2018
Identifying trends, changes, and work together to identify questions surrounding them? #ialib18 Miguel Figueroa pic.twitter.com/GocKRjchco— Cara (@stonca01) October 5, 2018
Trendscanning: assemble teams, convos, examine mental models to start forecasting to create baseline future (present trends continued) AND alternative futures (things get better/things get worse/unexpected magical future/unexpected dystopian future). (Miguel Figueroa #ialib18)— Cara (@stonca01) October 5, 2018
Forecasting is what may happen in the future. BUT chill out folks, it's not a tattoo, it's not forever. Reminder: it's not a prediction, we're not psychic. It's just an exercise to think through these possible changes and what they might mean for us (Miguel Figueroa #ialib18)— Cara (@stonca01) October 5, 2018
benefits of forecasts and scenarios: id reasons why it may/may not come to pass; eval the likelihood, desirability, & impact of a scenario(s); determine some of the actions & degree of effort needed to make a scenario happen or prevent it from happening (Miguel Figueroa #ialib18— Cara (@stonca01) October 5, 2018
Write your story! Starts with trend scanning but becomes more specific about your future. Scope your future: focus in on one element that focuses in on the library of the future. Don't take it all on, find your focus and pull ideas together: (Miguel Figueroa #ialib18)— Cara (@stonca01) October 5, 2018
How can we position these for staff, board, etc. Trends statements, then pose to decision makers "In this new world, what would libraries become?" (Miguel Figueroa #ialib18) This is the strategic planning equivalent of asking our students "so what" when they're developing thesis— Cara (@stonca01) October 5, 2018
The reactions & interactions of people to the problem can help us understand possible solutions, tensions, concerns, and opportunities for the future (Miguel Figueroa #ialib18) Helps us understand where energy and action might be placed.— Cara (@stonca01) October 5, 2018
People will always talk about what they're most interested in or most passionate about. The forecast can serve as a tool to bring people out of their shell to identify values. Sometimes forecasts will flop, that's ok too. It's still a learning experience(Miguel Figueroa #ialib18)— Cara (@stonca01) October 5, 2018
Forecasting isn't about a specific prediction, instead it provides enough parameters to engage with the ideas to understand what they value. (Miguel Figueroa #ialib18)— Cara (@stonca01) October 5, 2018
Backcasting: forecasting backward from a possible (probably preferable) future that is set as a goal and then identifying the steps or stages to explain how that future goal comes to pass (planning) and using that as a tool for change (acting). (Miguel Figueroa #ialib18)— Cara (@stonca01) October 5, 2018
More resources online: https://t.co/JU7MY4nn8C; newsletter https://t.co/5YZV6moHzy (Miguel Figueroa #ialib18)— Cara (@stonca01) October 5, 2018
Cathy Cranston from University of Iowa gave an absolutely phenomenal presentation on empowering student citizens to vote! This presentation was one of my top highlights from the conference!
Cathy Cranston from @UILibraries #ialib18 passionate about helping others register to vote pic.twitter.com/qtsaaWJW2H— Cara (@stonca01) October 5, 2018
Politicians make time for those who get out the vote the most. Youth issues aren't as much of a focus as social security b/c traditionally youth populations aren't as active at the polls #ialib18 @cranston— Cara (@stonca01) October 5, 2018
Young people's lives are not typically routine. Their lives are hectic, fluid, with schedules that aren't set. @cranston #ialib18 Causing more barriers. Let's talk more about "what's your plan to vote?""how will you get there?"— Cara (@stonca01) October 5, 2018
https://t.co/dbH7u9FPKX - Tufts University can pull data specific to your institution. @cranston #ialib18— Cara (@stonca01) October 5, 2018
When doing voter reg & working with students: essential to stay non-partisan. Essential to have volunteers be trained to emphasize non-partisan message. @cranston #ialib18— Cara (@stonca01) October 5, 2018
If planning voter reg events, find partners/groups/orgs to help simplify resources, planning, and staffing @cranston #ialib18 e.g. @RockTheVote @splcenter, local groups, @LWV— Cara (@stonca01) October 5, 2018
University Office of Strategic Communication - great partners to help with social media outreach (e.g. I hate snapchat (me too!) but they love it and know how to reach 18-20 yos via this platform) @cranston #ialib18— Cara (@stonca01) October 5, 2018
How is this worked into the classroom? Pre-class slideshows during passing/sitting/settling time, discussions around editorials/opinions/credibility/bias, topic selection, search examples (youth OR students) AND vot* @cranston #ialib18— Cara (@stonca01) October 5, 2018
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Messaging: using signs for passive programming @cranston #ialib18 Using student design contest signage by AIGA Design for Democracy free resources https://t.co/S8NwPEpQ9C— Cara (@stonca01) October 5, 2018
Rest quote from Martha Gellhorn in @cranston’s prezo pic.twitter.com/zA7pwGxCgc— Cara (@stonca01) October 5, 2018
"Suffragists were jailed, beaten, and tortured for seeking the vote. I am able to vote because of them, so I always vote to honor them." Quote from @cranston #preach Always working toward equality and equity, it's not (check) done. #ialib18— Cara (@stonca01) October 5, 2018
https://t.co/sUxoid7rWz @cranston #ialib18 Resources demonstrating youth impact on elections - notable close races— Cara (@stonca01) October 5, 2018
— Cara (@stonca01) October 5, 2018
Resources for figuring out where your views align with the current issues @cranston #ialib18 https://t.co/B5I4c6zROw Helps you identify candidates that align with your views. (More so for federal issues/races)— Cara (@stonca01) October 5, 2018
— Cara (@stonca01) October 5, 2018
At lunch we did the traditional passing of the gavel...but this year Michael misplaced the gavel, so he gave Dan a replacement... in the form of a rubber mallet.
— Cara (@stonca01) October 5, 2018
During this time, we also recognized the incalculable contributes of Melissa Primus, the association account manager/wizard extraordinaire. Melissa accepted a new position and this was her last conference with us. She has been amazing to work with and we wish her all the best with her new job!
Warm thanks to Melissa Primus for all she’s done for @IowaLA! Best wishes to you on your next professional adventure! #ialib18 pic.twitter.com/WINBhF67NE— Cara (@stonca01) October 5, 2018
We tend to wrap each conference by announcing the All Iowa Reads books for the next year, and then having the current year's AIR author do a reading/presentation.
All Iowa Reads titles announced #air #ialib18 kids section is Amina’s Voice by Hena Kahn; teen’s selection is A Land of Permanent Goodbyes by Atia Abawi pic.twitter.com/tVDqg9VHy9— Cara (@stonca01) October 5, 2018
All Iowa Reads finalist titles - winner to be drawn Oct. 27 in collaboration with @NebLibraries #ialib18 #air 1/2 pic.twitter.com/jdj2sPTzsv— Cara (@stonca01) October 5, 2018
The final selection was announced Oct. 29:All Iowa Reads finalist titles - winner to be drawn Oct. 27 in collaboration with @NebLibraries #ialib18 #air 2/2 pic.twitter.com/96T2oSoE16
— Cara (@stonca01) October 5, 2018
The 2019 All Iowa Reads selection is "This Blessed Earth: A Year in the Life of an American Family Farm" by Ted Genoways! It joins "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan for kids and "A Land of Permanent Goodbyes" by Atia Abawi for teens to round out the 2019 books. https://t.co/amwSXIK7nb pic.twitter.com/EmWOZyIkQP— State Library of IA (@StateLibraryIA) October 29, 2018
Author @DanBarryNYT speaking on all Iowa Reads title, Boys In the Bunkhouse #ialib18 pic.twitter.com/dPp4ldzLIe— Cara (@stonca01) October 5, 2018
See you next year in the Omaha area!
Joint conference logo reveal! See you Oct. 2-4 in LaVista NE! #IALIB18 pic.twitter.com/i0KpIdrgvB— Cara (@stonca01) October 5, 2018
Thursday, September 20, 2018
Day of Giving - All Iowa Gives
Though it has been exactly 1 year since hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico, there is still much to be done to help communities recover. Please give today!
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Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Summertime Catch-Up
As you may have noticed, I'm spending more of my time orienting myself to my new job, which leaves less time to reflect here. Eventually I'll find my new swing, but until then, here is about a year's worth of highlights via tweets.
Here's a little overview:
Here's a little overview:
- Iowa Library Association (ILA) Conference
- Open Access Week
- New ISU President
- Halloween in the library (and for my dog)
- Brick and Click Conference
- ILA Planning Day
- Barks at Parks
- ILA Exec Board meetings
- Holidays (my dog met Santa at the mall)
- Staff meetings and campus trainings
- Facilitating the Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop
- Supporting libraries going through challenges/censorship
- Judging string ensembles contest at the local high school
- ILA Legislative/Advocacy Day
- Illinois Information Literacy Summit
- National Library Legislative Day
- ILA-ACRL/IPAL Spring Conference
- Iowa Private Academic Libraries Information Literacy Interest Group
- Random stuff (usually involving my dog) sprinkled throughout
Enjoy!
#ialib17 unconference poster ready. Putting my camp counselor and teacher handwriting skills to… https://t.co/CMFTfKGqFn— Cara (@stonca01) October 19, 2017
#ialib17 opening session introing candidates and mayor's welcome! pic.twitter.com/9EAEjvCpuE— Cara (@stonca01) October 19, 2017
— Cara (@stonca01) October 19, 2017
#ialib17 #ialibpics @KoryStamper opening keynote dictionary-guardian of English #flamingelmo pic.twitter.com/ppa6Zq3UI2— Cara (@stonca01) October 19, 2017
#ialib17 #ialibpics dialects are like rivers, shaping world around them & going wherever it pleases, inclusive glance into a person's world pic.twitter.com/Dy17AcgBDK— Cara (@stonca01) October 19, 2017
#ialib17 #ialibpics #popculture programming for teens & adults session with @playswithbooks & @pantherbiblio & @MickLibrary packed house! pic.twitter.com/sJomknvvaj— Cara (@stonca01) October 19, 2017
Don't miss all the great slides and handouts from #ialib17! Here's the link! https://t.co/klnKxHmx1A— Cara (@stonca01) October 19, 2017
Congratulations to Susan Craig, @icpl director, @IowaLA member of the year! #ialib17 pic.twitter.com/umVLiuk2mJ— Cara (@stonca01) October 19, 2017
#ialib17 #ialibpics y'all. This singing dancing robot exists. I had to document it for the world to see. You're welcome. pic.twitter.com/Jn7M7kRRMz— Cara (@stonca01) October 19, 2017
Just typed up notes from #ialib17 Diversity & Inclusion Unconf from earlier today! https://t.co/m64FdLXcWJ They'll also be shared on website— Cara (@stonca01) October 20, 2017
Updates from @StateLibraryIA at the @IowaLA #ialib17 #ialibpics breakfast with the board pic.twitter.com/b2zxtGhMAd— Cara (@stonca01) October 20, 2017
#ialib17 #ialibpics @rsfunke kicking off the @IowaLA business meeting before @ALALibrary's Jody Gray keynote! Excited to hear Jody speak! pic.twitter.com/fEe5RYW4ii— Cara (@stonca01) October 20, 2017
— Cara (@stonca01) October 20, 2017
May think "it doesn't happen in libraries" but it does. The system, despite trying to be inclusive, harm was still done #ialib17 #ialibpics pic.twitter.com/Au4nrmBgYK— Cara (@stonca01) October 20, 2017
every1's work, evy day. Every1 is part of the systems in place so everyone. Reds to do the work. & it's not binary #ialib17 #ialibpics pic.twitter.com/8w4b1xg2T3— Cara (@stonca01) October 20, 2017
100% agree! Lucky to have colleagues like @bookowl!— Cara (@stonca01) October 20, 2017
#ialib17 #ialibpics can't wait to learn from Our World Our Libraries: Diversity as intentional practice! pic.twitter.com/oNzEaSuELL— Cara (@stonca01) October 20, 2017
#ialib17 #ialibpics learning about the value of personal stories from your community. @CRPublicLibrary Heidi Hartke pic.twitter.com/PmuMBoHK2o— Cara (@stonca01) October 20, 2017
#ialib17 #ialibpics consider your community when hosting legacy-series-type events. Personal stories from the community. pic.twitter.com/TT4ZAPWEyx— Cara (@stonca01) October 20, 2017
Recognizing the service of exec board members transitioning off or into new positions @bookowl @rsfunke #ialib17 #ialibpics pic.twitter.com/8Iv9TEhYdj— Cara (@stonca01) October 20, 2017
#ialib17 #ialibpics @MichelleHoover_ our author speaker at lunch today! So excited to learn more about her process and inspiration! pic.twitter.com/jCpMHIO92E— Cara (@stonca01) October 20, 2017
#ialib17 #ialibpics announcing all iowa reads picks! All Iowa, all Iowa children's, and all Iowa YA! pic.twitter.com/oQqxlh3nN2— Cara (@stonca01) October 20, 2017
This is the 1st min since the #ialib17 conference for #ialibpics. @Logray was Fri AM keynote! TY for doing the work & helping others engage! pic.twitter.com/kdau9J9kpJ— Cara (@stonca01) October 21, 2017
Don't forget about all the amazing resources on the #ialib17 conference website! https://t.co/klnKxHE8qa— Cara (@stonca01) October 23, 2017
Check out @ISU_Library's Open Access Week display! Perfect for Halloween or old horror movie lovers! #openaccessweek #openaccess pic.twitter.com/ieOAG2yZCo— Cara (@stonca01) October 23, 2017
An open workflow approach to increasing research efficiency, reproducibility, and diversity. @JeffSpies @ISU_Library #oaweek pic.twitter.com/1GXlNigDiI— Cara (@stonca01) October 23, 2017
It's official. Wendy Wintersteen is the #NextISUPres pic.twitter.com/MUQoDtiyPz— IA Board of Regents (@IowaRegents) October 23, 2017
Y'all! @ISU_Library @ISUCFVMB @ISU_Archives has some cool homecoming stuff on display! Ever seen an obstetrical phantom? Now's your chance! pic.twitter.com/cJ4WDXPoFM— Cara (@stonca01) October 27, 2017
— Cara (@stonca01) October 27, 2017
Check out the sweet and spooky @ISU_Archives trivia today until 2 pm. Fun costumes, too! #archives #halloween Students can win prizes! pic.twitter.com/cBL7Fv4wIm— Cara (@stonca01) October 31, 2017
My Pup is going to be Marty McFly from Back to the Future. She can really rock a red vest https://t.co/N08NthA0Tb #halloween #mastiff #puppy pic.twitter.com/8EVpsDaure— Cara (@stonca01) October 31, 2017
Gearing up for a great @BCconf! Ready to learn!— Cara (@stonca01) November 3, 2017
#bclc17 collections decoded: reflections and strategies for anti-racist collection development pic.twitter.com/2AVPwkR8At— Cara (@stonca01) November 3, 2017
#bclc17 anti-racist collection development and anti-racist librarianship pic.twitter.com/4FQnpGC3R8— Cara (@stonca01) November 3, 2017
#bclc17 strategies for building diverse collections pic.twitter.com/cdTvWcv8fi— Cara (@stonca01) November 3, 2017
#bclc17 use funding or endowments specifically for purchasing with diversity in mind. pic.twitter.com/wb2dkWwVnm— Cara (@stonca01) November 3, 2017
Lightning rounds at #bclc17 pic.twitter.com/t3YgSXg1U2— Cara (@stonca01) November 3, 2017
#bclc17 Ghosted be faculty: When you build it and they don't come pic.twitter.com/fhI0Cj6tbW— Cara (@stonca01) November 3, 2017
#bclc17 Maximizing classroom dynamics through teaching methods pic.twitter.com/d445q0mZvD— Cara (@stonca01) November 3, 2017
Forgot the pic! Was listening too closely to pay attention to tweeting! #BCLC17 pic.twitter.com/0itnOMdVIA— Cara (@stonca01) November 4, 2017
I've found my puppy's doppelgΓ€nger. #startrek #startrekvoyager #trekkie #dognerd #Puppy #neapolitanmastiffpupoy #neapolitanmastiff pic.twitter.com/eNiPxIQTCK— Cara (@stonca01) November 10, 2017
Today I unknowingly dressed as @IowaStateU brand standards. Wish I would have thought of this for Halloween! pic.twitter.com/m7CwPpD98G— Cara (@stonca01) November 15, 2017
Great group of folks gathered at @johnstonlibrary for @IowaLA planning day. Getting pumped to plan for another engaging year! pic.twitter.com/eaSAjJny0t— Cara (@stonca01) November 16, 2017
Attendees at @IowaLA planning day brains have stormed! Here's some sharing out! #brainstorming #libraries #library pic.twitter.com/zEHrtnMVLl— Cara (@stonca01) November 16, 2017
Thank you to @micahbazant for sharing your art freely! I'll be adding 2 other pieces of yours shortly! #everyoneiswelcomehere #inclusiveart pic.twitter.com/UurK0GqmVs— Cara (@stonca01) November 21, 2017
Just deleted this from a scholarship app draft... "my soul is slipping away by schmoozing with politicians" Rephrased to say "engaging...w/o feeling like we are compromising who we are" & "still maintaining my integrity and core values" Already politicking!— Cara (@stonca01) November 22, 2017
Thank you to @isuhortclub for offering such beautiful poinsettias for the ISU community to purchase! pic.twitter.com/ciw147J9uX— Cara (@stonca01) November 30, 2017
Thank you to Ames O’Donnell @AceHardware for welcoming my pup and me into your store this afternoon! We’ll be back! #patiencethepup pic.twitter.com/b9wTOt9VFR— Cara (@stonca01) December 3, 2017
I made myself a reminder for when the #barksatparks dogs would be here and then decided to send it out to my students along w/other special dead week/finals week events at the library. #omgdogs pic.twitter.com/I62qRfJcMe— Cara (@stonca01) December 4, 2017
Y’all. Puppies at work. Yes, technically they’re there for students, but residual puppy happiness is still amazing. #barksatparks all week at @ISU_Library! pic.twitter.com/9jD5LTrMNN— Cara (@stonca01) December 4, 2017
— Cara (@stonca01) December 5, 2017
#barksatparks at @ISU_Library is happening 2 more days! Meet pups. Love them. Smile lots. pic.twitter.com/bdGiX9qNV2— Cara (@stonca01) December 6, 2017
I’m actually a people librarian, not a book librarian. My job is to help people all day, which doesn’t leave much time for reading, even outside work.— Cara (@stonca01) December 8, 2017
Your @IowaLA exec board hard at work discussing current issues, services, prof devpt, and supporting Iowa libraries of all sizes and subjects. pic.twitter.com/Z9iwPbcwe3— Cara (@stonca01) December 8, 2017
Thank you to @bethmcneil for the kindness! Even my new post-it bundle is smiling! pic.twitter.com/dOih33rwG3— Cara (@stonca01) December 11, 2017
Serendipitous animal sweater twinning at @ISU_Library today with @OpenAccessElder! Puppy sweater, meet penguin sweater! pic.twitter.com/rIIoc9M6xt— Cara (@stonca01) December 11, 2017
I'm not saying I'm the type of person to take their dog to the mall Santa for Christmas photos. But I'm also not not saying I'm the type of person to take their dog to the mall Santa for Christmas photos... #mastiffpuppy #puppy #puppymeetssanta #santa pic.twitter.com/miXii7cuUS— Cara (@stonca01) December 13, 2017
Loved this artwork gallery just inside @WilcoxLibrary’s entrance! Thanks for hosting our @ILAACRL exec board transition meeting today! pic.twitter.com/Htu7Mo94Fn— Cara (@stonca01) December 18, 2017
Learning more about staff and faculty roles in @ISUGreenDot at @ISUPSCouncil #violenceprevention pic.twitter.com/aj1tQa3PuT— Cara (@stonca01) January 9, 2018
My first #flliastate experience! Great work all! #iowafll #aie #SMSWaukee pic.twitter.com/eLzwLnupcC— Cara (@stonca01) January 13, 2018
— Cara (@stonca01) January 16, 2018
I'm facilitating this awesome workshop using @AAUW curriculum! Come learn how to advocate for yourself and your future using salary negotiation techniques! https://t.co/iGgcHuNBrk— Cara (@stonca01) January 16, 2018
Thanks to @ILAACRL Exec Board for a great meeting! It's a privilege and pleasure to be your @IowaLA liaison!— Cara (@stonca01) January 22, 2018
Day2 with @DeEttaMJones on cultural comps for @ISU_Library leaders...is it possible to be super energized and exhausted at same time? pic.twitter.com/rFTTUhBadj— Beth McNeil (@bethmcneil) January 25, 2018
Glad to be able to meet today with @isuWomensCenter and @WiSE_ISU to firm up the final details for this week's #AAUWStartSmart workshop!— Cara (@stonca01) January 29, 2018
@AAUW Start Smart Salary Negotiation workshop starts soon! Thanks to everyone for making this even happen! pic.twitter.com/v3iSrpuntP— ISU Women's Center (@isuWomensCenter) January 31, 2018
LOVED reconnecting with a college classmate of mine and meeting his students here for the @IowaStateU Cyclone Honor Band Festival. Even more excited to be able to welcome them to ISU next year as first-year students!— Cara (@stonca01) February 2, 2018
A Seat at the Table: Iowa State Women Mentored by Women Faculty to Negotiate Wages #AAUWStartSmart @aauw— Cara (@stonca01) February 7, 2018
https://t.co/HMKjDvJef5 via @iowastatedaily
Editorial: Stop trying to discredit the wage gap and gender disparities https://t.co/4eBCJgD568 via @iowastatedaily #wagegap @AAUW #aauwstartsmart— Cara (@stonca01) February 8, 2018
I support the freedom to read and Iowa libraries! @OrangeCityPL @IowaLA #freedomtoread @ncte #censorship @ALALibrary @OIF @OneIowa pic.twitter.com/uZIS2NMwav— Cara (@stonca01) February 19, 2018
@OrangeCityPL is facing an intellectual freedom challenge as we speak, with some arguing to limit LBGTQIA+ titles in their collection #freedomtoread Their board meets at 4 PM today to discuss. https://t.co/ZBLHa6u6V5— Cara (@stonca01) February 20, 2018
I Support the Freedom to Read and Iowa Libraries! https://t.co/29dJMzNoiR via @oif— Cara (@stonca01) February 23, 2018
Dear everyone, Read this book chapter. It is essential for so many, but especially for librarians navigating invisible conditions. #libraries #library #disability #invisibleillness https://t.co/dtynpolaB9— Cara (@stonca01) February 28, 2018
Shared it out with our staff and got a message right away with interest and a question! Hoping our support staff and/or new librarians check it out!— Cara (@stonca01) March 2, 2018
I was excited to learn that the last-minute reminder email I sent to our staff here resulted in one more conference proposal submission we wouldn't necessarily have gotten! Sometimes it just takes a little nudge to increase engagement! Hooray!— Cara (@stonca01) March 2, 2018
What a pleasure and privilege to serve as string ensembles judge for @ACSD_News HS contest today! I was so impressed with every ensemble I heard and all should be proud of the hard work that went into their performances! #music #orchestra #orchdorch #orchdork #contest— Cara (@stonca01) March 3, 2018
Thank you @NateBoulton for continuing to support Iowa libraries and for visiting during Iowa Library Legislative Day! @IowaLA pic.twitter.com/TLFCXqj4NL— Cara (@stonca01) March 14, 2018
Thank you to Herman Quirmbach for visiting the @IowaLA legislative day and for advocating for Iowa libraries! @ShanSpeer pic.twitter.com/UBkYRlOyCG— Cara (@stonca01) March 14, 2018
Thank you to Rep. Greg Heartsill for stopping by the @IowaLA Legislative Day reception to visit about libraries! pic.twitter.com/ZOxuodqn4c— Cara (@stonca01) March 14, 2018
.@ALA_Booklist Really!? I'm concerned (disappointed, disheartened) about the thought process (or lack thereof) when it came to publishing this piece. https://t.co/Gf75aQ0WdX— Cara (@stonca01) March 21, 2018
I saw it yesterday, too. I had to sit with it for some time to even be able to comment. It's really hard for me to wrap my mind around how this made it through any review/editing process to print...— Cara (@stonca01) March 21, 2018
Y’all, this table at the library wins all the gold stars! Check out this set up! They have live fish! Happy Persian New Year! #Norooz #Nowruz pic.twitter.com/ysVm75X0dm— Cara (@stonca01) March 21, 2018
Effective teams: how to navigate both gender and cultural diversity- Kathrin Zippel @ISU_Library @IowaStateU pic.twitter.com/ErJBgVjF0g— Cara (@stonca01) March 26, 2018
#MeToo @IowaStateU welcomes @TaranaBurke, introduced by @ISUGreenDot Jazzmine Brooks pic.twitter.com/7GHVrL2zbs— Cara (@stonca01) March 27, 2018
Oh, hi, April in Iowa. Here’s the view from Ames. #iawx #snow @IowaStateU @IowaStateWX pic.twitter.com/zyNZTzVcj4— Cara (@stonca01) April 3, 2018
As a newish IL librarian I heard @charbooth speak at LOEX , it was exciting and inspiring. As a newish IL admin I got to hear Char speak again today. It was reinvigorating and affirming. Always what I need. #ilsummit #librarylife— Becky (@beckiejean) April 20, 2018
Hands down, favorite breakout was about effectively using the last few minutes of class from @ljsmanz! Definitely will dig into https://t.co/Kv96YdZ3AD & other resources mentioned! So many activities we can using start immediately! #ilsummit #infolit pic.twitter.com/KpTjMHNyBY— Cara (@stonca01) April 21, 2018
Instructional design to the rescue #ilsummit pic.twitter.com/SUnjYK2yu9— Cara (@stonca01) April 21, 2018
A curriculum of one’s own presented creative expressions of scholarship & rsch. It’s not just bibs & papers, it can be so much more! ie historical non-fiction graphic novels, ted talks, visual narratives, spot the research “in the wild” (everyday things) #ilsummit pic.twitter.com/v6jfAKGq2w— Cara (@stonca01) April 21, 2018
Teaching transfer students: closing the gap. Transfer students have a special place in my heart bc I was an undergrad transfer. We all need to keep collab across campus & across institutions to make sure they don’t fall through the cracks. This session is a good start #ilsummit pic.twitter.com/czgvxa3J0d— Cara (@stonca01) April 21, 2018
Much to reflect on from #ilsummit, but particularly considering my new position to be an excuse to dive deeper into reflective practice, the pursuit of purposefulness and vocation, and frequent self-reminders re: balance are some new/reminder takeaways from @charbooth’s keynote pic.twitter.com/wB2DoxjZWC— Cara (@stonca01) April 22, 2018
Sunday reading. “Consciousness doesn’t come automatically; it comes through being alive, awake, curious, and often furious.” Maxine Greene, Landscapes in Learning— Cara (@stonca01) April 22, 2018
#BarksAtParks at @ISU_Library this sweet pup is 4 mo and is learning all about giving love! The dogs are here all week! pic.twitter.com/oguT2ggX0r— Cara (@stonca01) April 23, 2018
Here’s a close up shot of the awesome @ISU_Library poster from the U ST110 presentations this afternoon! pic.twitter.com/6VhR4pgzYp— Cara (@stonca01) April 24, 2018
Check out some fun collaboration with Preservation and SCUA at @ISU_Library working with HS 4-H students from around Iowa! https://t.co/yrF7GsABtn— Cara (@stonca01) April 25, 2018
This pup loved walking around @IowaStateU getting ear scratches and snuggles from students! #Puppy #neapolitanmastiffpup #neapolitanmastiff #neapolitanmastiffpuppy #dogsofinstagram #bullmastiffmix #bullmastiffmixpuppy #mastiffpuppy #mastiffmix #mastiff ig: morepatienceplease pic.twitter.com/qQ3w2XQFMO— Cara (@stonca01) April 27, 2018
Last day of #barksatparks π’ But they’re here until 5! π @ISU_Library pic.twitter.com/DOyShEpG8p— Cara (@stonca01) April 27, 2018
Finals week whiteboard at @ISU_Library pic.twitter.com/F7t7doal5u— Cara (@stonca01) May 5, 2018
#NLLD18 Day 1 recap: ~500 ppl @ National Library Legislative Day briefing. Tmw your IA crew hits the hill to talk @US_IMLS funding, LSTA/IAL, broadband access & Iowa communities with @SteveKingIA @RepDavidYoung @daveloebsack @RepRodBlum @SenJoniErnst @ChuckGrassley #fundlibraries pic.twitter.com/dj9hUgUavO— Cara (@stonca01) May 8, 2018
Thank you to @daveloebsack & amazing staff for your continued support of IA libraries and for meeting with @IowaLA librarians to talk about @US_IMLS funding, LSTA/IAL, broadband access & Iowa communities #fundlibraries #NLLD18 pic.twitter.com/pbx8BkF4YS— Cara (@stonca01) May 8, 2018
Check out your Iowa delegation to National Library Legislative Day 2018 in American Libraries Magazine! https://t.co/vwKa6HZV6E— ILA/ACRL (@ILAACRL) May 16, 2018
— Cara (@stonca01) May 31, 2018
Mary Anderson speaking on ebook study. Fyffe scholarship presentation #ilaacrl18 #ipal18 pic.twitter.com/02EjJ7GGay— Cara (@stonca01) May 31, 2018
— Cara (@stonca01) May 31, 2018
Lightning round prezos at #ilaacrl18 #ipal18 Ashley McHose from @WartburgCollege, Libs from @lorascollege, Sue Miller from @KirkwoodCC, & @bookowl from @DrakeUniversity pic.twitter.com/5SUmVzIraL— Cara (@stonca01) May 31, 2018
More lightning prezos at #ilaacrl18 #ipal18 from HJ Pedelty at @uiowa, JennSailnier at @lorascollege, ant Caitlin Moriarty at @ISU_Library @IowaStateU pic.twitter.com/Nu3XPsxhbl— Cara (@stonca01) May 31, 2018
#ilaacrl18 #ipal18 Prof. Dev. Committee unconference on critical thinking and IL. pic.twitter.com/5TDk45eBdR— Cara (@stonca01) May 31, 2018
#ilaacrl18 #ipal18 Stanley the Pug (is amazing!) and markets the @clarkelib @ClarkeU Learning from Jenny Parker and Sue Liebold (check out Stanley’s business card! ❤️πΆ pic.twitter.com/GiuDieP4HV— Cara (@stonca01) May 31, 2018
#ilaacrl18 #ipal18 @RodLibrary’s @brownekr talking picture books and cultural competency! pic.twitter.com/UqxA9ZTwIn— Cara (@stonca01) June 1, 2018
— Cara (@stonca01) June 1, 2018
I can’t believe I forgot to take any photos this morning at #ilaacrl18 #ipal18! Awesome prezo by @RodLibrary’s @pantherbiblio and Jim Kelly— Cara (@stonca01) June 1, 2018
We were singing your praises, @ljsmanz, at this year's #ilaacrl2018 and #ipal2018 Information Literacy Interest Group session! Right, @beckiejean? :) Still loving the ideas you shared about using the last 5 mins of class! :)— Cara (@stonca01) June 1, 2018
Thank you to all who participated in the rich conversations at the #IPAL18 #ilaarl18 IL Interest Group meeting! Here's the blog w/ notes from our activities. https://t.co/SImc1srpCf— Cara (@stonca01) June 4, 2018
Already looking forward to next year’s conference! @beckiejean & @stonca01 @ILAACRL
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