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Teen Job Fair 2010
Organizers of the fourth annual Teen Job Fair (City of Minneapolis Department of Community Planning & Economic Development, Hennepin County Public Library, the Minneapolis WorkForce Centers and the Mall of America) are asking local employers and organizations to host a table at the fair on Saturday, April 10, 2010, noon-3 p.m. The job fair for teens, ages 14 and up, will be held at the Hennepin County Library - Central, 300 Nicollet Mall.

Brochure

Registration Form
Post a Comment                   posted by Ryan P. on Feb 22, 2010

History Day Projects Teen Subject Guide
The National History Day competition has become a major academic focus in many Minnesota schools.  Minneapolis libraries piloted a program series called History Day Hullabaloo to promote use of library resources, and to connect students with University of Minnesota project counselors and with staff from the Minnesota Historical Society who coordinate the competition on the state level.  

This successful program series has an online component as well.  On the TeenLinks website's Do Your Homework page, a subject guide called History Day Projects exists to index major online resources for students and to help them find support and information for competing in National History Day.
Post a Comment                   posted by Jody W. on May 12, 2009

Discover ELSIE
ELSIE is a database of over 500 picture books, selected to help children develop the early literacy skills necessary for learning success.  Librarians at Hennepin County Library select ELSIE books and include presentation notes showing how to emphasize skills in  fun, interactive story sharing. You can search ELSIE by keyword and/or by early literacy skills. Newest titles appear first, so check ELSIE regularly.   An RSS feed is available.  ELSIE is part of the Birth to Six website.
Post a Comment                   posted by Ann M. on Apr 29, 2009

Archive
  • Special Collections Accessible Online  posted on Mar 23, 2009 – 1 Comment
  • Welcome PLA Attendees!  posted on Mar 11, 2008 – 2 Comments
  • Facebook Presence  posted on Nov 9, 2007 – 0 Comments
  • Netflix Lookup Tool  posted on Jun 14, 2007 – 0 Comments
  • Google/Flickr Mashup for Locations Map  posted on May 2, 2007 – 0 Comments
  • BookSpace  posted on Mar 8, 2007 – 0 Comments
  • HyperLinked Library Presentation  posted on Mar 8, 2007 – 0 Comments
  • HCL's Capital Plan Discussion Document  posted on Mar 8, 2007 – 0 Comments
  • Author Alerts  posted on Mar 8, 2007 – 0 Comments
  • Learn to use a Mouse: Self-paced  posted on Mar 8, 2007 – 0 Comments
  • Librarians' Blog Now Available  posted on Mar 8, 2007 – 1 Comment
  • Creating Kid Magnet Libraries  posted on Mar 8, 2007 – 0 Comments
  • Report of the Collection Handling Action Team  posted on Mar 8, 2007 – 7 Comments
  • Hennepin County Library Internships  posted on Mar 8, 2007 – 0 Comments


    • Recent Staff Presentations

    Minnesota Library Association Conference , October 7, 2010
    Supporting Early Literacy Learning – Lisa Bjerken, Hennepin County Library, presenter
    Presentation (PPS)

    Minnesota Library Association Conference , October 7, 2010
    Raising Reading Excitement: Successful Partnerships Between Elementary Schools and Public Libraries – Lisa Stuart, Hennepin County Library, Karen Boettcher, Judy Lander and Monica Stratton, presenters
    Presentation (PPS)

    Reference Renaissance, August 10, 2010
    Video Reference: A Pilot Project – Christine Clifford, Hennepin County Library, presenter
    Presentation (PPS)

    American Library Association Conference, June 27, 2010
    Media Mashup – Cynthia Matthias, Hennepin County Library, presenter
    Handout (PDF)

    Games, Learning and Society Conference, June 9-11, 2010
    Turtles, Gobos, Greeps and Brick Blocks: Design-based Learning Models in Informal Settings – Cynthia Matthias, Hennepin County Library, presenter
    Presentation (PPS)

    Library Technology Conference LibTech, March 17, 2010
    Readers Advisory 2.0 – Michele McGraw and Jody Wurl, Hennepin County Library, presenters
    Presentation (PPS)
    Social Library Apps (PDF)
    Jody's Favorites (DOC)
    Michele's Favorites (DOC)

    Library Technology Conference LibTech, March 17, 2010
    Fast, Cheap and Out of Control: Low Budget Technology Programs for the Non-experts – Alicia Anderson and Cynthia Matthias, Hennepin County Library, presenters
    Presentation (PDF)
    Fast, Cheap and Out of Control (PDF)
    Resource List (PDF)
    Sample Workshop Outline (PDF)

    Library Technology Conference LibTech, March 17, 2010
    Video Reference, a Pilot Project – Christine Clifford and Jen Nelson, Hennepin County Library, presenters
    Presentation (PPS)

    TDS Library System, October 30, 2009
    Early Literacy Spaces in Your Library – Dana Bjerke and Joanna Redman, Hennepin County Library, presenters
    Presentation (PPS - 37MB)

    Minnesota Library Association (MLA), October 15, 2009
    Online Book Clubs: Engaging Busy Kids with Books and Technology – Ann Melrose, Hennepin County Library, presenter
    Presentation (PPS - 5MB)

    ALA, July 12, 2009
    History Day Hullabaloo: Partnering for Student Success – Maureen Hartman, Hennepin County Library, presenter
    Presentation (PPS - 5.8MB)

    Staff Training and Development, Indianhead Federated Library System (Eau Claire, WI), March 26, 2009
    Immigrant Resources Staff presented about Hmong, Latino and Somali Cultures – Chaleng Lee, Marcela Sánchez, Warsame Shirwa, Emily Watts, Hennepin County Library, presenters
    Hmong Presentation (PPS - 5MB)
    Latin American Culture Presentation (PPS - 3MB)
    Storytimes Presentation (PPS - 1MB)

    Minnesota Educational Media Organization (MEMO), October 4, 2008
    World Language Storytimes: Supporting Literacy Development for ELL Students – Marcela Sánchez, Bernie Farrell, Hennepin County Library, presenters
    Presentation (PPS - 2.6MB)

    Minnesota Educational Media Organization (MEMO), October 3, 2008
    Books, Literacy and Computers: Online Opportunities for Students – Ann Melrose, Sharon Hilts McGlinn, Hennepin County Library, presenters
    Presentation (PPS - 17MB)

    Minnesota Age & Disabilities Odyssey, August 18, 2008
    Innovative Programs for Older Adults and People With Disabilities @ Your Library – Margaret Gillespie, Lin Maki, Ann Melrose, presenters, Hennepin County Library. Mary Chilvers, presenter, Minnesota Board on Aging
    Presentation (PPS - 2.5MB)

    Reference Renaissance, August 5, 2008
    Reference and Information Services for Library Customers you May Never Meet – Christine Clifford, Hennepin County Library, presenter
    Presentation (PPS - 4MB)

    American Library Association, June 30, 2008
    Brookdale Library's International Teen Club (ITC) – Amy McNally, Hennepin County Library, presenter
    Presentation (PPS - 10MB)

    Public Library Association, March 28, 2008
    Reading with Babies: Early Literacy Skills and Web Video – Ann Melrose, Hennepin County Library, presenter
    Presentation (PPS - 1MB)

    Public Library Association, March 28, 2008
    Access Expanded: At Home Library Services – Patrick Jones, Hennepin County Library, presenter
    Hennepin County Library Presentation (PPS - 28MB)
    Objectives and FAQs (DOC - 34KB)
    At Home Service Guidelines from Hennepin County Library (DOC - 38KB)
    Sample marketing letter from Hennepin County Library (DOC - 41KB)
    Valentine's project overview from Hennepin County Library (DOC - 84KB) Indianhead Federated Library Presentation (PPS - 3.3MB)
    Allen County Public Library Presentation (PPS - 5.8MB)

    Public Library Association, March 27, 2008
    Supporting Early English Language Learners – Lillian Duran, PhD, Minnesota State University, presenter
    Presentation (PPS - 9.4MB)

    Language of the Heart @ Your Library – Dana Bjerke and Bernie Farrell, Hennepin County Library, presenters
    Presentation (PPS - 5.3MB)
    Favorite Books and Music for Spanish Storytime (DOC - 308KB)
    Best Practices for a Successful World Language Storytime (PDF - 87KB)
    Components of a Successful World Language Storytime Guidelines (PDF - 87KB)
    Resource List (DOC - 15KB)

    Public Library Association, Tuesday, March 25, 2008
    Children's Spaces, Family Places – Dana Bjerke, Joanna Redman, Kelly Wussow, Hennepin County Library, presenters
    Presentation (PPS - 42MB)
    Early Literacy Spot (JPG - 390KB)
    Early Literacy Border (JPG - 1.2MB)
    Pirate Literacy (DOC - 546KB)
    Play Together Booklist (DOC - 574KB)
    Play Together Tips (DOC - 337KB)
    Play and Learn Instructions (PDF - 1MB)
    Toast and Gnome Find (DOC - 2.2MB)
    Early Literacy Spots in Carver County (DOC - 28KB)
    Early Literacy Tips (DOC - 28KB)
    Preconference Early Literacy Spots (DOC - 2MB)

    More Presentations from previous years

    Technology at HCL

    Public Training - Computer Course Outlines and Handouts

    Computer Class for Complete Beginners Learn the difference between hardware and software, practice using a mouse, find out more about library resources if you have little or no experience using a computer.

    Computer Skills Workshop Work on projects and practice skills from using the mouse and keyboarding to using email and Microsoft Office with our software instructors and volunteer assistants. Handouts: Explorer Command Buttons and Mouse Keyboard Tutorials

    E-mail: Intermediate Learn how to use folders, view and attach files to an e-mail and set up an e-mail address book using a Yahoo! account.Handout: Intermediate Email

    Microsoft Excel: Basics Learn the basics of working with an Excel spreadsheet: navigation, entering data and using formulas. Handout: Basic Tasks in Excel 2007

    Microsoft Excel: Charts and Graphs Learn to create and integrate graphs and charts into your Excel spreadsheets. Handout.

    Microsoft Excel: Creating and Managing Lists Learn to create lists such as an inventory, contact list or collection, sort data and print using Microsoft Excel. Prerequisite: Microsoft Excel Basics or familiarity with spreadsheets is highly recommended. Handout: Creating Lists

    Microsoft Excel: Simple Budgets Download and adapt a budget template from Microsoft Office website. Learn to identify and alter the formulas to suit your own needs. Prerequisite: Microsoft Excel Basics or familiarity with spreadsheets is highly recommended. Handout: Simple Budgets

    Microsoft Word: Basics Learn the basics: how to use the ribbon, enter and delete text, basic formatting, cut, copy and paste, save and save as. Handout: Basic Tasks in Word 2007

    Microsoft Word: Formatting Tips for Résumé Writers Learn how to set tab stops, use bulleted lists, bold and italic formats to make your résumé shine. Prerequisite: Microsoft Word Basics or familiarity with word processing is highly recommended. Handouts: The Ruler, Formatting Instructions, Unformatted Resume, Formatted Resume

    Microsoft PowerPoint: Basics Learn to create presentations and use the Ribbon to create a basic slide show. Handout: Basic Tasks in PowerPoint 2007

    Microsoft PowerPoint: Multimedia Tips Use multimedia tips and tricks such as auto transitions, audio and video to dress up your presentations. Prerequisite: Microsoft PowerPoint: Basics or familiarity with presentation software is highly recommended. Handout: Multimedia Tips

    Microsoft Publisher: Basics Learn to use the menus and toolbars to create and publish your own fliers, brochures and greeting cards. Handout.

    OpenOffice: Basics OpenOffice is a free, multiplatform office suite that can be used to create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Learn how to use Open Office in the library and how to download and install the program at home or work. Presentation: OpenOffice

    OpenOffice: Writer and Calc Learn how to use these freely available word processor and spreadsheet programs, practice simple data entry and formatting skills, discuss how these programs differ from Microsoft Word and Excel. Handout: Basic Tasks in OpenOffice

    Social Networking: Basics Learn how to navigate the new generation of social media websites including Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. Handout: Social Networking, Twitter Cheat Sheet

    Public Web Resources
    • ELSIE: Early Literacy Storytime Ideas Exchange – Search ELSIE to find books that help children develop the early literacy skills necessary for learning success. Presentation notes show how to emphasize skills in a fun, interactive story sharing experience. ELSIE is regularly updated by Youth Services librarians.

    • HCL on MySpace – Here's how we created our MySpace profile. You can access HCL's collection through this portal, subscribe to a blog featuring library events and items of interest, and find new friends such as library fans, authors, and other library systems.

    • Book Club Kits – Hennepin County Library Web Services staff developed an online reservation system, allowing library card holders to check available dates for a kit title, place a reserve and choose a pick-up location for the kit. Kits include 8-10 copies of the book, discussion questions, and tips for a successful book group.

    • Fugitive Fact File – compiled by Hennepin County Library staff from files maintained at branches throughout the Library system, all of the data and resources collected here have been used by library staff to answer reference questions. The file is updated continuously as new information is obtained.

    • Subject Guides – subscription databases, selected Web sites, links into the Library Catalog, librarian notes, library events, and other resources we feel will be of particular interest to Hennepin County Library users.

    Media MashUp

    An IMLS-funded Nation of Leaders Demonstration Project
    This area contains reports, documents and supporting materials related to IMLS LG 07-08-0113. This project is supported in part by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Any views, findings, conclusions, recommendations expressed in these materials do not necessarily represent those of the Institute fof Musuem and Library Services.

    Adult Learning

    Preparing for the US Citizenship Exam

    Referral List of Adult Education Programs

    Volunteers

    HCL Staff Directory

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