Expand Your Power: Information Literacy Workshop
Scire ubi aliquid invenire possis, ea demum maxima pars eruditionis est
(To know where you can find anything, that in short is the largest part of learning). -- Anonymous.
The purpose of this page is to provide ancillary support material for the training program "Expand Your Power: Information Literacy Workshop" which is offered to School Media Specialists and Personnel throughout the Commonwealth.
White House Conference on School Libraries
http://www.imls.gov/pubs/whitehouse0602/whitehouse.htm
On June 4, 2002, Laura Bush hosted a White House Conference on School Libraries to discuss the latest research on libraries, student achievement and successful local programs. Mrs. Bush was joined by her co-host, Dr. Robert Martin, Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services and education, library, government and philanthropic leaders from across the country. Mrs. Bush also announced $5 million in gifts to the Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries. Experts and panelists offered compelling stories of the power of school libraries to make a difference in student achievement.
General Education/Information Sources || Citations || Collaboration || Copyright/Plagiarism
Evaluation of Sites || Pathfinders/Webquests || Research Methods || Serials On-line
Standards || Terminology || Web Tutorials|| About the Training
John L. Emerick, Director
Division of School Library Media Services
Pennsylvania Department of EducationComment to:Someone Special
Last updated: 20 February 2003