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October 17, 2015. Providence, RI. Media Smart Libraries partook in the excitement of digital learning at the Rhode Island Department of Education’s (RIDE) Innovation Powered by Technology Conference. The annual conference--attended by educators, administrators, and librarians--is an opportunity to network and explore the intersections of education and technology. Media Smart Libraries took this occasion to spread the word about our professional development workshops, goals, partnerships, and...
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September 10, 2015. Kingston, RI. Media Smart Libraries is pleased to introduce our library leader cohort members! These capable individuals have committed to participate in Media Smart Libraries workshops and events, complete the Media Smart Libraries Certificate through a digital badge program, and to share their knowledge and experiences locally, nationally, and globally. The following school and public librarians were chosen for their enthusiasm, dedication, and skill. Kristin Almeida,...
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Nov
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Media Smart Libraries kicked-off their continuing education workshop series Tuesday, October 6th at East Providence Public Library. This workshop, titled Twitter 101, was facilitated by GSLIS alumna Catherine Damiani who currently works as the Digital Services Librarian at East Providence Public Library. This workshop was designed to introduce librarians to twitter and teach this microblogging tool as a vehicle to...