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In response to recent events this semester, the CIMC (in conjunction with MMSD, SOE Administration, and UW Legal Services) has revised our policy on minors in the CIMC. Effective 4/20/06, our new policy is as follows:

CIMC Policies for Young Adults:

1. Monday through Friday, between 8:00am and 4:30pm and during the K-12 school year*,
entry into the CIMC is limited for individuals age 18 or under. Exceptions are made for UW Students and individuals accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or those who are participating in a pre-approved activity (school field trip, UW-Madison sponsored event).

2. After 4:30pm, patrons age 15 or under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times. If you are age 15 or under, and you are not accompanied by a parent or guardian, please consult the list of other facilities on the back side of this sheet.

3. Individuals may not leave children age 15 or under unattended on University property.

4. Individuals who are employed by the University or enrolled in University classes are the primary users of CIMC equipment, space, services, and facilities. All other CIMC users agree to allow the primary users priority access to equipment, space and services.

5. Everyone is expected to follow the UW Madison’s Information Technology Appropriate Use Guidelines, the CIMC’s Access and Use policy, and the CIMC’s Computer Use policies. See http://www.doit.wisc.edu/security/policies/appropriate_use.asp and http://cimc.education.wisc.edu/about/policy/index.html for details.

6. Please keep food and drink away from computers.

Enforcement:

1. CIMC staff reserve the right to ask for photo identification with birth date information.

2. If the visitor is unable to produce identification, or the identification indicates that the visitor does not meet CIMC access criteria, the visitor may be asked to leave the CIMC. The CIMC also reserves the right to contact any affiliated K-12 school district in regards to the young adult visitor.

3. If the visitor refuses to leave the CIMC, the CIMC reserves the right to involve UW-Madison Police to have the visitor removed. If necessary, the CIMC also reserves the right to seek a UW-Madison libraries ban.

*The K-12 School Year is defined as any time between August 15th and June 15th.

If you have any questions or comments about our new policy, please feel free to contact either our Director, Jo Ann Carr - ccarr@education.wisc.edu or our Assistant Director, Anna Lewis alewis@education.wisc.edu

Posted by Anna Lewis on May 1, 2006

In observance of Mother's Day May 14, a selection of children's books celebrating mothers, and other family members is on display!

My Mom, by Anthony Browne. Farrar Straus Giroux, 2005.
"A child describes the many wonderful things about 'my mom,' who can make anything grow, roar like a lion, and be as comfy as an armchair."
LTy PZ3.B8765 Mym 2005

Mama, by Jeanette Winter. Harcourt, 2006.
"A true story in which a baby hippo loses his mama during a tsunami, but finds a new home, and a new mama."
LTy QL737.U57 W57 2006

Papa, Do You Love Me?, by Barbara M. Joosse; illustrated by Barbara Lavallee. Chronicle Books, 2005.
"When a Masai father in Africa answers his son's questions, the boy learns that his father's love for him is unconditional."
LTy PZ3.J7435 Pap 2005

All Families Are Special, by Norma Simon; illustrated by Teresa Flavin. A. Whitman & Co., 2003.
"Students in Mrs. Mack's class describe their families--big or small, living together or apart, with two moms or none--and learn why every family is special and important."
LTy PZ3.S6053 Al 2003

All Families Are Different, by Sol Gordon; illustrated by Vivien Cohen. Prometheus Books, 2000.
"Discusses differences in families in today's society, and what makes each family special."
LTy HQ744 G67 2000

Carry Me!, by Rosemary Wells. Hyperion Books for Children, 2006.
" A very young rabbit's wish of being sung to, talked to, and carried."
LTy PZ3 W458 Car 2006

Posted by Vince Jenkins on May 1, 2006

May's professional reading selections highlight truth-telling books on teaching and education.

New Realities of Secondary Teachers' Work Lives: An International Comparative Study . . ., edited by Pam Poppleton & John Williamson. Symposium Books, 2004.
LB1777 .N48 2004

What You Don't Know About Schools, edited by Shirley R. Steinberg and Joe L. Kincheloe. Palgrave Macmillan, 2006.
LC89 .W46 2006

The Unauthorized Teacher's Survival Guide: An Essential Reference for Both New and Experienced Educators! by Jack Warner and Clyde Bryan, with Diane Warner. 3rd ed. JIST Works, 2006.
LB1025.3 .W37 2006

Ten Common Myths in American Education, by Mordechai Gordon. Holistic Education Press, 2005.
LC89 .G57 2005

Posted by Vince Jenkins on May 1, 2006

School of Education faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to take part in this year's Teaching and Learning Symposium May 17, 18, and 19th. This year's theme, "Reconsidering Learning Styles and Strategies," highlights the importance of identifying and understanding variations in the way people learn in order to design the best strategies and contexts for successful learning.

Make special note, CIMC staff offer "Designing Informal Learning Spaces" on Thursday, May 18th from 1:30 - 3:00 pm. The session highlights strategic planning and design aspects used by the Center for Instructional Materials and Computing. Session highlights include a tour of the CIMC space, the design aspects that have created a "student union" space supportive of study space and group work, steps in the design of teaching lab spaces, and the development of parallel technology services to support diverse learning needs.

Program information and registration is available online at http://www.learning.wisc.edu/tlsymposium/.

The 2006 Teaching and Learning Symposium is sponsored by the Teaching and Learning Council, the Office of the Provost, the Teaching Academy, DoIT Academic Technology, the General Library System, University Health Services, the Office of Human Resource Development, University Communications, Media Solutions, and Delta, a program of the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL).

Posted by Catherine Stephens on May 1, 2006

I spent the spring semester working at the CIMC as part of my SLIS Information Literacy Practicum. CIMC librarians welcomed, encouraged and challenged me to actively participate in my own learning experience. I chose to explore my interest in online instruction and develop some digital savvy.

The supportive and engaging CIMC community introduced a digital immigrant to a critical second language -- educational technology as a second language. My experience culminated in the production of a virtual tour of the CIMC using Photoshop and Captivate software. This project sharpened my understanding of the differences between information and technological literacy, and highlighted the importance of integrating both into lifelong learning.

Connecting with librarians and staff in different areas of the library, I came to appreciate how teamwork can create a collegial and dynamic educational environment. Perhaps the biggest lesson I will carry away is how energizing it is to be a part of an institution that practices what it preaches.

Debra Ahrens
Information Literacy Practicum
CIMC - Spring 2006

Posted by Catherine Stephens on May 1, 2006

From the CIMC's monthly potpourri of selected web resources for students and teachers . . .

eLearnopedia

A compilation of annotated links to information and resources relating to e-learning and its implementations.

Women in World History

Sponsored by the Center for History and New Media, this online curriculum resource center helps high school and college world history teachers and students locate, analyze, and learn from primary sources dealing with women and gender in world history. Features primary sources, case studies of their scholarly interpretation, website reviews, teaching case studies, lesson plans and curriculum modules, and online forums.

Get Ready to Read

A national initiative to build the early literacy skills of preschool-age children. This web site includes early literacy screening tool, online games, activity cards, literacy checklist, annotated links to related resources, and more.

Instructional PowerPoints

A collection of instructional powerpoint presentations contributed by K-12 teachers for mathematics, language arts, social studies, science, and educational games.

Posted by Vince Jenkins on May 1, 2006

School of Education faculty members are invited to participate in a national survey on the ways in which information literacy skills and standards are incorporated into their teaching. The survey, developed by the Institute for Library and Information Literacy Education at Kent State University, is available on the web at http://www.rcet.org/surveys/ililesurvey.htm .

Staff members at the CIMC have participated in previous Institute activities which focus on providing demonstration projects of local, statewide and national significance. The development of these projects will be accomplished through the creation of a variety of endeavors that will provide leadership in the research and teaching necessary for the integration of information literacy in classroom and library media centers.

Posted by Jo Ann Carr on May 1, 2006

Renovations at the CIMC had temporarily closed the copystand and wall photography room. The room is now open again! Users are encouraged to call 608-263-4750 to make reservations. The room is a great location for making slides from books, or putting together photographs for a portfolio.

Posted by Anna Lewis on May 1, 2006

The CIMC received five new laptops from the School of Education this semester. They are Dell PCs, and come with Microsoft Office and Adobe CS2 (along with other programs). They can be reserved and checked-out at the CIMC circulation desk, or by calling 608-263-4750. Call now, as they are booking up quickly. Remember, you must be a student, staff or faculty enrolled in or working for a School of Education course or department in order to check out equipment from the CIMC.

Posted by Anna Lewis on May 1, 2006

Each graduation marks an exciting time for the person experiencing it first hand. However, graduation often means that the CIMC must say goodbye to excellent staff members who will be sorely missed. We know that the education, library science, computer engineering, and linguistic fields will be much enriched by the contributions of these fantastically talented folks. This year we wish lots of luck and congraulations to these many staff members:

Sara Chouinard - Technical Services Staff Member - graduating with a degree in Linguistics
Mark Esch - Lab Staff Member - graduating with a Bachelor's in Elementary Education
Jaime Gamez - Lab Staff Member - graduating with a Bachelor's in Elementary Education
Kelly Hafermann - Reference PA - graduating with a Master's in Library Science
Terika Koehntopp - Circulation Supervisor - graduating with a Master's in Library Science
Mike Kroeger - Circulation Staff Member - graduating with a Bachelor's in Elementary Education
Deanna Rasch - Circulation PA - graduating with a Master's in Library Science
David Ruskin - Technical Services Staff Member - graduating with a degree in Linguistics
Shyam Sekhar - Computer Services PA - graduating with a Master's in Computer Engineering
Jessica Shaw - Lab Staff Member - graduating with a Bachelor's in Elementary Education
Lisa Teyema - Instruction & Reference PA - graduating with a Master's in Library Science
Kaija Zusevics - Lab Staff Member - graduating with a degree in Elementary Education

Also leaving the CIMC's computer lab after May of this year are Laura Larson and Tyler Hallett.

We extend our extreme and heartfelt thanks to each and every one of these individuals. They have all made enumberable contributions to the success of the CIMC and we are very grateful to have had the opportunity to work with them.

Posted by Anna Lewis on May 1, 2006

Friends of the Libraries Board of Directors, school of education faculty, and special friends gathered at the CIMC on Wednesday, April 25th to celebrate the gift of art from the estate of ellsworth synder. Guests shared memories of ellsworth, and noted the special contributions of Professor Sam Blount and ellsworth synder to the CIMC and UW Libraries. Special thanks to Thomas Garver for his help in preparing for the event, and to Joseph and Louise Wiesenfarth for their role in gifting new art aquisitions to the CIMC.

For more information, please see Art at the CIMC online.

Posted by Catherine Stephens on May 1, 2006

The CIMC will begin our summer hours on Sunday, May 14th. From May 14th to June 11th, we will be open from 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday, and closed on weekends. From June 12th to July 28t, we will be open from 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday, and closed on the weekends. Finally, from July 29th to September 4th, we will be open from 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday, and closed weekends. We will also be closed May 29th, July 4th, and September 4th. If you have any questions about our hours, please call 608-263-4750.

For CIMC Hours online, see http://cimc.education.wisc.edu/hours/index.html.

Posted by Anna Lewis on May 1, 2006