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NC SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA ASSOCIATION






Contact

Chris Tuttell, christuttell@ncslma.org


2025 WINTER TUNE UP

GENERAL INFORMATION

Click here to register

Certificate of Attendance 

Registrants - check your email for the meet links


Thank you for attending our Winter Tune-Up Mini-Conference!  How will it work?

Expert presenters from across the state are offering live sessions Sunday, February 23 through Friday March 1.

Pre-recorded session will be released Sunday after the live kick off. 

1. Click on the link next to the pre-recorded session to access the session. 

Each presenter will provide virtual access to email, social media, or presentations to answer any questions you have about the information they share in their videos. Presentations are for NCSLMA members who registered for the Winter Tune-Up event. We encourage you to watch each session as many times as you'd like whenever it fits into your schedule, and to contact the presenters with any questions you have, but please do not share the links. The recordings will be available through March 31, 2025. 

Live sessions will take place on the Day/Date/Time listed. Presenters are excited to meet with you to share their expertise and answer your questions in real time. All live sessions will be recorded and you can watch and rewatch as many times as you like. 

Attendance Certificate:  The Certificate of Attendance for the 2025 Winter Tune-Up is located the top of this page.  The link will become active on Friday, February 28. You will need to make a copy of the form, complete it, and submit to your district, school, or charter organization for renewal credit. Participants are responsible for determining the number of hours to submit.

Live Sessions 



 Date/Time   Presenter   Title and Description
Sunday 2/23  @ 6pm

NCSLMA President, Faith Huff 

NCSLMA School Library Media Coordinator of the Year and NCSLMA Parliamentarian, Emily Golightly

Opening Session

NCSLMA President Faith Huff will open the session with updates from the NCSLMA board, and NCSLMA School Library Media Coordinator of the Year, Emily Golightly  will present the opening Keynote

 Monday 2/24 

@  6pm

Mollee Holloman and Heather Pennica

Advocacy in Action

In an era of competing priorities, effective library advocacy isn't just about making noise – it's about making an impact. Explore proven advocacy strategies that help school libraries secure lasting support, from leveraging data to showcase student success to aligning library initiatives with district priorities – all through methods you can implement immediately. 

Monday 2/24 @ 7pm 

 Brittney Fike

Breaking the Spine: Ditching Dewey for a Modern, Student-Centered Non-Fiction Library

Reimagine your nonfiction section with a user-friendly, student-focused approach! In this session, designed for middle and high school librarians, I’ll walk you through the process I used to leave behind the Dewey Decimal System and reorganize nonfiction into intuitive, student-centered categories. Discover how I implemented a fresh signage and labeling system to improve accessibility and engagement, and take home practical tips and resources to make the transition in your own library seamless and successful.
Tuesday 2/25 @ 6pm 

Jennifer Graham


Slide Smarter Not Harder: The Art of Presentation Design

Learn to design presentations that are not only visually appealing but also highly effective. Discover the secrets to creating clear, concise, and compelling presentations that will leave a lasting impact.
Tuesday 2/25 @ 7pm  

Caren Long

Let’s Fill Your TECH Toolbox with Great Lessons Using CANVA

We'll dive into Canva, check out all the great resources that our students have access to, see student tested lesson plans, along with student work, and come up with plans that we can use in our classrooms next week!

 Wednesday 2/26

@ 6pm 

Mollee Holloman, Heather Pennica, Audrey Long

Research Resources Round-Up

Teaching research and providing resources for information literacy are key to our roles, regardless of age group! Together with some of the SLMC support team in NCDPI's Digital Teaching and Learning, we'll navigate some of the most reliable resources out there and answer your questions on utilizing them to grow research and info literacy skills in today's learners.

 Wednesday 2/26

@ 6pm 

Colleen Graham  

Digital Makerspaces Made Easy: Tools, Tips, Templates for Success

Dive into the exciting world of digital makerspaces and discover how they can spark creativity, innovation, and engagement for students in any learning environment. In this interactive session, participants will explore the benefits of digital makerspaces, experience hands-on activities with popular creation tools, and learn strategies for integrating them across the curriculum. By the end of the session, attendees will leave with a customizable digital makerspace template, a curated list of tools and resources, and practical ideas to bring their vision to life. (The tools on mine are mainly K-8, but it's adaptable for high school. You can see my makerspace here: http://bit.ly/wcpsmake
 Wednesday 2/26 @ 7pm 

Renee Cunningham

One School, One Book: Easy as 1-2-3

Like the idea of everyone in your building reading the same book and excited to meet an author? Enter One School One Book. After 4 successful One School One Book initiatives and another one planned, come hear what works, what doesn't, and a whole plethora of ideas on how to start this literacy initiative at your school. Author visits become like a celebrity sighting with reading, theme days, and school wide activities leading up to the culminating assemblies. Examples of planning documents, author contacts, and lots of pictures will be shared.

 Thursday 2/27

@6 pm

Kecia Hopper

Fatten Up Your Butt: Lesson ideas for teaching on the fly

Ideas for those times when you have to pull something out of your butt to cover a class, take on extra students or other tasks that admin asks of you when you are totally unprepared.

Thursday 2/27

@ 7pm  

Kim Gugino

NCSLMA National Board Support

This session will be an oppotunity for members to learn more about National Board support through NCSLMA. Current and future candidates as well as those interested in becoming a facilitator are welcome to attend.

 Friday 2/28

@ 6pm 

Marissa Sherman Deziel

AI Literacy for Elementary Students

Librarians will learn how to teach elementary students about AI fundamentals, safety, and ethical considerations through engaging activities and discussions.

 Friday

2/28 @ 7pm

Barbara Berry

Art and Mindfulness in the Media Center

Presentation will discuss different types of artful activities and ways to engage students in teachers in creating original and reflective works as well as ways to connect it to the curriculum.




ABOUT US

NCSLMA is a professional organization dedicated to supporting, promoting, and empowering school librarians across the state as they transform their school communities.

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Membership is $50 per year and comes with numerous benefits and professional development opportunities. 
Join or learn more here. 

CONTACT US

Mailing address:
3333 N. Main Street
Suite 150 #126
Hope Mills, NC 28348

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NCSLMA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization (2025 W9)

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