If you're associated with Union-PSCE, you've probably seen several announcements about the premiere of a new blog about using children's and adolescent books in the church (Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry) We're thrilled to be a part of this new effort to support educational ministry in the church and hope you'll let us know what you think.
Are there books you'd like to see reviewed? Books that you think are helpful for expanding the experiences of readers? Head on over and leave a post. We'd love to hear from you!
Friday, October 30, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
New online resource headed your way....
We are very excited about a new blog that will go public on November 5 that connects the work of students in the Children's and Adolescent Literature class taught at Union-PSCE, Charlotte, with those involved in ministry in the local church.
As part of the coursework for this class, Drs. Pamela Mitchell Legg and Rebecca Davis required their students to read books, review them and identify faith questions that could be used in reflecting on the book. The books reviewed are written for all ages of children and young adults, and can be used with a variety of age groups.
In addition, students wrote lesson plans based on children's and adolescent literature and those will be shared and available for download to anyone who would like to use them! Dr. Mitchell Legg and Dr. Davis will also be providing their own ideas about using children's literature in the church in order to stimulate your own thinking about this frequently untapped resource.
So stay tuned for the web address that will be posted here (and in other places) on Nov. 5!! We hope you'll let us know what you think.
As part of the coursework for this class, Drs. Pamela Mitchell Legg and Rebecca Davis required their students to read books, review them and identify faith questions that could be used in reflecting on the book. The books reviewed are written for all ages of children and young adults, and can be used with a variety of age groups.
In addition, students wrote lesson plans based on children's and adolescent literature and those will be shared and available for download to anyone who would like to use them! Dr. Mitchell Legg and Dr. Davis will also be providing their own ideas about using children's literature in the church in order to stimulate your own thinking about this frequently untapped resource.
So stay tuned for the web address that will be posted here (and in other places) on Nov. 5!! We hope you'll let us know what you think.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Forgot your syllabus?
A computer is available for you in the Reading Reserve room to locate the required course reserves for your classes. To access your course reserves ...
Click "Catalog" on our library homepage (no need to login)
Click "Databases/Reserves" at the top of the search page
Click "Course/Reading Reserves"
In the "type word or phrase" box, you may type either your professor's name, course name, or course number. Example: Gench, Frances
In the "field to search" box, click the drop-down arrow to select the method you prefer. Example: Instructor
Then click GO.
You'll be able to view all 72 course reserve items for Frances Gench's classes. To get the call number for any item, open its full record (by clicking on the little underlined number on the left side of the screen) and then click on "All items."
This sounds like a hassle, but it's really not so bad. To see full instructions with screen-capture images, click HERE.
Rachel
Click "Catalog" on our library homepage (no need to login)
Click "Databases/Reserves" at the top of the search page
Click "Course/Reading Reserves"
In the "type word or phrase" box, you may type either your professor's name, course name, or course number. Example: Gench, Frances
In the "field to search" box, click the drop-down arrow to select the method you prefer. Example: Instructor
Then click GO.
You'll be able to view all 72 course reserve items for Frances Gench's classes. To get the call number for any item, open its full record (by clicking on the little underlined number on the left side of the screen) and then click on "All items."
This sounds like a hassle, but it's really not so bad. To see full instructions with screen-capture images, click HERE.
Rachel
Friday, October 16, 2009
Catalog maintenance again
The Morton Library catalog and some other services will be offline for server maintenance this weekend, from about midnight Saturday till early morning (about 6 am) Sunday.
You probably shouldn't be studying at that time, anyway. Do yourself a favor and get some sleep !
Paula
You probably shouldn't be studying at that time, anyway. Do yourself a favor and get some sleep !
Paula
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Friday, October 9, 2009
Welcome APCE Governing Cabinet!
The governing cabinet of the Association of Prebyterian Church Educators has been on campus this week and we've been delighted to see them in the Library between meeting times! APCE is a professional association concerned with the advancement of education in the church, and many of those on the governing cabinet - as well as hundreds of members - are Union-PSCE grads.
The APCE annual conference is one of my favorite continuing education events because of the outstanding speakers and worship leaders, and I try to bring some of that back to the IRC by purchasing the plenary addresses and sermons that are offered there.
You can find some of the stimulating speakers and preachers from past APCE conference by searching in the IRC by keyword 'Association of Presbyterian Church Educators'. We have more than 50 outstanding addresses and sermons that would be of interest to anyone concerned with education in the church.
Ann
The APCE annual conference is one of my favorite continuing education events because of the outstanding speakers and worship leaders, and I try to bring some of that back to the IRC by purchasing the plenary addresses and sermons that are offered there.
You can find some of the stimulating speakers and preachers from past APCE conference by searching in the IRC by keyword 'Association of Presbyterian Church Educators'. We have more than 50 outstanding addresses and sermons that would be of interest to anyone concerned with education in the church.
Ann
Monday, October 5, 2009
Flu season and other issues
As everyone knows, flu season is upon us, with the additional problem of the H1N1 virus. We are trying to step up cleaning in the Library, including frequent cleaning of computer mice and keyboards with antibacterial wipes. Help yourself and others by washing your hands frequently and avoiding coughs or sneezes that could leave germs on surfaces.
I'm happy to note that we have had no reports so far of ZBSD, though we intend to implement this preparedness plan created by the University of Florida at Gainesville :
http://chalkboard.blogs.gainesville.com/files/2009/10/zombieplan.pdf
Paula
I'm happy to note that we have had no reports so far of ZBSD, though we intend to implement this preparedness plan created by the University of Florida at Gainesville :
http://chalkboard.blogs.gainesville.com/files/2009/10/zombieplan.pdf
Paula
Friday, October 2, 2009
Catalog maintenance Saturday night
The Morton Library catalog and some other services will be offline for server maintenance this weekend, from about midnight Saturday till early morning (about 6 am) Sunday.
You probably shouldn't be studying at that time, anyway. Do yourself a favor and get some sleep !
Paula
You probably shouldn't be studying at that time, anyway. Do yourself a favor and get some sleep !
Paula
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