IMRS+Meeting+May+10+2007

__**IMRS Minutes - 5/10/07**__ In addition to having access to [|Safari Montage] (an online video database similar to United Streaming), we will also have access to EdCasting which allows desktop-to-desktop video conferencing and [|Power Media Plus] which includes many other online videos as well as images, podcasts and print resources. When asked about the equipment required for participating in video conferencing, Carol Teitelman suggested that we //at least// invest in a webcam, a "sound canceling" microphone and a high-end multimedia computer. On **June 6**, the BCIU will conduct train-the-trainers workshops (one in am, one in pm). **//It would be great if the Teacher Techs could attend so that perhaps we could introduce this info in our Tech Tools for Teachers workshop on 8/2.//**
 * Act 183 eFund Grant Update / Safari Montage:** The grant obtained by BCIU will provide us with [|Internet2] as well as additional multimedia material such as streamlined video. Installation of servers and training will be implemented this summer. NHS is one of three districts which will not be getting their own server, but rather will access the media from the BCIU server. Once Internet2 is in place (approx. 10/1/07) retrieving this data will be much smoother and quicker.


 * __Library News__**
 * //Librarians://** If you are a Buckslink member (have access to Power Library), register for the mandatory Fall workshop on **9/19/2007**! You can do so online by going to Power Library - Access PA. The link is on the left. The registration process is a bit tedious and confusing. Let me know if you have questions. **//You do not have to put in your SS#!//**

Information: **WebFeat** will be added to Power Library. This will allow us to search the multiple databases in Power Library with one search.

Craig and I attended the afternoon Librarians meeting which was, //"Developing Meaningful Professional Collaborations for Librarians".// The High School librarians shared information about their consortium which allows [|Bucks County HS librarians] to share ideas and collaborate with one another. Nancy and Sharon, if you are interested in being part of a group for Bucks County Elementary librarians, let me know.