Mrs. Bruemmer's Remote CyberLibrary #KGLRC

#kglrc google meet guidelines

Hey KG Students! We will be doing Live LRC this fall using Google Meet - we will access through Google Classroom
Here are the simple guidelines. Read through them before we get started! See you soon!

A Tribute to congressman John Lewis

February 21, 1940 – July 17, 2020

The LRC celebrates the life of Congressman John Lewis and is grateful
for the books he left for us. Rest in peace.

#KGLRC Enrichment Summer 2020

COME DISCOVER WITH US! CLICK NOW

The LRC strives to provide SUMMER enrichment: a self-directed means for learners of all ages to explore curiosities, hobbies, or new skills. Kelvin Grove enrichment education is learning for the sake of learning! Questions? Email sbruemmer@d91.net

We've also added a section that will connect students directly to books about subjects/topics they learned this school year . . . and many FUN things to do when BOREDOM may be setting in! Come discover with us!

Enrichment & LRC Learning will use Google Classrooms for each grade level. Students should check their email for their SUMMER ENRICHMENT GOOGLE CLASSROOM Codes and updates!

Email Mrs. B at sbruemmer@d91.net with any questions you may have!

Come DISCOVER with us! Enrichment Summer 2020

Email sbruemmer@d91.net with questions.

Looking for some new recipes? students can check their google classrooms!

Click the logo above to access the Minecraft ebook curation! #KGLRC

Forgot how to access Epic ebooks?
Here you go:

EPIC LRC INSTRUCTIONS
File Size:	309 kb
File Type:	pdf

Download File

Books & covid-19:
why the LRC quarantines books for 96 hours (4 days)

July 20 Information for D91 Libraries and classroom libraries

It is our current recommendation that books cannot be shared directly from student-to-student.

If books are checked out by students, they MUST quarantine for 4 days upon being returned to the school building before being checked in and re-shelved or re-circulated.
Return bins will be placed by D91 entrances so students will return library books BEFORE they go to class.
Students will place holds remotely on books / use forms to select books.
Books will be delivered outside each classroom marked with the student's name.
Students will retrieve library books on their way out of the building to return home.
District 91 LRCs will use a BookHub concept (think GrubHub) to deliver books to students at the end of each school day.

It is suggested that classroom libraries should adhere to a 4 day quarantine system.
Students should not self-select books and then return books directly to classroom library shelf. Mitigation is required to protect students and staff to our best ability.

The LRC bases their procedures on:

Current OCLC / IMLS / Battelle partnered to conduct the
"REALM PROJECT Phase 1 Research Findings
oc.lc/realm-project

OCLC, IMLS, and Battelle formed a partnership to conduct research on how long the COVID-19 virus survives on materials that are prevalent in libraries, archives, and museums.
The project will draw upon the research to produce authoritative, science-based information on how--or if-- materials can be handled to mitigate exposure to staff and visitors.

OCLC / 20 July 2020
"As part of the REALM Project’s Phase 1 research, Battelle has conducted a natural attenuation study to provide information on how long some commonly handled materials would need to be quarantined prior to being returned to being put back into use. Testing was conducted by applying the virulent SARS-CoV-2 virus (the virus that causes COVID-19) on five materials held at standard room temperature and humidity conditions (Download Test Plan [PDF]).

The materials tested included the following items, which were provided by the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, Library of Congress*; Columbus Metropolitan Library**; and the National Archives and Records Administration***:

(1) Braille paper pages*
(2) Glossy paper pages from a coffee table book**
(3) Magazine pages**
(4) Children's board book**
(5) Archival folders***

Samples from each item were inoculated and placed inside the closed book or magazine. The items were then configured to mimic common storage conditions such as stacked or shelved books, or a pile of folders or magazines. (In Test 1, the items were not stacked.)

Results show that after two days of quarantine in a stacked configuration, the SARS-CoV-2 virus was not detectable on the archival folders.

After four days of quarantine in their stacked configuration, the virus was not detectable on the braille pages, glossy book pages, and board book.

The magazine pages showed a trace amount of virus at four days. Day four was the final timepoint tested.

The evaluation demonstrates that standard office temperature (68°F to 75°F) and relative humidity conditions (30 to 50 percent) provide an environment that allows for the natural attenuation* of SARS-CoV-2 present on these materials after two days of quarantine for archival folders and four days of quarantine for the book pages. Compared to the results of Test 1, the results of Test 2 indicate that a slightly longer quarantine time for some types of cellulose-based paper materials sitting in a stacked configuration may be required to render SARS-CoV-2 undetectable."

Additional test results will be made available at the end of August and another round in September.

*Attenuation=decaying of / dying off of SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19)
This site synthesizes various studies and data; however, the scientific understanding regarding COVID-19 is continuously evolving. This material is being provided for informational purposes only, and readers are encouraged to review federal, state, tribal, territorial, and local guidance. The authors, sponsors, and researchers are not liable for any damages resulting from use, misuse, or reliance upon this information, or any errors or omissions herein.

lrc, books and A.I. -- oh my!

Talk to Books is an experimental new way to interact with books. Speak directly with all 100,000 books in our index. Ask questions or make statements. The AI (artificial intelligence) looks for sentences which are conversational responses. New feature: Filter by category of books!

Talk to Books

What is Machine Learning (AI)?

B's Featured video

In case you have never seen this animated short film, perhaps today is a great day to take 15 minutes, sit back and enjoy . . .

THOSE LIBRARIANS THOUGH!

KGLRC virtual road trips Now available

Check out all the destinations! Students can travel in any order they wish. Kelvin Grove Students can access through their KGLRC Google Classroom!
ARE WE THERE YET???? ARE WE THERE YET????

Safe. Smart. Connected. D91 Families.

Digital Tips for Parents & Guardians

KG Summer Reading is ONNNNNNN!

We don't care WHERE you read or HOW you read . . . JUST READ!

Summer Reading Challenge / Public Library

White Oak Library's Summer Reading Challenge: JOIN!!!

FY21 KG LRC STUDENT GOAL

The Kelvin Grove LRC student goal is to increase individual reading appreciation, joy and comprehension by experiencing a wide variety of literature and non-fiction texts supportive of District 91 curriculum and Illinois Learning Standards; to engage students using S.T.R.E.A.M. concepts, increase library/ research skills and strengthen digital citizenry; and to have FUN, be CREATIVE and cultivate discernment while meeting this goal!