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September 2007
Maryland SIRS Database Updates
Welcome to the premier issue of our Maryland newsletter from ProQuest. Published jointly by the MDK12 Digital Library and ProQuest, this email publication provides hands-on student activities for SIRS linked to Maryland state learning standards, news and reviews of the latest additions to your research database subscriptions, and much more. Issues arrive in September, November, and March. (Sign up form.)

		Call To Action: Purchase SIRS by Sept. 14 All MDK12 Digital Library participants must purchase the SIRS databases for its K-12 student enrollment by 9/14. Student enrollment figures are those reported to the Maryland State Department of Education on 9/30/06. Obtain enrollment figures, the mailing address for your purchase order, and track the status of your PO at our updated Maryland PO Check page.
		Student Activities: Maryland Standards Why is it important for students to renew their understanding of the Constitution? Recently, many issues have been debated that are directly affected by the Bill of Rights of the Constitution, including gun control (Virginia Tech shootings), the right to privacy (Patriot Act), and the fourth amendment (partial birth abortion). Tap into these Leading Issues inside SIRS Researcher (activity) on Constitution Day (9/17). There are many news events related to issues that have their basis in Constitutional rights that are presented each day on TV and covered in newspapers and magazines. Students in schools who use SIRS Discoverer (activity) are most likely aware of many of these events but probably not aware of their connection to the Bill of Rights of the Constitution. Students can explore some of the most significant decisions in Supreme Court history in the 20th Century to discover how the Court has changed and can change its perspective on laws that favor individual vs. societal (government) rights over time using SIRS Decades (activity).

		Back to School: Free Flyers, Posters, Videos & Icons Another year, another chance to boost usage of your SIRS online learning resources from ProQuest. Print and distribute all-new flyers, freshen up your websites with new logos to link teachers and students to your online solutions, tap into all-new online videos that explain the importance of your databases and libraries, and a whole lot more. (SIRS Knowledge Source and SIRS Discoverer.)
		SIRS Resource Highlight: Maps of the World Mastering the geography of our ever-changing world is more important than ever. Let SIRS lead the way! Click SIRS Researcher, look to the right-hand column, and select the red Maps link. More than 3,000 detailed, printable maps are waiting to be mined and printed, including all 50 United States, Canada, as well as many nations and regions of the world. U.S. historical, world historical, and outline maps are also included.
		ProQuest & SIRS Website Updates The newest additions to proquestk12.com, your single source for hands-on K-12 solution information: New SIRS Solution Resource Pages (Web) Teachable Moments: More Fall Student Activities Why Libraries? Video Why Research Databases? Video History Happenings Activities: Just War Theme
		Free Online Training Opportunities Our ProQuest product trainers are standing by to help you get the most out of your subscription. Attendees can obtain a Certificate of Attendance for any of our online courses. Our training sessions cover after-school hours within several time zones. Tap into this month's free training schedules (by class or date) then register for a course today. (Monthly training dates reminder email signup.)

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SIRS Challenge Quests & Spotlights
Banning books in schools is a controversial topic. Some school officials and educators challenge or remove books that they feel are offensive or inappropriate. Others believe that schools should teach students about sensitive topics. Get the facts in our SIRS Challenge Quests.

American citizenship carries with it certain privileges and responsibilities. National Civics Awareness Month promotes the education and awareness of these rights, duties and obligations. Explore this theme in our SIRS Spotlights.

Free Photo Essays Available
Looking for colorful, fact-filled mini-posters to post in your media center or classroom? Our SIRS staff can send you a set of SIRS Photo Essays focused on Horses, Dogs, Cats, or Birds. Each essay pack includes 4-6 individual posters measuring 11 X 14 inches. Allow 4-8 weeks for delivery; quantities are limited. To request photos, send email to tim.mclain@il.proquest.com and include your name, school, mailing address, and choices.

State SIRS Stories
What features of SIRS do you and your students find most useful?

How are you using our solutions
to educate students and
empower teachers?

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ideas and stories today.

Top 3 Websites
Each month, our editorial team scours the Internet for top-quality sites for teachers and students. Get connected.

Conferences

Oct. 17-19, Nashville, Tennessee
T+L Conference

Oct. 18-19, Ocean City, Maryland
Maryland Assoc. of School Librarians (MASL)

Oct. 25-27, Reno, Nevada
American Assocation of School Librarians (AASL)

Calling all Web 2.0 Addicts
Going to AASL? Register here to be on our
usability panel and meet with other like-minded
professionals as we explore new methods
for connecting SIRS with the next generation of
library patrons. Invitations to selected
individuals will be sent prior to the event.


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