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Librarians/Media Science Chatboard

Should the library be quiet?

by Or has that changed?

Nov 13, 2009

Just wondering what Library-Media people think: should the shhhh signs remain, or is it time to drop that tradition and allow busy chatter, etc.?

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Cybrary Man There should be some areas in a library where you can do reading, study or research without any interference. However, the library media center today should be a place for collaborative projects and making use of the wonderful Web2.0 tools that are now available.

Nov 15, 2009

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Leah I agree with Cybrary Man.

I think some areas need to be quiet since many children have trouble concentrating, but collaboration is important too.

The following is an article that may be of interest to librarians

Jan 1, 2010

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Goals for evaluation

by Rachel

Nov 17, 2009

Hello,

I am going to be having a narative evaluation next week. My principal would like me to come up with some goals to accomplish this year in the library. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thank you so much

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School libraries key in teaching information skills -article

by Cybrary Man

Nov 20, 2009

"When school media specialists and educators make an effort to become familiar with the social-networking web sites and technologies that today's students use each day, they can forge important learning connections with their students: That was one of the key messages to come out of the American Association of School Librarians' annual conference, ...See More

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Need an Editing/Revising Checklist for Grade 5

by Erin

Dec 2, 2009

Anyone have a helpful checklist to guide students on how to revise and edit?

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Money

by Barbara Ketcham

Dec 4, 2009

Does anyone know a retired media specialist who would like to represent a few children's publishers and work part time? Thanks Barb

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A.R. books

by Ms. George

Dec 9, 2009

Do you shelve A.R. books in a separate collection?

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sharon Stockdale On 12/09/09, Librarian in AK wrote: > On 12/09/09, Ms. George wrote: >> Do you shelve A.R. books in a separate collectio

Our district has just decided that AR is

What is your District in AK..ours in Madera, CA just banned it too..which I do not understand at all. We have invested hundreds of thousands of $$$ in AR over ...See More

Dec 14, 2009

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jme On 12/14/09, sharon Stockdale wrote: > On 12/09/09, Librarian in AK wrote: >> On 12/09/09, Ms. George wrote: >>> Do you shelve A.R. books in a separate collectio ======== Ours aren't shelved separately but are marked as such on the binding.

Dec 27, 2009

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Library as an "ancillary class"

by Lila

Dec 17, 2009

I just went on an interview where the elementary librarian taught 4 60 minute ancillary classes in the library a day. Just like art, music and PE. Is this the norm for elementary librarians? Library as a class that gets a grade. Is there a curriculum for library? I do not remember ever taking library as a class in elementary school.

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Librarygirl On 12/17/09, Lila wrote: > I just went on an interview where the elementary librarian > taught 4 60 minute ancillary classes in the library a day. > Just like art, music and PE. Is this the norm for > elementary librarians? Library as a class that gets a > grade. Is there a curriculum for library? I do not remember > ever taking l...See More

Jan 4, 2010

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chell Yes, unfortunately library is being taught as an ancillary class now. This is either due to ignorance on the part of administrators as to the proper role of a librarian, or the blatant ignoring of the proper role of a librarian so that teachers can have a daily plan time. According to national standards set forth by the American Association of Scho...See More

Jan 27, 2010

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Twitter

by Rachel

Dec 23, 2009

Hello,

I am thinking about creating a twitter account for my high school library. I've asked the principal and now will have to approach the superintendent. I would like to come up reasons why this would be valuable. Also, has anyone else used a twitter and what are your results? I would be grateful for any feedback.

Thank you

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Amber I recently opened a Twitter account to use for my books. On my account I post what books I am reading, books I recommend, and short sentence reviews. I'm also following a lot of YA authors. This gives my followers (not that I have any yet) and idea of what I am currently reading. I figured this was a simple way to model reading for pleasure.
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Feb 11, 2010

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JP I agree. Think about what you are trying to do (what is your objective?) and then think about what is the best tool to get the job done.

On 12/24/09, Kevin wrote: > On 12/23/09, Rachel wrote: >> I am thinking about creating a twitter account for my high >> school library. I've asked the principal and now will have >> ...See More

Feb 13, 2010

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