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Librarians/Media Science Chatboard

Grants to Purchase Books for ELL Students

by Linda Dalzell

Jan 1, 2010

Does anyone have suggestions for grant funding to purchase books for ELL students. My school has an enrollment of 497 students and about 40 are English language learners. They are from several different countries. I would also appreciate any suggestions you might have for books to purchase.

Barb Ketcham On 1/01/10, Linda Dalzell wrote: > Does anyone have suggestions for grant funding to purchase > books for ELL students. My school has an enrollment of 497 > students and about 40 are English language learners. They > are from several different countries. I would also > appreciate any suggestions you might have for books to > purch...See More

Jan 2, 2010

Extinction of the Media Specialist

by LibraryGirl

Jan 4, 2010

Are Media Specialist going to be around in 10 years? I am really starting to wonder. A couple of states have already gotten rid of us and I havent heard many reports about them having any problems because of it. Also, most Media Specialist I know have turned into Relief Teachers and Center Managers. With no real advocacy and or interest in the Medi...See More

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Cece I don't think we are heading for extinction, unless we refuse to adapt and evolve with the times! I know in the few years I have been in the field my job and skills have changed,but the core of the job remains the same - I am an educator. The tools I use and what I teach have changed. In my last school, I was the Internet/Database guru, most of the...See More

Jan 5, 2010

Linda On 1/04/10, LibraryGirl wrote: > Are Media Specialist going to be around in 10 years? I am > really starting to wonder. A couple of states have already > gotten rid of us and I havent heard many reports about them > having any problems because of it. Also, most Media > Specialist I know have turned into Relief Teachers and > Cente...See More

Feb 27, 2010

Info Literacy skills/ Flex sched.

by JS

Jan 5, 2010

I am looking for creative ways to integrate information literacy skills into my work with teachers and students. Any suggestions? Also, my district (like many) has the library on a fixed schedule. How do schools move from a fixed schedule to a flex schedule? Ideally the LMC should be on a flex schedule, districts know this however, many seem to ski...See More

techTeacher On 1/05/10, JS wrote: > I am looking for creative ways to integrate information > literacy skills into my work with teachers and students. > Any suggestions?

Flex schedules and libraries, I know nothing about. I do know something about digital literacy skills though and I'm kind of in the same boat as you with our faculty. I'm in...See MoreOn 1/05/10, JS wrote: > I am looking for creative ways to integrate information > literacy skills into my work with teachers and students. > Any suggestions?

Flex schedules and libraries, I know nothing about. I do know something about digital literacy skills though and I'm kind of in the same boat as you with our faculty. I'm in Texas and we have regional education centers that offer professional development workshops on an ongoing basis. I'd say most of the computer app workshops are also online (I think they're open to anyone, not just Texans). I'm always encouraging our teachers to take one, but I think the barrier is that they don't see how a class on the internet or spreadsheets would be of any value - after all, there's Google, right? And what on earth would I use a spreadsheet for? Oh my! How learning to use spreadsheets and databases has made tasks so much quicker and easier!

I think it's important to get teachers to use technology in the first place for themselves, to learn about what kinds of resources are out there and then they can be more comfortable with integrating it into the lessons that they've always done "that" way. I am constantly sending out links to my teachers of great websites for them and for their students along with ideas for how they could use them in their classes. Unfortunately, I don't follow up on them to see if the teacher actually looks at them or not.... I'm trying to gather a "library" of those resources based on subject matter and ages.

Perhaps you could do an inservice or a staff meeting for demonstrating some of these resources and how they can be used in lessons, or how an Office application can streamline teacher tasks? If my principal (or another teacher) knew about these things and could demonstrate them, s/he could surely then help me with it.

Another thing that teachers need to do to model responsible usage of information is to not use copyrighted materials and to not let their students use them either! Perhaps they need a reminder of what constitutes "fair use" and "public domain." There is a great new usable copyright now called the Creative Commons that allows users to adapt or even outright copy a work under certain conditions (usually just citing the source). I'm also gathering a list of CC resources of multi-media files that teachers/students can draw from without worry.

Teachers should also demonstrate how to properly use copyrighted materials and expect their students to do the same with proper citations - whether they're writing (or making a powerPoint presentation) for a history class, an art class or an English class, they should be required to properly cite ALL sources. Plagiarism/piracy/copyright infringement in college can lead to a student being expelled from that institution without a second chance. I don't think students understand what a serious crime copyright infringement is.

Perhaps bring in a librarian from a local college to give teachers some specific tips and tools that they can then pass on to their students as resources. Or a copyright lawyer to remind teachers of copyright laws and to explain the new Creative Commons copyright movement.

I hope this addresses your question....!

Jan 7, 2010

Library and Reference sites

by Cybrary Man

Jan 6, 2010

I have pages of links for Cooperative Learning lessons, Library, Children's Librarian, Reference (including Research) and Story Telling.

Education Req. for Media Specialist/Librarian

by Tina

Jan 7, 2010

I'm considering a change of careers and would like your input on recommended coursework to become a media specialist or school librarian. I have a BA in Journalism/Mass Communication, but have direct experience with technology.

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Amber On 4/13/10, mary elizabeth wrote: > Amber- > Wehere did you get your MLS degree from?

I got my degree from University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill (#1 Library school in nation). It's a tough program to get into, and it's a tough program to finish. There is a lot required if you want to be SLMS. I had to do an internship (student tea...See More

Apr 16, 2010

Kara Day On 1/07/10, Tina wrote: > I'm considering a change of careers and would like your > input on recommended coursework to become a media specialist > or school librarian. I have a BA in Journalism/Mass > Communication, but have direct experience with technology.

Here in Texas, you must have teaching experience, hold a Master's deg...See More

Jun 15, 2010

Information Power updated?

by S.L.

Jan 8, 2010

I seem to remember that ALA's "Information Power" was being updated, but when I went online to the ALA store I only found an edition published in 1998. Is it really true that this important work was never updated?? Also, I seem to remember a document (I thought it was part of Information Power) that outlined best practise for school libraries, and ...See More

Library sites web 2.0, social media and library blogs

by Cybrary Man

Jan 14, 2010

On the Library page on my site I have links to sites to make you more comfortable using Web 2.0 tools and social media. I also links to sites to find library blogs.

Melissa Josef Good stuff! Thanks Cybrary Man -- you are speaking my language

Feb 17, 2010

Library Media Specialist Praxis

by Confused

Jan 16, 2010

Any suggestions for reading material to help me prepare for this test? I know "Information Power" is a must. Anything other help would be greatly appreciated.

Casey On 1/16/10, Confused wrote: > Any suggestions for reading material to help me prepare > for this test? I know "Information Power" is a must. > Anything other help would be greatly appreciated. I'm also taking the exam in March. I found these while searching online for additional help. Try if they will allow me to post it: [link removed]

Jan 17, 2010

ECYA-Library Media

by LibraryAnn

Jan 26, 2010

I am currently working on my National Boards and am having a dificult time getting a copy of my video onto a DVD-R that works in a variety of DVD players. Has anyone found a brand name that works best?

Do you grade papers?

by New Elementary Librarian

Jan 27, 2010

Hello all!

I just started my new job on January 4th, and inherited a rather antiquated research project that third, fourth, and fifth grades complete during the second semester. Since I came in on January 4th and did not have access to any information over the break, I was told by the outgoing librarian and the principals to keep everythin...See More

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eMarking Assistant I often work with courses were there are many different people grading the papers and I encourage the examiner (head teacher) to supply as much information as possible to the graders. One argument for doing this is that, the better the provided information the: * more likely the graders will use it * there will be less complaints based on inconsist...See More

Jul 29, 2010

Media Lady On 7/28/10, teach wrote: > A bit late in the thread, but was wondering which teacher assigned > this task. Are you assisting, or did the assignment idea come from > the classroom teacher. Whichever one assigned the task I would > think is responsible for grading it since they know what their > expectations were - sorry if it was the ...See More

Nov 7, 2010

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