What’s our future – school libraries and librarians | Brave new world It disturbs me that we are not seriously thinking about the future of school libraries. This statement will receive incensed objections; teacher librarians are, after all, talking about changes in what we do and how we do it at conferences and in their own libraries. We talk about some of these changes in my own school library – delivering ebooks, providing transferable skills such as critical literacies to our students, delivering online resources. Well shoot me down if I upset you but I still think we’re not getting it. We can’t make changes to our libraries and continue to hold onto the way we’ve always done it. I don’t know about you but I can’t stop thinking about this topic. Just this morning I asked Jenny Luca on Twitter what she would be speaking about at the SLAQ2012 conference. Also this morning I found on Twitter (via Judy O’Connell) a link to this article from Northwest England: ‘Special report: The future of public libraries; what the senior managers think’. Like this:
Collections 2021: the future of the library collection is not a collection I predict that within ten years, the days of wondering whether or not one's library can give access to a desired resource will be a fading memory, in much the same way that reliance on a printed card catalog is a faint and fading memory in 2011. This will certainly be good news for researchers and students – but will it be good news for the library profession? After all, to say that access will be dramatically broader and easier in the future is to say that any specific library collection, as traditionally understood, will matter dramatically less. Crystal balls are notoriously unreliable, and I tend to think that we see the future more as through a kaleidoscope: we can identify many (if not all) of the component factors that will shape the future of scholarly communication, but relatively small changes in the environment can result in dramatically different configurations of those factors. I am also haunted by our inability to predict the impact of new technologies. The recent past
What Does It Mean to Be "Political"? By Russell JohnsonLeading up to Lady Gaga’s Super Bowl performance, countless bloggers wondered about whether or not she would “go political,” and whether or not she should. After her performance, many debated whether or not it was “political,” including one memorable op-ed that argued precisely by being apolitical she made the perfect political statement.Classic Gaga.We’ve all heard people get frustrated when a TV show gets political or a company makes a political statement or a Facebook friend makes too many political posts. The general sense is that in these contexts one should stay non-political and if one does address politics, one should do so in a non-partisan way (e.g. saying “make your voice heard, get out and vote” is fine, but telling people how they should vote isn't). The obvious sense of “political” in these contexts is “making reference to a topic that is currently disputed by politicians or a bone of contention between the right and left.”
New school librarian? 10 things you should do first... point you in a direction, but now, you are it. A team of one. Uno. Honey, we have all been there. Hang in there--it will get better! 1. Librarians wear many hats, but let's face it, when most people think of librarians, they think of book circulation first. Free equipment sign-out sheet shared by University of Washington-Tacoma Institute of Technology. Free download from TPT seller Totally Teaching: SaveOrganized Classroom2K+Brandy CorreiaActivities to try at school.... 2. Your library will change much in your time there, and you will want to document that. If you are really feeling adventurous, take a video as you walk through the library, commenting on what you like and don't like. From my first middle school library opening... 3. The library handbook may be difficult to find. Once you find the handbook, take it home and read sections on collection development, circulation policies (may differ from what's on the website), and procedures for challenged materials. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
The Children's Library Digital Learning Resources *Bonus: Not sure what to read? Check out NoveList K-8 for a great way to search and discover the perfect books to read next. For some fun reading challenges, click over to the Summer Reading page :) History & Biography research websites for kids, collected by the American Library Association Biography websites collected by Middle Tennessee State University's library Women's History resources curated by the Library of Congress mel.org/kids: This is Michigan's electronic library and it is full of fabulous resources. Encyclopedias for basic information: Databases for in-depth research PebbleGo (Stages I and II, for animals and social studies)Explora (Stages III and IV, for all subjects) Video Tutorials from Carmen Virtual Lessons, Tours, & other Cool Experiences: Author/Illustrator Read-alouds
Curation and the School Librarian It’s one of AASL’s Shared Foundations in the new National Standards. It’s identified as a leadership area on the Future Ready Librarians Framework. But what does it look like when the school librarian really dives into digital curation? A little while back I had the opportunity to create a video on school librarians and social media curation with our Rutgers’ School of Communication and Information’s Social Media and Society Cluster. School Librarians as Social Media Curators shares my personal vision of what curation might look like for the school librarian and how we might engage and model the practice for our learners. You may also be interested in:
Knowledge Quest | AASL Blogger on literacy topics On building learning playlists We create them on Spotify and YouTube and iTunes. Before music went digital, some of us made CD or cassette mixtapes and shared them as gifts. With our ability to ethically curate content and unglue it from its containers, and a growing array of digital tools and open education resources, many of us are engaging in a creative new form of the remix. Learning playlists are a thing, and that thing is emerging as a subgenre of digital curation in a variety of flavors. Playlists can be powerful. I create little magazines of continually updated outside reading beyond our texts for my grad students offering them opportunities to explore and contribute. More powerfully, we can use playlists to differentiate and individualize learning and allow students to work through content at their own pace as they return and review at the moment of need. Let’s explore a few playlist possibilities. Passion-driven playlists: Of course, playlists might also be created for passion-driven interests.
Term Project Hello! Welcome to my final project for Information Technologies for Libraries and Information Agencies. Isn't that a mouthful? We learn about: 12 Best Libraries in the US and Why You Should Visit | The Storage Space Libraries are a precious resource. They've helped advance culture and knowledge for thousands of years. They've moved from ancient archives of the written word to sources of free multi-media information. You might say they—and the knowledge they hold—are Made to Keep. Part community gathering grounds, part educational mecca, part architectural wonder, libraries often reflect the heart and soul of a city better than anything else. We've chosen to explore some of the best libraries in the U.S. that not only do all of the above but go beyond. 1. With San Diego Central Library at the core, this system of libraries serves the many neighborhoods of the sprawling city, with 36 branches. Other notable San Diego librariesThe San Diego State University Library is architecturally stunning and has an impressive collection and resource center. 2. The Kansas City Central Library stands out with its giant "bookshelf" parking garage, featuring 25-foot-tall book spines. 3. 4. Martin Luther King Jr. 5.
Book & Media Awards | Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) 2018 ALSC Book & Media Award winners 2018 Award Acceptance Speeches 2017 Book and Media Awards 2017 Award Acceptance Speeches Watch the 2017 Newbery-Caldecott-Wilder Banquet View Reaction Videos from the 2017 Youth Media Award Winners 2016 Book and Media Awards 2016 Award Acceptance Speeches Watch the 2016 Newbery-Caldecott-Wilder Awards Banquet View Reaction Videos from the 2016 Youth Media Award Winners Past Newbery, Caldecott, and Legacy Banquet Acceptance Speeches List with downloads of Newbery, Caldecott and Legacy Award Winning Speeches ALSC fosters values of respect and equality, and therefore accepts media award submissions from all. Frequently Asked Questions Click on the red Publisher Information button for easy, one-stop access to rosters, terms & criteria, submissions process, and more. The ALSC media awards below are announced every January at a Monday morning press conference that takes place during the American Library Association Midwinter Meeting. (Mildred L.) (Robert F.)
Awards, Grants and Scholarships | Awards & Grants Every year, the American Library Association and its member units honor people and institutions through an awards program that recognizes distinguished service to librarians and librarianship. Award seals are available for some winners. Book, Print & Media Awards ALA and its member units honor books, print and other forms of media through a variety of awards. These awards are given to publications, and the authors, illustrators, and publishers who create them. General Award Information Includes the ALA Awards Manual and instructions about how to establish a new award. Grants & Fellowships A variety of grants and fellowships that provide funding or material support for present or future activities. Professional Recognition Awards Given to individuals, groups or organizations that have shown outstanding leadership in one of the many areas of great importance to the mission and goals of the ALA. Recommended Lists ("Best of") Scholarships Youth Media Awards
The Hub - Today’s Quick Picks nominees are filled with thrills and chills. Breaking by Danielle RollinsBloomsbury USA Children’sPublication Date: June 6, 2017ISBN: 9781619637405 Charlotte has never been a top student at her prestigious, expensive, academically rigorous boarding school. Her best friends Ariel and Devon, however, are true Weston Prep material – freakishly smart and incredibly talented at a multitude of things.