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Libraries have been at the core of schools since the beginning. This group explores the shifting information landscape and connections between tech and libraries.

Website: http://schoolcomputing.wikia.com/wiki/Libraries_in_the_Digital_Era
Members: 60
Created By: Demetri Orlando
Latest Activity: May 8

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Discussion Forum

NAIS Principles of Good Practice for Independent School Libraries
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At Patt's request, I moved this discussion here... Patt Moser: NAIS has a series of "Principles of Good Practice" for all sorts of sub groups of independent schools. Click on this link to see the ... Continue

Started by Demetri Orlando. Last reply by Susan Morgan May 8.

E-Books as reference resources
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What are you using as reference e-books? Do you have quite a few or are you just starting to look into it, as I am. Any advice?

Tagged: e-books

Started by Lill Van Order. Last reply by Julie Diana Apr 23.

Job Posting: US/MS LMS Kansas City, Missouri

The Barstow School, an independent college preparatory school in south Kansas City is seeking a certified school library media specialist for the 2008-2009 school year. The position serves students... Continue

Tagged: employment, library, media, specialist

Started by Lisa Nocita Apr 17

Library software?

We currently are using Concourse Software by BookSys but are thinking about changing. We are considering Follett's Destiny Library Manager which would make lookup for students web-based - we are le... Continue

Started by Melissa Tredenick Apr 1

AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner
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Launched at its annual conference in October, AASL's new standards are not our mother's information skills objectives. http://www.ala.org/ala/aasl/aaslproftools/learning sophisticated standards wil... Continue

Started by Barbara Jansen. Last reply by Dorcas Hand Mar 24.

What are you reading for spring break?
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Our spring break is next week. I am reading for pleasure and profession. Pleasure: finishing Hugo Cabret, startingThe thirteenth tale by Diane Setterfield, The book of other people edited by Zadie ... Continue

Started by Barbara Jansen. Last reply by Alison Ernst Mar 15.

Interesting Articles About Books, Libraries, School, etc
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Have you come across an interesting article or website that you'd like to share with the Librarians Group? Please post a link as a "reply" here.

Started by Demetri Orlando. Last reply by Demetri Orlando Feb 16.

Student Book Reviews
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Susan mentioned using VoiceThread for students to do book reviews and I'm looking forward to seeing her students' products on VoiceThread. Also wondering if anyone's used a wiki yet for this purpos... Continue

Started by Demetri Orlando. Last reply by Dan Trockman Jan 16.

Literacy vs. Fluency
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On her blog, langwitches quotes the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction in Washington on the difference between technology literacy and fluency: Technology literacy is the ability to: c... Continue

Tagged: information, fluency, literacy

Started by Demetri Orlando. Last reply by Karen Douse Dec. 18, 2007.

Who's where?
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Libraries span such a wide range of responsibilities and programs. I'm wondering - what type of school library are you in? Age ranges? What do you see as the biggest challenges? I am a US libraria... Continue

Started by Emily Auerswald. Last reply by Alice Bryant Dec. 15, 2007.

Headmasters who blog
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Hi Any of you have a headmaster who is blogging? Please forward the information... Thanks!

Tagged: blogging, blogs, headmaster

Started by MsInfo2u. Last reply by Lisa Sjogren Dec. 4, 2007.

New resources
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Just discovered TwitterLit.com and KidderLit.com Check them out! First lines of books with no author or title - but linked to Amazon. (FYI - also sponsored by Amazon) Anything else new you are fi... Continue

Started by Karen Douse. Last reply by Karen Douse Nov. 16, 2007.