Although it is not a humorous story about digital media, it is one about moving forward with modern tools, like Liquid Paper and Exacto knives.
Mr. Bean - Library
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyDY0hiMZy8
Friday, January 21, 2011
Reflection One: Supporting Digital Media
I've reviewed the ongoing support for digital media in one of the high schools in my district, since I do not have a library of my own. I found that there are many tasks to complete and barriers to overcome when you chose to climb aboard the "digital train". It is no easy, quick fix, and with the endless wish for more time and money, it become a burden for some to step out of their comfort zone. As mentioned in the reading about school library commons, I believe it would be ideal to create a virtual space for learning where resources (physical, digital and human) were available 24/7. One where all patrons could access it regardless of their knowledge, ability, language, or economic statis. Thus why not go digital?
At the local highschool, the librarian I talked with mentioned that she does her best to offer an updated library page on the school website with links to popular educational resources, subject area resources, teacher pages and blogs, educational tools like dictionaries and writing outlines (although she dislikes using the computer herself and has a very small comfort level with new programs and trouble shooting problems). There are subscriptions to two online encyclopedia resources (one free, the other, not). Social networks such as Facebook and Twitter are blocked at the district level to discourage students from using them during school hours for gossip and surfing aimlessly. She offers library computer time before and after school for 30 mins (more if requested sometimes) but is closed for the 40 min. lunch period.
I personally believe that the more digital technology available (with appropriate training, support and maintanance of resources), the more knowledge will be accessed. If however, adequate support is not provided, often huge amounts of initial time, effort and money can be wasted.
At the local highschool, the librarian I talked with mentioned that she does her best to offer an updated library page on the school website with links to popular educational resources, subject area resources, teacher pages and blogs, educational tools like dictionaries and writing outlines (although she dislikes using the computer herself and has a very small comfort level with new programs and trouble shooting problems). There are subscriptions to two online encyclopedia resources (one free, the other, not). Social networks such as Facebook and Twitter are blocked at the district level to discourage students from using them during school hours for gossip and surfing aimlessly. She offers library computer time before and after school for 30 mins (more if requested sometimes) but is closed for the 40 min. lunch period.
I personally believe that the more digital technology available (with appropriate training, support and maintanance of resources), the more knowledge will be accessed. If however, adequate support is not provided, often huge amounts of initial time, effort and money can be wasted.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Introduction
Hi all, my name is Carey Sather, and I am currently a TOC in the Nanaimo-Ladysmith school district, who is on mat. leave for one more month. I have been primarily an intermediate school teacher for 13 years, and worked for the Chilliwack district for my first 10. I have worked on call in several different libraries, but unfortunately do not have my own.
This will be my third course towards my teacher librarian certification. I previously took LIBE 461 and 467 last term. My primary strengths related to the school library would have to be my love of books, illustrations, and information. A library is "everything" within the confines of four walls and a desktop. As an English major, I also love working with literature and engaging the imagination of students with texts.
As I do not have my own library I will be using information from a helpful librarian about her library in the district. Upon inquiry, I found that most of the technical services are carried out by herself and a library clerk who works once a week for five hours (never adequate!) Rather than overlapping responsibilities, it works out that the TL does the purchasing and weeding, while the clerk does the processing (generally). The name of the library automation system located on the district server is called Workflows. And the topic of “Organization” from a district level, is handled by a small group of individuals; one individual who is the senior district employee for library services, another employee who handles cataloguing issues and yet another who is district administrator with various responsibilities.
My expectations are to learn about library and multi media organization in the school library resource center, and how to make locating resources effective, efficient and beneficial to all staff and students using them.
I look forward to hearing about the responsibilities, celebrations and queries of other librarians, to learn how I may better my knowledge and skills to excel as a TL in the future.
This will be my third course towards my teacher librarian certification. I previously took LIBE 461 and 467 last term. My primary strengths related to the school library would have to be my love of books, illustrations, and information. A library is "everything" within the confines of four walls and a desktop. As an English major, I also love working with literature and engaging the imagination of students with texts.
As I do not have my own library I will be using information from a helpful librarian about her library in the district. Upon inquiry, I found that most of the technical services are carried out by herself and a library clerk who works once a week for five hours (never adequate!) Rather than overlapping responsibilities, it works out that the TL does the purchasing and weeding, while the clerk does the processing (generally). The name of the library automation system located on the district server is called Workflows. And the topic of “Organization” from a district level, is handled by a small group of individuals; one individual who is the senior district employee for library services, another employee who handles cataloguing issues and yet another who is district administrator with various responsibilities.
My expectations are to learn about library and multi media organization in the school library resource center, and how to make locating resources effective, efficient and beneficial to all staff and students using them.
I look forward to hearing about the responsibilities, celebrations and queries of other librarians, to learn how I may better my knowledge and skills to excel as a TL in the future.
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