Tag Archives: ala
Reflection-Twitter and the power of background networking
I started on Twitter last year thanks to 624, where we looked at blogs and Twitter feeds. Since then its always on for me either in the corner of my browser or in a tab when I’m not on my … Continue reading
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Class Reflection-One Shot Workshop
My first thought about this class was I really wish we’d had more time. Twenty minutes even with the time planned out just feels far too rushed. The five groups covered an array of great topics, two takes on copyright … Continue reading
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One Shot Workshop-Accessibility Links
1-We provide the highest level of service to all library users through appropriate and usefully organized resources; equitable service policies; equitable access; and accurate, unbiased, and courteous responses to all requests. ALA Code of Ethics ALA Recommendations: Talk with your … Continue reading
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Readings-Ethics
The readings for this week are the ALA Code of Ethics, an article by Mosley and then three posts from the discussion about HarperCollins and the Overdrive issue of how many times can e-books be taken out. One thing that … Continue reading
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Learning and Talking about Teaching
The first class of Professional Practice was a real pleasure. I always enjoy thinking about the many possible permutations of librarian, which is one reason I enjoy SI so much. I’m constantly meeting someone who has a fascinating idea of … Continue reading
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Competencies for YALSA and Reading
I’m going to start by addressing the competencies that YALSA provides since I find them very hopeful and that they resonate with what I’d like to do. In four out of the seven areas, Knowledge of Client Group, Administration, Access … Continue reading
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Looking Ahead
Reading the start of Woolls’ chapter, I was struck by her comment that librarians who work with young people aren’t always seen as being meant for leadership positions. I was wondering why this is since it seems from what we’ve … Continue reading
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Putting Ourselves and Our Libraries Out There
Empowering Learners choice of the word Advocacy to anchor this section about making sure that both the school, community and those outside it are aware of what the library does and can do is powerful and effective. Also the mentions … Continue reading
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Ethics
This seems to be the week for discussing ethics, we spoke about them too in my archives’ class. That professor used a phrase that I hadn’t heard before connecting with ethics, but makes a lot of sense, risk management. Ethics … Continue reading
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Our Duties and Responsibilities as Librarians
Reading through the Library Bill of Rights, I’m struck by how vague and righteous the language it is, I think its the use of all the shoulds that gives the impression of moral rightness. Also its interesting that the language … Continue reading
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