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.
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.
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?
Term Project
Hello! Welcome to my final project for Information Technologies for Libraries and Information Agencies. Isn't that a mouthful?
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.
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.
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
12 Best Libraries in the US and Why You Should Visit
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.
Awards, Grants and Scholarships
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
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.
Phonics-based Reading vs. The Whole Language Approach - Educational Connections
Reading is an essential developmental skill. That is a statement that just about every educator can agree upon. However, in terms of reading instruction, that’s about as far as the agreement goes. Over the past three decades a “reading war” has waged on in the field of education, leaving many parents confused as to what theory they should subscribe to for their child’s development. The two most popular terms tossed around in this reading war are phonics-based reading and the whole-language approach.
Knowledge Quest
Children's books in languages spoken in Europe
