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Valenza, Joyce Kasman; Johnson, Doug – School Library Journal, 2009
The library, as we once knew it, may no longer be relevant. And, yet, this is undoubtedly the most exciting time in history to be a librarian. The future of the school library as a relevant and viable institution is largely dependent on librarians and how quickly they respond to change. They worry about their field and their practice. They worry…
Descriptors: Intellectual Freedom, Intellectual Property, Computers, School Libraries
Johnson, Doug – School Library Journal, 2008
Few subjects spark more disagreement and confusion than copyright. The authors of the 2007 report "The Cost of Copyright Confusion for Media Literacy" coined the term "hyper-comply" to describe how many information professionals respond to copyright. According to the study by American University's Center for Social Media, educators often…
Descriptors: Teacher Responsibility, Copyrights, Media Specialists, Media Literacy
Johnson, Doug; Swigger, Keith; Shoemaker, Joel; Valenza, Joyce Kasman; Ellis, Kathleen; Jacobson, Frances – School Library Journal, 1999
Presents the views of six librarians on the new version of "Information Power" (IP 2) by AASL (American Association of School Librarians) and AECT (Association for Educational Communications and Technology). The new version includes guidelines for school library media programs and introduces national student standards for information…
Descriptors: Guidelines, Information Literacy, Learning Resources Centers, Librarians
Johnson, Doug – School Library Journal, 1995
Discusses the restructuring of the Mankato, Minnesota school media program, accomplished by merging library and technology programs. Addresses time frame; necessary equipment and resources; computer networking; scheduled in-service training; and involvement of parents, teachers, and the school board. A sidebar lists five elements vital to a…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Educational Change, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
Valenza, Joyce; Johnson, Doug – School Library Journal, 2008
To stay fit, one needs to exercise. It might be a 30-minute cardio workout one day, some weight training the next, or just forgetting about the car and walking. In a similar way, one needs to invest in professional health. What exercise regime do teacher-librarians need to grow their skills and be able to lead? Just like at any upscale health…
Descriptors: Continuing Education, Information Technology, Media Specialists, School Counselors
Johnson, Doug – School Library Journal, 1999
Describes the development of an information-literacy curriculum that incorporates media and technology by media specialists in the Mankato Area Public Schools (Minnesota). Topics include identifying current skills; the Big Six information-processing model; grouping skills within the model; curriculum integration; projects to replace traditional…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods