NEIT2008-4D

[|Fair Use in Schools - New Guidelines] Copyright Confusion - wikispace for educators, contains video about these new guidelines The above is a very interesting take on Fair Use - for a different slant see Columbia's library's page on Fair Use http://www.copyright.columbia.edu/copyright-scenarios

[|The Shifted Librarian] - Jenny Levine (libraries and technology)

** The 21st Century Library – What’s Next? **
A rather large group (26) convened to talk about where libraries are going in this new century. It was a lively and in-depth discussion that encompassed such topics as: Angela Cartensen from Convent of the Sacred Heart has sent out a survey to the last three years of alums asking about whether they felt well prepared for library use when they got to college. Most say that they are still mainly using Lexis-Nexis and JSTOR. A place of respite and silence in an otherwise noisy school environment Responsible for supplying ethical and moral information To teach kids to evaluate information and learn research skills A model for collaborative learning Engaging ids in leadership roles in learning “Booking Blog” through Google – book discussion Parent Workshops for disseminating information on research resources Proselytize public library membership to kids Professional development for teachers – to have them teach each other about research skills and information literacy Sign up for “Library Link of the Day” Science Direct – published by Elsevier – HS version: $500/year
 * The library as a social space
 * Availability of 24/7 information – reference and fiction. Is a physical library still needed?
 * Use of consortium pricing for databases and other services
 * Web 2.0 – new Gale database on Global Issues that has folders and allows for comments
 * What do high school students need to know when they graduate?
 * The need for our students to learn search techniques
 * There was discussion about books vs. online resources. Are books still necessary or useful? If so, what kinds of books?
 * Laptop computers are being used more and more. What are the issues, problems, advantages, etc? How do college students view the use of laptops in their daily routine?
 * What is the role of the library?
 * Some new ideas
 * Checkout

Who was there?
Carolyn Gallagher Peggy Dryden Jenna Lanterman Bethany Martin Judy James Barbara Lutz Valerie Fenton David Wagenheim Rebecca Duvall Diane Del Priore Diane Neary Adele Bildersee Dianne Schlosser Sarah Murphy Elizabeth Fernandez Angela Twist Judith Sheridan Pam Starobin Elizabeth Clarke Diane Pella Maggie Dixon Angela Cartensen Bill Waldman Sylvia Martinez Lea Predergast Mary Beth Vrazel