5.24+Blog+Environment

= = = = After having set up your blog, (instructions in the START HERE link on Blackboard) your next task is to read the following articles. = =
 * 21-24 June - The Library and Educational Environment – Blog Reflections **

= = The theme for discussion this week is "The Library and the Educational Environment."Administration of the library is taking place in a very different educational environment today. Woolls gives us the textbook discussion and the articles give us the day-to-day reality. = =

= = After reading the articles and text chapters, blog the main ideas from the readings into a coherent whole. Be sure to include elements from each of the readings in your reflection. Keep in mind that database articles (e.g. //Library Literature and Information Science//) will need to be accessed through JCKL or some other library. = =

= = The rubric for the blog postings is in the COURSE INFORMATION link on Blackboard as well as being attached to this assignment. = = > > > > > > http://blogs.slj.com/neverendingsearch/2009/10/28/do-schools-still-need-brick-and-mortar-libraries/>. = =
 * TEXT: Woolls: Chapter 1, “The School Library Media Center in Today’s Global Environment”
 * TEXT: Woolls: Chapter 2, “School Library Media Centers Today”
 * Abram. Stephen. “15 Educational Experiences my Granddaughter Won’t Have.” Stephen’s Lighthouse, 8 May 2012. Web. 5 June 2012. < []>.
 * Busch, Anne. "The Maxed Out Librarian." //Knowledge Quest// 40.2 (2011): 14-17. //Library Literature and Information Science//. Web. 17 May 2013.
 * Slusser, Laura L. "Missed Opportunities." //Knowledge Quest// 40.2 (2011): 66-69. //Library Literature and Information Science//. Web. 17 May 2013.
 * Terrell, Nancy. "One School Librarian + Positive Attitude = A Quality School Library Program." //Knowledge Ques//t 40.2 (2011): 18-23. //Library Literature and Information Science Full Text//. Web. 17 May 2013.
 * Valenza, Joyce. "Do Schools Still Need Brick-And-Mortar Libraries? //NeverEndingSearch// 28 Oct. 2009. Web. 19 May 2013. <
 * Valenza, Joyce. “A Revised Manifesto.” NeverEndingSearch 3 Dec. 2010. Web. 27 May 2011. <[]>.

= = When you have completed your blog, post a link on the DISCUSSION BOARD. = =

**TIPS FOR BETTER BLOG REFLECTIONS**
 * 1. BREATHING SPACE - Double-space between your paragraphs. You have lots of space and it is easier to read if there is more white space on the page.**


 * 2. WRITING FOR A PUBLIC - Keep in mind you are writing for a professional audience. The only readers may be people in our class (still a professional audience) but anyone can read them as well. That means spelling, grammar, and capitalization rules need to be observed. Consistent errors in a posting will automatically reduce your grade.**


 * 3. DON'T BE TOO GENERAL - I can't tell which articles you are reflecting on if you give me generalized statements. Reflect on specifics from the articles that amplify the overall theme for the week.**


 * 4. NAMES - Be sure to give me a guide as to the specific articles you are reflecting on by indicating the name of the author of the article or the name of the article itself. It will help me identify if you have covered the entire assignment. (For example, Busch says .... or Valenza explains in "Do Schools" that....)**


 * 5. Aim for a very clean, easy-to-read look. No frilly fonts, no complex backgrounds that fight with fight with what we are trying to read. Make it look professional rather than personal.**


 * FINALLY - When you respond to someone's blog posting and you want to see a response (to your response) but don't want to keep checking back to the original posting to see if there has been any activity, note that under where you have posted your comment is the word "subscribe." Click that and if the original poster responds, or if someone else responds to your response, you will get an e-mail notification. Use this as a handy way to enjoy the conversation that has been started as a result of your post or comment. Example below:**
 * FINALLY - When you respond to someone's blog posting and you want to see a response (to your response) but don't want to keep checking back to the original posting to see if there has been any activity, note that under where you have posted your comment is the word "subscribe." Click that and if the original poster responds, or if someone else responds to your response, you will get an e-mail notification. Use this as a handy way to enjoy the conversation that has been started as a result of your post or comment. Example below:**