Why we need a library media program and technology

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Why we need a library media program and technology

• Or, if we build it, they may come, but what will
  they do with it?

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Why we need a strong library media program and
technology

• Imagine, we came to you with a truckload of
  books. We tore off the covers, removed the table
  of contents and the index page and tossed them
  all in front of you.

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Why we need a strong library media program and
technology

• This is the internet as we know it today.
• Library media specialists are Information
  Navigators who can get you to the information
  you need safely, soundly, and in a timely manner.

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Why we need a strong library media program and
technology

• In this time of changing formats and resources
  (print, digital, online, CD-roms) we need an
  in-house expert to teach, evaluate, choose, buy
  and discard.

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Why we need a strong library media program and
technology

• What happens when technology goes down?

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Why we need a strong library media program and
technology

• Lessons need to be taught.
• Just as you wouldnt hand your child a set of
  keys and send him/her out without lessons, nor
  should you expect technology to be self-taught.

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Why we need a strong library media program and
technology

• The media specialist evaluates web sites for
  currency, viability and relevance to curriculum
• http//www.iasl-slo.org/web_winners.html
• http//www.geocities.com/luhtalahistoryclass/

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What we want from YOU!

• Support for the library media program
• By administrators make collaboration part of
  annual goals
• Common planning time
• Training for lms and other teaching staff
• Budget () for print, audiovisual and electronic
  materials