Talkin’ ’bout the Librarian

Everyone’s getting in on the act this week–first the Fischbowl, and now Littleton Public Schools’ Dan Maas posting has attracted the attention of State Librarian Gene Hainer.
Do you think this is the sunset era of librarians?
Is it the dawn of a new role as a scholar in schools?
What do you think of the conversation over [...]

Keynote Speakers at “Celebrate a Winning Team”

On behalf of Nance Nassar:
Teacher Librarian Carl Harvey and Principal Vince Barnes are the keynote speakers at “Celebrate a Winning Team” at the CAL Pre-Conference on November 6th!  Check out their outstanding article “Principal Perspective, Part I: The Role of the Library Media Specialist” in School Library Media Activities Monthly: Volume 25, Number 2, October 2008.
“Celebrate [...]

Banned Books Week: Sept. 27-Oct. 4

Karl Fisch of Arapahoe HS blogs about ALA, Doug Johnson and CIPA over at the Fischbowl this week.
And you–how are you using this week to craft your message?

“Celebrate a Winning Team” at CAL

The “Celebrate a Winning Team” event is back again this year on Thursday, November 6, 2008 at the CAL conference. It is a great way to acknowledge your principal for supporting an effective school library program and academic achievement for ALL students. 
View the “Celebrate a Winning Team” flyer (PDF)

How do YOU advocate for your library?

I’ve noticed that nearly every district in the metro area has a bond and mill levy for decision on the ballot this year.  In our district, the literature promoting the passage of these issues places libraries (in the form of library clerks and librarians) squarely on the chopping block.  Given the wild economic ride we’ve been on this fall, [...]