For this blogging assessment, I already had a blog. So, I revamped my blog to have a heading called ‘Professional Development’, more readable font, and include a ‘Something About Me’ section. I chose my activities early. However, as the semester progressed, I realized that it is quite difficult to do both the illustration and writing... Continue Reading →
Digital Materials/Resources and Emerging Technologies: Engage in a Discussion Forum Thread
Topic: In one or two paragraphs, recommend a blog on school libraries/books/libraries/publishing. Be sure to include: the URLname of the blogthe blog's focuswhy you think this blog is relevant for school technicians to follow My Post: One blog that I follow is the 100 Scope Notes: Children's Literature News and Reviews: http://100scopenotes.com/ My favourite series of... Continue Reading →
Diversity: Attend a Conference
Presentation 1: Presentation 2: For a more detailed profile: https://2021.alamidwinter.org/speaker/stan-sakai References American Library Association. (2021). Stan Sakai: Featured speaker, Graphic Novel and Gaming Stage. https://www.eventscribe.net/2021/ALA-Midwinter/fsPopup.asp?Mode=presInfo&PresentationID=802248 American Library Association. (2021). Max Brooks: Featured Speaker, Graphic Novel and Gaming Stage. https://www.eventscribe.net/2021/ALA-Midwinter/fsPopup.asp?Mode=presInfo&PresentationID=802247 My Reflection on This Activity
Young People’s Book Awards: Write a Book Review
Published: 12 September 2017 Genres: Young Adult Nonfiction, Biography Available as: Hardcover, Paperback, E-book Book Trailer Interview with Lisa Charleyboy Summary: #NotYourPrincess: Voices of Native American Women edited by Lisa Charleyboy and Mary Beth Leatherdale is an anthology with four themes that centres the voices of 58 female Native American contributors located in North America.... Continue Reading →
Censorship: Review an Electronic Resource
The American Library Association (ALA) (2017) created a resource about delivering services to children and young adults called Answering Questions about Youth and Access to Library Resources. This resource prepares information professionals to respond to concerned parents and reminds them to consult the library’s collection development policy when acquiring resources. A list of six frequently... Continue Reading →