Jan 5, 2012

ALA Publishing Acquires Neal-Schuman

My publisher! 101+ Great Ideas for Teen Library Web Sites....

http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/slj/mobile/moverflow/893150-462/ala_publishing_acquires_neal-schuman.html.csp

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School Librarian - Room for Debate - NYTimes.com

Fascinating, though rather sad that our profession warrants a discussion about whether we should exist at all.

http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2011/06/26/are-school-librarians-expendable/school-librarians-assessing-the-unassessable

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Mar 30, 2011

NYTimes: In City Schools, Tech Spending to Rise Despite Cuts

Upgrading technology sounds great -- but while laying off thousands of teachers, and with the goal of online testing (not necessarily learning)?

Computers are tools, and not much use without great teachers and librarians.

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Some local officials are questioning a spending increase as New York City is planning to cut 6,100 teaching positions. http://nyti.ms/hsi6La


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Dec 24, 2010

How To Use the Red Laser Barcode iPhone App To Scan Books For LibraryThing.com — Word Wonders

I suppose I can do this (see link below) since I already have Red Laser – but it seems way too complicated. Hmm, maybe I should try making my own app!

How To Use the Red Laser Barcode iPhone App To Scan Books For LibraryThing.com — Word Wonders

Next Read – 2.0 | Fresh Apps - iPhone Apps

Another iPhone app for keeping lists of books – also $1.99, though. I’m jealous of my husband’s Droid, since his has so many free apps that serve a similar function! Anyone know of a good, free iPhone app that will allow me to scan books at a bookstore or library and store a list on my phone?

Next Read – 2.0 | Fresh Apps - iPhone Apps