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Valenza, Joyce Kasman; Johnson, Doug – School Library Journal, 2009
The library, as we once knew it, may no longer be relevant. And, yet, this is undoubtedly the most exciting time in history to be a librarian. The future of the school library as a relevant and viable institution is largely dependent on librarians and how quickly they respond to change. They worry about their field and their practice. They worry…
Descriptors: Intellectual Freedom, Intellectual Property, Computers, School Libraries
Johnson, Doug – Library Media Connection, 2005
Doug Johnson considers himself to be a secretly subversive library media specialist as he promoted measures for remodeling the library with new carpeting and air conditioning for making the library more enjoyable rather than protecting the books and computers. Some things that library media specialists often do to gain acceptance in their…
Descriptors: Climate Control, Media Specialists, School Libraries, Librarian Attitudes
Johnson, Doug – Library Media Connection, 2005
The role of web hate sites on the tragedy that occurred in Red Lake School and its community on 21 March 2005 is discussed. Library media specialists and technologists should make sure that students find communities with values that are life-affirming and socially responsible, as even a small thing can make a huge difference in a student's life.
Descriptors: Media Specialists, School Libraries, Library Role, Crime
Johnson, Doug – Library Talk, 1998
Discusses how to write assessment instruments for student performance skills with computers that cannot be evaluated by standard paper and pencil tests and considers the library media specialist's role. Highlights include assessing content and the container, or format; using examples of high quality work; giving criteria; revisions; and using…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Content Analysis, Elementary Education, Evaluation Criteria
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Johnson, Doug – Emergency Librarian, 1995
Discusses issues involving physical and intellectual access to the Internet. Topics include skills for effective use; the importance of teachers and librarians ensuring full access for students; and a vision of information access needs in the future. The Mankato Internet Skill Rubrics evaluation checklist is appended. (AEF)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Ethics
Johnson, Doug – 1997
This book defines and clarifies the role of the school library media specialist in a technology enhanced school, and provides relevant examples and advice on such topics as budgeting, facilities design, planning, and public relations and staff development. Each chapter includes anecdotes, examples, and quotations from various sources. The book…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Curriculum, Educational Media, Educational Technology