School Librarians Network

Library 2.0: Enter the Teacher Librarian EnthusiastWhat will the new school library look like? In this first installment of our two-part library tech series, we explore the evolution of the school library--and the school librarian--and look to the opportunities that await once some basic challenges are overcome.

Fascinating article about how algorithms based on your clicks feed you tailored information thus filtering the information you find when you search or even on Facebook. PS nothing to do with reading per se!

An easy guide to using the Harvard referencing system

Well organised and informative school library site of St Andrew's Episcopal School in Austin, Texas.

A useful site with lots of YouTube options for viewing in schools, removing adverts, and clipping

A blog where some authors discuss how to develop their books as ebooks

There is a link to the PDF poster on this page:  "One poster session used Google tools to implement a frugal approach toward e-resource reservations. "E-Resource Renewal Awareness: Using Google Calendar to Bring Selectors on Board [PDF]," presented by Columbia University librarians Jeffrey Carroll, Colleen Major, and John Tofanelli, uses a Google Calendar-based system to track e-resource subscriptions-specifically, expenditures and renewal dates, which, as the poster points out, "are typically buried in acquisitions modules." Constructed around an off-the-shelf Google application, the project exemplifies how to use readily (and freely) available tools to tackle important tasks."

video on new approach to learning

Excellent site for parents and teens about internet safety for pupils. Parents guide to Facebook, cyberbullying, sexting and other really good tips

Although aimed at public libraries this blog has lots of good practical ideas and information for any librarian working with young adults.

dates for national and international days of celebration and remembrance