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The Classroom Bookshelf
by Mary Ann Cappiello
Teen Librarian Toolbox
by Amanda MacGregor
May 17, 2014 by Joyce Valenza
Michelle Luhtala suggests we judge millennials unfairly. Are they really coddled or are they resourceful? Are they narcissistic or transparent? Unfocused or hyper-focused? Is taking a selfie narcissistic, or is it a way to connect with the world? In her kid-focused TEDx talk, Michelle, head librarian at New Canaan (CT) High School shares the importance […]
September 2, 2012 by Joyce Valenza
I asked Michelle Luhtala if she’d allow me to share her approach to high school freshman orientation. For me it speaks volumes about the spirit of today’s library and where we all aspire to go in terms of intellectual freedom. It speaks with student voice. It introduces principles and responsibilities. It emphasizes trust. It emphasizes […]
January 17, 2012 by Joyce Valenza
You may want to warn the kids about this. You may want to chat with them about it too. (Read Digital Shift, ALA’s PIPA, SOPA and the OPEN Act Quick Reference Guide, and my previous post for background.) The official release from the Wikimedia Foundation: English Wikipedia to go dark January 18 in opposition to […]
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