School Libraries

I had great experience in my elementary library. I loved helping out the librarian and in the upper grades became a library assistant. As I try to think about my middle school experience I do not remember the library or where it is located in the school. In High school I remember having to use it a lot and the librarians were very helpful. As I sub in the media centers I can see which libraries are heading to the future with their technology and which ones need a bit more updated.

Web 2.0, Library 2.0; Are Libraries Still Relevant?

Web 2.0 and Library 2.0

The social networking phenomenon is really just a small subset of the larger Web 2.0 trend, which includes blogging, wikis, tagging, mashups, RSS feeds and other tools to create a web experience that is both user created and user centric. Similarly, Library 2.0 is a model focused on a user created, user centric library experience (Casey & Savastinuk, 2006) which may put many of these Web 2.0 tools to innovative use in a library context.

Meredith Farkas, distance learning librarian at Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont, suggests using Facebook, MySpace, and Flickr to promote library events and special collections (Farkas, 2007) as a way of getting in touch with potential library users who may not be reached by more traditional methods. Michael Casey, father of the term Library 2.0 (Bolan, Canada, & Cullin, p. 40), points to the Lester Public Library's Flickr account as a particularly good example of this sort of event and program promotion (Casey, 2008). Some libraries, particularly libraries with special collections, may benefit from digitizing their collections and opening them to commenting and keyword tagging by the community.

In their article "Web, Library, and Teen Services 2.0", Kim Bolan, Meg Canada, and Rob Cullin point to an array of Web 2.0 tools which may be usefully applied in the Library 2.0 context, especially as an avenue to engage younger patrons (p. 41). At the same time, they emphasize that technologies are one part of larger physical, philosophical, and organizational changes proposed by the Library 2.0 ideal.

As John Blyberg, creator of AADL's social OPAC (SOPAC), reminds us, Web 2.0 tools are just that: tools. He cautions against applying technology for technology's sake, pointing out that "when we use technology, it should be transparent, intuitive, and a natural extension of the patron experience" (Blyberg, 2008). Instead, the library itself must be remade to be "more interactive, collaborative, and driven by community needs" (Bolan, Canada, & Cullin, 2007).

Are Libraries and Types of Libraries Still Relevant in the 21st Century?

Although libraries can easily be grouped into four types—public, academic, school, and special—the lines between them are becoming increasingly blurred. The Dority text states that special collections can be found in almost any type of library (Dority, p. 74). In a study on the changing role of academic and research libraries (Changing Roles of Academic and Research Libraries, 2007), the Association of College and Research Libraries suggests that academic libraries need to focus less on control of materials and more on open access to all information, including online sources and sources at other libraries. The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library in San Jose, California (About Us - A unique partnership) is an innovative partnership between the San Jose Public Library and the San Jose State University Libraries. It rises to the challenge of open access by blurring the line between public and academic libraries and making academic resources accessible to community members who might not otherwise use them.

The ACRL study also suggests that academic libraries create more student-friendly public gathering areas. This idea creates an interesting non-cyberspace alternative to online social networking by providing a spot for students to network face-to-face. The University of Illinois LIS program blog includes a post compiling suggestions for making academic library physical spaces more appealing for students who want to gather there (Searing & Stover Lucht, 2006). In "A Sense of Elsewhere," Vartan Gregorian agrees with this assessment when he suggests that libraries can take a cue from bookstores to create "an inviting haven" for their patrons (p. 48).

Discussion Questions

1. Much has been made recently of some technologies, such as MySpace/Friendster or SecondLife. What technologies do you think may particularly useful to libraries and their patrons and why? What technologies do you think may be less useful?


2. Do you know a library that is using Web tools in an interesting way? What is the library's homepage? How is it using Web 2.0 tools? In what way has this use succeeded or failed?


3. How might libraries like the King Library in San Jose maintain their relevance to both community and academic patrons? Do you think partnerships like this will become more widespread in the future?


4. Is the creation of inviting and comfortable physical gathering space a worthwhile effort for libraries looking to maintain relevance with their 21st century patrons, or might these resources be better spent elsewhere?

Works Cited

About Us - A unique partnership. (n.d.). Retrieved January 23, 2008, from SJLibrary.org: http://www.sjlibrary.org/about/index.htm

Blyberg, J. (2008, January 17). Library 2.0 Debased. Retrieved January 23, 2008, from blyberg.net: http://www.blyberg.net/2008/01/17/library-20-debased/

Bolan, K., Canada, M., & Cullin, R. (2007). Web, Library, and Teen Services 2.0. Young Adult Library Services , 5 (2), 40-43.

Casey, M. E., & Savastinuk, L. C. (2006, September 1). Library 2.0 Service for the next-generation library. Retrieved January 28, 2008, from Library Journal: http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6365200.html

Casey, M. (2008, January 17). Lester Public Library and Flickr. Retrieved January 23, 2008, from LibraryCrunch: http://www.librarycrunch.com/2008/01/lester_public_library_and_flic.html

Changing Roles of Academic and Research Libraries. (2007, February 13). Retrieved January 23, 2008, from ACRL Association of College and Research Libraries: http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrlissues/future/changingroles.cfm

Dority, G. K. (2006). Rethinking Information Work. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.

Farkas, M. (2007). Your Stuff, Their Space. American Libraries , 28 (11), 36.

Gregorian, Vartan. A Sense of Elsewhere. American Libraries, v.38, 10 (Nov, 2007), p. 46-48.

O'Reilly, T. (2005, September 30). What is Web 2.0. Retrieved January 28, 2008, from O'Reilly: http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/oreilly/tim/news/2005/09/30/what-is-web-20.html

Searing, S., & Stover Lucht, K. (2006, September). The Library as Place. Retrieved January 23, 2008, from UI Current LIS Clips: http://clips.lis.uiuc.edu/2006_09P2.html

Academic Libraries: Planning for the Future

Academic Libraries: Planning for the Future

It is no secret that libraries are undergoing a time of transition. Emerging technology, coupled with the advent of the up and coming generation, demands that libraries and information resources change along with the times. How will academic libraries be different in the future?

In the article, “From Place to Function: Academic Libraries in 2012”, (http://alpha.fdu.edu/~marcum/bailin_grafstein.doc) Alan Bailin and Ann Grafstein speculate as to the academic library’s relevance in a digital era. The main thrust of their argument is that the library is going to be defined by its function, not its place, the physical building that houses “The Library.” (Bailin & Grafstein) Since many library resources can now be accessed remotely, the question becomes how to make the reference librarian readily available to help guide patrons in their searches, when they are not physically at the library. Again, the focus changes from place to function. It matters not where a patron is when information is accessed; what becomes most important is how the information is used and interpreted in order to ensure meaningful research.

Social Networking has become synonymous with the Internet for many young (and not so young) users. Academic libraries can either reject the trend or use it to the mutual benefit of the libraries and the young patrons. On a positive note, many academic libraries are embracing and encouraging the online communication. In his article, “Are Reference Desks Dying Out? (university library reference services)”, Scott Carlson mentions how a librarian at the University of Michigan has struck a balance between high and low-tech. “Eric Frierson, a young librarian at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, uses instant messaging, e-mail, blogs, and Facebook for reference services…” (Carlson 1320) He goes on to note that Frierson also provides a “Librarian With a Latte” session, where he goes to coffee houses and helps students who come in. He is an example of an academic librarian who sees the importance of both online and real life interaction; furthermore, he makes fruitful attempts to meet the students where they are, both literally and figuratively. Again, “function” takes precedence over “place”.

Discussion Questions

1.) 1. We have all witnessed incorrect information on the World Wide Web. Students need to be discerning Internet users. How can we as librarians ensure this?

2.) 2. What tools could academic librarians use to assist patrons who may not be physically “at the library”?

3.) 3. Read the ACRL’s “Top Ten Assumptions for the future of academic libraries.” (http://www.ala.org/ala/pressreleases2007/march2007/acrlfl07.htm) What does the academic librarian need to do in order to keep up with the changing job description?

Works Cited

Bailin, A. & Ann Grafstein (n.d.). From Place to Function: Academic Libraries in 2012. Retrieved 2008, from http://alpha.fdu.edu/~marcum/bailin_grafstein.doc

Carlson, S. (2007, April 20). Are Reference Desks Dying Out?(university library reference services). The Chronicle of Higher Education , 1320.

Challenges for School Libraries

Challenges: School Libraries

There are many challenges facing today's school libraries. Each school has different challenges based on their school district, size, and funding, but there are still challenges that can affect any size or type of school library. Two of these are outlined below.

Funding

Many school libraries are facing budget cuts in their school or district and therefore are not receiving enough, or any, funding. This is causing schools to get rid of aspects of the school that they think are not necessary. Unfortunately, one of these aspects is the library or the librarian. Despite what much research says about the value of school libraries (Seiss & Lorig, pp. 19-20), the schools are still cutting these programs. In an article released by the ALA, it says, "Even as reading scores among teens drop and other key scores remain flat, they say, more and more school library programs are in danger of being eliminated as a result of budget cuts and staff reductions." (Merola, 2008)

Internet/Book Filtering

With the growth of the Internet comes the growth of sites not acceptable for children. This brings up a big question for schools and their libraries. Librarians need to decide what is acceptable for students to view on the Internet and if they have the right to limit what students can view. Many states have laws in place for this already (Greenberg, 2007). Librarians need to face this decision with books also. They usually need to face the parents with their decision also. One recent example of this is the Harry Potter series. Carrollwood Elementary in St. Petersburg, FL decided to not buy two of the Harry Potter series books because of witchcraft themes and got reactions from some observers of this controversy (Gazella, 2000).

Discussion Questions

1. What can librarians do to encourage the funding of school libraries? Is it necessary for the head of the school library to be a certified school library media specialist or can schools get away with a teacher as their librarian to save money?

2. What should the students be allowed to view on school computers? Should we limit our students on what they can view on the Internet? In the same respect, what about books? Should students be allowed to read any book they want regardless of the content? Should schools be able to decide what is and is not acceptable for students to read? Should parents be making these decisions?

Works Cited

Gazella, K. (2000, January 28). Hilsborough: School shelves orders for new Harry Potter books. Retrieved January 23, 2008, from St. Petersburg Times Online Tampa Bay: http://www.sptimes.com/News/012800/Hillsborough/School_shelves_orders.shtml

Greenberg, P. (2007, December 17). Children and the Internet: Laws Relating to Filtering, Blocking and Usage Policies in Schools and Libraries. Retrieved January 23, 2007, from National Conference of State Legislatures: http://www.ncsl.org/programs/lis/cip/filterlaws.htm

Merola, M. (2008, January 7). Parents, librarians mobilize to save school library media programs. Retrieved January 23, 2008, from ALA American Library Association: http://www.ala.org/ala/pressreleases2008/january2008/ssl08.htm

Seiss, J., & Lorig, J. (2007). Out Front With Stephen Abram: A Guide for Information Leaders. American Library Association.

Challenges: Public Libraries

Challenges: Public Libraries

There are quite a few challenges facing public libraries today. Arguably, the two most prominent issues are funding and staying relevant to a society that has such easy access to information via the internet.

Funding

Receiving adequate funding is of great concern to all types of libraries. Public libraries receive most of their funding from local and state governments (81.5% and 10.0% respectively)(ALA Library Fact Sheet 4 - Library Operating Expenditures: A selected Annotated Bibliography, 2006). When local and state economies are experiencing a recession funding to public libraries is often cut. This occurs despite the fact that people tend to use public library services more during a recession(Library Research Center University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, 2002). The state of Michigan reduced funding to public libraries by half, which amounted to $6.1 million according to the ALA(Library Funding, 2007). Poor rural communities are especially hard hit by the cut in state funding as they are more reliant on it. This lack of adequate funding impacts all aspects of a library's operation, including keeping up-to-date collections and technology. Some libraries are taking financial matters into their own hands. For instance, one library in Connecticut has made a $45,000 a year deal with Starbucks which allows the company to have a store within their library (Coffman, 2003). As funding from governments continues to decrease, more public libraries may have to find alternative revenue sources.

Relevance

The other challenge facing public libraries is staying relevant. According to "What are Librarians Most Worried About" in the Abram text, the number one concern of librarians is "sustaining relevance"(Seiss & Lorig, p. 119). This is not surprising given the vast amounts of information available on the internet. Libraries and librarians no longer have a monopoly on information and the means of finding it. Search engines, such as Google, make it easy to obtain large amounts of information quickly and in the comfort of your own home. Stephen Abram points out the problems with search engines, and the advantages of using a library instead. For example, two problems with Google are 1) it has difficulty with "how and why questions(Seiss & Lorig, p. 94) and 2) it "does local (communities, neighborhoods, clubs, etc.) poorly"(Seiss & Lorig, p. 95). Librarians excel in both of these areas. They are well trained to find answers to complex question (and love to do so) and they know their communities well.

Works Cited

ALA Library Fact Sheet 4 - Library Operating Expenditures: A selected Annotated Bibliography. (2006, December). Retrieved January 23, 2008, from ALA American Library Association: http://www.ala.org/ala/alalibrary/libraryfactsheet/alalibraryfactsheet4.cfm

Coffman, S. (2003, May 1). Financial Management/Changing public library funding. Retrieved January 23, 2008, from American City & County: http://americancityandcounty.com/mag/government_changing_public_library/

Library Funding. (2007, June 26). Retrieved January 23, 2008, from ALA American Library Association: http://www.ala.org/template.cfm?section=libraryfunding&template=/cfapps/pio/state.cfm&state=mi

Library Research Center University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. (2002, April 18). Public Library Use and Economic Hard Times: Analysis of Recent Data. Retrieved January 23, 2008, from ALA American Library Association: http://www.ala.org/ala/ors/reports/economichardtimestechnicalreport.pdf

Seiss, J., & Lorig, J. (2007). Out Front With Stephen Abram: A Guide for Information Leaders. American Library Association.

Special Libraries

Special Libraries

What is a Special Library and where can they be found?

A special library is a library which is part of a company, organization, or other group. The special library meets the needs of the specialized group. (Online Library Learning Center Glossary entries) 2) A library serving a special purpose or clientele, e.g., a library in a private business, hospital, governmental agency, etc. (Trustees Glossary) 3) a library established and maintained primarily for the use of a specialized population, including libraries operated by either for-profit and non-profit agencies as a service to their respective clientele. Special libraries generally provide materials for a very specific purpose or expertise area. (The Colorado Librarian's Survival Guide)

Challenges: Special Libraries

Funding: museums and special libraries are always fighting for any funding they can scrounge up. Changing expectations from the public along with worlds of information to be had have morphed the special library profession to being capable to become a jack of all trades.
Digitization and the technological forefront: For all we hear about budget problems museums are having concerning technology, they are adapting one way or another. The Institute of Museum and Library Services conducted a poll of museums, public libraries, academic libraries, archives, and state library administrative agencies from 2001 to 2004 (New Research Shows Technology, Digitization at America's Libraries, Museums on Rise, 2006). This time period happened to be a critical time for the evolution of the museum as a whole in terms of the commonality of technology in museums. The study found that small museums with web sites doubled to 78 percent and more than 80 percent [of small museums] use e-mail. These are drastic increases from 40 percent, and 53 percent respectively over the course of three short years. Seventy percent of Small libraries now have an online catalogue. From these increases, we see very clearly that the times are forcing the museum and academic communities are intent on keeping up with the new standards.
The museum community is not only looking to the future of connectivity, but it is also intent on reaching back to the past. Archives are digitizing old records as well. In the IMLS study, 94 percent of archives reported significant digitization activities within the past year. The same study found that almost two-thirds of museums claim their technology is insufficiently funded and lack the skilled staff to meet their institutional technology-based goals.
Digitization projects across the nation are surveyed and summarized in the annual Heritage Health Index Report (http://www.heritagepreservation.org). The index includes museums, archives, libraries, historical societies, and other depositories.

Two Types of Special Libraries

Archives
What are archives? The Society of American Archivists defines Archives as “The non-current records of individuals, groups, institutions and governments that contain information of enduring value”. Archives are often used for research to consult original documents and materials in various formats. Archivists are responsible for the upkeep and organization of these materials.
What is the purpose of archive repositories? To keep materials & documents as they age, organizing access to them and preserving their value as best as they can.
What kind of expertise is needed? Beyond the ‘typical’ library skill sets, archivists should know how to use resources to care for their collections’ physical needs (read: humidity levels, acid free folders & boxes, light settings, etc.). Companies that specialize in archival materials include Hollinger and Gaylord, while there are also conservation centers such as the Northeast Document Conservation Center for the more delicate preservation projects.



Law Libraries


What is a law library?

My definition of a law library is a special library that serves the legal community in various aspects in various organizations in the private, public, and government sectors.
Where are law libraries found?
Law libraries can be found in law firms, government agencies, law schools, courts, and corporate law departments. The Library of Congress Law Library has the world’s largest collection of law books and legal resources.

What is the primary function of a law library?
The primary function of a law library if to provide legal information to students and faculty in a law school, provide legal documents to a court, agency, or law firm. The staff members of a law library serve the larger organization -- law school, court, agency, or law firm.

Are law libraries still relevant in the 21st century?
Yes law libraries are still quite relevant in the 21st century especially with the advanced globalization of the past decade. The need to know business laws, tax laws, and other laws is very necessary. Much information is available online, however it requires purchase of articles or subscriptions and then the information retrieved may not be relevant.

Works Cited
Online Library Learning Center Glossary entries. (n.d.). Retrieved January 25, 2008, from Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia: http://www.usg.edu/galileo/skills/ollc_glossary.html

The Colorado Librarian's Survival Guide. (n.d.). Retrieved January 2008, from The Colorado Department of Education: http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdelib/LibDict/Glossary11.htm

Trustees Glossary. (n.d.). Retrieved Janauary 2008, from Oklahoma Department of Libraries: http://www.odl.state.ok.us/servlibs/l-files/glosss.htm

New Research Shows Technology, Digitization at America's Libraries, Museums on Rise. (2006, April). US Fed News Service, including US State News .


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School Libraries Are More Then Books

Hello Everyone,

Great job starting the Blogging project group 1. I just have a few comments in regards to school libraries. My focus area is school media and I feel it is vital that we see school libraries as more then a place to get children interested in books. This opinion of school libraries is causing many schools to close the doors of the media center when budgets get tight. Many elementary schools have a library and its focus is checking out books, but there are many school libraries and media specialist that do more then check out books.

I think Information Power, which is the handbook for every media specialist, says it best: "The goal is to assist all students in becoming active and creative locators, evaluators, and users of information to solve problems and to satisfy their own curiosity" (American Association of School Libraries and Association for Educational Communications, 1998, p. 2). The media specialist devotes a large amount of time to teaching information literacy to students, while collaborating with classroom teachers. The media specialist also assist administration and faculty in their information and technological needs. The media specialist is often an expert in school curriculum and the latest standards and benchmarks. Information Power (1998)  states "this mission focuses on offering programs and services centered on information literacy and that are designed around active, authentic student learning..." (AASL & AECT, p. 6).

I just had to offer a bit more about school libraries. In our media specialist classes here at Wayne, it is stressed to us that we need to be seen as more then a "book checker" or we face losing our jobs. I think this class is a good starting point to change that way of thinking about the school media centers.

 Works Cited

American Association of School Librarians, & Association for Educational Communications and Technology. (1998). Information power: Building partnerships for learning. Chicago: American Library Association.

Tardy first post

I apologize profusely that I was too late in submitting this greeting post, and it will probably now appear after Groups 1's blog. Very silly of me. Anyway, great job guys(or is it girls?)!

~Joseph W

First Blog Installment from Group One

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Welcome to the first week of the Blogging Assignment, courtesy of Group One. We will be leading the class discussion on the various types of libraries and the challenges they face.

We’ve decided to spread out our posts over the next few days, to allow ample time for giving each blog the attention it deserves. You will find discussion questions at the end of every post (except for today's introductory post); feel free to use these as a springboard for discussion, and to add any further insight you may have!

We hope you enjoy the discussion, and hopefully learn a little something along the way. Happy blogging!

The Four Types of Libraries

There are four main types of libraries: academic, public, school, and special. While academic, school, and public libraries are quite similar, the special libraries category stands alone. Let's determine what each type of library does – through this you will be able to see the similarities and difference of each.

An academic library focuses on delivering a resource collection that "supports the curriculum as well as the needs of students and faculty" (Dority, p. 51); Abram says that through the curricula academic libraries support – "faculties, programs, courses, and lessons – as well as continuing education and research" (Seiss & Lorig, p. 89). A few examples of varying academic libraries are as follows: graduate, undergraduate, and research. A graduate or undergraduate library depends on whether the library supports the undergraduate or graduate curricula. A research library should have a great collection of sources, including archives and rare books. An example of an academic library would be our very own WSU library – one of the libraries on campus is the undergraduate library.

A public library is what pops into most minds when they hear the word "library". However, this is only one type of library out there. In my opinion this is the most common type of library; according to Dority, they are where "many of us first fell in love with the idea of libraries…the world of ideas – and all those books, just waiting to be devoured" (Dority, p. 40). The public library has always been a source of entertainment – such as "recreational reading" (Seiss & Lorig, p. 111) and playing on the computer. I always remember going to the public library when my school library did not have the book I wanted to read. A public library focuses mainly on the collection of books, whereas an academic library may focus on archives, as mentioned above. An example of a public library would be my own public library – the Wayne Public Library.

A school library is similar to a public library – it primarily focuses on books. It is my opinion that school libraries focus solely on books in order to get children interested in reading. Schools are "now blending web-based learning experiences with classroom sessions" (Seiss & Lorig, p. 89). School librarians want to make sure that the children are learning as much as possible and for that school librarians must take on different roles, including teacher and technologist. A teacher would "demonstrate the use of reference materials and key topic resources" (Dority, p. 45), and a technologist would "demonstrate the use of new communications, research, and website tools" (Dority, p. 45). An example of a school library would be my elementary school – Hoben Elementary School, in Canton, Michigan.

Special libraries are quite different from the other three library types. They can exist in the following places: art museums, engineering firms, medical libraries, and government agencies (Dority, p. 75). These libraries create metadata (information about information), but they still play a role in the knowledge environment (Seiss & Lorig, pp. 39-40). Special librarians may deal with the traditional everyday tasks, but some additional roles are: maintaining a corporate archive, delivering training programs, and collaborating as an information specialist (Dority, p. 76). An example of this kind of library is the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, New York.

As we move into the future, we must continue to make sure that libraries maintain their relevance in an ever-changing society. "Libraries are struggling with how to provide information and research support for the emerging blended-learning environments" (Seiss & Lorig, p. 111). Libraries are trying to converge the use of reading books and 'surfing the net' in relevant resource practices.

Works Cited

Dority, G. K. (2006). Rethinking Information Work. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.

Seiss, J., & Lorig, J. (2007). Out Front With Stephen Abram: A Guide for Information Leaders. American Library Association.

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