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Blogging tips eg change the order or date of posts

The info from Janet Hyde was very interesting and informative.  Vital Mathematics gives so much info and help in video format on YouTube.

Mobile technology is something we all will have to embrace in the modern school library. I would be interested in discussing what we may need regarding technical support.

Libraries are hybrid spaces which should allow library users to engage in academic, cultural and social activities permissible within the perimeters of the educational environments. We should not be limiting users by our inabilities. Whether we like it or not the 21st century eccentricities are upon us!

Image of Scottsdale Arabian Library, Arizona USA.

See article here: http://inhabitat.com/arabian-library-by-richard-and-bauer/

Librarian's have a duty to increase their awareness in as many areas as possible, so that they can stimulate the thought processes of visitors to their library. They should also be humble enough to be open-minded in such a way that they can learn from others - including their pupils.

That is one of the reasons why I found Jason's talk so excellent. He made us aware of how precarious the position of MOTHER EARTH is, how her very survival - and therefore ours - is seriously threatened. Though the picture he presented was very bleak indeed, he also showed how there are natural solutions that we can use to change the scary situation we find ourselves living in.

One extra-ordinary thing he taught us was about the value of FLIES in solving many of our problems. Yes! The common FLY has an important place in the scheme of things. It lays its eggs and the larvae which hatch secrete an antibiotic which can be utilised. Jason referred to Napoleon's troops in his discovery of this interesting fact. His generals could not understand why the wounded soldiers that had had their wounds exposed to flies seemed to recover faster than those who had their wounds cleaned straight away.

He also explained how "FLY FARMS" can be used to replace fish meal as a food source for chickens etc.

It is so important to allow ourselves to be excited by discovery of new things. That is what keeps us delighted to be alive!

A library helps us to do this.

Image by: https://blogs.libraries.iub.edu/ 

The conference sessions were really good, but I'm feeling a little overwhelmed with all the new technology and exciting thigs that can be done with learners. However my knowledge of how all this works is very limited. How can I get on board and get together with teacher librarians who feel the same?
Where do I begin???

I want to make ebooks with my learners using the ipads, but have to learn to do this myself with confidence. Is there a workshop where I can attend for a few sessions in order to learn this skill?
I want to learn all the new IT jargon.

Image source: http://www.bachelorsdegreeonline.com/blog/2009/100-best-blogs-for-librarians-of-the-future/

Lorenzo High School's coffee station in the library.

We need to be inclusive of all gender orientations and ethnic/religious groups in our schools.  The library needs to have an all-inclusive collection of books and other media. I find pinkbooks useful

I really enjoyed Nick Hall and I would be keen to hear from other librarians what strategies they have implemented at their schools, in order to ensure that teachers who are creating content and pupils who are creating projects are aware of the legalities and the importance of referencing.

Research skills are as vital to a child's understanding and accumulation of knowledge as they always have been. It is clear that research on the internet requires vigorous exercise of understanding the question, testing the validity of the sites used and the various other steps of developing a presentation.

This will be a fabulous way of South African Librarians sharing library and curriculum specific software ideas.

Please remember that when you post an article to do with anything software related to make sure you click on the software label.

Nicholas Hall - illuminating, scary, reassuring talk.

• Which is the best library management system to use?
• Staffing in libraries - how do we go forward when we are alone?
• Librarians need recognition as a valuable "resource" 
• Mean Management (aka MM, so as not to get sued for defamation)
• Budgets for e-books and beyond...

We would love to make our library a 21st Century library but really struggle with space and finances. Does anyone have any idea on how to create some more room without spending a fortune?

Cathy's presentation from Wednesday.

It was the Best of Times (ISASA) from Cathy Oxley

Any guidelines about what can be accessed on the net? Can they play games?

When you click here, you will be able to see the slide share of her presentation. Thanks Cathy!

Jason Drew gave a great presentation on the importance of getting back in touch with nature - be smart about doing less damage - work towards human and agricultural health.

• Schools need strong online presence
• Pupil/parent portals, communication and news services
• myDashboard, eportfolio
• Collaborative online conversations and global connections
• Different learning spaces
• Cloud computing

Paradox for Headmasters and Principals of Schools

Cathy was one of the keynote speakers on Day 1 of the Librarian's Conference and spoke excellently on issues that 21st century librarians face today. What was really interesting was a particular issue of what headmaster's face, especially in school's that are well-resourced, the paradox of knowing you have to change, when you know you're ahead.