PUBLICATIONS ELECTIVE

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Iva Martin

Elective 04/01/02

Library Journal http://libraryjournal.reviewsnews.com/index.asp?publication=libraryjournal

“CIPA Trial Opens with Librarian Testimony” This national publication offers current topics on Internet Filtering and plagiarism to name a few.

Library Trends http://www.lis.uiuc.edu/puboff/catalog/trends/issues.html

“Collection Development in an Electronic Environment” Philosophical issues are discussed from an historical perspective as to the ongoing change in the role of the library.

Computers in Libraries http://www.infotoday.com/cilmag/mar02/embrey.htm

“Today's PDAs Can Put OPAC in the Palm of Your Hand” New technologies, such as PDAs, are reviewed and discussed. Automated catalogs and problems with networks are discussed.

Tech Learning http://www.techlearning.com/

”New Thinking with ThinkQuest” This publication offers a variety of articles, relating to reviews of the latest technology, grants, and also lesson suggestions incorporating technology.

School Library Journal http://slj.reviewsnews.com/index.asp?publication=slj

“The First All-Virtual Library School” This publication is a must-read for all school librarians. This particular article refers to Mansfield University in Pennsylvania which has just designed an all online library media program.

Creative Classroom Online http://www.creativeclassroom.org/

“Survival Skills for the Information Jungle Inquiry Based Learning on the Internet” This publication offers practical suggestions for common problems, such as how to teach information gathering skills using the Internet, as well as tips on using digital images.