1/05/11

1. List and describe 5 webpage features that you saw in tonight's presentations that you thouight were interesting, engaging and should be included on a library media center webpage.

• The citation resources. - I forgot to put that on mine.
• "____" in Plain English tutorials - they would be great for inservicing staff
• I liked how Dan had technology blog links on his
• Placing the mission statement on the website was a good idea
• Placing book trailers on the website is a great way to create interest.

2.  What questions or comments do you have about the 3-year plan?  Remember it is due (with a short class presentation) in class next week.....our last meeting for this course.

• I am doing pretty well right now - no questions.

3.  List and describe 2 ways of evaluating your collection.  What is collection mapping and why is it useful?  Have we seen this before?  Where?  Are you using it or will you use it when you get your own library?

• Running an age analysis is one way to evaluate a collection.  This can be done through the use of  a product like Titilewave.  I completed an age analysis for the FLW collection and the average age was 2000.
• Directly examining the collection is another way to evaluate the materials.  This can either be done as a cursory examination or a more in-depth systematic review of the collection.
• Collection mapping is a visual display of the strengths and weaknesses of a library collection.  We have seen this before when the Follett reps. came to class and showed us Titlewave.  I have used this feature of Titlewave.

4.  How have you built and developed your Personal/Professional Learning Network since we began our class?  Describe specifically.

• I have talked to several media specialists in my district about how they run their libraries. 
• I continue to access inforamtion on Classroom2.0.
• I have emailed one teacher/librarian for more information about the helpful hints that she put in LMC.  She responded, but unfortunately my library didn't have the necessary materials to do the contest she talked about.

(Louis Questions:)
How has our class and this week's activities effected you in your professional life?  Discuss 2 things you have learned this week.

• This week I learned that no matter how complete I think my website is, it is never going to be truly finished.
• I also learned that I will have to set aside a specific amount of time to devote to the website to keep it current and useful.
• It is great to have this cohort, because they are a continuous source of new and iteresting ideas for me to use in my library!  Thanks everyone!