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LT130 Spring: Libraries and Social Media

This varied collection of work is a collaborative effort made by the students of LT130: Library Media and Technology. Each group member will contribute on the topic of "libraries and social media" by sharing his/her/their individual perspectives on many relating themes.

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- 2/25/2021

Hi everyone, I'm Lucy! I changed the search gadget and added a followers gadget to the blog.

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Mayna Vessia- Libraries and Student Success

- 4/29/2021

Utilizing libraries as a tool for student success is hardly a new concept. Students have always been encouraged to use the space, resources, and materials offered by local library systems, whether it being an academic, school, or public library, student success can be ensured through thoughtful application of space and by outreaching to students. The concept of student outreach is important to consider when talking about how the library can benefit students and encourage academic achievement. Collaborating with educators I think is fundamental. When I was taking course at MSJC, some of my classes had what was called an SI (Supplemental Instruction) program for courses that were known to be particularly challenging. This program entailed peer review, peer tutoring, collaboration with the instructor, and group sessions in the library. It did not rely on one method for success, but rather used every tool in toolbox. Group sessions were necessary for this program to work, it was essen...

Mayna Vessia- Libraries and Homelessness

- 4/29/2021

To establish a foundation of understand on the topic of homelessness, specifically homelessness in America, it’s important to speak as factually as possible about this population of people. Public libraries are increasingly serving these individuals for any number of reasons, but its libraries’ ethical duty to uphold to the values of public service, as homelessness becomes more severe within communities across the country. There are several different types of homelessness. Most people that find themselves homeless are those that are classified as either transitionally homeless or episodically homeless. Transitional homelessness occurs when an individual is met with a circumstance that results in temporary loss of shelter, a major life change or catastrophic event, can result in transitional homelessness. Episodic homelessness results when a person experiences a series of transitional homelessness within a year, often affecting individuals with health issues or addiction. Episodic...

Libraries and Student Success: Information Literacy

- 4/29/2021

We all remember those trips to the library in elementary school. Perhaps we sat on the carpet, listened to a story and had a quick lesson about the Dewey Decimal System. It’s likely the library was never visited again after elementary school, except to check out textbooks. Fortunately, school libraries are adapting to new technology and recognizing the need for a new approach to assisting students in the library: teaching information literacy. Information literacy is absolutely crucial to our students in the K-12 school system. With new technology comes new questionable resources on the internet. Students need to be taught how to differentiate between what is opinion and what is fact, and how to find reputable sources for research and assignments. This is important in not only K-12 schooling, but higher education as well. Libraries have begun providing quality classes, activities, and programs that are focused on information literacy. In the article “ Flipping Library Inform...