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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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Nick Lane - Libraries And School Sucess

- 4/25/2021

Confession time: I didn't use the library much when I was going to school as a youngster. It wasn't something that was driven home to me as important, and on top of that, I thought libraries were boring (I was a dumb kid, what can I say). But thankfully, age, experience, and marrying a librarian have shown me the error of my ways. I now believe that libraries are an essential part of the learning experience, and frankly, one that I wish I went through when I was younger; I think it would have made me a better student. Using libraries to study teaches you certain skills and habits that set you up better for advanced grades, right into college. As this article from librarian Jim Neal states, school libraries, and i think this goes for public libraries too, help you develop useful skills that you carry for life: "We all want students who know how to look for information, evaluate sources, organize research results, present ideas and conclusions, and document their...

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...

Libraries and Student Success (Priscilla S.)

- 4/29/2021

Libraries have a huge impact on students' success. Academic Libraries especially have that impact because students see libraries as a valuable space for services, including nonacademic services. In fall 2018, the Community College Libraries and Academic Support for Student Success surveyed 10,844 students across seven community colleges to assess the value of and demand for proposed services designed to address students’ expressed goals, challenges, and needs. Some of the key pieces of information they got from these surveys to assist their students are: Student needs are academic needs. Students view college both as a means to an end and as having intrinsic value in and of itself. Not all students struggle equally or desire the same support services. The library, academic advising office, and tutoring or writing center are highly valued as service providers in addressing unmet needs. Students would highly value services to address both their curricul...