"Shift happened. Our response is not optional."

If our librarians are not viewed as leaders in information and communication technologies, we will lose the opportunity to teach information fluency skills and effect thoughtful change in these new landcapes.  But, if our librarians wait for formal training and do not opt to train themselves, we will find ourselves irrelevant and optional. More important, learners will lose. 

Shift happened.  Our response is not optional.

Joyce Valenza

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FACE 21ST C. FACTS

• UNDER 30'S ARE WIRED
• RACE TO TEACH ONLINE
• RACE TO DIGITIZE
• IF STUDENTS ARE PUBLISHING, WE NEED TO, TOO

Here is a model of students using blogs as part of the research process:

This ResearchLogTemplate will guide you on your journey and help you learn to navigate the rich information landscape in your selected area of inquiry. It is designed to help you reflect on the research process and to involve your peers, your teachers, and your librarian in collaborating in that process.  Use it to plan, manage, and organize whatever media you choose for communicaton."