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- Subject: Re: LM_NET Digest - 11 Nov 1996 - Special issue
- From: whjh <whjh@NETINS.NET>
- Date: Tue, 12 Nov 1996 06:48:33 -0600
>There are 11 messages totalling 388 lines in this issue.
>
>Topics in this special issue:
>
> 1. Middle: Tower possibility
> 2. "Les Mis" video (2)
> 3. target: christmas ornaments
> 4. faculty position open
> 5. Turning this listserv off!
> 6. GEN: origin of the F-word
> 7. Foreign Language, Technology
> 8. GEN: Library volunteers
> 9. Christmas sites
> 10. HIT: Web Site Evaluation, pt 1
>
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>
>Date: Mon, 11 Nov 1996 23:29:13 +0000
>From: Julie Larson <jlarson@MAIL.MS.MAQUOKETA.K12.IA.US>
>Subject: Middle: Tower possibility
>
>Has anyone used the Middle Search Plus from Ebsco Publishing on thier
>CD-ROM tower? The brochure sounds really interesting. Please e-mail me
>directly.
>TIA
>Julie Larson
>Maquoketa Middle School
>Maquoketa, Iowa
>jlarson@mail.ms.maquoketa.k12.ia.us
>
>Julie Larson
>
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>
>Date: Mon, 11 Nov 1996 09:43:52 -0800
>From: Robert Laramee <bookworm@LIGHTSPEED.NET>
>Subject: "Les Mis" video
>
>To all who sent messages with ideas on how I might obtain the European
>version of the video "Les Miserables" thanks. I now have a source for
>European videos. It is the Internet Music Shop located at:
>
> http://www.musicshop.co.uk/
>
>Thanks for the assistance.
>
>Bob Laramee
>Arvin High School
>Arvin, CA
>
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>
>Date: Mon, 11 Nov 1996 12:50:03 -0500
>From: Jeane Campbell <JCAMP2020@AOL.COM>
>Subject: target: christmas ornaments
>
>Our middle school is having a contest - making christmas ornaments using
>recycled or material from nature (like pine cones). The kids with the best
>ideas win... and of course, my library aides want to compete and are looking
>at little ol' me for help.
> So, HELP!
>
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>
>Date: Mon, 11 Nov 1996 12:51:21 -0500
>From: Martha King <mking@REMC12.K12.MI.US>
>Subject: Re: "Les Mis" video
>
> I would like to find two videos: The Little Mermaid (original version)
>and "Kid Brother" by Harold Lloyd. Please send me any help. I wonder if
>the Hit on Les Mis video would help me!
>Hopefully, mking@remc12.k12.mi.us
>
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>
>Date: Mon, 11 Nov 1996 12:48:42 +0500
>From: PROGRAM INFORMATION <info@LISP.PURDY.WAYNE.EDU>
>Subject: faculty position open
>
> WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY
> Library and Information Science Program
>
> Associate/Full Professor
>
>Applications are invited for a tenure/tenure-track faculty position
>at the rank of associate or full professor. The graduate Library
>and Information Science Program at Wayne State University is
>seeking candidates who are innovative teachers and researchers
>with a proven record of scholarly and professional
>accomplishments. A successful record of securing grants is
>preferred. Wayne State University is situated in the attractive
>cultural center of Detroit and has a beautiful campus in a park-
>like setting.
>
>Candidates should be able to teach one or more courses in the
>core curriculum, plus courses in the area of school library/media
>services, youth services, young adult services and urban
>librarianship. We seek a dynamic individual to educate the next
>generation of information professionals with an emphasis upon
>people/problem solving skills and service in an urban
>environment. The ideal candidate will take a leadership role in K-
>12 education in Michigan.
>
>Minimum salary: $46,000 (negotiable), plus benefits.
>
>Qualifications: Earned doctorate and an ALA-accredited MLS or
>equivalent degree and appropriate professional experience. The
>ideal candidate will have proven teaching skills at the graduate
>level and have the ability to perform as an instructor and adviser
>to graduate students.
>
>Please send letter of interest, resume, and the names, addresses,
>and telephone numbers of at least three references to:
>
> Dr. Robert P. Holley, Chair
> Search Committee
> Library and Information Science Program
> Wayne State University
> 106 Kresge Library
> Detroit, MI 48202
>
> Telephone: (313) 577-4021
> Fax: (313) 577-7563
> E-Mail: rholley@lisp.purdy.wayne.edu
>
>Applications accepted until position is filled.
>
>All buildings, structures and vehicles at WSU are smoke-free.
>Wayne State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
>employer. Wayne State University People working together to
>provide quality service
>info@lisp.purdy.wayne.edu
>Library and Information Science Program
>106 Kresge Library, Wayne State University
>Detroit MI 48202 USA
>
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>
>Date: Mon, 11 Nov 1996 13:12:02 -0500
>From: Peter Milbury <pmilbury@ERICIR.SYR.EDU>
>Subject: Re: Turning this listserv off!
>
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>Peter Milbury pmilbury@ericir.syr.edu
>Librarian, Chico High School, Chico, CA
>A National Blue Ribbon School & California Distinguished School
>LM_NET Co-owner: 6,000+ in the School Library Media Community
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>On Mon, 11 Nov 1996, Nancy Blake wrote:
>
>> HELP! PLEASE! somehow my original file giving instructions on how to
>> unsubscribe from this listserv has been deleted. It is a great listserv
>> but entirely too active for me. Somebody please send instructions to:
>> nblake@Seovec.Ohio.Gov.
>>
>> I would be most grateful!- Nancy
>>
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>
>Date: Mon, 11 Nov 1996 13:13:02 -0500
>From: "Linda M. Kurtz" <lkurtz@ATGNET.COM>
>Subject: Re: GEN: origin of the F-word
>
>According to an old Chaucer teacher of mine, the letters represent
>"Fornication Under Consent of the King"
>Linda M. Kurtz
>lkurtz@atgnet.com
>Library Media Specialist
>Rye Neck Middle School / High School Library
>300 Hornidge Rd.
>Mamaroneck, NY 10543
>(914)698-6171
>The love of books is a love which requires neither justification, apology,
>nor defense.
>
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>
>Date: Mon, 11 Nov 1996 13:15:24 -0500
>From: Liz Dodds <LizDodds@AOL.COM>
>Subject: Foreign Language, Technology
>
>I know you are Library Media Specialists, not foreign language teachers, but
>since you probably know about almost everything going on in your school,
>would you please give me your opinions on the following questions:
>1. Has foreign language enrollment increased in your school in the past five
>years- percentage-wise?
>2. Have any languages been down-sized, dropped or increased or added in the
>past five years?
>3. Do any of the f.l. students correspond regularly with students from
>another country (using the f.l.) via snail mail or e-mail?
>If yes, do you (or the f.l. teacher) feel that that correspondence has
>increased the students' f.l. abilities?
>4. Does your school employ distance learning for the teaching of foreign
>langugages?
>Thanks!
>LizDodds@aol.com
>
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>
>Date: Mon, 11 Nov 1996 12:19:33 -0600
>From: Paige Soule <soule@ALEXIA.LIS.UIUC.EDU>
>Subject: GEN: Library volunteers
>
>I'm a graduate student in library and info. science, and am working on a
>problem for my library admin. class, I need your help.
>
>The problem is that you have been told by a volunteer coordinator that the
>PTA is sending 5 moms to volunteer in your library one day each and they
>want to tell stories, pick books, and help the children pick materials.
>
>What would you do in this situation, since staff time would be involved
>in training and making sure that they didn't "mess up".
>
>I appreciate all answers, and insights.
>
>TIA,
>
>Paige Soule
>University of Illinois
>p-soule@uiuc.edu
>
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>
>Date: Mon, 11 Nov 1996 14:17:54 -0500
>From: Lena Rowe <lrowe@SCOCA.OHIO.GOV>
>Subject: Re: Christmas sites
>
>Me, too
>
>e-mail: lrowe@scoca.ohio.gov
>
>On Mon, 11 Nov 1996, Suby Wallace wrote:
>
>> I'm bookmarking sites for Christmas, and remember someone posting sites a
>> while back. I've been thru my messages and can't find them. If anyone has
>> them, would you please forward them to me?
>>
>> Many thanks!!!!
>> Suby Wallace
>> Library/Media Center
>> Nettleton Intermediate Center
>> (5-6 grades)
>> 3801 Vera
>> Jonesboro, AR 72401
>>
>> 501-932-5650
>> e-mail:
>> swallace@nic.crsc.k12.ar.us
>> or
>> swallace @nettleton.crsc.k12.ar.us
>>
>
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>
>Date: Mon, 11 Nov 1996 14:31:33 -0500
>From: "Cheryl W. Stevens" <cheryls@NECA.COM>
>Subject: HIT: Web Site Evaluation, pt 1
>
>I would like to thank all who offered suggestions on short evaluations for
>web sites. Though I am not sure I found the one I had saved, I found a
>fantastic evaluation site at:
>
>http://www.science.widener.edu/~withers/webeval.htm.
>
>This site, put up by Wolfgram Memorial Library at Widener University offers
>short evaluation criteria for different kinds of sites and is available as
>a PowerPoint presentation (though I don't know how it is used!)
>
>Below are the other responses I received:
>
>It's probably more extensive than what you're looking for but
>take a look at the Peer Evaluation Scoring Guide from the
>Global Schoolnet Foundation at www.gsn.org ... I've used it
>as the foundation for an evaluation piece we use...
>
>
>Cheryl--
> Check out Kathy schrock's Guide for educator homepage
>http://www.capecod.net/Wixon/wixon.htm. She has three different levels,
>elem., middle, high that are simple and quick and give some ideas of what
>to look for.
>
>
>Source: Dr.Julie Tallman
>URL: http://itech1.coe.uga.edu/Faculty/jtallman/jt.html
>
>>Criteria for project 2:
>>Web Site Evaluation from the Aderhold Hall group of students.
>>
>> Introduction
>> Name
>> Address (URL)
>> Brief description of the site
>> Stated purpose of the site
>> Content
>> Is it accurate and verifiable?
>> Is the content free of opinion and bias?
>> Is it original or abstracted?
>> What do the links offer that is not easily available in other sources?
>> What is the purpose or point of view?
>> Is it resource-rich or simply a page of links?
>> Is it current and in-depth?
>> Access
>> Is the site usually accessible?
>> Is an alternative URL provided if main site not available?
>> Do parts take too long to load?
>> Is it stable or has the URL changed?
>> Can it be accessed with standard software and hardware?
>> Is it open to everyone or do parts require fees?
>> Design/Interface
>> Is the interface designed to assist speedy navigation and
>>location of specific materials?
>> Is the resource interesting to view?
>> Do the visual effects enhance the resource, distract from
>>the content, or substitute for content?
>> Is it well-organized?
>> Have special needs been considered?
>> Authority
>> Who is in charge of the site and responsible for the content?
>> Is there reference to dependable and recognized organizations?
>> Does the Webmaster want feedback for improvement?
>> Navigation
>> Can you move around the Web page easily?
>> Are there sufficient hot links within the site?
>> Do the links take you directly to the information specified?
>> Does the site hotlink to useful external sites?
>> Are the links successful?
>> Are the navigation buttons consistent throughout the site?
>> Are directions necessary for maneuvering around the site or
>>is it intuitive?
>>
>I am using the material from
>
>http://www.science.widener.edu/~withers/webeval.htm.
>
>but have found there is more information in sites than I can handle.
>My problem is condensing to a level of sanity.
>
>
>Check the Oct. issue (I think) of Classroom Connect Magazine!
>
>
>
>Cheryl W. Stevens
>Library Media Specialist
>Willimantic, Connecticut
>cheryls@neca.com
>
>Tolland High School
>1 Eagle Hill
>Tolland, CT 06084
>
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