Re: Librarians' future / Internet, etc.

[Steven Hofmann <shofmann@ALA.ORG>]

The role of the LMS is perhaps less being redefined than clarified to
ensure that the intermediary role envisioned by Kathy Brock (and
about which she has written eloquently) is supported, infused and
entrenched in school programs. We need greater focus on collaboration
to ensure that the information skills and strategies essential to
problem-solving and decision-making in a democracy are a part of
every student's repertoire:  this is where we have greatest inpact on
student achievement. Collaboration, of course, is best realized in
work environments that value
it and where principals ensure that it happens. Our new guidelines
and standards, if implemented well, should move us forward in this
regard.

Ken Haycock, President
American Association of School Librarians
a division of the American Library Association

Dr. Ken Haycock, Professor and Director
The University of British Columbia SLAIS
831-1956 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC  V6T 1Z1
Voice: 604-822-4991; Fax: 604-822-6006

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Posted by:
Steven Hofmann
Coordinator of Communications
American Association of School Librarians
50 E. Huron St.
Chicago, IL 60611
800-545-2433 ext. 4389
shofmann@ala.org

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