Just thought I'd add my bit on this subject:
We have one tech support person at our school. He's the technology teacher
and the "Tech Contact". That means he's really only responsible for calling
our district office when there are issues, but he takes care of just about
everything anyway.
I am also a "tech" person and often help out. In fact, my knowledge of
computers and specifically, the library programs is probably what got me the
position I have as media specialist. I guess it didn't hurt already being
at the school for 12 years too.
The tech guy and I work well together. He handles some issues. I handle
others. In fact, if a teacher calls the district office, they tell them,
"Talk to Alex or Debra, first."
But what really helps us get along so well is the fact that we've been
married to each other for 20 years. :-)
Smiles!
Debra Gastelum
Library Media Specialist
Jenkins Middle School
Palatka, FL 32177
http://jmseagles.com
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From: School Library Media & Network Communications
[mailto:LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Pamela Burke
Sent: Monday, December 03, 2007 1:37 PM
To: LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: TAR: Tech department vs Library
Interesting. Here's a different perspective. I *AM* the IT department
at my school. You should hear the arguments I have with myself!
I wonder, are there many other solo sysadmin/tech support teacher/
librarians on the list?
Pamela Burke
Librarian, Marlboro School
Marlboro, VT 05344
http://marlboroschool.net
pam.burke@gmail.com
SurRural Librarian
http://lib.surruralist.net/
On Dec 3, 2007, at 10:22 AM, Alan Longwell wrote:
> Our IT department has no library or pedagogical background. They
> block websites with no teacher/media specialist input or review. We
> are told that we may have access to blocked sites only if we can
> prove that they are necessary to a particular lesson. If the site
> is not absolutely vital to our ability to do our job, then
> unblocking it is not justified. Whole, useful swathes of the world-
> wide web have been excised...
>
> Ah well, my reply has taken on qualities of a vent - apologies!
>
> All the best, Alan
>
>
>
> Alan Longwell
> alongwell@mvr3.k12.mo.us
> Media Specialist
> Pacific High School
> 425 Indian Warpath Drive It's a dog-eat-dog world out there...
> Pacific, MO 63069 ...and I'm wearing MilkBone underwear.
> (636)271-1414 --Norm
> Peterson
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