This has been the problem with the AASL standards from the beginning (even the
previous print versions). I wrote about this problem in my Library Media Connection
editorial when the standards first came out with this restriction. ALA/AASL has
NEVER allowed reproduction of more than a barebones discussion of any of its
standards, unlike NCATE or NCTM standards. Ever wonder why those standards are so
well-accepted and well-adopted? Because everyone can get and use a copy of the
standards. Those organizations make their money (and this =is= a matter of money)
from books and workshops applying the standards, not from the standards themselves.
ALA is supposed to be out fighting for right to access information, and for fair
use of information, but they act in a restrictive and proprietary manner regarding
the information we AASL members have created to guide our profession -- even those
who are NOT members of ALA.
This is a case of misguided administrators within the organization acting in a way
that will protect =their= jobs, not ours. It may be time to "throw the bums out"
and tell them exactly how we, the members, want our organization to be run.
Carol Simpson, Ed.D., J.D.
LMS retired
csimpson at carolsimpson dot com
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From: Robert <rajoyce59@VERIZON.NET>
Reply-To: Robert <rajoyce59@VERIZON.NET>
Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:36:41 -0400
>#### From another listserv : (sharing)
>
>
>For all of us who are currently looking at the new Standards for 21st Century
>Learners, here is a something that you should be aware of: The copyright
>limitations of using the standards are restrictive. You can not use them without
>permission in the development of curriculum guides, maps, PowerPoints,
>presentations, etc.
>For a detailed explanation, please read Buffy Hamilton's blog.
>http://theunquietlibrarian.wordpress.com/2009/07/15/free-the-aasl-standards/
>
>If you Twitter you can see additional information using the tag #Freethestandards.
>
>
>Robert Joyce, M.S. Ed, B.S.Ed
>School Librarian/Library Media Specialist
>Virginia--Pittsylvania County School
>rajoyce59@verizon.net
>Virginia --- Library Media NK-12 Post Graduate Professional
>North Carolina---Media Coordinator (076),Media Supervisor (078)
>South Carolina---Media Specialist (60), Media Supervisor (59)
>
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