March 27, my colleague Ann van Deusen (School Librarian) and I will be
leading a workshop on the topic "Technology and Library in the 21st
Century -- Defining Roles."
With so much convergence of responsibilities between library and
technology staff we suspect that many schools are struggling to redefine
these roles.
We have come up with a list of questions around the roles of library staff
vs. technology staff that we hope to explore in that workshop and we would
love to get the input of school both inside and outside of VA on this
topic. I have copied below our list of questions (with "high priority"
questions marked with an asterix) and would welcome anyone's input. If you
are at all tempted to reply (thank you!) don't feel you need to reply to
all the questions. -Joe Peacock
Technology and Library in the 21st Century -- Defining Roles
*Who teaches research skills and tools?
Who works with the teachers when students are doing research projects?
*Who make decisions on software purchases? Hardware purchases?
Do you have separate budgets?
Who manages online subscriptions? Who trains people in their use?
Do you have a common place for teachers and librarians to put up their web
links?
Are you physically near each other or easily able to communicate with one
another?
Do you have a Technology Committee and/or a Curriculum Technology
Committee that meets regularly?
*Who purchases digital A-V equipment (including projectors and interactive
whiteboards, but not including computers)?
Who trains students/teachers in the use of those devices?
*Who loans it out?
Joseph E. Peacock
Director of Technology
Burgundy Farm Country Day School
3700 Burgundy Road
Alexandria, VA 22303
tel. 703-842-0467
fax: 703-960-5056
joep@burgundyfarm.org
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