Here is a new link:
https://oncourse.iu.edu/access/content/user/whiteme/Privacy.pdf
I don't know why my links never work! :)
When I was a teenager I used to babysit all around the neighborhood. I will never forget a little blond girl that I was frequently in charge of. She must have been 4 or 5 and she had been in her room with the door closed. So, I knocked to see if she was ok. She responded, “Yes, I just want some privacy!”
A five year old has a full grasp of privacy but the government doesn’t? The article above discussed the responsibility we have as librarians to protect out patron’s privacy. I agree especially when it comes to business trying to collect information to try and sell you something. Nothing irritates me more.
I don’t know when this started but it has been a few years now were retailers ask you for a phone number or zip code when checking out. I feel like yelling, “Mind your business! I just want to buy this shirt!” (Too extreme?)
There are lots of different reasons to collect information but solicitation is not a good one. And the library is no place for it.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Friday, June 12, 2009
Week #4 June 10th
Check out this article:
https://oncourse.iu.edu/access/content/user/whiteme/Cluck_2C_20Cluck.pdf
I love this article because it is a perfect example of how everything is constantly progressing. The internet was originally developed for information sharing between Universities. As it became more accessible it was a natural choice for public/school libraries collection development. Now that the Internet has developed into an uncontrollable beast, What do we do? It is a library’s responsibility to provide information no matter the vehicle. Unfortunately the vehicle is currently being used by perverts, porn stars, and pedophiles.
If everyone would just play by the rules this wouldn’t have happened! Why can everyone just be normal!( I know there is no real definition of normal.)
So, now that the Internet exists and is available for us in 97% of libraries, the question is, “What can we do to stay ahead?”
https://oncourse.iu.edu/access/content/user/whiteme/Cluck_2C_20Cluck.pdf
I love this article because it is a perfect example of how everything is constantly progressing. The internet was originally developed for information sharing between Universities. As it became more accessible it was a natural choice for public/school libraries collection development. Now that the Internet has developed into an uncontrollable beast, What do we do? It is a library’s responsibility to provide information no matter the vehicle. Unfortunately the vehicle is currently being used by perverts, porn stars, and pedophiles.
If everyone would just play by the rules this wouldn’t have happened! Why can everyone just be normal!( I know there is no real definition of normal.)
So, now that the Internet exists and is available for us in 97% of libraries, the question is, “What can we do to stay ahead?”
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Post #3 Week of June 3rd
What is the saying?
"With great power comes great responsibility."
I think that this quote applies to what we are talking about this week. There is so much to cover that I have to use bullet points to keep track of my thoughts so I apologize.
"With great power comes great responsibility."
I think that this quote applies to what we are talking about this week. There is so much to cover that I have to use bullet points to keep track of my thoughts so I apologize.
- First, I have been following the case of Megan Meier, a young girl who killed herself because she was being bullied on MySpace. Here is the link to one of the many articles:
http://edition.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/05/15/internet.suicide/index.html
Just in case, because I know my link didn't work last time, if you visit cnn.com and search for Megan Meier all the articles will come up. This story is heart breaking because it is something so stupid that created such a drastic and permanent response. Being a teenager is hard enough with all this additional pressure created by social networking. Generally speaking, teens don't have the foresight to comprehend the repercussions of their actions. As I say that, the antagonist in the Megan Meier story is actually an mother of one of her friends. It really is heartbreaking because it is so preventable.
- I heard that colleges are now checking the WebPages of applicants for questionable material.
- The pressure to be popular and the need to fit in is only getting worse.
- Parents have a hard job trying to stay up on what their kids are doing, let alone ahead of them.
- I liked the Ad Council’s video about thinking before you post.
Just a side note. As a military spouse, we live in another country and I have lots of updates about my husband (Andy) and I would love to have a Webpage that our friends and family could utilize. Due to OPSEC (operational security) I am not allowed to post anything remotely related to Andy. I have no problem with that either. His safety is first and for most. Just one more layer to this onion.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Blog #2 Week of May 27th
Alright here we go. This is the stuff that really blurs the intellectual freedom line. Above is a article about a student displaying a sign reading, "Bong hits 4 Jesus". I was unsure of what to react to first, the students right to make and advertise that sign or how offensive the sign is. My first instinct was that the student should be able to express himself without judgement or censorship. Then I considered having small children and them asking me to explain the sign.
On a lighter note, maybe it is not offensive to everyone. Who knows?
As librarians what do we do? We have to do what to morally correct for the general public. In this situation, what is that?
Come on people, let me hear you!
On a lighter note, maybe it is not offensive to everyone. Who knows?
As librarians what do we do? We have to do what to morally correct for the general public. In this situation, what is that?
Come on people, let me hear you!
Friday, May 22, 2009
Blog #1 - Week of May 20th
What an interesting way to start a semester. I am going to love the conversations this class provokes. First, I had not thought about our social responsibilities, nay, obligations that accompany being a librarian (or whatever title you like best). The Code of Ethics put forth by the ALA is one that I am happy to work under.
In our textbook readings there are many elements that I have taken for granted. For example, The Essential Preparation chapter by Beverley Becker. I had only assumed that every library would have written policies and procedures. And that they have been in place without revision for years. That is completely inaccurate, obviously. The materials and content change so much in this industry that our policies should be expanded to include every scenario.
I think that what I learn in this class, I will be able to take with me into every other class. I look forward to reading your blogs and responses.
It is still shocking to me that a list of banned books still exists.
On a side note, I read “Little Brother” this week and have a lot to say. I would love to hear what anyone else thinks. I don’t want to get into it all now but I disagree with some elements of what the book is saying. Being an Army wife might make me bias as I harbor underlying motives. Let’s discuss…
In our textbook readings there are many elements that I have taken for granted. For example, The Essential Preparation chapter by Beverley Becker. I had only assumed that every library would have written policies and procedures. And that they have been in place without revision for years. That is completely inaccurate, obviously. The materials and content change so much in this industry that our policies should be expanded to include every scenario.
I think that what I learn in this class, I will be able to take with me into every other class. I look forward to reading your blogs and responses.
It is still shocking to me that a list of banned books still exists.
On a side note, I read “Little Brother” this week and have a lot to say. I would love to hear what anyone else thinks. I don’t want to get into it all now but I disagree with some elements of what the book is saying. Being an Army wife might make me bias as I harbor underlying motives. Let’s discuss…
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