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Stevenson, Sara. "Stevenson: Why librarians are essential." The Statesman, 26 Jan 2011. Web. 30 Jan 2011. <[]>. Since starting this program I've seen that librarians have a second job. That job is advocating for themselves and why the profession is so important, so this article gave me some ideas on what to say when people question my choices.

Rimes, Ben. "3 Ways to Use Wordle for More Than Fluff." Tech Savy Educator, 8 Feb 2011. Web. 10 Feb 2011. <[]>. This is a great article if you want to add a pop of color to your website with a hidden educational message. Or to use to brain storming exercise with students. I first learned about wordle last semester during my observations and this article caught my eye because it gives great examples on how to use this tool.

Valenza, Joyce. "Book Trailers for All updated ." NeverEndingSearch, 21 Feb 2011. Web. 22 Feb 2011. < []>. We All Love Joyce Valenza. Here is one of her latest blogs about using book trailers. I've seen book trailers in action and this article can really help putting them into action.

Draper, Sharon. "Author Sharon Draper Speaks Out for Libraries." //The Unquiet Library//. 12 Jan 2011 Web. 23 Feb 2011. <[]>. Since starting this program I've seen that librarians have a second job. That job is advocating for themselves and why the profession is so important, so this article gave me some ideas on what to say when people question my choices.The passion Sharon Draper has is infectious and important to learn from. She's brief and to the point getting the point across in what should be "our elevator speech" Less than a minute long of what we have to uniquely offer our students.

Hegna, Jen. "BFTP: What librarians should be in charge of educational technology." //The Blue Skunk Blog//. 20 Feb 2011. Web. 23 Feb 2011. <[]>. Since starting this program I've seen that librarians have a second job. That job is advocating for themselves and why the profession. In particular this article talks about the importance of librarians when it comes to new technology in the classroom.

Black, Chris. "How to Make an Interactive Lesson with YouTube." //Knewton EdTech Blog//. 15 Dec 2010. Web. 28 Feb 2011. <[]>. This was great. Not only does it talk you through some ideas but it shows you how to accomplish them. Also this is a great example of a presentation or project.

Valenza, Joyce. "It's all about the people: Spread the words!."Neverendingsearch Blog. 23 Feb 2011. Web. 6 March 2011. [|http://blog.schoollibraryjournal.com/neverendingsearch/2011/02/23/its-about-the-people-spread-the-words/] I love this video that Joyce found and has shared. It really speaks to the message we need to get out there to command the respect we already work so hard to earn.

Hamilton, Buffy. "It takes a Village: CVHS Custodial Staff Supports Literacy and Libraries." The Unquiet Library. 4 March 2001. Web. 8 March 2011. [] This is a great story about a great idea to get others involved and interested in the health of the library and its patrons. Something we should all keep in mind when going into the field of librarianship, school or otherwise.

O'Connell, Judy. " School Library Monthly Blog Are uou an embedded Librarian?" Best content in teacher-librarians. Web. 9 March 2011. []

Hamilton, Buffy. "Positive Interactions". The Unquiet Library. 27 March 2011. Web 29 March 2011. [] Here is the passion of being a librarian. Isn't that part of our jobs. How will we have successful programs if no one knows what a wonderful job we are doing with the students? Both Blog links from this posting are inspiring and important to keep in mind as we become Media Specialist. This is always important but the more I read and the more I learn, makes me think this will especially be important when we are the "new kid on the block".