Have you seen this article?

Two gurus in our field, Joyce Valenza and Doug Johnson, teamed up together to write this very informative article. It's title discusses the changes taking place in our field and how our roles have changed. I believe it is a challenge to us. This is a must-read. http://schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6699357.html

The link in the "Intellectual Property Rights" section has really made me rethink some things dealing with fair use.

2009 AASL Conference in Charlotte

Joyce Valenza is challenging library media specialists in the area to step up and volunteer in a variety of ways that demonstrate our leadership in technology by streaming, blogging, tagging photos, and other ways. The edtech world is leading the way at their conferences and she says she does not see technology used the same way at our library conferences. She is bringing a planning team to Charlotte in mid August and would love to have as many volunteers in place as possible. You can read more here: http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/blog/1340000334/post/410030441.html?nid=3714

Since we will have returned to school by then, perhaps we can contact her and let her know we can provide assistance.