LIS 5100 : Avoiding student plagiarism

In an assignment for LIS 5100 this week, I was asked to discuss how I’d handle a student plagiarism case. As UCM’s policy on Academic Honesty (2017) points out, “[A]cademic honesty is one of the most important qualities influencing the character and image of an educational institution.”

First-chapter Friday : The Stars Beneath Our Feet

Each Friday I share the link to a read-aloud preview of a book from our school library, with the SRCSA community. The “First-chapter Friday” selection for Jan. 28, 2022 is The Stars Beneath Our Feet, by David Barclay Moore.

LIS 5100 : Digital collections in libraries

Among “Discussions” this week for LIS 5100, Foundations of Librarianship, I responded to a post concerning a fully-digital future for libraries.

LIS 5100 : My vision in the library

For LIS 5100 this week, I have been reading from Chapter 2 of Foundations of Library and Information Science (5th ed.), by Richard E. Rubin and Rachel G. Rubin. Reading the Rubins’ analysis for the past and present of libraries, I was particularly interested in their treatment of school libraries, because that is the setting in which I presently work.

Book-Talk : Harriet Tubman’s Secret Raid

Video book review: I received Finish the Story! Harriet Tubman’s Secret Raid, by Jeffrey Bensam, for Multicultural Children's Book Day 2022. This interactive story lets readers relive a real Civil War mission, in which the Union Army, led by Harriet Tubman, freed more than 700 slaves. It lends an exciting dimension to learning about U.S. history, as readers help with navigating mazes, finding clues, and solving puzzles.

UCM, LIS 5100 : Introductions

The purpose of this video is to introduce myself to classmates in LIS 5100, Foundations of Librarianship, University of Central Missouri. I am pursuing a Master of Science degree in Library and Information Science.

First-chapter Friday : Merci Suárez Change Gears

Each Friday I share the link to a read-aloud preview of a book from our school library, with the SRCSA community. The “First-chapter Friday” selection for Jan. 14, 2022, is Merci Suárez Change Gears, by Meg Medina.

SRCSA library : Kids’ Book Choice Awards

Video: The Kids’ Book Choice Awards program is the only national book award voted upon solely by young people. You will find many of the 2021 award winners and finalists in SRCSA library.

First-chapter Friday : Ways to Make Sunshine

Each Friday I share the link to a read-aloud preview of a book from our school library, with the SRCSA community. The “First-chapter Friday” selection for Jan. 7, 2022, is Ways to Make Sunshine, by Renee Watson.