Digital citizenship and Yik Yak

Keeping on with the digital citizenship trend, I came across the article Teaching digital citizenship in a 'yakking' world  which again reinforces the absolute need to teach digital citizenship. It also emphases how the ethics of using social media can be thrown out the window when an app allows anonymous posting. Keys to safer schools has also written a special report about this app and some of the impact it has.

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Library of the Year

Edmonton Public Library has won the 2014 Gale/LJ Library of the Year. This library is doing some interesting things and obviously engages with the community really effectively. Read all about the library and its programs in Library Journal. Its great to see that leadership and teamwork are credited with having made the library so successful.


LEARNING CURVES Top: The interior of the innovative and award-winning Jasper Place branch is a highlight of the system. Second row, l.-r.: Library assistant Beth Hallett helps a patron, while community librarian Mike Eaton (standing) offers computer assistance. Third row, l.-r.: Jasper Place offers activities for all ages, and an outdoor patio offers a peaceful place to read. Bottom l.: the library’s curving roof is a striking sight. Photos by Phil Chin/AP Images for Library Journal

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