Week 11- Copyright

After participating in the class discussion, I am seeing more and more the role that a school library media specialist must play when it comes to copyright.  Teachers need to be able to prepare students for life after high school.  For many of these students,  this will include an experience in higher education.  If teachers are not aware of the issues surrounding copyright, they cannot rely information to their students.  This information can help students with any data that they search for and how to use it properly. I think that as a library media specialist, there is a responsibility to inform teachers.  I think the easiest way to do this is through professional development.  However, professional development is not always an option due to funding, administrative support and timing. Another way to spread this information is by using the Interent.  I would create a blog with tutorials and information for all to see.  It is easy to plead ignorance when there is little information,  but when information is easily accessible for all, it is hard to make excuses.  I also think that as a librarian, we need to advocate for ourselves and our programs.  Spreading knowledge through credible data can make one's words more legitimate.