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SLIS 5400:Information Resource Development:Summer 08- Prof. Randy Wallace
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Rowena R. Verdin Jun. 16, 2008.

 

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Got this off the ListServ: I'm not sure if this has been posted before but for those who don't remember (or can't remember)....the Internet Public Library has a great Pathfinder to help with those books that we just can't seem to recall. It's call...
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Elementary School Librarian (6 years), Middle School Librarian (3 years)
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I am currently a student at UNT studying for my LMS through the fellowship. I am a fellow with the Houston ISD Project LIBS for the 2008 school year. I work at a middle school library in east Houston. I am also an elective teacher for AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination), a mother of four wonderful children and an active church member.
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Posted on October 23, 2008 at 9:27am — 1 Comment

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FAll classes.....2008

Can anyone tell me the course numbers that we have to sign up for the Fall? I misplaced my schedule plan and I need to register! :-)

Posted on June 30, 2008 at 4:14pm — 2 Comments

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Check out other Library social networks on Ning.com

I also belong to these other networks. You might be interested in checking them out.
Texas School Librarians at http://txschoollibrarians.ning.com/
Librarianship101 at http://librarianship101.ning.com/
Great way to meet librarians from all over. Let me know what you think. :-) BR

Posted on February 20, 2008 at 8:49pm —

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At 9:35pm on May 21, 2009, Diwana Pinales said…
LOL!!! Very funny video!!
At 9:31pm on May 21, 2009, Diwana Pinales said…
Thank you! I'm so late.... Sorry. :>)
At 7:12am on May 13, 2009, Glenn Deering said…
Great! I have more pics of you need them with my eyes open and I don't look like I have been drinking for three days!
At 8:06am on May 12, 2009, Jennifer said…
THANK YOU!!! XOXO
At 5:24am on May 4, 2009, Glenn Deering said…
I think my treat this summer will be the "Star Trek" movie! Between the two classes and the NTB list, I doubt I will have any time to read! I need to create/update my library's homepage!
At 11:37am on April 22, 2009, Reanea Wilson said…
Thanks. About 4 or 5 years ago on class picture day.
At 8:09pm on March 17, 2009, Rowena R. Verdin said…
Barbara, did u sign up to be a volunteer at TLA conference? how do we do that? we helped at doris miller (for children's round table) ....
At 8:56am on February 19, 2009, Glenn Deering said…
my peepers! I was resting my eyes!
At 12:33am on February 14, 2009, Cynthia Ramos said…
Did you ask for parents' permission before inviting students to join Ortiz library's ning network?
At 10:31am on January 14, 2009, Cynthia Ramos said…
Hi Barbara! Classes start on the 20th. Yes, much too early to panic.:) Did you sign up for 5720?
 
 

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Fleur Uptegraft is now a member of Project LIBS Fellows
November 9
Well Shonda, it appears that the site is more for youth literature. . . Not the sort of adult dramatic fiction I'm looking for... Thanks for the link - it appears to be a fun spot for looking for books. Until that time. . . Earl J.
October 15
Thanks Shonda... I'll go give it a try... I'll let you know how it goes... Until that time... Earl J.
October 15
Got this off the ListServ: I'm not sure if this has been posted before but for those who don't remember (or can't remember)....the Internet Public Library has a great Pathfinder to help with those books that we just can't seem to recall. It's call...
October 15

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