2020-10-28 18:08
I had a blast designing my new podcast with Goffstown Public Library assistant Stacey Desrosiers. I love collaborations! Our partnership (between a high school library and public library) is… Read More
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Explore ways to preserve and promote cultural heritage, collaboration, and community building. The blog posts focus on archives, historical knowledge and information literacy.
2020-09-11 13:43
Many years ago, before Pinterest was a super-popular platform, I used it to promote archives. My board, "What does an archivist do?" became very popular. Since that time, many new plat… Read More
2020-08-10 14:23
2020-08-06 18:25
Due to the Covid19 Pandemic this spring, my information literacy teaching went remote. My school was in the midst of a major research project. I had been working closely with science teacher… Read More
2020-07-06 01:10
Information literacy is the ability to thoughtfully consider new information to make knowledgable decisions. It is a foundation for a self awareness that evolves as we continually explore ne… Read More
2020-06-29 21:56
Teachers of information literacy must impart a holistic sense of information to students. While, traditionally, school librarians have taught steps to effectively locate and evaluate informa… Read More
2020-06-22 15:23
Everything has a secret history. There is always more to know. We can know the facts. We can know alternate interpretations of events. We can question motivation related to actions. We can l… Read More
2020-06-17 20:05
High School Information Center Bitmoji ClassroomOne of the best things about being a school librarian is that the job is constantly changing. One day I may be ordering books, or receivi… Read More
2018-08-02 18:46
Last week, I had the opportunity to visit the Shofuso House in Philadelphia. The house was a gift to the United States from Japan in the 1950s. As I listened to the docent speak, I was… Read More
2018-07-10 19:51
Have you ever traveled on public transportation with your head buried in your phone the whole time? I like to sit and look around for awhile. I'm aware of the people with whom I am traveling… Read More
2018-06-28 12:13
There are few things in life more important than reflection. Where did I start? How did I get through my journey? What will I do better next time? Reflection helps us grow as individuals and… Read More
2018-06-18 13:08
One strong librarian skill is sorting information. I constantly and automatically sort things in my head.New plant for my garden: What other pinks do I already have? What other plants do I h… Read More
2018-05-20 20:55
The Information Services Environment Relationship and PrioritiesBack in March, I posted about Information Literacy in the 21st Century. I began wondering about the origins of the term. I hav… Read More
2018-05-13 20:12
A couple months ago, my Curriculum Coordinator mentioned an article in the March 19th edition of the weekly The Marshall Memo, which provides a weekly "roundup" of information related t… Read More
2018-05-06 13:44
According to The Atlantic, there were more than 1 billion web sites in 2014. In my first research lesson with grade 9 students, after discussing databases, I discuss vetting sources and auth… Read More
2018-04-29 23:45
We begin in databases for student research. Why use a database? Sources have been vetted. (i.e. They have been checked by experts for accuracy and reliability)Many sources in databases are n… Read More
2018-04-24 17:45
"When you are given a research assignment, how many of you Google a question and take information from the top 5 Google results to write your paper?" The kids in the classroom look at me wit… Read More
2018-04-22 12:24
With a plethora of data filling our heads, one must have an understanding of the sources of information, the manipulation of information, and the gathering and use of information in this dig… Read More
2018-04-16 00:13
“What is information?” I asked the class.“Data,” responded one tenth grader.“Mmmm…yes, data is one TYPE of information,” I replied.“Articles?… Read More
2018-03-13 14:16
Information literacy is a critical component of life in the 21st century. Overloaded with information, it is difficult to distinguish facts from opinion from blatant lies. The primary source… Read More
2016-05-13 00:45
Space planning is an important component of running a successful institutionSchool Library Journal - Library Design Tips Read More
2016-02-01 02:26
This past week, I attended an event at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center here in New Hampshire that marked the 30th anniversary of the space shuttle Challenger disaster . On J… Read More
2016-01-20 13:19
Museums and schools should be natural partners. So, when I began working at a high school library three-and-a-half years ago, one of the first things I did was seek out an ins… Read More
2016-01-01 22:30
The New Year is always a good time for reflection on yourself and the world around you. I have been thinking a lot over the past few years about my work, its meaning to me, to those around m… Read More
2015-11-01 21:05
I am growing as a teacher and presenter, relying on my personal stories to deliver messages of history, heritage, hope, compassion, unity, and community. There is no better way to conn… Read More
2015-07-24 11:20
The girls enjoy some candy and fudge in front of a gift shop at Old Sturbridge VillageThis week, I took my daughter and her friend to Old Sturbridge Village in Massachusetts. The Village is… Read More
2015-07-11 13:43
In last year's Top Ten Cultural Heritage Stories, I highlighted the woes we are suffering due to outdated law and perverted interpretation. (See list item 5.) The crisis rears its head again… Read More
2015-06-28 14:58
We built a giant chess set for the last week of school. It seems like a perfect symbol for the first leg of my teacher librarian journey. It is also a fine example of how collaboration and c… Read More
2015-06-28 12:48
We are once again approaching my favorite holiday. To me it is a holiday grounded in the idea of community. I give thanks for all I have and topping this list are the people in my life.I hav… Read More
2015-06-28 12:46
This week, I had the pleasure of listening to presentations from two local academic librarians. The librarians were visiting my high school to teach our seniors about college level research… Read More
2015-06-28 12:44
This week, I attended the New Hampshire State Library Media Association Conference. I was particularly interested in a conference session that discussed how to support teachers by pairing in… Read More
2015-05-31 00:28
Runners took to the streets of Manchester, New Hampshire today to do a little run through history. Runner's Alley, a popular store in my area for all things run related, organized the event… Read More
2015-05-28 10:27
This week I'm thinking about the living relationships we develop when we build archival collections. Earlier this month, in an effort to highlight our school building's fifty-year history, m… Read More
2015-05-03 23:47
In this social media driven decade, the way we will be remembered may be reflected in what we post. What we project to the world online today will likely be the information about us that is… Read More
2015-04-30 20:59
This morning, I read an article by archivist Sarah Ferencz of the Whitby Public Library in Ontario, Canada. In the article she states, "...it was the letters written to my grandmother from t… Read More
2015-04-22 01:17
This past weekend, my family accompanied a nice chicken dinner with stories about school in the 1940s. I watched my daughter, the only child at the table, and wondered what kind of imp… Read More
2015-04-11 12:27
The international Human Library Project aims to break down prejudices and stereotypes through one-on-one interactions with diverse people. Project coordinators offer a setting, time, and mat… Read More
2015-03-30 09:27
I am outraged by House Budget Committee Chair Paul Ryan's proposal to eliminate IMLS and I urge you to stand against it. As our nation's strongest funder for museum and library initiatives… Read More
2015-03-29 22:01
Many years ago, I began serving as a judge at the New Hampshire State competition for the Young Inventors Program. It is a wonderful program that encourages inventiveness in young people in… Read More
2015-02-15 19:33
For the past five or so years, I have been a judge for the New Hampshire Young Inventors Program. Each spring, K-8 students who win local school competitions move on to this competition that… Read More
2015-02-08 14:38
I have been on the lookout for paper cut silhouettes to decorate my house for many years. Attracted to the simplicity - the detail-less form that represents individualism while at the same t… Read More
2015-01-24 13:55
As with an community archives, our school's Special Collections represent who we are. The records of our past show our growth, embody our civic pride, and help lead us to a better future. Th… Read More
2015-01-18 13:34
Last weekend, I attended a program offered by the New Hampshire Humanities Council at the Hopkinton Public Library. Oral historian and storyteller Jo Radner spent the day teaching us about o… Read More
2015-01-11 12:09
When I began preaching about collaboration fourteen years ago it was not the normal mode of operation for most cultural heritage institutions. Even today, many small historical societies and… Read More
2015-01-01 14:11
Welcome to the 5th annual ArchivesInfo Top Ten Stories of the Year. Our list includes the stories that have impacted the cultural heritage professions -- more specifically archives, librarie… Read More
2014-12-30 16:40
I am on a memoir reading kick right now. This happens every so often; this need to get into another person's head. It allows me to see my own journey through life linked to the journeys of m… Read More
2014-10-25 13:29
Torah DedicationWhen Mom told me about her Synagogue's Torah dedication, I knew immediately that it was something I wanted to share. As a student of heritage and material culture, I am alway… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I am heading to the Nashua Public Library's annual local history fair. In the past, I've set up a table at the fair to discuss the service of ArchivesInfo. Today, I want to spend more time d… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
My work this week and an article that popped on my screen this morning -- Historical Societies Heed Message of Cooperation -- are pointing me to write this morning's post.Image of unidentifi… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Women's History Month prompts us to celebrate the women in our archives. In the past, documentation about women was elusive. Today, archivists are aware of the need to fill gaps in the story… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Me. Back in the day. Archivist at theWaltham Public LibraryMy head has been caught up in the "right" jobs for the "right" people recently. I'll explain more about that later in this post. Bu… Read More
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