When students start using computers and networks, they start operating in a new, virtual world. Suddenly, behavioral lines blur: is it OK to download text from a website right into a term paper? What should you say about computer chat rooms or copying software programs? This new thoughtful and carefully written book helps you--and your students--understand today's information technology ethics, from downloading explicit pictures to guessing passwords to respect for privacy, property, and the law.

Help students explore the ethics of digital technology

Includes the Ten Commandments of...

Whether you've been involved in controversial librarianship issues, or just watched from the sidelines, this book will give you unbiased facts and the motivation you need to express and support your own strong opinions.

Feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list? Or just on the lookout for a better way of doing things? Help is on the way

Laugh your way to organization, and realize that you can take control of your time

Practical applications you can use immediately

Discover what is truly important in your life, and where you want to spend your time and energy

Helpful hints and tips abound in this new resource, taking you through the steps for getting and staying organized in your library

Organize your workspace, desktop, files, drawers and more--and keep it that way

First, the author...

Rediscover the passion for your career and identify your strengths and growth areas by using a professional journal. You'll learn how to plan, set goals, reflect and improve your areas of expertise through the art of journaling. Also record events, emotions, and milestones that are meaningful to you in your career. Learn how to communicate and collaborate with teachers more effectively with this timely tool.

Make your library accessible to every learner with this one-of-a-kind resource. This book clearly explains how to make your library readily available to every student, from using the accessibility features built into Windows, to purchasing a wide range of the newest assistive technologies. An indispensable guide to the information and tools needed to create more inclusive libraries.

This book provides suggestions and examples for you to become a leader on local, state, and national levels by enlisting parents, teachers, and students to improve library programs.

Use an interactive approach to keep students engaged and excited about learning science with 25 teaching modules that cover ten major science areas.

One-of-a-kind tool that covers all areas of science with films

Make learning fun while meeting science and information literacy standards"