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This is my blog for my LSSL 5391 Assignments.

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Ranie, L. (2014 April 9). Zickuhr, K. (2013, November 4). Purcell, K (2010, June 25). Teens and the Digital World - 40 Slides
There are several key points to identify regarding teens and libraries in the digital world. Teens live in a different informational ecosystem than adults. They have access and knowledge about technology that has been a natural process of their development. They research and learn more independently than ever. Teens read as much if not more than most adults. They use libraries but don't see them as central resources of information; rather, they are viewed as research hubs and resources to support schools and students' learning. Teens will map out the World Wide Web because it's their world to explore like Vespucci and Columbus.
Teens and Libraries in Today's Digital World. Retrieved April 24, 2014, from <www.pewinternet.org/2014/04/09/millenials-and-libraries>.
Libraries in the Digital Age - 28 Slides
This article explores how libraries and other organizations are adapting to the demand of America's technology needs and the people's need to find, devour, and share information in this digital era. Since 1995, internet usage has grown 71% within the 18-29 year-old age group of young adults.
The internet is a main source for news. Though printed materials are still being used as a primary source for reading, eBooks are becoming the popular "go-to" when the material is needed quickly. Books, browsing, and libraries do remain central to how people research and find resources. How people use libraries and understand them remains centrally popular and a high-priority amongst Americans-recommendations for books and looking for resource information.

Teens and Technology - 38 Slides Reading, Writing, and Research in the Digital Age. Retrieved February 4, 2014, from <www.pewinternet.org/2013/11/04/reading-writing-and-research-in-the-digital-age>.
In this study, 800 teens-ages 12 to 17-were surveyed on their internet usage. They are tied in usage compared with young adults (ages 18 to 29) at 93%. The majority of teens using the internet come from college-educated, white parents hose income averages above $50,000/year. Teens with the lowest income families were show to be primarily online using a handset/cell phone rather than a computer. From 2004 to 2009, the percentage of teens with a cellphone rose 30%. Teens produced the most sharing content online by 8% by staying connected to news and sharing content through social networking sites.
Teens, the Internet, and Communication Technology. Retreived February 4, 2014, from <http://www.pewinternet.org/2010/06/25/promoting-teen-reading-with-web-2-0-tools-yalsa-pre-conference>

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Bringing libraries into the 21st century with technology is a challenge, but promoting the Media Center for all aspects of education can help our schools engage students, teachers, parents, and community members which will encourage involvement and participation to develop a curiosity and desire to learn for our students and one another.

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Blog I started for my LSSL 5360 Literature for Children course. This blog has children's books I've read.

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A nickname of mine is "Summertime" and thought this would be clever. ;) I created this blog for YA Literature.

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Originally from Texas, I moved to South Carolina with my husband in 2007. We visit Texas frequently to spend time with our families who still live there. My husband and I have been married since November 2007, and we welcomed our darling daughter into this world in July 2011.

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Love trying new recipes

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In December 2012, I made the difficult decision to undergo weightloss surgery. After many months of recovering due to a surgical complication, I'm on my way to much healthier living! 2014 is full of new beginnings and a healthy future. #blessed #over100poundslost #lovinglife

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2/14/2010

#puppylove #pupperoni

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Being a wife and mother are the most important jobs I'll have. I married my dear husband in November 2007, and we welcomed our daughter into the family July 2011. I've had my Sassafrass since February 2004, and we adopted Bartley in February 2010. #familia

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8/15/2002

#catlover #pinknose

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I'm was employed in a elementary school library as the Media Aide from 2014-2014. #childrensbooks

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My story begins in Dallas, Texas where I was born. Shortly after, we moved to Canton, TX where I graduated high school in 1999. I went to several community colleges part-time while working full-time until 2002 when I transferred to Sam Houston State University. I completed my BA in English with a minor in Secondary Education in 2005. My husband and I bought a house in South Carolina where we currently reside. I taught high school English for two years and secondary ESOL for four years. I took two years off of teaching to be a mother and decide where I wanted my career to grow. In the fall of 2013, I began the online MLS program with SHSU. I will graduate from the program in May 2015.

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I've mostly read Young Adult literature, but recently, I've discovered Children's books can be full of fun! Check out my goodreads to see what I've been reading.

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