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RE: Reaching underserved communities

Posted By James Bass Dec 19, 2022 11:16 AM
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Hi Shelley! Here in Lafayette, we often do Outreach at assisted living facilities as well give presentations for soon to be released convicts on library services and the various resources that are available to help them readjust to post-incarceration. ------------------------------ James Bass ...

RE: Defending Sex Ed Materials In Libraries

Posted By James Bass Oct 25, 2022 12:25 PM
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Hi Jennifer, Thank you so much for your feedback. You bring up an interesting point about using the label "defensive"; in my mind, the context it gives is similar to "defensive driving." In that example, the overall goal is safety and awareness, rather than the recreational aspect. I guess I was ...

RE: Defending Sex Ed Materials In Libraries

Posted By James Bass Oct 24, 2022 09:59 AM
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Was able to upload it! ------------------------------ James Bass Librarian II/Assistant Branch Manager Lafayette Public Library He/Him/His ------------------------------

RE: Defending Sex Ed Materials In Libraries

Posted By James Bass Oct 24, 2022 09:59 AM
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Defending Sex Ed Materials In Libraries

Posted By James Bass Oct 24, 2022 09:39 AM
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Hi All, I am working on a paper/guide for librarians and educators on how to defend library materials that cover sex ed, specifically for children and young adults. I have included an outline of the direction I want to go with it. If you have the time, I would appreciate any feedback and/or suggestions. ...

Defending Sex Ed Materials In Libraries

Posted By James Bass Oct 24, 2022 09:39 AM
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Hi All, I am working on a paper/guide for librarians and educators on how to defend library materials that cover sex ed, specifically for children and young adults. I have included an outline of the direction I want to go with it. If you have the time, I would appreciate any feedback and/or suggestions. ...

RE: Disturbing development in Missouri

Posted By James Bass Oct 19, 2022 11:18 AM
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It would be great if you could slyly put a note somewhere that says "Can't find what you're looking for? Try the Brooklyn Public Library, available to all students!" Jim Bass, MLS| Assistant Branch Manager Lafayette Public Library 301 W. Congress | P.O. Box 3427 | Lafayette, LA 70502 phone: 337-886-6292 ...

RE: Disturbing development in Missouri

Posted By James Bass Oct 19, 2022 11:16 AM
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There isn't a definition. It's completely subjective and convenient phrase for the outrage culture to latch on to. Jim Bass, MLS| Assistant Branch Manager Lafayette Public Library 301 W. Congress | P.O. Box 3427 | Lafayette, LA 70502 phone: 337-886-6292 | fax: 337-261-5782 | email: jim.bass@l ...

RE: Disturbing development in Missouri

Posted By James Bass Oct 19, 2022 08:36 AM
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What an incredibly vague statement. This kind of pandering to the extreme side of the political spectrum is just a tactic for votes; these hacks would feed children to zoo animals if it meant holding office. Jim Bass, MLS| Assistant Branch Manager Lafayette Public Library 301 W. Congress | P.O. ...

RE: Does your institution have an OER Librarian?

Posted By James Bass Apr 15, 2020 09:22 AM
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Hi Nicole,  I currently serve as the OER & Curriculum Support Librarian for Northshore Technical Community College in Louisiana. My main goal is to make OERs the primary course material by creating and supporting OER initiatives. For example, I led a webinar for our faculty on how the Open ...