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[|ACox_ProfessionalPres] I completely enjoyed researching the Imagination Library. It is so awesome to get kids interested in reading at an early age. I can't wait to sign my youngest child up for this program! [] Mary's commentary: I visited CALS and Sallie Cone Elementary Library (where I teach). I learned an enormous amount of information from both agencies. When investigating my school library, I was dumbfounded at all that is involved in a typical day. It's easy to see how an outsider such as myself can misconstrue the vast amount of responsibilites of a school librarian. I really enjoyed visiting CALS, too. I've never seen such a vast collection of books and materials. I LOVED the floors that were designated for children and for teens. Also, I met some friends from class...which was really nice! We've been able to problem solve together on our assignments which is helpful since we don't meet face to face for class.

Amanda J.'s Commentary: I chose to visit the Max Milam Library in Perryville, AR. (It is a branch of CALS) I have always heard great things about this library and wanted to check it out for myself. I went on a Saturday that they were holding a "Downloading Books 101" informational seminar. I sat in to learn more about downloading books to my own Kindle and I certainly appreciated all the new info I received. I spoke with Susan Guffey, branch manager of the Max Milam location. I was very surprised to learn that Charlie May Simon and her first husband actually built a log cabin and lived in Perry Co. for a number of years. The second agency I picked was Morrilton Primary School Library. They serve K-1 students in the So. Conway Co. School District. I was very surprised to learn about the new __I-Pad__ Lab and the many apps that could be so beneficial to my students. I can't wait to check this out! Both agencies were so inviting and comfortable. I hope that children and adults feel the same as I did when they visit these two agencies.

[] Staci's Commentary: I chose to visit the Central Arkansas Library system with some classmates. It was a great tour, and I decided to focus on the main library instead of the whole campus which entailed much more than just the main libary. It has been several years since I had visited the library, and many changes had been made. I was in shock of how nice and updated the children's and youth floors are, very modern and inviting. I was also amazed at the many services offered that I was not aware of. The surprising part of the trip here was __learning__ that Audrey Wood is from Little Rock, and has a special place in the children's area of the library. My second agency I focused on Caldwell Elementary's school library. I am very familiar with the library, but was surprised to learn about the playaway check-out system which is fairly new to the library. I had no idea what a playaway is, but I was informed that it is sort of like an MP3 player for books. Very cool!

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I chose to visit the Lonoke County Museum and the Marjorie Walker McCrary Public Library both located in Lonoke. I had not been to the Marjorie Walker McCrary Public Library in years. I was presently surprised to find how the library has kept up through the years. The services they are able to __offer__ now are much more than I remember years ago, especially in the area of technology. The children's area is much more organizied and "kid friendly" than when I took my children years ago. The problem is that the library is very small and has out grown the area they are presently located in. In order to provide additional or new services additional room is needed. I was so glad that I revisited the Lonoke County Museum and talked with one of the charter members. I had previously visited during the open house and really did not take the time to look around and really see all the information they have to offer about Lonoke County. This museum is really the result of what just a few dedicated people that have a passion for perserving history can do!

[|HScott_InfoAgencies] Holly's Commentary: On February 4th, I (along with three classmates) attended Mr. Dwain Gordon’s (Deputy Director of the Arkansas State Library) tour of the Cox Creativity Center, The Butler Center for Arkansas Studies, and the Central Arkansas Library System Main Library Branch. While I’ve been a patron of the system for about twelve years, the first two facilities were new to me. My previous experience with the Main Library was, more or less, limited to the children’s department, as the parent of a preschooler—but now, having a teenager, I was excited to see the new and improved young adult’s floor!

The next week, I visited the Heifer International Village. This was a truly unique experience, both inside the building and outside. Through the facility’s interactive exhibits, the two major goals of the Heifer Project is apparent: working to end hunger and poverty and caring for the Earth.

[|Bsullivan_InfoAgencies] Bridget's Commentary: I chose to visit the C.E. Weldon Public Library in Martin, TN and The National Quilt Museum in Paducah, KY thinking these would be two very different types of information agencies. Only I was surprised to learn that both facilities have plenty to offer as far as programs, workshops, and educational opportunities. The library in Martin has programs available for all ages, not just children. I assumed since it appears to be fairly small from the outside they would only have story time here and there, but they really do cator to all of the population. Also they offer many services like interlibrary loan, free wireless internet access, 16 public computers, and of course an abundance of books, periodicles, audio and visual collections. When I went to The National Quilt Museum, I was expecting to tour the exhibit and interview the Director of Marketing. Not only did she take me on a tour of the three galleries, but she also showed me around the classrooms available for workshops, the offices to the side, and introduced me to some of the people who help run things. She was very knowldgeable and answered all of my questions, imforming me of the many educational opportunites they have available. Both experiences were very pleasant and everyone I met with was more than happy to answer any questions.

Each week we will have running commentary about certain assignments. I'll be commenting, as well as each of you. Ask questions, share your opinions, comment on other things you are reading that are connected to what we are doing. Just a reminder...participation is mandatory for your attendance to be recorded for non-Centra class days. Dr. R. :)

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[|ACox_InfoAgencies] Aimee's Commentary: I chose to visit the Central Arkansas Library in Little Rock and the media center at the school I currently work at, Mayflower Middle School. I was amazed at all the things the Central Arkansas Library had to offer. Not only did it have floors dedicated to certain ages, such as a floor for small children and a floor for teenagers, but it has other buildings on the campus as well. The Cox Creative Center houses an awesome cafe and used book store. The Butler Center is a place dedicated to nothing but Arkansas history. The Mayflower Middle School has recently underwent an extreme makeover with the addition onto our current building. Tons of square footage was added, as well as new carpet, shelving, and money for technology.
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http://portal.sliderocket.com/BKZBX/nblood_InfoAgencies Nicole's Commentary: I visited Rogers Historical Museum and Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. I really enjoyed going to the Rogers Historical Museum. When I first started teaching we were "made" to go there and now that I was able to choose I know I got much more out of my experience than the first time. I really enjoyed learning about the history of Rogers and seeing the first real jail cell. When I went to Crystal Bridges I was so impressed with the structure of the building and was/still trying to understand the significance of the art work (art is not my expertise). Both agencies are free to the public and offer self-guided and guided tours.

http://portal.sliderocket.com/BLKNY/R-White-Information-Agencies_1 Rachel's Commentary: I chose to visit the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce and the Fayetteville Public Library. I was very impressed with both agencies, and was surprised at how much I didn’t know about them. The Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce is the first in Arkansas to incorporate the Greenway Program, which promotes environmental sustainability in local business. There are currently twenty-eight businesses certified, and eighteen more awaiting certification. I was also very impressed with the Fayetteville Library and the services they provide to customers. The library’s website offers online tutoring, “text a question” where you can ask a librarian any question and receive an answer, online résumé help and job search, and even foreign language tutoring. All of the services are free of charge with a library card.
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[|DHeadley_InfoAgencies.pdf] [|DHeadley_InfoAgencies] Dasha's Commentary The Nature Behind the Natural State: I chose to viait the Arkansas River Valley Nature Center and Devil's Den State Park. Both facilities were more than accommodating during my visits. I was inrigued by the interesting learning opportunites for children, as well as, adults. The unique displays, interactive games, and scenery leaves visitors with meaningful learning experiences and fond memories. The agencies embraced the importance of instilling a love for nature and providing educational toola in fun ways. The agencies both devote most of their efforts to educate children and strive to incorporate family activities to enhance the whole experience. I enjoyed the field trips immensely and will be visiting them with my family in the future.

[|-stodaro_Info Agencies] The two information agencies I chose to investigate were the Fort Smith Public Library and the U.S. Marshals Museum. While investigating these two agencies, I found that both agencies are about instilling a love for learning, each in a different way. It just depends on the kind of information you are hunting for. The Fort Smith Public Library as well as the U.S. Marshals Museum has something to offer people of all ages. I found that I had a very narrow understanding of the information agencies until I started investigating.

[|C_Halbmaier Information Agencies] I visited the Rogers Historical Museum and Hobbs State Park both located in Rogers, Arkansas. I was acquainted with both of these agencies from using them as field trips with my first graders. I had never actually been to the Rogers Historical Museum's building before, but we visit the Rocky Branch One Room School House which is a part of their program. Each spring, our first graders go to Hobbs State Park for a program that aligns with our Science standards. I knew that each of them were top quality resources for teachers and library media specialists, I just didn't realize how much more they had to offer than what I knew! They both offer programs for schools and families. My own children had a great time at both! They loved that I had to do this assignment! Each agency takes their partnership with area schools very seriously and have specific curriculum that is designed to align with our state standards. They are both even working on developing curriculum with the Common Core frameworks!
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 * I visited Stephens Elementary library and Terry Library. Both are located in Little Rock. I am still teaching Kindergarten and not in a library setting. I had no idea all of the "behind the scenes" work that goes on in these two very different libraries. I learned the Stephens librarian does a lot of technological support for the teachers and staff. It's not all about books! At Terry Library, I interviewed the branch manager. She was awesome and had a world of knowledge about her library! I am now very interested in pursuing a job at a branch library rather than a school setting. I found two surprising facts about Terry Library. The first is that 25% of their circulated items are DVDs. Secondly, they allow patrons to check out fishing poles!**

SGilbraith_InfoAgencies Shauna's Commentary: ====The two information agencies that I visited were Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas and the Norman Area Library in Norman, Arkansas. Each library is very different in the type of material that it offers its patrons but both have one common goal in mind; supporting the needs of their visitors. The Library at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art houses approximately 60,000 art reference materials in a variety of formats. Additionally it contains a computer lab and a Wi-Fi network for users to reference online databases. The Norman Area Library is thought by many to be the smallest free-standing library in the United States. Despite its small size, it offers the residents of the town of Norman and the outlying areas a host of opportunities and activities such as interlibrary loans, a media center, and children’s programs such as reading time and treasure hunts. While they may not look the same, both libraries share one thing: community spirit.====

http://portal.sliderocket.com/BNFQA/AFarrar-Information-Agencies Amanda Farrar's commentary: I was truly amazed at what I learned about the area libraries I visited. I decided to visit two area libraries because I am fairly new to the area and wanted to learn more about what my area had to offer. Both libraries are a part of the same county system so a lot of the information is the same. I however did find some interesting differences. I visited the Berryville Public Library and the Eureka Springs Public Library.

[] Nancy Spencer, Commentary: I visited Arkansas State University Museum and the Jonesboro Public Library. I was surprised by how much the museum was involved in children's literacy. They have several programs that promote literacy and a reading room designed for children. I also enjoyed learning about the travelling suitcase exhibits that can be checked out by teachers to use in their classroom. They have them on things like pioneering and Native Americans. I also enjoyed the children's department at the public library. I found it interesting that their estimated number of patrons was 120,000. I never would have guessed that many. I was also surprised to find out that the staff at the library helped people dislocated by Hurricane Katrina figure out what government forms fill out and helped them do so.



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For my trips I decided to go to two libraries in Searcy, Arkansas. I went to the Searcy Public Library and Brackett Library on Harding University's campus. I found that where Brackett Library offeres a equal representation of both reference and reading material, they are more equipped with a wide variety of media to assist patrons with different needs. I found that at the Searcy public library the small branch catered heavily to families with small children. The adult/reference sections combined were the equivalent of the childrens section. Both boast many services that include summer programs, childrens reading hour, interlibrary loan, and librarian assistance. I enojyed both tours and found things I never knew were right around the corner from me!=====

Patsy's Commentary: Information High and Low: I elected to visit Mount Magazine State Park in Paris, Arkansas and the Terry Library in Little Rock**,** Arkansas. Mount Magazine is the highest point in Arkansas (2,753 feet above sea level). Visitors are primarily from Arkansas, Texas, and Louisiana, but they do see people from all over. Two employees at the visitor's center were very helpful; they provided handouts and were able to answer most of my questions. My visit took place in the winter so things were slow; however, programs, tours, and activities take place year round. For those interested in the history of the mountain, the best resource is a park interpreter or the history commission in Paris. My visit to the Terry Library was interesting. I had a chance to talk with the branch manager and the only true "librarian" there. I guess like most people I assumed that all (or most) employees were librarians, but in fact most are not. Terry is located in a high socioeconomic area and so its services are tailored to its patron's needs. That was another surprise, to discover that libraries are not all the same. For example, at Terry Internet access is not an issue; people are not lined up to use their computers as they might be in an area in which many of the patrons do not have access to the Web. Actually, I received so much information during my visit that it would not all fit in my slide presentation! The biggest surprise was that Terry's highest circulation items are entertainment based DVD's. Please feel __free__ to comment on my presentation, ask questions, or provide suggestions.
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I explored the Pea Ridge National Military Park and the Rogers Public Library for this assignment. Pea Ridge offers a glimpse into Arkansas' history. The library in Rogers offers opportunities to expand our knowledge through all the latest venues. Although both areas are rich in information they are very different. This opportunity was wonderful for my family. We made it a family field trip. Both locations offer intrigue to the young and old. My son is only five and I was worried he would quickly lose interest in the Civil War, however he had a blast from start to finish. Most of my information in the SlideRocket came from interviewing amazing staff. Visiting these facilities opened my eyes to the enormous undertaking of librarians.

Katharyn's Commentary: I investigated and compared the Terry branch of CALS and the Clinton Presidential Library. Both are located in Little Rock, AR. The Terry branch has a smaller local patron base and appeals to a large variety of interests. The Clinton Library appeals to a smaller interest range but brings in patrons from around the world. They both offer a wealth of services. For my PowerPoint, I followed the "electronic project submission guidelines" from my last university and I hope that works here too... For instance, I put additional information that I would say out loud while presenting in the Notes area of the slides. This PowerPoint is in basic comparison format. My research for this assignment increased my excitement about entering the field. :)
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I chose to visit two agencies for my presentation. Both are regulated by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. The first agency I visited is called the Ponca Elk Education Center and the second agency is called the Hilary Jones Wildlife Museum. The Game and Fish Commission opened these agencies in 2002. Each agency is unique in services. The employees answered my questions and showed me around the facilities. The Ponca Elk Education Center is considered an education center and the Hilary Jones Wildlife Museum is geared more towards wildlife management. Both agencies have items for sale and exhibits to look at. Even though Ponca has the word elk in their title, they have many other exhibits that represent the region. Also, the Hilary Jones Wildlife Museum represents native animals. Both centers are located in Newton County, Arkansas. The museum, in Jasper, is open seven days a week. Ponca Elk Education Center is located in Ponca. The interesting thing about Ponca is the fact that the Game and Fish Commission relocated some trumpeter swans there a couple of years ago hoping they would migrate and bring more swans back. The swans liked it so well, they have never left. It is not unusual to go a short distance and see herds of elk. The Hillary Jones Wildlife Museum is named after a man named Hilary Jones, who reintroduced the elk back into Newton County over 20 years ago. If you are a hiker, a bird watcher, tourist, waterfalls seeker, or anything else dealing with the great outdoors, you should visit these agencies. There is so much to learn from both of them; it would be a shame not to visit. Many people stop in Ponca just to use the facilities, but they leave with a wealth of information. The agencies are approximately 12 miles apart. Go see them! When you look at the PowerPoint presentation, you can see from my pictures how each agency is equipped with great exhibits and full of knowledgeable information. The two agencies are a great place to visit for the young and old. Since both agencies are run by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, I chose to present the PowerPoint comparing them to each other. Many of the topics offer similar things but there are some differences. I hope you enjoy watching it.
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__Blytheville Books__ I decided to visit two local libraries in Blytheville Arkansas. The first library was the Blytheville Public Library. The librarian is Jay Siolko, and I also met the assistant director Kevin Barron. Both were very friendly and knowledgeable. The library was clean and organized, and there were several people visiting the library that day. I was amazed to find out that the library allowed patrons to bring dogs. In fact, when I was walking into the library a lady was coming out with her small dog. I asked Mr. Siolko about this, and he said that several customers did bring their dogs. I was very impressed with this library and the staff. They were welcoming, and I learned a lot of useful information. The second library I visited was the Blytheville Middle School Library. Dana Davis is the librarian, and I thought she was a great example of a librarian who really concentrates on her students needs. The students are very involved in her book purchases. They fill out interest inventories to help with her circulation. The library was lively and well decorated. I felt like my visit was very useful, and I picked up some great ideas to bring back to my library at the high school.

Tracy's Commentary: I chose to visit the Louisiana State Archives and the Denham Springs Chamber of Commerce to see what these agencies offered other than the typical public library. I was most impressed with the archives in that they offer a wide variety of services, as well as have an extensive collection of public records and oral histories. For the geneaological buff, the archives are a treasure trove of information (ancestry.com attempts to get thier records often). Exhibits bring many outside collections to the Baton Rouge area, and the permanent collections are a huge resource for art, politics, and government. Louisiana's colorful governor's are the highlight of one of the more popular collections. I was able to interview administrator, Bill Stafford, who told me firsthand of some of the collection's surpises. I also thought it was unique that the archives has its own document preservation laboratory.The Chamber is mostly suited for the business community. However, all citizens are welcome to utilize their services. It is a great resource for those new to the area and/or anyone interested in creating their own business. Community involvement and their willingness to help small businesses is what impressed me most. Considering this is my hometown, I am most pleased with their active interest and support of education. It is my hope that you enjoy my powerpoint and find some facts interesting.

__Grant Meacham - Information Agencies__ I chose to investigate two agencies outside of my school district, the Marjorie Walker McCrary Memorial Library and the Lonoke County Museum, both in Lonoke, Arkansas. The McCrary Library is part of the Lonoke/Prairie County Regional Library System, which has branches in 7 locations in Lonoke and Prairie counties and serves the entire population. I was impressed with how many services they could offer in a small town because of their affiliation with the larger library system, and also how committed they were to serving a diverse population in each community. The Lonoke County Museum is located in a historic building in downtown and was a great place to visit with many good exhibits about the history of the area, from Civil War history to great World War I and II information and memorabilia and a growing collection of oral histories. The museum is also a good resource for genealogy research. Both programs were a pleasure to profile and taught me a lot about the variety of information services in the community outside of the schools.


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 * I researched the Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act. This is a very interesting issue, and very interesting to see how it has evolved over time. Also, it was interesting to research and learn the reasons why this keeps coming up. I also think it will be an issue we will see again in the near future.**

[] I researched the American Library Association and the American Association of School Librarians. They are both great agencies the benefit anyone involved in library media field. I am a member of both agencies and they both have perks that can definitely help you in your job. They also provide professional development opportunities which I think is fantastic because I am always hunting for PD in my field.

SGilbraith_PublicDomain I researched the topic of Public Domain. This is a very eye-opening and controversial topic. There are so many issues with copyright that can affect educators and librarians that Public Domain attempts to solve however I am not of the mind that it is the saving grace for the problem. I feel that the creators DO have rights to their materials and it is our right to respect and honor them. I do see how Creative Commons is a positive response to the Public Domain issue and could be the future rule of copyright in the technology age.

[] Mary Hart: I researched Fair Use of the copyright law. While this may not be the most interesting of topics, it certainly is relevant to us as educators. After gathering all of my data, I realized this...the bottom line is that there are no clear cut guidelines for determining fair use. Have you heard the saying, "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder?" Well, it is kind of like that...Fairness is in the eye of the beholder...otherwise known as a federal judge! :)

[|BSullivan_ProfessionalTopic] I researched Charles Ammi Cutter and Minnie Sears, both influential in cataloging. Charles was quite fun to research because of some his writings that were basically entertaining to read. Minnie was interesting too because she was in the beginning of Library Science education and adding cataloging to a college program. Both made their mark in library history and were true to lifelong learning working up to the end of their lives in the library field in some way.

I researched Coretta Scott King and the CSK awards. I found a lot of info on her and her life with MLK. She was one of the most influential women of the Civil Rights era. The story of how the book awards came about was interesting too.
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[|PCarter_ProfTopic] I researched the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and renamed it the Digital Millennium Confusion Act (as you will see in my presentation). This act includes five titles, most of which are not related. It appears to me that Congress wanted to pack as much in this legislation as possible, and they did a good job of it. The act did amend Copyright Law in ways that had an impact on libraries as you will see. The most interesting part of my research was reading about the controversy surrounding this act, controversy that continues today. The TEACH act was a result of the DMCA and we will learn about that one as well, from another student. I hope you all are less confused than I (still am) after my presentation! I researched the Caldecott Award. I have a much greater appreciation for these award-winning books. I used to get Caldecott and Newbery Awards mixed up and now I know I'll never forget. I discovered many interesting things about the ALA and the committees that are charged with picking the winners. It was a lot to put in a presentation of just 10 min. so I condensed it. I hope you all will enjoy it! Amanda-f Professional Topic http://portal.sliderocket.com/BNFQA/A-Day-at-the-Museum_1 I had so much fun researching The Smithsonian Institute. I thought at first that it would be hard to get some interesting information because after all it is JUST a huge museum. Boy was I wrong!

[|RWhite_ProfTopic] I researched John Newbery and the Newbery Award. It was a really interesting topic because he was such a pioneer for children's literature. Before Newbery, no one really ventured into publishing children's books because there was no market for it. If anyone did write a book for children, it was only a one time thing. Newbery is credited for creating the market for children's books, and it is only fitting that the first children's book award in the world be named after him. I was also fortunate enough to have the opportunity to go hear the 2011 Newbery Medal winner, Clare Vanderpool, speak at the Fayetteville Public Library. She spoke about her book, Moon Over Manifest, and what it takes to become a writer in her lecture. I thoroughly enjoyed hearing her speak, and I included a few pictures and will include more information about her lecture when I give my presentation.

http://portal.sliderocket.com/BMWVF/professional-presentation-S.Stout I researched the National Archives and the Library of Congress. I have never personally visited Washington DC so therefore I have not visited either of these two places. I enjoyed looking at pictures of these buildings and both have some fascinating art work and many beautiful features. I also found out what each of these two services have to offer the public and government. They have many holdings of interest that dates back many years.

[|Carol Halbmaier Professional Topic] I researched Phoebe Apperson Hearst and Caleb Bingham. I was really impressed by both of these people- they were WAY ahead of their times when it comes to their eduational philosophies. Though unrelated, both Hearst and Bingham were pioneers in the educational system in the U.S. Both valued education for all and worked to support that philosophy.

[|D_Headley Professional Topic] I researched Melvil Dewey and Andrew Carnegie. They were both influential to the current library system we enjoy today. Their desire for education still impacts libraries and media specialists throughout the world. Even though both had different roles in promoting education, they will always be considered pioneers for the growth and development of libraries.

Holly Scott- Professional Presentation [] I researched the Arkansas Library Association and the Arkansas Association of School Librarians. As I waded through the information for my topic, I realized how vital it is for librarians-- in particular those new to the position-- to be able to find sources of information and support. This organization offers a great starting place to finding answers and resources.

Nancy Spencer [] I researched the International Reading Association, which I only thought I knew something about (lol) and the International Society for Technology in Education. Wow. The main thing that I saw in common with these two was the word GLOBAL. They are all about advocating literacy and technology to the world!


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Commentary -SRice_ProfTopic.ppt.pptx. **Wow! What a great subject to write about. I learned so much about John Newbery and his awards. I have always noticed the seals on books but I did not really know what it meant. It sounds as though John Newbery really enjoyed writing books for children. Each book he wrote had a moral for children and that is why parents were happy to purchase his books. His work changed the way people viewed children's literature. Newbery was very successful.**

Pubic Domain: who knew it would be such an interesting topic? I learned a lot! According to one of my sources, public domain's goal is to "foster the creation of new works that will one day ener the public domain where they can be freely used to enrich everyone's lives' (Fishman, 2010). An interesting note is that as public domain compliments copyright (even thought they seem like enemies to some), there is little protection for government and agencies taking works out of public domain by making copyright laws retroactive. Nevertheless, public domain provides us with many works of art, and I can't wait to share it with you all.

I was assigned S.R. Ranganathan and Michael Gorman, two men who have influenced the principals of library science both in the past and in the present. S. R. Ranganathan was an Indian professor and librarian who authored the Five Laws of Library Science. These laws or “virtues” are still relevant to today’s library. Michael Gorman, former president of the ALA, has written several articles and books regarding the need for preservation of books within the digital age. He also published a modern Five Laws of Library Science inspired from Ranganathan’s original work.

I was assigned the Imagination Library and Dolly Parton. Who could have known how much she has helped the Library Media field? I would never have guessed it until I was assigned this project.

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[] I chose to research the case between Tiffany Design v. Reno-Tahoe Specialty, Inc. Tiffany had a postcard with a picture of the Las Vegas Strip. Reno-Tahoe scanned the postcard and used the photo of the strip in their own postcard. The ruling was a partial one because of the "fair use" law. In researching this case, I had never thought much about taking photos of things and sharing them or even putting them on Facebook. It makes me wonder if copyright issues such as these will come up more often with the use of Facebook and other social media outlets. A person has to be careful of what pictures they use and I believe this will become even more prevalent in the coming years.

[|BSullivan_Copyright] I chose to research the Martin v. Indianapolis case because it brings up the issue of artists' rights. I found it hard to believe that the city defended what they did in this case. The artist built a sculpture with an agreement that if it ever needed to be moved the city would notify him and allow him ninety days to remove it. Years later the city did let him know that it's location was part of an urban renewal act, but when he proposed to donate the sculpture, they said they would let him know for sure if it needed to be removed. Instead they had it demolished with no notification and no time allowed to remove it. The court ruled in favor of him, but neither party was really satisfied. In researching this case, I realized that small fragments of laws and wording can really be argued and viewed completely different.

[|ACox_CaseBrief] I chose to research the case of Lucasfilm vs. Ainsworth, which foucses on the copyright of the Star Wars Stormtrooper helmet. The legal jargon was very hard to decipher and understand at times. It was neat to see how copyright laws come into play and how protected people are from having their materials copied illegally.

AFarrar's Copyright Brief http://portal.sliderocket.com/BNFQA/AFarrar-Copyright-Brief I chose to research Kinko's v. Basic Books. It was very interesting to see how easily something that was meant for good could be wrong. Kinko's sold coursepacks to university students. They offered incentives to professors who would use this service. They tried to sneak in under the name of education when their sole purpose was to gain a profit.

[|STodaro_Copyright Brief] I chose to research the Sony Computer Entertainment v. Connectix Corp case because my children have PlayStations. It was something I could relate to. It was interesting to read about all of the legal ramifications of creating software that is compatible with other systems. It was hard for me to understand that the BIOS, the basic input-output system, has parts the are protected by copyright and parts that are of fair use. I think that as we become more and more technologically advanced, these types of cases will become more prevalent.

http://portal.sliderocket.com/BKZBX/nblood_copyright I chose Kelly v. Arriba Soft Corporation. It was very interesting to read and find out how fair use and copyright tied in with thumbnail on search engines. I had never thought about thumbnails being copyright, until now, and I still am on the line on whether I agree or not.

[|DHeadley_Case Brief] I chose the Salinger vs. Random House case because I was intrigued by Salinger and his desire to have privacy. Hamilton pushed into his private life even with Salinger's disapproval. It made me wonder why a person would willingly write and pry into someone's life knowing this was not his wishes. It took a private man to step out and take action in order to protect what he ultimately requested..(privacy). Even though Salinger won, in my opinion, if Hamilton would have honored his request, the end result would have been better for both parties.

I chose Basic Books, et. al vs. Kinko'S. Basic Books and others consist of all major New York publishing houses. Kinko's was marketing packets for various college classes which were created by Kinko's under the direction of college professors. The professors were under the impression that Kinko's was responsible for getting permission rights. Kinko's never asked for permission stating that the publishing houses permissions department was understaffed. Basic Books, et. al won the case and statutory damages in the amount of $510,000. **[|TGurley-CopyrightBrief]** I selected the Fleischer v. AVELA case. Betty Boop is an American icon and animated sex symbol that has been around since the 1930s. I expected the Fleischer family to win this case but that was not the outcome. I was saddened for the family because they are no longer able to pass this story onto future generations. I have never really read much about copyrights and just figured you need them for books, music, images etc. to protect companies. I also didn't know that copyright laws date back so far, as this one was from 1909.I was unaware of all the legal aspects that go into a case like this.

http://portal.sliderocket.com/BMWVF/Copy-of-Copyright-presentation-(2)S.Stout

I chose Hotaling v. The Mormon Church of Latter Day Saints. This was really an interesting case involving the copyright of genealogical research. This research had been distributed on microfiche. The church has obtained one legal copy of the microfiche, then they made copies of and distributed then to other libraries across the country. The illegal copies were all destroyed except for one that was kept to replace the legal one that had been damaged or destroyed. The plaintiffs brought suit against the church for the illegal copy and copyright infringement. The courts held that while the plaintiffs couldn't establish when the copy of the microfiche took place (within 3-year statute of limitations) it did hold that placing the copy on the shelf and making it available for distribution was a violation of copyright.

I chose the Lucasfilm v. Ainsworth case because I am a huge Star Wars fan. I really expected Lucasfilm to win this case, not only because of the size and success of the company, but also because I think they had a very strong case. Lucasfilm accused Andrew Ainsworth of copyright infringement due to his reproduction of the original stormtrooper helmet design that he sold for profit. Ainsworth was part of a three-man design team that created the helmets. Ainsworth used vacuum molding to create the finished product, but the original design was created by Ralph McQuarrie then modeled in clay by Nick Pemberton. Lucasfilm owned copyrights to the helmet in the U.S., and Ainsworth lived in England. Due to the Copyright and Patents Act of 1988, a British law, the regeneration of any design document or model other than "an artistic work" would not be considered copyright infringement. The stormtrooper helmets were not considered to be a sculpture, so the judge ruled in favor of Ainsworth, even though he agreed that U.S. laws had been violated.
 * [|Rachel White Copyright Brief]**

Copyright Brief-- Holly Scott: []

I chose to do my copyright brief on is Higgins vs. Detroit Educational Television. In this case, a piece of music was used by a PBS station in the background of an episode of an educational program, without prior consent of the owner. The owner claimed that this was a copyright infringement. The court found that the station acted within the "Fair Use" guidelines.

My reflection in this case led me to think of all the common ways we infringe on copyrights with, or without, even thinking about it. My daughter is in the middle of competition dance season, and I've started to notice all the ways that music is altered to suit the needs of the particular dance number... not exactly the educational setting we are normally concerned with, but definitly something to think about.

Case: LA Times v. Free Republic. I selected this case because my initial reaction was: what is wrong with copying or using articles from a newspaper? My rationale was that a newspaper is published for the public so what could be wrong with using it? That was my thinking until I started to read The Copyright Act of 1976. Facts: Free Republic is a bulletin board website at which its members post articles (many are now links!) so that other members can comment on them. FR allowed its members to post verbatim copies of articles. The LA Times filed suit for copyright infringement. FR used fair use and the First Amendment as a defense. The court analyzed the four areas of fair use and ruled in favor of LA Times on three of the four factors. The court further stated that the 1st Amendment defense did not apply because 1) this is covered under the fair use doctrine and 2) FR could use links or summaries to meet their ends. This case is interesting and significant because it adds to the ammunition stockpile against people freely copying material on the Web, which happens a lot, and also does not work in favor of websites that allow this copying. As I learn more about The Copyright Act I am forced to evaluate my own use of material in the classroom, which to this point I have not given much thought.

I chose to report on Marvel VS Kirby Heirs. Basically the heirs feel that they should own the rights to their father's old work. However, the contract states that the work is all "work for hire" which means that Marvel owns it. I agree with the court's ruling and hope that most of the soon to come cases go that route. Many of "The Greats' " work is about to come up for termination due to time of death... this could mean we all lose a bunch of our favorite characters.
 * LCHENG's Case Brief Commentary:**

[|SGilbraith_Copyright] I selected the case concerning Salinger v. Random House, Inc.. I reviewed most of the cases but realized that this one affected me the most emotionally because of the way Salinger was trying to protect his right to privacy and Random House, Inc. and their biographer, Ian Hamilton, were determined to exploit him due to his cult status. There were quite a few issues in this case that were frustrating to me and even though in the end Salinger won the appeal and Hamilton's unauthorized biography was not allowed to be published, the rational the courts had in going about their decision was not quite fair to Salinger in all areas. In my presentation I have defined the courts stand on the four areas of Fair Use that Hamilton tried to use as his claim for right of publication. I also pointed out how I feel that the courts didn't quite represent the four areas to the satisfaction of the law; at least by my interpretation. I realize I am not a lawyer but feel that when the law spells out a specific item, then that specific item should be considered.
 * Sgilbraith Case Brief Commentary:**

[] I chose to investigate case Maxtone-Graham v Burtchaell. In this case, Burtchaell (author of //Rachel Weeping//) used quotes/excerpts from Maxtone-Graham's previously published book //Pregnant// //by Mistake// without her permission. Surprisingly the case was dismissed on the grounds that only 4.3% of Burtchaell's book referenced Maxtone-Graham's. Even though I do agree with the court's decision, I can definitley understand Maxtone-Graham's arguments!
 * Mary's Case Brief commentary:**

[] SLeonard_copyright brief: I chose to research Penelope v. Brown case. I enjoyed learning about this case. Penelope files suit against Brown because Brown has copied examples from Penelope's //Stylistics// in her //Starting from Scratch.// It was interesting to see the court's decision in the end. They used the four tests for fair use to determine that Brown was protected in what she wrote.

[|Carol Halbmaier Copyright brief] I researched the Basic Books v. Kinko's case. Eight New York Book Publishers brought a lawsuit against Kinko's for distributing course packets to local university students. These course packets contained materials from the textbooks that were sold by these book publishers. Kinko's worked with local university professors to create these course packets so students would not have to buy multiple textbooks. The courts ruled in favor of the book publishers.

[] Nancy Spencer Copyright Brief Commentary: I chose to do the Fleisher Studios v. A.V.E.L.A case. It was about the copyrights and trademarks on the Betty Boop Cartoon. The original creator of the cartoon, Max Fleischer, sold the rights and then went out of business. The movie rights got separated from the image rights in a sale in later years making it extremely difficult for Fleischer's family to adequately deffend Betty Boop against copyrighters (even though they had sought out and purchased every right they traced down) when it decided to put the family business back together again in the 70's.


 * Examples from previous semesters:****

My copyright brief is on a case that has not yet had a ruling yet. It actually went to the Supreme Court this year. At first, I was not too excited about investigating this case, as I get confused with legal vocabulary very easily! But after I understood the case and its implications I became very interested. I actually found myself telling a teacher across the hall about the case. I am anxious to hear the verdict on this case as it implies that our First Amendment rights have been violated. Foreign works of art that were once in the public domain were taken and put under copyright in 1994. So this music professor in at the University of Denver is challenging the law and has been for over 10 years. I have also found that I have an opinion as to if it does violate rights.

I chose to research a fair use case, Maxtone-Graham v. Burtchaell. I found this case very interesting. Burtchaell used quotes in his book Rachel Weeping directly from Pregnant by Mistake by Maxtone-Graham. 4.3% of the words in Rachel Weeping came directly from Pregnant by Mistake. The court decision shows just how thin the line of fair use is. Bobbie McLean

Case: Penelope v. Brown - This was an interesting case with an outcome I didn't expect. In Penelope v. Brown, Penelope is an English professor who published a work on passive voice, and Brown is a popular fiction writer. Brown used examples from Penelope's work in her book Starting from Scratch: A Different Kind of Writers' Manual. Penelope thought that Brown's use of her examples violated copyright; however, when the fair use test was applied, Brown came out the winner. --Emily Hester

I chose to research Fleischer Studios, INC v AVELA, INC mainly because I love cartoons and I knew that Fleischer had something to do with cartoons. I was really surprised to find out the information that I did about the case. I hope that you will do the same.

I chose Lucasfilm v. Ainsworth because I find it fascinating that a company as large as Lucasfilm could lose a court case especially on copyright issues, but they did lose the British case. They won the U.S. case and were awarded $20 million but the only way he will have to pay that is if he comes to the U.S. As long as he starys in England he is covered. I do, however, hate legal jargon! I chose Hotaling v. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints because of the implications involved in copying and distributing materials. We had a great discussion in class on this topic and I thought it would be interesting to research it in greater depth. I learned a lot about what is considered distribution and copying and the special exemptions that exist for schools and libraries.

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For my trips I decided to go to two libraries in Searcy, Arkansas. I went to the Searcy Public Library and Brackett Library on Harding University's campus. I found that where Brackett Library offeres a equal representation of both reference and reading material, they are more equipped with a wide variety of media to assist patrons with different needs. I found that at the Searcy public library the small branch catered heavily to families with small children. The adult/reference sections combined were the equivalent of the childrens section. Both boast many services that include summer programs, childrens reading hour, interlibrary loan, and librarian assistance. I enojyed both tours and found things I never knew were right around the corner from me!Bsullivan_Info===== I chose to visit the Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources and the El Dorado Welcome Center. Both of these are located in south Arkansas and if a tourist wants a true representation of the 1922 oil boom, these two places are sites they should definitely visit. I was involved with the beginning of the museum when it was just a desk in the Chamber of Commerce office with a curator. It then became a two person office and evolved into what it is today - a multi-exhibit museum that depicts the extraction of oil and bring. The exhibits are amazing and they are adding new ones every year. They will have a dinosaur exhibit this summer. Every time I visit the museum they have added something new. They welcome field trips from schools and offer professional development to teachers as well. The El Dorado Welcome Center was built several years ago to replace an existing rest stop close to the Louisiana state line. It is now outside and El Dorado and located on two state highways. It is a very attractive tourist stop and once inside there is tourist information on the state as well as exhibits of brine and different rock formations. It is extremely clean and spacious and the employees are always welcome to help the tourists. There is an outside picnic/grilling area and they help 15-20 tourists per day, which is quite a bit for south Arkansa



By: Haylee Marrs I chose to research Marvel Worldwide Inc. et al v. Kirby et al. This case focused on the termination rights of the Jack Kirby family to his works while employed at Marvel. The family feels they are entitled to all works that thier father created or worked on and the profis that come from that. In this case Marvel filed suit stating that the family has no rights to these works due to the fact that his works and creations were during a time of paid employment and were assigned to him under direction from Marvel editors. This case was a triacky one, although seemingly straightforward. <span style="background-attachment: initial !important; background-clip: initial !important; background-color: initial !important; background-image: initial !important; background-origin: initial !important; background-position: 50% 50% !important; background-repeat: initial initial !important; border-bottom-color: #ff0000 !important; border-bottom-style: solid !important; border-bottom-width: 0px !important; border-image: initial !important; border-left-color: #ff0000 !important; border-left-style: solid !important; border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-color: #ff0000 !important; border-right-style: solid !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; border-top-color: #ff0000 !important; border-top-style: solid !important; border-top-width: 0px !important; bottom: auto !important; display: block; float: none !important; height: auto !important; left: auto !important; line-height: 16px !important; margin-bottom: 0pt !important; margin-left: 0pt !important; margin-right: 0pt !important; margin-top: 0pt !important; max-height: none !important; max-width: none !important; min-height: 0pt !important; min-width: 0pt !important; overflow-x: visible !important; overflow-y: visible !important; padding-bottom: 0pt !important; padding-left: 0pt !important; padding-right: 0pt !important; padding-top: 0pt !important; position: static !important; right: auto !important; text-indent: 0px !important; top: auto !important; white-space: nowrap !important; width: auto !important; z-index: auto !important;"> <span style="background-attachment: initial !important; background-clip: initial !important; background-color: initial !important; background-image: initial !important; background-origin: initial !important; background-position: 50% 50% !important; background-repeat: initial initial !important; border-bottom-color: #ff0000 !important; border-bottom-style: solid !important; border-bottom-width: 0px !important; border-image: initial !important; border-left-color: #ff0000 !important; border-left-style: solid !important; border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-color: #ff0000 !important; border-right-style: solid !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; border-top-color: #ff0000 !important; border-top-style: solid !important; border-top-width: 0px !important; bottom: auto !important; display: block; float: none !important; height: 0px !important; left: 0px !important; line-height: 16px !important; margin-bottom: 0pt !important; margin-left: 0pt !important; margin-right: 0pt !important; margin-top: 0pt !important; max-height: none !important; max-width: none !important; min-height: 0pt !important; min-width: 0pt !important; overflow-x: visible !important; overflow-y: visible !important; padding-bottom: 0pt !important; padding-left: 0pt !important; padding-right: 0pt !important; padding-top: 0pt !important; position: absolute !important; right: auto !important; text-indent: 0px !important; top: 0px !important; visibility: hidden !important; white-space: nowrap !important; width: 0px !important; z-index: auto !important;">