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Internet Access as an Intellectual Freedom Issue:
Celebrating Banned Websites Awareness Day (BWAD - October 3, 2012)
Wednesday, September 19th - 5PM Eastern Time
In This Session
Wednesday October 3rd marks the American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) second annual Banned Websites Awareness Day (#BWAD on Twitter), which earmarks one day of Banned Books Week to focus on the intellectual freedom rights of K-12 learners, as they pertain to Internet resources. In this webinar, Michelle Luhtala, Head Librarian, New Canaan High School, CT, will share practical applications for frequently blocked resources in K-12 learning, suggested activities to recognize the day, and share resources that will help BWAD advocates encourage policy revision within their districts.
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About the Presenter
Michelle Luhtala is the Head Librarian at New Canaan High School in New Canaan, Connecticut. She is the winner of the 2011 "I Love My Librarian" Award, the 2010 National School Library Program of the Year (NSLPY), and the Connecticut Library Association's 2012 Outstanding Librarian Award.
This program is sponsored by Follett Software Company.
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