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Mrs. Bonnie Baker began the class by stating that her goal as a media specialist is ensure that students and teachers are using the right source for the information they are seeking. She explained that the media center has multiple resources, and the key question to ask is: Am I using the right source for finding the information that I need? She then stressed that we all need to care deeply about the accuracy of the information that we obtain.
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The GACS media center has information in many forms so that GAC can address many different learning styles. Mrs. Baker then showcased the various forms. Mrs. Baker designed a creative scavenger hunt that forced class members to select various media from many different parts of the media center.

Mrs. Baker then took teachers to the media center web site and demonstrated features of the various data bases. She stated that EBooks are the future for the reference section.

Mrs. Baker's presentation was well prepared, immensely helpful, creative, and an asset to the teachers in attendance. She expressed her desire to be of help to all teachers and students. **