Designing a School Library Media Center for the Future

Designing a School Library Media Center for the Future
Author: Rolf Erikson
Publisher: American Library Association
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2007-04-02
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0838909450

A guide to designing school library media centers that provides information on addressing the unique ergonomic and technology needs of children, controling costs using proven bidding and evaluation methods, understanding the technical drawings and language used in architecture, and other related topics.

Library Services to Youth of Hispanic Heritage

Library Services to Youth of Hispanic Heritage
Author: Barbara Immroth
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2000-05-01
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780786407903

As the United States becomes ever more comfortable with recognizing the cultural diversity of the many groups that make up its population, library services must seek to meet patrons' needs as they are shaped and expressed by their cultural backgrounds. This goal is particularly important for youth library services. For young people of Hispanic heritage, library services attuned to their specific needs and interests are crucial. Many librarians struggle with how to properly create and maintain library programs and collections that are suitable to the needs of Hispanic youth. In this series of essays prepared for the Trejo Foster Foundation for Hispanic Library Education Fourth National Institute, national leaders in librarianship present their insights about how best to meet the needs of young Hispanic library patrons. The text is introduced by the editors, and the essays are arranged in parts: Programs; Collections; Planning and Evaluating; Bibliographical Resources; and For the Future. Information about the contributors and an index conclude the volume.

The New Learning Commons where Learners Win!

The New Learning Commons where Learners Win!
Author: David V. Loertscher
Publisher:
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2008
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

Examines the function and role of school libraries and computer labs. Considers how these resources are used differently than intended because they have been organization-based rather than client-based.

Forecasting the Future

Forecasting the Future
Author: Kieth C. Wright
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Total Pages: 278
Release: 1999
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780810836976

Examines the unique role of the library media specialist in a time of rapid change. The authors draw on the day-to-day experiences of media specialists and supervisors to highlight the best practices in library media services and show how these practices will fit into the context of the future of education.

Effective Libraries in International Schools

Effective Libraries in International Schools
Author: Carolyn Markuson
Publisher: John Catt Educational Ltd
Total Pages: 159
Release: 1999
Genre: School libraries
ISBN: 0901577324

This revised edition encompasses all levels of school library services, major developments in information technology, and widens the scope to cover all types of international schools. [p.7, ed].

Education and Technology Initiatives

Education and Technology Initiatives
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Commerce
Publisher:
Total Pages: 72
Release: 1998
Genre: Education
ISBN:

This hearing examined federal and private sector programs that provide assistance to schools and libraries to ensure that telecommunications technologies are being used effectively by schools. Topics include: local, state and national information infrastructures; program development; the role of technology; increase in funding; access to the Internet and technology "haves" and "have nots"; the E-rate; teacher training; partnership projects; corporate support; evaluation efforts; and technological advancement and the future of education. Included are the statements of: Forrest J. Fisher, Director, Education Technology Support Center, Education Service District 105; Brent D. Frey, Supervisor of Computer Services, West Shore School District; Carlotta C. Joyner, Director, Education and Employment Issues, General Accounting Office; Jane J. Prancan, Executive Director, US West Foundation; Marilyn Reznick, Vice President, Education Programs, AT&T Foundation; Linda Roberts, Director, Office of Educational Technology and Special Advisor to the Secretary on Technology, Department of Education; Tom W. Sloan, Delaware State Librarian; Joseph W. Waz, Jr., Vice President, External Affairs, Comcast Corporation; and Nancy M. Mitchell, Director, Education Market Group, Pacific Bell. (AEF)

Ency of Library and Inform Sci 2e V4 (Print)

Ency of Library and Inform Sci 2e V4 (Print)
Author: Miriam A. Drake
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 874
Release: 2003
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780824720803

A revitalized version of the popular classic, the Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science, Second Edition targets new and dynamic movements in the distribution, acquisition, and development of print and online media-compiling articles from more than 450 information specialists on topics including program planning in the digital era, recruitment, information management, advances in digital technology and encoding, intellectual property, and hardware, software, database selection and design, competitive intelligence, electronic records preservation, decision support systems, ethical issues in information, online library instruction, telecommuting, and digital library projects.

Information Power

Information Power
Author: American Association of School Librarians
Publisher: American Library Association
Total Pages: 228
Release: 1998-07
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780838934708

Since its publication in June 1998, Information Power has become the most talked about book in the school library world!

Learning and Libraries in an Information Age

Learning and Libraries in an Information Age
Author: Barbara K. Stripling
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Total Pages: 406
Release: 1999-10-15
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

Provides an overall context for the examination of literacy and learning in an information age; presents background on learning; shares principles that underlie good collaborative planning and teaching; and brings the learning focus to the library media program and the community.