Taxonomies of the School Library Media Program

Taxonomies of the School Library Media Program
Author: David V. Loertscher
Publisher: Linworth Publishing
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2000
Genre: Education
ISBN:

Explains how to build a strong library media program, providing taxonomies for the library media specialist, teacher, student, and administrator and discussing collaborative planning, technology, direct services to groups and individuals, the information infrastructure, and program evaluation.

Toward a 21st-Century School Library Media Program

Toward a 21st-Century School Library Media Program
Author: Esther Rosenfeld
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Total Pages: 443
Release: 2007-10-15
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1461664330

This collection of enlightening and stimulating articles, written by some of the most important figures in school librarianship, demonstrates how teacher-librarians, classroom teachers, and administrators can work together to create a 21st century school library media program. With topics that emphasize student success, leadership, partnerships, curriculum design, collaborative planning and teaching, literacy, 21st century skills, emerging technologies, and so much more, this compendium brings together the best of the best discussions. The practicing teacher-librarian, as well as the student seeking to expand his or her knowledge of the field, will find this compilation especially beneficial in providing an overview of the most critical issues related to the role the teacher-librarian plays in their school. The articles, previously published in the peer-reviewed Teacher Librarian: The Journal for School Library Professionals with several included from the magazine VOYA: Voice of Youth Advocates, reveal how school libraries and teacher-librarians are moving forward to meet the challenges of this new century.

Evaluating the School Library Media Center

Evaluating the School Library Media Center
Author: Nancy Everhart Ph.D.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 275
Release: 1998-08-15
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0313022674

Everhart provides practical guidelines and ready-to-use forms for evaluating a school library media center, as well as important results derived in other studies. She includes qualitative and quantitative techniques for the areas of curriculum, personnel, facilities, collections, usage, and technology. She also gives step-by-step instructions on how to create in-house surveys, conduct interviews, and use observation to gather useful data. Conduct research, collect statistics, and evaluate your program with this useful resource. Everhart provides practical guidelines and ready-to-use forms for evaluating a school library media center, as well as important results derived in other studies. She includes qualitative and quantitative techniques for the areas of curriculum, personnel, facilities, collections, usage, and technology. She also gives step-by-step instructions on how to create in-house surveys, conduct interviews, and use observation to gather useful data. For example, there are directions on how to assess information literacy with rubrics. In addition, each chapter gives detailed references, a list of further readings, applicable Web sites, and dissertations. A quick and easy guide to justifying and supporting your SLMC operations and effectiveness, this book is invaluable to all school library media specialists. It will also be of interest to school library media supervisors and researchers.

Administering the School Library Media Center

Administering the School Library Media Center
Author: Betty J. Morris
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 600
Release: 2010-08-16
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1598848941

This is the most comprehensive textbook on school library administration available, now updated to include the latest standards and address new technologies. This reference text provides a complete instructional overview of the workings of the library media center—from the basics of administration, budgeting, facilities management, organization, selection of materials, and staffing to explanations on how to promote information literacy and the value of digital tools like blogs, wikis, and podcasting. Since the publication of the fourth edition of Administering the School Library Media Center in 2004, many changes have altered the landscape of school library administration: the implementation of NCLB legislation and the revision of AASL standards, just to mention two. The book is divided into 14 chapters, each devoted to a major topic in school library media management. This latest edition gives media specialists a roadmap for designing a school library that is functional and intellectually stimulating, while leading sources provide guidance for further research.

The School Library Media Specialist as Manager

The School Library Media Specialist as Manager
Author: Amy G. Job
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Total Pages: 212
Release: 1997
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780810833630

This collection of case studies emphasizes practical management techniques designed to be used by library media specialists in elementary, middle and high school settings.

Achieving National Board Certification for School Library Media Specialists

Achieving National Board Certification for School Library Media Specialists
Author: Gail Dickinson
Publisher: American Library Association
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2005-09-26
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780838909010

Provides a history and overview of the certification process, reviews the areas highlighted in the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) portfolio entries and assessment center exercises, examines their components, and gives tips on how to complete each part.

Foundations for Effective School Library Media Programs

Foundations for Effective School Library Media Programs
Author: Ken Haycock
Publisher: Englewood, Colo. : Libraries Unlimited
Total Pages: 356
Release: 1999
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

Contains thirty-nine articles that discuss critical elements in the development and implementation of school library media programs, grouped in the areas of the foundations; the school context; role clarification; information literacy; collaborative program planning and teaching; program development; and accountability.

Collaborative Models for Librarian and Teacher Partnerships

Collaborative Models for Librarian and Teacher Partnerships
Author: Kennedy, Kathryn
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2013-07-31
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1466643625

Once considered designated storytellers, modern library professionals are emerging as experts in technology integration, information literacy, and curriculum alignment. Though, their collaboration with technology specialists and administrators continues to be a struggle. Collaborative Models for Librarian and Teacher Partnerships brings together best practices and innovative technological approaches in establishing the media specialist-teacher partnership. Highlighting theoretical concepts of case based learning, knowledge repositories, and professional learning communities; this book is an essential practical guide for professional development specialists, administrators, library media specialists, as well as teacher educators interested in maintaining and developing collaborative instructional partnerships using emerging digital technologies.

Strategic Planning for School Library Media Centers

Strategic Planning for School Library Media Centers
Author: Mary Frances Zilonis
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2002
Genre: Instructional materials centers
ISBN: 0810841045

Offers step-by-step instructions for implementing long-range media center plans in school libraries, identifying priorities for future direction, explaining the basis for effective budget development, and emphasizing the library media center's role in the school's instructional program.

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].