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Collaboration as a Part of the School Library Media Program-- Successful Models for Collaborative Planning--Farwell, Sybil. Knowledge Quest, vol. 26, no. 2, January/February, 1998, p. 24-30.
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Enhanced Learning Through Technology-- School Libraries in California--Links to school library websites. The Digital Divide: Can School Library Media Specialists Help Build the Bridge? Barron, Daniel D. (April, 2000). School Library Media Activities Monthly, Vol. XVI, No. 8, 47-51. Building a Better Website--Braun, Linda W. SLJ July 1998. "Want to attract readers to your site? Interactive services designed for students will do it." "For the most part, library sites are simply mimicking what is available in the physical library. . . . "Frankly, librarians who stop at links and policies miss significant opportunities the Web presents for education and recreation." ALA's CIPA Website Online--Good resources and recommendations.
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Info Literacy & the Library Media Program-- Library Scavenger Hunt--This scavenger hunt is meant as a basic introduction to the library services--both online and off-- students will be use at Springfield Township High School in Pennsylvania. Students as Authentic Researchers: A New Prescription for the High School Research Assignment-- Gordon, Carol Process Models for Information Literacy--Several models of info. Literacy curriculum Web Evaluation--
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The Information Infrastructure-- Coping with Challenges--ÊALA strategies for dealing with challenges to library materials. How Do You Measure Up?--Miller, Dr. Marilyn L. & Dr. Marilyn L. Shontz. SLJ October 1999. "Library budgets have bounced back and salaries are up. But are school libraries benefiting from the bullish economy?" Good stats to take to admin. Internet Library for Librarians-- Library Resource List-- 550+ library-related sites. Resources for School Librarians--Directory to links from cataloging to writing web pages. Resources for School Library Media Programs--ALA site
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FilteReality Online--Intended as a "tool by librarians, library board members, and others who seek reliable information about the constitutional implications of using Internet filtering software in public libraries." From Now On--"Educational Technology for Engaged Learning-- Educational Technology for Literacy" Knowledge Quest Online--The new official journal of AASL starting in 1998. Library and Information Science News Online--Excellent site for current articles, including filtering. School Library Journal Online--Both current and previous articles available online in full text. Check the link: "Full List of Feature Articles" --DL School Library Media Research Online--Originally the School Media Library Quarterly. An official journal of the American Association of School Librarians. Teacher Librarian Magazine Online--A very respected periodical for school librarians. --DL
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ALA's CIPA Website Online--Good resources and recommendations. American Library Association-- News, events, advocacy, etc. Association of School Librarians Online--Positions statements, resource guides, technology news, etc. Good resource. International Association of School Librarianship (IASL)-- Current school library news, award-winning sites, documents, etc. Office of Intellectual Freedom--ALA
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The Reading Program and the Library Media Center-- Library circulation, flextime, SSR, and Accelerated Reader--Trelease, Jim. Looks at merits of combining programs. I'm a little doubtful of the inclusion of AR. It just sounds so limiting. NAEP 1998 Reading Report Card for the Nation and the States--Basic statistics about reading in American schools The Toughest Audience on Earth--Bromann, Jennifer. SLJ October 1999. "Trouble getting teens hooked on books? Sex, drugs, and murder may be the answer." Good hints on successful book talks. Funny too!
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The Role of the Modern School Library Media Program-- The Impact of School Library Media Centers on Academic Achievement-- Lance, Keith Eric Digests In the Dark: What's Keeping Principals from Understanding Libraries?-- Wilson, Dr. Patricia & Dr. Angus MacNeil. SLJ September 1998. "Your principal was probably never taught about school libraries. Here's a plan to remedy that." A three-step plan for change. Review of research and professional literature--WLMA Ad Hoc Committee on Essential Learnings. September, 1996 Nice quick synopsis of libr. research. Lists fact and researcher's name. Keep on hand to promote libraries. School libraries can give students a vital lift, but many are shortchanged--Joyce Kasman Valenza. Libraries have "to do with student achievement, . . . technology, and . . . equity. The abandonment of school libraries is a national problem." School libraries: Is reform overdue?--Diamond, David. Good examples of how some old books do more harm than good. The Once and Future Library. Walter, V. (2001, January). School Library Journal, 47 (1), 49-53 This article explains ten aspects to take into account in the development of our school library: 1) reflecting and sharing , 2) developing leaders, 3) winning allies, 4) creating slogans, 5) speaking with conviction about policies that work for children, 6) improving library organizations, 7) changing library education to support changes in library services for children, 8) doing research, 9) evaluating our work, 10) focusing on children. The School Librarian's Role in the Electronic Age.-- ERIC Digest. Simpson, Carol. School Library Journal. School Library Programs and Student Achievement: A Review of the Research--By Debra Gniewek. Nice short synopsis of current research about the effect of school libraries on academic acheivement.
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