As prices of traditional library materials increase, and space to house them shrinks, savvy school library media specialists are creating cyber libraries, or school libraries on the Internet. These li
As the role of the school library media specialist continues to evolve, and dependence on technology increases, collection development for the school library media center becomes increasingly complex
Raum (library director, Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota) has chosen 365 from thousands of holidays celebrated around the world. Together they represent a wide range of cultural, religious, an
"If it takes a village to raise a child, then it takes the entire school community to raise a student." So says Farmer (library media teacher services, California State U., Long Beach) in beginning he
An examination of the role of the library media specialist in time of change outlines principles for a media program and applies them within the context of the future of education, and highlights pres
A treasure trove of useful material for librarians, teachers, and others who work with toddlers. Part I of the book contains twenty-five theme programs which feature book suggestions, fingerplays, pup
This resource provides teachers, librarians, parents, and others who work with children, ages 9 - 12, with an annotated bibliography of children's books that contain characters who display positive fa
Art and Children is an indispensable aid to educators and librarians interested in helping young children achieve their artistic and creative potential. This teaching aid provides thematic, unit-based
Playful and fast-paced, the scripts are simple enough to be suitable for young audiences, while the humor and interaction between puppets and the audience will extend the appeal to older children as w
Includes over 50 original fingerplay activities that will immediately capture a child's attention, arranged alphabetically by topic beginning with 'A' for Alligator and ending with 'W' for worms. The
A comprehensive annotated guide to 663 counting books, divided into ten subject areas. Each section includes a description of the subject area, an annotated bibliography of related books, and a number
An annotated bibliography of children's books that contain characters who display positive family-oriented values in their relationships to others. Each entry features sample activities and lessons re
History teachers and school library media specialists will find this guide a valuable resource for creating technologically advanced, resource-based instructional units in American and World History i
Geography teachers and school library media specialists will find this resource indispensable for providing classroom lessons and activities in critical thinking for geography students in grades 7-12.
Two school library and media construction specialists with extensive combined experience have updated their guide to building a new school library media center to account for decreasing funding, incre
This book will be useful for library media specialists working on developing collaborative units that incorporate primary source material. Johnson, a library media specialist and technology coordinato
Describes some of the activities that occur in the school library, including asking a librarian for help, using the computer, reading, being quiet, and taking out a book.
Dickinson (school library media education, Old Dominion University) coaches school library media specialists through National Board Certification exam specifics. After a history and overview of the ce
Farmer (California State University) examines the school library program in light of the student, school, and societal factors that contribute to educational achievement. Intended for library media t
With this guide, Toor and Weisberg, both veteran school library media specialists and now consultants, serve as mentors for school library media specialists entering the workforce. Stressing the impor
School library media specialists know that a close collaboration between the school principal and themselves is critical in the development of an exemplary school library media program, but they are o
This book/CD-ROM walks school library media specialists through the process of generating a policy manual, drawing on best practices from 45 school library media centers around the country. The guide
A collection of articles from School Library Media Activities Monthly--recently renamed School Library Monthly--highlighting practical ways library media specialists can help their schools implement
In Using Social Media to Build Library Communities, a constellation of perspectives are brought together to explore community building through social media. This book will guide library professionals
In Using Social Media to Build Library Communities, a constellation of perspectives are brought together to explore community building through social media. This book will guide library professionals
For K-8 educators and library media specialists, this handbook outlines 50 technology-based hands-on projects that can be created using Microsoft PowerPoint XP. Conover, a middle school library media
Social Media: The Academic Library Perspective provides a step-by-step guide on social media as written by somebody who has already done the work. Made up of case studies written by authors at various
This compilation of media and technology guru Doug Johnson's Library Media Connection columns offers his unique perspective on the role of the library media specialist in today's world.
