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Download full textAlicia Abdul – Knowledge Quest, 2022
In this article, the author explores why a school librarian's value should be wrapped up in books. First, reading is a foundational skill, and memories are built around who people are before and who they are after reading a book. School librarians get to be a part of that transformation. Second, books still make up the heart of a physical library,…
Descriptors: School Libraries, Librarians, Library Services, Reading Material Selection
Direct linkFoote, Carolyn – Knowledge Quest, 2016
When secondary school librarians teach students digital life literacies, they help students perceive that librarians can provide support for real-life problems. The more librarians work with students, create inviting library environments, and have positive engagements with students, the more they change student perceptions of librarians in…
Descriptors: Success, Academic Achievement, School Libraries, Librarians
Peer reviewedSilverstein, Joanne – Knowledge Quest, 2003
Explains the digital reference service AskNSDL that was developed for the National Science Digital Library (NSDL). Discusses tools used to design the service, including QABuilder software; QuIP (Question Interchange Profile) metadata format standard; GEM (Gateway to Educational Materials) cataloging tool; and the AskERIC question and answer…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Computer Software, Electronic Libraries, Library Services
Peer reviewedVesey, Ken – Knowledge Quest, 2003
Describes the winner of the AASL (American Association of School Libraries) Information Technology Pathfinder Award for 2002 in the secondary category, the "Article Finder," a Web-based hyperguide to finding articles in the Lovett School (Georgia) library media center, a customized information portal highlighting the library's resources…
Descriptors: Awards, Electronic Libraries, High Schools, Journal Articles
Peer reviewedGorman, Audrey J. – Knowledge Quest, 1999
Focuses on the library service principles of multisensory thinking, respect for the question, and respect for the questioner as they relate to people with learning disabilities and all users. Discusses reading difficulties of people with dyslexia, along with audiotape and computer technologies that libraries can use. Presents approaches to the…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Dyslexia, Information Services, Information Technology
Peer reviewedFarmer, Lesley S. – Knowledge Quest, 2003
Discusses electronic reference service from a teen's point of view and from the school library media specialist's view. Considers traits that attract teens, including anonymity, speed, and convenience; and explains concerns of media specialists, including quality of electronic resources, how to provide access, library instruction options, and…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Adolescents, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers
