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Chen, Kristine – School Library Journal, 2010
In this article, the author describes her new approach to collection development. To fulfill her dream of each kid walking out of the library with the book they asked for, she enlisted the help of her students. Once they realized that their suggestions were taken seriously, the more they were willing to take the time to tell her about the great…
Descriptors: Library Services, Books, Libraries, School Libraries
School Library Journal, 2009
The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), announced its 2009 annual lists of Fabulous Films for Young Adults and Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults ages 12 to 18. This article presents the titles that were released in January 2009 during the ALA Midwinter Meeting in Denver,…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Fantasy, Filmographies, Professional Associations
Kroski, Ellyssa – School Library Journal, 2008
The author describes how she was able to broadcast her whereabouts, her moods, and her desire to connect with friends for dinner to over 150 conference attendees simultaneously, using her mobile phone through a service called Twitter. Twitter enables social butterflies like the author to instantly publish brief messages to a network of contacts.…
Descriptors: Internet, Computer Mediated Communication, Librarians, Library Services
Foote, Carolyn – School Library Journal, 2008
In this article, the author describes how she was able to allow her students to talk with author Cynthia Leitich Smith through Skype, a free Internet telephony service. The author also describes how Skype can be used for recording podcasts and enhancing the reference services of libraries. Here, the author shares ideas on using Skype in libraries.
Descriptors: Libraries, Reference Services, Library Services, Computer Mediated Communication
Lance, Keith Curry; Marks, Robbie Bravman – School Library Journal, 2008
Storytimes, lap-sit programs, and other services for young children are a major part of most public libraries' missions. According to children's librarians, these services play a significant role in preparing children for success as readers. This article discusses the positive relationship between children's services and early reading success by…
Descriptors: Early Reading, Public Libraries, Emergent Literacy, Grade 4
Cheatham, Bertha M. – School Library Journal, 1973
The major events, trends, and problems affecting school and children's and young adult library service which have made news in 1973 are discussed. (Author/SM)
Descriptors: Children, Libraries, Library Services, School Libraries
Jones, Jami – School Library Journal, 2004
Library, services for teens are often less than stellar. Although some libraries offer young adults wonderful programs and vibrant, inviting spaces, even the American Library Association admits that adolescents tend to be an "underserved" group. This article discusses what libraries can do to make them more meaningful to teens.
Descriptors: Libraries, Library Services, Adolescents, Adolescent Development
Vaughn, Susan – School Library Journal, 1971
A library hooks onto junior teens' interest in horror films and expands it to their favorite film personalities, the history of horror film, and film techniques and criticism. (28 references) (Author)
Descriptors: Films, Learning Motivation, Libraries, Library Services
Patron, Susan – School Library Journal, 2004
There's no doubt about it: magazines can be a nuisance. They're easy to rip off, flimsy, and costly. The dogeared, thumb-smudged pages, missing subscription cards, and already-solved crossword puzzles and mazes (completed confidently in ink!) are sure signs that kids find magazines irresistible. Young children and teens love to flip casually…
Descriptors: Periodicals, Library Materials, Libraries, Children
Brooks-Young, Susan – School Library Journal, 2007
Media specialists are working hard to get schools up to speed in the 21st century--teaching information literacy skills to students, helping teachers use technology, and harnessing Web-based tools such as blogs and wikis to enhance learning. However, the same educators report that limited funds hamper their ability to make good on these plans. An…
Descriptors: Media Specialists, Information Literacy, Information Skills, Grants
Cheatham, Bertha M. – School Library Journal, 1975
Covers library budget crises, community book brawls, ongoing library issues, and efforts to combat inflation. (Author/PF)
Descriptors: Financial Support, Libraries, Library Material Selection, Library Services
Obsorn, Anne V. – School Library Journal, 1973
All aspects (including the librarian's attitude) of a successful young adult library program are discussed. (NH)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Librarians, Libraries, Library Science
Olson, Renee – School Library Journal, 1996
Reports on 1996 library programs, activities, and information policy: American Library Association's responses to President Clinton's "America Reads" program, the Telecommunications Act of 1996, and the Communications Decency Act; Family Friendly Libraries; certification for Kansas media specialists; federal funding of libraries; the…
Descriptors: Certification, Futures (of Society), Information Policy, Libraries
Sperber, Ann – School Library Journal, 1972
The Lincoln Center Library offers a variety of services, including circulating collections, art galleries, a bookstore, free movies, a children's room, special exhibits, and a small, neat auditorium that features everything from community drama to film retrospectives. (Author/NH)
Descriptors: Art, Libraries, Library Materials, Library Services
Atkinson, Joan L. – School Library Journal, 1997
The Grolier Award honors librarians who make unusual contributions "to the stimulation and guidance of reading by children and young people." An interview with the 1997 winner covers client trust, special literature programs, sharing versus testing, parental involvement, gender differences in reading, library environment, librarian as…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Awards, Children, Guidance
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