THIS DOCUMENT PRESENTS THE NECESSARY INFORMATION FOR STARTING A CENTRALIZED ELEMENTARY LIBRARY. THE FOLLOWING ARE DISCUSSED IN DETAIL--SOURCES OF PROFESSIONAL AND NONPROFESSIONAL HELP, ORGANIZATIONS AND COMPANIES TO CONTACT FOR CATALOGS AND SUPPLIES, HOW TO SURVEY THE PHYSICAL RESOURCES AND UTILIZE THEM, TYPES OF MATERIAL FOUND IN AN ELEMENTARY…

This guide is a general introduction to school libraries with specific information for libraries in Alaska. More than 60% of the nearly 500 public schools in Alaska have fewer than 200 students, and it is not unusual to find school libraries staffed by people with little or no preparation. This guide answers many frequently asked questions. The…

Provides a form for administrators to evaluate school librarians' performance, including such criteria as general library administration skills, librarians' familiary with school curriculum and program goals, and their attention to students' needs. (JW)

This paper examines the changing instructional role of the high school librarian from 1951 to 1984 to determine: (1) if the purported changes in the instructional role have been fictional or factual; (2) if the changes were those of substance or of form; (3) if the changes represented a process of growth and development in direct relationship to…

Outlines current function of the school library media center, highlighting reference services, the information function, national standards, the library media program, the teaching of library media skills, library instruction as a shared responsibility of classroom teachers and media specialists, and the development of the reference collection.…

Intended to assist local school districts in meeting the requirements of the Pennsylvania Code, Title 22, Chapter 5, this publication provides guidelines which school districts can use to develop a flexible integrated K-12 school library media program supported by local school policies and operational procedures. Following a diagram showing the…

These proven 20-minute standards-based instructional lessons, organized by grade level, provide the resources needed to effectively teach library and information literacy skills to students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Based on American Association of School Librarians and Association for Educational Communications and Technology…

The school librarians of Orange County, California, have cooperated to produce a handbook for library support personnel, paid and volunteer, student and adult. The planning guidelines include philosophies, standards, policies, goals, and objectives. Practical information for library aides covers room environment, print and nonprint materials…

In recognition of the increasing emphasis on competency-based certification, this annotated bibliography of 41 school media texts has been prepared to help school media specialists find information related to specific competencies in order to improve skills or resolve problems, and to aid media educators in developing topical reading lists. When…

This conference report contains 5 addresses and 29 reports on the general theme of the school library as a center for lifelong learning. Submitted by librarians throughout the world, the reports reflect theoretical as well as practical perspectives, and include the following topics: (1) establishing, developing, and evaluating library resource…

This resource guide is designed to assist local schools in South Dakota to evaluate and improve their library media programs. The information provided is non-regulatory in nature (with the exception of information from the "Administrative Rules of South Dakota"), and represents a foundation for building a quality library media program.…

Arguing that the potential for helping to prepare Utah's children for the 21st Century lies in the school library media center and its program, this report begins by discussing what a school library media program is; how such a program prepares students for the future; and the necessary components of an effective library media program. Noting that…

Designed as a practical aid to staff members, this guide outlines the functional procedures in a modern school media center and offers practical suggestions for facilitating service to students and teachers. Administrative procedures are described in terms of budgeting; the selection and evaluation of materials; and the technical aspects of…

Developed to promote excellence in Ohio's school libraries, this document is designed to: (1) provide a rationale for integration of the school library into the total education program; (2) delineate the dimensions of service of a dynamic K-12 library program; (3) identify essential components of an effective K-12 library program; (4) provide a…

Papers presented at this forum were grouped under the following four broad themes: "Unleash the Power!,""Powerful Roles,""Powerful Partnerships," and "Powerful Technologies." Also included is the paper that won the Takeshi Murofushi Research Award, "Implementing Flexible Scheduling in Elementary…