This workshop paper explores the Web 2.0 journey of the MLC Libraries' teacher-librarians, librarian, library and audio visual technicians. Our journey was initially inspired by Will Richardson and supported by the School Library Association of Victoria (SLAV) Web 2.0 professional development program. The 12 week technological skills program…

Media centers have been transformed from warehouses for books and equipment into the hub of the learning community. Media specialists keep the hub functioning properly. If school library media specialists are doing their job well, they are making a difference in the ways teachers teach and in the ways students learn. On any given day, a media…

This research describes the results of a cross-case analysis of four individual case studies at schools having nationally recognized school library programs. The focus of the study is on the culture of the school as an organization and its effect on establishing an effective school library program. The purpose of the study was to identify cultural…

The article reports phase 2 of a two-year study, dubbed the Smart Information Use project, the focus of which was appropriate seeking and use of information by students at various stages of their high school education, along with the avoidance of plagiarism. In four Australian high schools, teacher librarians and classroom teachers developed and…

Urges librarians to provide greater color, drama, and warmth to their libraries if they would win children's continuing interest and increase their pleasure in returning to the library as a place too good to miss. (Author)

A well rounded education in primary and secondary schools has been handicapped by the inadequacy or absence of good library services to support the instructional programs of the schools, to broaden the intellectual horizons of the students, and to inculcate in them a lasting desire to read. (Author)

Reactions of school library/media personnel and administrators to "Media Programs: District and School." (PF)

Changes in requirements for school library certification are listed by state in chart form. (Author/PF)

A report on the UNESCO Bureau of International Education Geneva conference, June 10-13, 1974, on the transformation of secondary school book-centered libraries into media centers. (Author/PF)

The national program focuses on support of a systematic information network, but the problem at the school library level is that students and others do not know how to use what is available. Support for such education is needed. (LS)

At a joint meeting with NCLIS, the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) expressed concern that the NCLIS program was not much concerned with school library programs, and might also reduce their federal support. AASL made some suggestions for improvement. (LS)

Cedar Rapids (Iowa) Community Schools received the $5,000 cash prize for the excellence of their library media program. Other finalists were: Arlington (Va.) Public Schools; Beaverton (Or.) School District; Fort Knox (Ky.) Dependent Schools; and Urbana (Il.) Community Schools District No. 16. (LS)

How to plan remodeling of media center facilities. Some ideas and points to consider. (LS)

This annotated bibliography lists books which cover the entire range of the history of philosophy and represent the major philosophers and major movements in philosophy. Designed for use by public libraries, it could also be useful in high school libraries. The books listed fall into two categories: (1) major philosophical works written by major…