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Simpson, Carol Mann – 1995
This guide introduces the library media specialist to the Internet, its history and features, and provides information on specific uses of the Internet in school libraries and specific areas. Section 1, "What is the Internet?" introduces the reader to the Internet; electronic mail; telnet; file transfer protocol (FTP); wide area…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Electronic Mail
Cargle, Mildred Kathleen Mason – 1993
A survey was conducted to determine whether elementary school library media specialists are promoting the integration of multicultural literature into the curriculum. The emphasis was on the use of fiction and easy fiction books with Hispanic, Asian, or American Indian characters and settings. Twenty-five questionnaires were returned (out of 30)…
Descriptors: American Indians, Audiovisual Aids, Childrens Literature, Cultural Awareness
Download full textInternational Association of School Librarianship, Kalamazoo, MI. – 1993
This collection contains 13 selected papers presented at the 1992 conference of the International Association of School Librarianship. Titles are as follows: (1) "The Difference of Literature: Writing for the Future of Young Adults" (Aidan Chambers); (2) "Managing School Library Change" (Peggy Heeks); (3) "The Power of…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Cultural Differences, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Morris, Betty J.; And Others – 1992
This guide brings together all aspects of administration of a school media center in light of the new qualitative standards in "Information Power: Guidelines for School Library Media Programs." The book focuses on practical considerations within a single school as reflected in the new developments in organizing and administering the…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation, Guidelines
McArthur, Janice; McGuire, Barbara E. – 1998
Designed as an integrated package for thematic instruction, this book helps librarians and teachers select appropriate reading materials to use in specific areas of study and promote reading to students in primary grades. Sixteen chapters include such popular themes as: (1) "Risky Reading: Adventure Stories"; (2) "Old MacDonald's Place: Farm…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Awards, Books, Childrens Literature
Technology & Innovations in Education, Rapid City, SD. – 1997
This Technology & Innovations in Education (ITE) publication is a description of how a strategic technology planning process unfolded in four small, rural South Dakota school districts -- Britton, Isabel, Langford, and Sioux Valley. Goals 2000 grants were allocated for each district to develop a technology-based school improvement plan,…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology
Buckingham, Betty Jo, Ed. – 1992
This handbook is designed to help Iowa library media specialists, teachers, and administrators develop quality library media programs. The first section summarizes the roles and responsibilities of the library media program. This is followed by a section that addresses personnel issues, including guidelines for professional and support staff; the…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers, Library Instruction
McKnight, Deloris – 1994
A practicum was designed to increase the utilization of an elementary school media center whose wealth of materials were seldom checked out or used, and whose facilities were used mostly for fixed library scheduled classes. Moreover, the media center's facilities were unattractive and uninviting to visit. The solution strategies involved…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Elementary Education, Facility Improvement, Facility Utilization Research
Brown, Gerald R. – 1992
In this workshop, the concept of marketing was applied to school library media programs by examining the relationship between library media programs, the marketing plan, public relations (PR), and promotion. Reachable goals, targeting the audience, advertising, and motivation and commitment of the staff were also considered, and successful…
Descriptors: Definitions, Elementary Secondary Education, Human Relations, Learning Resources Centers
Rothlisberg, Allen P. – 1991
Northland Pioneer College, a decentralized community college serving rurally populated Northeastern Arizona, has a cooperative agreement with Mogollon High School Library in Heber to serve both college and high school students and faculty. Under this experimental agreement, on-site learning resource center services are provided by the high school,…
Descriptors: Access to Information, College Libraries, High Schools, Information Seeking
Townsend, Catherine M. – 1988
Arguing that the principal is a major player in any phase of educational change, this paper describes the principal's critical role in planning for change in a library media center. The paper is divided into three sections. In Section 1 the first of the two major phases of planning for change is described. It is noted that during this "initiation"…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Change Agents, Change Strategies, Cooperative Planning
Manitoba Dept. of Education, Winnipeg. Instructional Resources Branch. – 1991
This report has been prepared as an evaluation instrument to help educators at the school, school division/district, and provincial levels evaluate, identify, and select a comprehensive school library automation system. The report presents a checklist of items to consider when evaluating school library automation systems and it can be used to…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Check Lists, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education
Hamilton, David D.; Tucker, Richard N. – 1983
A survey of 152 Scottish primary and secondary schools was conducted in 1982 to determine the extent of development, organization, and services of school library resources centers. Teachers and school librarians from 129 schools replied to the questionnaire, with 124 respondents indicating the presence of a resources center in their school.…
Descriptors: Catalogs, Educational Media, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria
Miller, Jim Wayne – Laurel Leaves, 1979
The checklist and purchase guide for school and community libraries in Appalachia includes an introduction with suggestions for use of the checklist, and listings in eight sections: bibliographies, materials, and resource lists; standard works and surveys on Appalachian history, culture, and politics; language and literature; music, arts, and…
Descriptors: Anthologies, Check Lists, Folk Culture, Handicrafts
Nova Scotia Dept. of Education, Halifax. – 1981
A survey of the school library situation in Nova Scotia found an uneven distribution of such library services. Results of the study support (1) the establishment of library service on a district or regional basis with a coordinator of library services and a library resource center as a minimum for each district; (2) a stated policy, guidelines,…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Elementary Secondary Education, Financial Support, Foreign Countries
