The American Association of School Librarians "Standards for the 21st Century Learner" (2007) expresses nine fundamental common beliefs. One of these beliefs is that "ethical behavior in the use of information must be taught" (AASL 2007, 1). It is important for library media specialists to understand that teaching ethical behavior is much more…

In this article, the author reflects on the accomplishments made by American Association of School Librarians (AASL) this year. Some of the AASL's accomplishments include: (1) the launch of its first-ever Digital Institute; (2) the release of the first-year results of the "School Libraries Count!" longitudinal study and the initiation of the…

In this article, the author discusses how a librarian of a school can be a source of support for first year teachers. Not only can the library media specialist provide the new teacher with a variety of resources, but also with a unique perspective. Just as the administrative assistant and financial director help the new teacher understand the…

The purpose of this study was to explore and investigate the ways faculty at the Graduate School of Library and Information Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign use Networked Information Sources And Services to support their research task. Library and Information Sciences faculty at the University of Illinois were chosen as…

Time is one of the most valuable assets for learners. Yet, as educators, school librarians often waste it on tasks that may not be worth doing. Recent attention to inquiry-based learning and cognitive complexity affords an opportunity to examine how school librarians use their limited learning time while challenging themselves as educators to be…

This 49th annual Florida Library directory with statistics edition includes listings for over 1,000 libraries of all types in Florida, with contact named, phone numbers, addresses, and e-mail and web addresses. In addition, there is a section of library statistics, showing data on the use, resources, and financial condition of Florida's libraries.…

Eleven of the 15 papers in this collection discuss library services for disadvantaged persons; the remaining four papers are concerned with services to multicultural populations. The papers from the Section of Libraries Serving Disadvantaged Persons appear first in this list: (1) "The Development and Future of Easy Readers for Adults in the UK"…

Presents results of a survey of collection development librarians and collection development educators regarding the importance of specific aspects of education for collection development; where the locus of education should be; and which journals respondents read to keep up with collection development issues. (10 references) (KRN)

Argues that perception studies and ranking are lacking in validity and reliability because of small sample size, simplistic statistical analyses, and the evaluation of quality by educators. It is asserted that quality control is more valid when evaluated by the customers of education, i.e., the students. (11 references) (EA)

A compilation of questions addressed to the exploration of "Media Programs: District and School." (Author/PF)

Describes the method and criteria for hiring a consultant when new library facilities are planned. (LS)

The procedures and problems of restoring and moving a high school library after it was hit by Hurricane Agnes. (LS)