Provides an annotated list of adult nonfiction titles for high school libraries based on fourteen adult lists of best books. Presents the guidelines used in selecting books for the list. (AEF)

Incorporating photographs into reports or promotional materials is an effective means of communicating needs and activities of the library media center. Provides techniques on how to improve picture taking with a standard camera. Discusses photo composition, positioning subjects, photographing reflective objects, lighting and focus tips,…

Discusses the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 and the role of the school library media specialist in keeping the school district informed about the new federal education legislation and funding opportunities. Suggests seven steps to become familiar with the law; describes the ten titles within the law; and lists additional resources. (LRW)

High-density mobile storage (storage units mounted on carriages and rails which move and compact to utilize wasted space) can double the capacity of an existing school library facility. This article describes the benefits of going mobile and looks at the advantages of powered, programmable mobile storage systems. A sidebar describes Michigan…

Discusses use of the World Wide Web as a reference tool, beginning with a list of general reference and homework sites that includes references resources for teachers and parents as well as for library media specialists. Includes a separate listing of electronic resources available on the Internet Public Library. (LRW)

Explains the value of developing a professional portfolio to be used for evaluation for teacher-librarians. Discusses electronic portfolios; collecting pertinent information to accurately reflect the scope of abilities and accomplishments; identifying professional growth and possibilities for future growth; and how to present an electronic…

Discusses school libraries as safe havens for teenagers and considers elements that foster that atmosphere, including the physical environment, lack of judgments, familiarity, leisure, and a welcoming nature. Focuses on the importance of relationships, and taking the time to listen to teens and encourage them. (LRW)

Explains how the library professional staff in a Colorado Springs school district has changed the focus of their job role from technology implementation and support to increasing student achievement. Discusses reasons for the change, the library technology educator model, standards of performance, and collaboration with classroom teachers. (LRW)

Discussion of information-seeking behavior focuses on a study of the imposed query, as opposed to self-generated queries, in an elementary school library media center in order to quantify its presence, to record characteristics of the users that carry them, and to identify the persons imposing them. The coding sheet is appended. Contains one table…

Includes seven articles that focus on how teens can benefit from and contribute to libraries, both school and public. Highlights include improvement in Philadelphia school libraries; public library youth advisory committees; teen library board members in public libraries; teen councils in public libraries; and a list of teen library group Web…

Discusses the new beginning of the school year, the new nationalism following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, and the role of the school library media specialist in recognizing the importance of information in a democratic society. Provides Web resources related to civic education. (LRW)

Includes nine papers that were presented at the White House Conference on School Libraries in 2002. Highlights include the importance of books and access to information in today's society; the role of school librarians; the importance of school libraries; how to change perceptions of school libraries; and how school libraries can improve student…

Although elementary reading series books appear to be largely nonsexist, school library books reflect certain prescribed roles for girls and boys in sports activities. Findings are presented from a study which examined 1,380 books to investigate the social information, regarding sports and work, that is communicated to young readers. (IAH)

Discussion of the situation of school community libraries in rural areas of South Australia provides background information on geography, demography, and library service in Australia; government guidelines for the establishment of school community libraries; and a hypothetical example of the establishment of such a service. (6 references) (MES)

Describes the three roles of the school library media specialist delineated in new guidelines for school library media programs developed cooperatively by the American Association of School Librarians and the Association for Educational Communications and Technology: (1) information specialist; (2) teacher; and (3) instructional consultant. (MES)