Describes a survey that was conducted in Colorado to evaluate the results of an earlier project that provided training on the Internet to library personnel, assessed librarians' Internet use, and measured the effectiveness of librarians' training. A copy of the survey instrument is appended. (LRW)

Presents insights of what does and doesn't work in school library local area network (LAN) printing in terms of five "myths": (1) "You need a network to share a printer;" (2) "Printing is much faster on a network;" (3) "All printers are created equal;" (4) "If one is good, two are better;" (5) "I'll never learn." (AEF)

To help students become effective information users from a variety of resources, librarians at one Illinois high school designed a before-school inservice training program, produced a 10-minute video illustrating the research process, and developed tie-ins to each department supporting the curriculum taught by content-area teachers. (14…

Investigates reading preferences of an ethnically and economically diverse group of sixth-grade students from three middle schools. Shows that light materials (scary series books, comics, and magazines) top the list for every sub-group of students. Finds very limited availability of preferred materials in school; and shows that most students…

Explores several new school buildings in Virginia that attempt to address today's trends in technology, population shifts, and teaching methods. School designs discussed include a technology-rich library for an independent Norfolk school, a high school that is a model of energy efficiency and environmental responsibility, and a context-driven…

Discusses the value of children's games in developing and revealing personality traits; describes games in literature and suggests activities for library media specialists; and presents creative activities for elementary and middle school students that involve games and literature. (LRW)

Explores student motivations for reading and how school library media specialists can facilitate long-term reading motivation. Discusses extrinsic and intrinsic motivations; media center-sponsored book celebrations; library instruction; curricular integration; and self-expression. A sidebar relates the experiences of an elementary school…

Explores some of the collection and service-related issues which should be considered by those developing an electronic collection in a school library. Highlights include principles of electronic collection management; selection of electronic resources; technological infrastructure; user training; online subscriptions; marketing; and technical…

Discusses the school librarian's role in helping teachers use the Internet effectively. Topics include access to the Internet, including bookmarks; pro-active Internet use by librarians, including notifying teachers about good Web sites; evaluating Internet information; making use of the Internet's interactive capabilities; and encouraging teacher…

Outlines myths about gifted readers. Suggests that librarians are vital in nurturing gifted children by developing collections which respond to high abilities and diverse intelligences while honoring the chronological age of these readers, by creating responsive learning environments and using flexible teaching strategies, and by supporting…

Describes a research project for 10th-grade students that was developed to produce independent researchers who had a clear understanding of the research process and a knowledge of some of the research materials available in the school library media center. Independence was emphasized by discouraging help from the teacher or librarian. (LRW)

Reports how access to libraries in Library Power schools was provided, the changes in facilities and equipment that were made, the amounts and kinds of use that occurred, how practices and facilities were related to use, and how teacher involvement in Library Power activities related to use of the library by students. (AEF)

Examines the major elements present in the community and the educational context prior to and during implementation of the Library Power initiative in the Lincoln (Nebraska) Public Schools site. Describes key team members who secured the grant, the educational framework supporting the initiative, and new teams and strategies developed to ensure…

Examines the implementation of the Library Power initiative at Lakeside Elementary School in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Findings indicated the program provided an opportunity to improve the library collection and to develop a process approach to library research; the development of student-centered, resource-based approaches to teaching and learning…

Describes the development of INFOhio, a state-wide effort that is tying together Ohio's public and private school libraries in an online network. Highlights include electronic resources; training for librarians and teachers; a union catalog; choice of vendors; and the need for further funding. (LRW)