Reviews the professionalization process in the school library media field; critically analyzes the field, drawing from the appropriate professional characteristics; and explores the field's ethos, especially the service orientation considered important for the field, which needs to be translated into ethical practice.

Because authorities in children's literature feel that series such as Nancy Drew, the Bobbsey Twins, and the Hardy Boys are outdated and poorly written, an annotated bibliography of quality series books is provided to aid librarians in recommending replacement selections to young readers. (FM)

Presents a step-by-step approach to school media program involvement in shared resources and services. (Author)

Presents an eight-component weekly report form which media specialists may use for reporting library media center activities to the school administration. (CMV)

A guide to assist library/media specialists in developing a campaign for the improvement of learning opportunities for students through increased public support and commitment for school library/media programs. (Author)

Removal of school library books is again an issue in the courts. In a 1993 Kansas City case involving the superintendent's removal of "Annie on My Mind" from several school libraries, the federal court found that school officials' motivation violated the First Amendment. Administrators must resist the temptation to quell controversy by…

Discussion of collection analysis in school libraries focuses on the kinds of data used and how to use library automation software to collect the data. Describes the use of Microsoft Excel and its chart-making capabilities to enhance the presentation of the analysis and suggests ways to use collection analysis output. (LRW)

Describes how to explain the organization of a library to elementary school students by making an analogy of a library being like a state: each state is made up of towns and neighborhoods as libraries are made up of areas for fiction and nonfiction. Includes a worksheet. (LRW)

Includes 14 articles that explore school library programs based on quantifiable data and serious investigation. Topics include libraries and student success; accountability; political issues; principals' attitudes; gender; and motivation. (LRW)

Looks at the history of library services for children and the establishment of libraries in schools. Discusses the future of collaboration between teachers and librarians. (MG)

Discusses childrens' interest in messages and messengers; describes the role and impact of messages in a variety of books; and presents ideas for activities for elementary and secondary school students that suggest imaginative ways of using words, symbols, and language to offer children the chance to become messengers and communicators. (36…

Presents responses to questions addressed to candidates for the office of president-elect of the American Association of School Librarians (AASL). Topics discussed include major challenges facing school library media specialists; AASL's role in helping to meet these challenges; and member participation in AASL. (LRW)

Provides a list of 95 state school library associations, including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and indicates their affiliations with the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and/or the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT). (LRW)

Lists addresses and telephone numbers for state agencies and associated personnel dealing with school library media specialists. The District of Columbia, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Pacific Islands Trust Territory, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands are included. (LRW)

Describes a project undertaken at the Alcott School in Concord, Massachusetts, to recycle worn out books in the school library by having fifth graders design and construct attractive book jackets for them. Students select the books themselves and include their own reviews on the inside of the jacket. (MDM)