In 2010 the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) responded to rapid changes in school libraries by convening the "Wisconsin School Library Summit: Envisioning 21st Century Learners and School Library Media Programs." Summit participants discussed the future of school libraries in Wisconsin. During the summit, several…

The Teacher & Principal School Report series showcases the results of a national survey of more than 4,700 public school Pre-K-12 educators on critical issues affecting schools and districts across the country. With two in-depth reports, Scholastic has explored equity in education as well as literacy, each with a special look at factors from…

To understand and share the feelings of students one must see the world through their lens. Empathic design includes aspects of empathy and offers a means for a practical application of the concept by encouraging organizations to put themselves into the shoes or situation of their users so as to better understand users' needs. Program evaluation…

It is no secret that since the fall of 2008, fiscal managers have been making tough decisions. The trend is consistent among economic sectors, including education. In their efforts to stem budget shortfalls, school administrators and business managers are cutting programs and eliminating teachers. School librarians in particular are struggling in…

This qualitative content analysis presents subscription databases available to school libraries through statewide purchases. The results may help school librarians evaluate grade and subject-area coverage, make comparisons to recommended databases, and note potential suggestions for their states to include in future contracts or for local…

This article outlines an integrated STEAM project based on "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate (2012). Elementary students focused on real-world, authentic problems presented in this 2013 Newbery Award-winning novel. The novel deals with difficult issues such as the humane treatment of animals, and has a powerful message of…

Since librarianship is making available and exploiting information for the benefit of people, librarians must know about information resources, about people, and about systems for linking resources and people. They need (1) basic abilities--literacy and numeracy; (2) organizational qualities, including vision, a questioning approach, perspective,…

Reviews general trends in teaching basic elements of community analysis, highlights some of the courses in which these elements are introduced, comments on cases of in-depth treatment where they appear, and notes selected problems associated with the teaching of the subject. (Author/PF)

Julia Emmons, an assistant professor at Emory University's Division of Librarianship, comments on librarianship and library education. (PF)

Survey results indicate that the number of faculty declined over the past five years; new faculty appointments increased in 1977-78; salaries of new assistant professors did not increase significantly; and the greatest per cent of salary change (which was negative) was in fiscal year appointments of professors, lectures, and instructors.…

The concept of intellectual freedom, and its presence or lack of presence in library education programs, is discussed. (KP)

On the basis of information available to prospective students, the availability of courses and programs in special librarianship is described. (Author)

A discussion of the existing standards and practices used by the American Library Association in the accreditation of library schools. (RM)

Ten librarians were interviewed in an attempt to discover what characteristics a library school professor possesses that determine what effect he has upon his students' careers. (SJ)

The contributions made by Catholic institutions of higher education to the development of the total educational process for librarians and the prospects for the 1980's are explored. (5 references) (NH)