Discussion of quality education focuses on two studies: one explored the impact of school library media centers on student achievements, and the other examined the value of voluntary reading. A model developed from the studies indicates that adequate media centers combined with the effective use of library resources lead to higher student…

Reports on a survey of principals' knowledge of the teacher-librarian role and proposes a plan to help administrators become more aware of the role and to strengthen partnerships among teachers, administrators, and librarians. What principals need to know about resource centers and how they can learn are addressed. (Contains four references.) (KRN)

Describes a study of 39 Texas public elementary schools that investigated the effect of school climate and teacher characteristics on the cooperation between teachers and school library media specialists. The involvement of school librarians in instruction is discussed, and suggestions are offered for increasing their involvement. (33 references)…

Contains eight citations from the ERIC database that offer suggestions about ways teachers and librarians can use the library to help students learn and ways to motivate children to use the library and read. (MG)

Presents a brief history of the developments which led to the publication of "Information Power: Guidelines for School Library Media Programs"; examines implications for the educational and social contexts in which librarians work; and offers suggestions for applying these guidelines to current programs. (15 references) (LRW)

Describes the planning and implementation of a computerized writing center that is located in a high school library. Cooperation between the librarian and the classroom teacher is discussed; various writing assignments and the role of the librarian are described; and library services to teachers that support the writing center are explained. (LRW)

Summarizes the results of a national study of library media material challenges in secondary public school libraries that was conducted during the 1989-90 school year. Factors that influence whether challenges to library media materials resulted in retention, restriction, or removal of materials are identified. (LRW)

Describes a school library media project for teaching poetry in which fifth-grade students write and illustrate a poem and produce a poster using the PosterPrinter machine. Suggestions for additional activities are included. (EAM)

Provides a school library media activity for elementary grades using the "Guinness Book of World Records" in print and CD-ROM format. Lesson objectives, librarian preparation required, student activities, and evaluation are included. (EAM)

Describes Infocus, a membership-based service of the State Library of New South Wales (NSW) that provides students with information for their study of the NSW Higher School Certificate curriculum. Developed in collaboration with school and public libraries, Infocus provides reproductions of resources held by the State Library of NSW. (LRW)

Reviews articles related to school library media programs that were published in journals intended for other members of the profession and involved research. Subject areas include administration, roles of the school library media specialist, and reading. (LRW)

Describes resources available through ICONnect, an online project designed by members of the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) to help librarians, teachers, students, and parents use the Internet effectively through courses, a homework reference service (KidsConnect), and links to recommended sites. Award-winning classroom projects…

Describes the School Corps program in Portland, Oregon that was formed to promote a stronger partnership between public and school libraries. Topics include effects of school budget cuts on library services; encouraging students to get public library cards; and in-service training for teachers on computer use, including the Internet. (LRW)

Illustrates the importance of working with teenagers in libraries and schools. Describes an exchange on the YALSA-L (Young Adult Library Association Listserv) and other sources that focus on adults' attitudes toward teens and providing effective youth services. Suggests ways of coping with the "teen boom" and ways of getting student feedback on…

Presents administrator's views on possible trends in college and universities. Addresses: hazardous waste disposal; privatization of custodial services; libraries and technology; building product purchases based on life-cycle cost; continuing education for employees; armed campus security; fees and tuition collection via online transactions; and…