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Harvey, Carl A., II – Library Media Connection, 2008
Besides the School Library Media Program of the Year (SLMPY), American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has other awards to honor library media professionals and programs. From the Frances Henne Award for new library media specialists to the Collaborative School Library Media Award for collaborative projects, the awards recognize programs…
Descriptors: Awards, School Libraries, Media Specialists, Library Associations
Coatney, Sharon – School Library Monthly, 2009
In this article, the author discusses the most important thing she thinks school libraries should work toward. It is important for a school librarian to know and understand the mission of the school. It is also important to formulate a mission for the school library program. School librarians must think about and reflect on their own beliefs. What…
Descriptors: School Libraries, Library Services, Media Specialists, Library Role
Rux, Paul – Technology Connection, 1995
An understanding of the following issues will help media professionals to analyze and guide planning for technology in libraries: (1) technological vision; (2) systems thinking; (3) job analysis; (4) budget; and (5) statistics. (Author/AEF)
Descriptors: Budgets, Information Technology, Job Analysis, Library Development
Ekhaml, Leticia – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1995
Discusses use of reciprocation in library operations. Library media specialists explain how reciprocation can enhance cooperation of teachers, students, and others. Suggestions include thank you cards or gifts to speakers; rewarding students for reading and good behavior; providing refreshments for repairmen; hosting parties; and relieving…
Descriptors: Cooperation, Elementary Secondary Education, Interpersonal Relationship, Librarians
Tilke, Anthony – 1999
This paper looks at the skills and competency base of the school librarian. The paper contends that these attributes are necessary if the school library is to be in a position to encourage the development of discovery and personal growth for both pupils and staff. The paper concentrates on the role of the school librarian working with teaching…
Descriptors: Competence, Discovery Learning, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development
Singh, Diljit – 1993
The many changes in the world's social structure require corresponding changes in education. One across-the-system change that needs to be given emphasis is the development of school libraries. The current state of the world's school libraries is generally unsatisfactory. This view is based on the results of an international comparative study of…
Descriptors: Developed Nations, Developing Nations, Educational Change, Educational Improvement
Siong, Wong Kim, Ed.; And Others – 1990
This conference report contains 5 addresses and 29 reports on the general theme of the school library as a center for lifelong learning. Submitted by librarians throughout the world, the reports reflect theoretical as well as practical perspectives, and include the following topics: (1) establishing, developing, and evaluating library resource…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Learning Resources Centers, Library Development