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Smeltzer, Tracey L. – Book Report, 1999
Describes a high school library orientation program, based on research and writing, that is centered on the curriculum and integrates the subjects of science and English. Discusses class assignments, the library orientation manual and steps in the library instruction process, and writing as an effective learning tool across the curriculum. (AEF)
Descriptors: Assignments, Course Integrated Library Instruction, Curriculum Development, High Schools
Seewald, Jacqueline – Book Report, 1999
Describes how to present a good image of the school library media center at the beginning of the school year. Highlights include coming in earlier than the teachers or students to set up displays and present an organized image, library instruction coordinated with English classes, and sample questions for orientation assignments. (LRW)
Descriptors: Assignments, Course Integrated Library Instruction, Learning Resources Centers, School Libraries
Crawford, Julia – Book Report, 1999
Presents examples that librarians can use with any age group to explain the differences between patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Defines three basic types of intellectual property--patent, trademark, and copyright, followed by three sample dialogues to explain all three. Highlights further activities and practical applications. (AEF)
Descriptors: Copyrights, Information Literacy, Information Sources, Intellectual Property
Diaz, Magna; Jeffress-Overton, Irene – Book Report, 1993
Describes two multicultural projects designed by a middle school librarian and a high school librarian in cooperation with teachers. The first project consisted of five lessons for sixth graders about Puerto Rico and its culture. The second project included units for high school students that examined family roots and the geography, culture, and…
Descriptors: Course Integrated Library Instruction, Cultural Pluralism, Family History, Foreign Countries
Baker, Mark – Book Report, 1990
Describes a two-year plan for a library instruction program for teaching research skills to junior high school students. An annotated bibliography is presented that includes 14 books and 15 journal articles on instruction in library use, and a pre- and posttest for students is provided. (LRW)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Junior High Schools, Learning Resources Centers, Library Instruction
Skeele, Linda – Book Report, 1999
Provides suggestions for media specialists to conduct effective and motivating professional development for teachers. Highlights include making examples that teachers can use in their classrooms, small- versus large-group instruction, providing a printed agenda and handouts, using an instructional assistant, sticking to a schedule while breaking…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Faculty Development, Grouping (Instructional Purposes), Learning Resources Centers
Campbell, Christine; McCulley, Lucretia – Book Report, 1992
Discussion of academic library instruction programs for high school students focuses on a model based on cooperation between classroom teachers and librarians from the high school and the university. A library instruction program at the University of Richmond for an eleventh grade honors English class is described. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cooperation, Grade 11, High School Students
Pitel, Vonna J. – Book Report, 1991
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)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Course Integrated Library Instruction, Library Role, Library Services
Manczuk, Suzanne – Book Report, 1999
Describes the following resources for managing a middle school media center: literature bibliographies with on-target middle school recommendations and useful annotations; resources for teaching primary sources; resources on censorship and banned books; basic Internet guides; copyright-law resources; information-literacy standards; and…
Descriptors: Educational Resources, Educational Technology, Information Sources, Learning Resources Centers
York, Sherry – Book Report, 1999
Describes an activity that librarians can use to acquaint teachers with keyword searching and Boolean operators to more successfully use the library's online catalog. Uses food ingredients to represent various possible combinations. (LRW)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Teacher Education, Keywords, Library Catalogs
Eisenberg, Michael; Berkowitz, Robert E. – Book Report, 1997
Illustrates how the "Big Six Skills" model of information problem solving (Task Definition, Information Seeking Strategies, Location and Access, Use of Information, Synthesis, and Evaluation) is a perfect match to the influx of technology in student research. Outlines two typical assignments that focus the Big Six perspective on the…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Information Literacy, Information Seeking, Information Technology
Gierke, Carolyn – Book Report, 1999
Discussion of block scheduling in secondary schools focuses on its impact on the school library media center. Discusses increased demand for library services, scheduling classes, the impact on librarians' time, teaching information technology, local area networks, and the increased pace of activity. (LRW)
Descriptors: Block Scheduling, Information Technology, Learning Resources Centers, Library Instruction
Vandermade, Claudia – Book Report, 1999
A school librarian presents a plan for teaching Internet skills to all students. The lesson, taught to eighth-grade students, involved three class sessions, two homework assignments, and one written project. Goals and procedures are outlined for the two assignments described. (AEF)
Descriptors: Assignments, Computer Literacy, Elementary Secondary Education, Grade 8
Lincoln, Margaret – Book Report, 1999
Offers experiences related to library media center usage and orientation/instruction that resulted from a change to block scheduling at Lakeview High School (Battle Creek, Michigan). Highlights include increased library use and circulation, and library instruction and orientation that includes print and nonprint media as part of a freshman…
Descriptors: Block Scheduling, Course Integrated Library Instruction, Educational Change, High School Freshmen
Talbot, Dixie – Book Report, 1997
A high school library media specialist advises teaching search engine skills by incorporating them into existing instructional units. Describes how search engines were introduced in an eighth-grade computer literacy class. Presents class activities, and provides tips for teachers. Includes addresses for eight search engines and three sites…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Literacy, Elementary Education, Grade 8
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