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Direct linkJohnston, Melissa P. – Knowledge Quest, 2013
The explosion of technology and information has resulted in major changes in education in the twenty-first century. School librarians have a vital role to play in efforts to ensure that students are equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed and participate in the digital society of the twenty-first century. This role presents an…
Descriptors: School Libraries, Librarians, Partnerships in Education, Technology Integration
Harvey, Carl A., II – Knowledge Quest, 2009
In the new AASL "Standards for the 21st-Century Learner," the very first Common Belief is "Reading is a window to the world." School library media specialists have always developed collections of materials (both print and non-print) to hook students in and keep them engaged in reading. They continually promote their collections to both students…
Descriptors: School Libraries, Educational Change, Media Specialists, Reading Skills
Peer reviewedBuddy, Juanita Warren; Williams, Merchuria Chase – Knowledge Quest, 2001
The shortage of school library media specialists (SLMSs) has accentuated the need for establishing and promoting mentoring programs in K-12 schools. Mentoring programs for SLMSs in two large urban school systems are addressing the needs of new SLMSs. Sample orientation/mentoring program activities are given. (AEF)
Descriptors: Educational Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Librarians, Library Development
Peer reviewedFreels, Judy; Kruse, Claire; Richards, David; Sophiea, Laura – Knowledge Quest, 2001
School library media specialists (SLMSs) in the Rochester (Michigan) Community Schools decided it was crucial to come to a consensus about key roles of SLMSs in successful school library media programs. They identified the following roles: information specialist, instructional partner, and program administrator. To educate administrators, staff…
Descriptors: Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Librarians, Library Administration
Peer reviewedHones, Kay Ellen – Knowledge Quest, 1998
Library Media Center 2000 (LMC2000) focuses on school library media services, technology, training, and advocacy--restructuring information and meeting linguistic, cultural, and multimedia learning needs. Over the last three years, San Francisco, California library media specialists have engaged in a process of professional development, networking…
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Information Literacy, Information Technology, Leadership
Peer reviewedTurock, Betty J. – Knowledge Quest, 1998
Discusses the need for library media specialists to develop a voice of authority. Discusses insights of the feminist perspective; gender differences and future characteristics of the next generation of librarians; combining strong voices of authority to lead the charge for equitable, fair access for all youth; and national investment in library…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Elementary Secondary Education, Females, Feminism
