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Morrill, Martha – School Library Journal, 1995
Discusses the changing role of the school library media specialist. Highlights include the impact of an increase in job complexity and decreases in library funding; strategies for delegating; circulation; equipment operation; and empowering teachers. A sidebar lists 11 different perspectives of the media specialist's role. (11 references) (KRN)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Educational Technology, Learning Resources Centers, Librarian Teacher Cooperation
Mather, Becky R. – School Library Journal, 1995
Discusses the planning and installation of a high school local area network. Highlights include suggestions for: defining goals, applying for funding, coordinating installation, teacher training, developing district technology plans, plans for growth, choosing locations, maintenance plans, system security, system backup, and use studies. (JKP)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Peripherals, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology
Johnson, Doug – School Library Journal, 1995
Discusses the restructuring of the Mankato, Minnesota school media program, accomplished by merging library and technology programs. Addresses time frame; necessary equipment and resources; computer networking; scheduled in-service training; and involvement of parents, teachers, and the school board. A sidebar lists five elements vital to a…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Educational Change, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
Considine, David M. – School Library Journal, 1994
Discusses the emerging interest in media education, or media literacy, and its impact on the role of the school library media specialist. Highlights include the school reform and restructuring movement; the impact of technology on literacy; the role in civic education and in health education; and media education support organizations. (Contains 17…
Descriptors: Citizenship Responsibility, Educational Change, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
Bankhead, Betty – School Library Journal, 1991
Discussion of the provision and management of technology by school library media specialists focuses on CD-ROMs in high schools. Highlights include needs assessment planning; funding options; management strategies; long-range planning; and sidebars which include a bibliography of materials that discuss CD-ROM, recommended conferences, and CD-ROM…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Conferences, Educational Benefits, Educational Technology
Wilford, Valerie J. – School Library Journal, 1993
Excerpts from testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources regarding the proposed Technology for Education Act highlights the need for strong school library media collections and programs in addition to the latest technology. Highlights include funding, expenditures, media centers and student achievement, librarians'…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation
