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Peer reviewedGuthrie, John T.; Alverson, Susan; Poundstone, Carol – Knowledge Quest, 1999
Explores student motivations for reading and how school library media specialists can facilitate long-term reading motivation. Discusses extrinsic and intrinsic motivations; media center-sponsored book celebrations; library instruction; curricular integration; and self-expression. A sidebar relates the experiences of an elementary school…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Learning Resources Centers, Library Instruction
Peer reviewedJinkins, Barbara – Knowledge Quest, 2001
Discussion of collaboration between classroom teachers and school library media specialists focuses on programs at an elementary school in the Katy Independent School District (Texas). Topics include knowing the faculty; knowing the curriculum; providing needed materials and services; cooperation with public librarians; and recognition of shared…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Elementary Education, Learning Resources Centers
Peer reviewedEnglish, Nancy; Hanks, Ruth – Knowledge Quest, 2003
Considers the roles of teachers and school librarians in comparison to J. K. Rowling's muggles and wizards in the Harry Potter books. Presents a technology assessment tool that asks teachers what skills they would like the library to provide to support curriculum, including reference, technology, literacy, and collaborative learning, and provides…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Evaluation Methods, Learning Resources Centers
