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Peer reviewedTodd, Ross – Orana, 2001
Discusses challenges facing teacher librarians to plan a future for the information-knowledge environments in schools and suggests that action and evidence-based, learning-centered practice focusing on a constructivist inquiry approach are important. Topics include perceived lack of support and understanding; funding; professional development; a…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Experiential Learning, Futures (of Society), Inquiry
Hayes, Karen – Book Report, 2001
Discussion of staff development in schools focuses on the role of school librarians. Topics include job-embedded staff development that emphasizes collaboration, including case studies, networking, and using technology for professional development; models of staff development; and effective approaches to staff development, including active teacher…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Case Studies, Inservice Teacher Education, Librarian Teacher Cooperation
Peer reviewedShaughnessy, Thomas W. – Library Trends, 1992
Strategies for designing effective professional development programs for research librarians are discussed, focusing on competencies of librarians and benefits to the organization. An internship model that outlines necessary components in the context of quality management and effectiveness is offered. (26 references) (EA)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Information Technology, Internship Programs, Librarians
LeBaron, John F.; And Others – School Library Media Annual (SLMA), 1995
Considers the role of school media librarians in changing educational environments. Highlights include a future education scenario; educational improvement; electronic information networking; constructivist versus instructional models of schooling; school computer network development, including costs; and library media leadership, including…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Constructivism (Learning), Costs, Educational Change
