Describes the Knapp School Libraries Project that was developed in the 1960s to create model libraries in elementary and secondary schools by upgrading their materials and qualified personnel. Visits from librarians, educators, students, and community members that helped disseminate the model libraries' characteristics are discussed. (Contains 14…

Lists and annotates 33 books of professional interest and significance to school library media specialists in the areas of cataloging and technical services, management, resources in various subject areas, teaching strategies and learning activities, general issues and perspectives, and technology. (LRW)

Lists 100 sources useful to school library media specialists to help identify important materials for children, including books, multicultural materials, nonprint materials, and special features; and for young adults in the areas of books, multicultural materials, nonprint materials, periodicals, reference books and electronic sources, and special…

Discusses benefits of travel for school library media specialists. Topics addressed include individual awareness of flexibility and adaptability; adapting to and accepting cultural differences; developing better perspectives on our own countries and programs; and sources of information on courses or study tours for university credit that are…

Describes services of the outreach program offered at the Illinois School for the Deaf Media Center. Highlights include captioned films and videos; outreach videos; computer software; parents' library; curriculum library; and information on any issue connected with deafness. (LRW)

Reports on a panel presentation given at the 1991 American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference that discussed emerging technologies in resource sharing and document delivery. Highlights include issues to consider before implementing new technologies; managerial and policy issues; impacts on public library service; and public school library…

Explains the theory of school based management (SBM) and suggests implications for school library media specialists. The roles of teachers and administrators are discussed, the impact of SBM on standards of accreditation and performance-based guidelines is described, and 19 resources from the ERIC database are suggested. (LRW)

Provides seven fully developed library media activities that are designed to be used with specific curriculum units in mathematics, reading/language arts, science, and social studies. Library media skills objectives, curriculum objectives, grade levels, instructional roles, activity and procedures for completion, evaluation, and follow-up are…

Discusses the importance of evaluation of school library resource centers for effective schools and the professional development of teacher librarians. Provides a chart profiling the role of the teacher-librarian in the awareness, mechanical, routine, and refined stages of the implementation of critical educational components in a cooperative…

Three alternative career options for teacher librarians are discussed in separate articles written by individuals who have changed careers: a school principal, a computer resources teacher, and a consultant. It is noted that each of these careers requires skills that many school librarians already possess. (LAE)

Relates the development of the concept of curriculum integrated library media programs in elementary and secondary education. Highlights include a history of school libraries; federal aid and guidelines; standards; the instructional role of the school library media specialist; the importance of flexible scheduling; and student attitudes. (34…

W. Edwards Deming built a 40-year record of quality management in Japan known as Total Quality Management (TQM). His 14 points require a change in the belief system of managers and media directors, but their implementation in government agencies and schools will produce increased time for better services, better communications, and new programs.…

Discussion of ways to enhance learning in school library media centers focuses on the theory of constructivism. Methods described include examining ideas, interacting with other students, encouraging higher-level thinking skills, and pausing to give time for reflection. Examples of lessons for elementary and secondary school students are provided.…

The fourth article in a series designed to help library selectors enhance their collections of materials on multicultural diversity provides a list of 92 videos about the cultural heritage of Hispanic Americans. Each entry includes ordering information, grade level, and a brief annotation. A list of distributors is also included. (LRW)

Provides seven fully developed library media activities that are designed to be used with specific curriculum units in physical education, reading and language arts, science, and social studies. Library media skills objectives, curriculum objectives, grade level, instructional roles, activities for completion, evaluation, and follow up are…