Language Arts & Disciplines : Library & Information Science

It's no longer about just about having the ''best'' collection. As education shifts to a learner-centered environment, collection development must address the dynamic interplay between all stakeholders in the wider school community. Based on the latest educational theory and research, Hughes-Hassell and Mancall recommend a plan to operate school media centers in the midst of radical flux, while meeting students' information needs in a holistic context. Connecting to the guidelines of Information Power, the premier learner-focused model for library media centers, Collection Management for Youth is grounded in educational theory to help connect the ''whys'' to the ''hows''. The authors pose a challenge to school library media specialists and supervisors, youth librarians in public libraries, and educators: Given these tools, are you willing to become learner-centered collection managers, to wear the hats of change agents, leaders, learners, and research guides?. This ground-breaking guide will help youth librarians:. Develop and manage collections that meet the changing needs of learners. Address a dynamic educational process and ever-changing resource base. Become an informed teacher and information guide. Tap into the school’s broadest learning community to build partnerships. Addressing both print and electronic information sources, this must-have manual is filled with eleven field-tested tools to encourage collaboration and help put the concepts to work. more...

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The Second Edition of Computerization and Controversy: Value Conflicts and Social Choices is a collection of 78 articles that examine the social aspects of computerization from a variety of perspectives, many presenting important viewpoints not often discussed in the conventional literature. A number of paired articles comprise thought-provoking head-on debate. Fields represented include computer science, information systems, management, journalism, psychology, law, library science, and sociology. This volume introduces some of the major controversies surrounding the computerization of society and helps readers recognize the social processes that drive and shape computerization. Division into eight provocatively titled sections facilitates course planning for classroom or seminar use. A lead article for each section frames the major controversies, locates the selections within the debates, and points to other relevant literature. more...

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Pre-adolescent boys are nearly invisible in libraries. With ever-increasing electronic amusements, how can books and the library compete for their attention?. In Connecting Boys with Books, librarian and educator Michael Sullivan provides the tools that librarians, school library media specialists, and educators need to overcome cultural and developmental challenges, stereotyping, and lack of role models that essentially program boys out of the library. Attracting boys to library programs in the ''tween'' years will go a long way in maintaining their interest in books and reading over a lifetime, creating good habits from a young age. Sullivan's practical and proven programming builds on the unique developmental needs and interests of boys in this middle stage, including:. Finding and promoting male readers as role models. Using the power of chess, games, and other challenging (and competitive) activities. Encouraging physical responses to books in a way that spells ''fun'' to boys. Talking about books so boys will be enticed to listen. Reaching out with stories that resonate with boys at this stage. Enhancing boys' ongoing journeys by encouraging independent reading. From playing chess to swathing the walls in butcher paper to give boys a physical space to respond to books, Sullivan's practical ideas and developmentally astute insights show librarian and teacher colleagues how to make vitally needed connections with this underserved population. more...

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This practical guide is aimed specifically at information professionals who are often those responsible for copyright compliance in their organisation. more...

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Dedicated to the memory of children's book author Virginia Hamilton, The Coretta Scott King Awards: 1970-2004 celebrates 35 years of African-American contributions to children's literature. more...

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