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School Libraries (K-12)
 Websites presented in alphabetical order American Association of School Librarians (AASL) 
 "The mission of the American Association of School Librarians is to advocate excellence, facilitate change, and develop leaders in the school library media field." The site contains information on issues of concern for librarians, educators, and parents; resources for continuing education and career development; a calendar of conferences and events; and more. From the American Library Association. http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/aasl/ Topics: Librarian Specialties, Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Nov 22, 2008 California School Library Association (CSLA)
Site of "an organization of library media teachers, classroom teachers, paraprofessionals, district and county coordinators of curriculum, media and technology, and others committed to enriching student learning by building a better future for school libraries." Contains a calendar of events, job listings, a directory of California authors and illustrators, resources on intellectual freedom, the "CSLA Tool Kit for Advocacy and Action," and more. http://www.schoolibrary.org/ Topics: California: Education, K-12 Education, Librarian Specialties, Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type, Social Issues Last updated May 29, 2005 Fifty Years of Supporting Children's Learning: A History of Public School Libraries and Federal Legislation From 1953–2000
"Drawn from more than 50 sources, this [March 2005] report presents descriptive data about public school libraries since 1953. Along with key characteristics of school libraries, the report also presents national and regional standards, and federal legislation affecting school library media centers. Data from sample surveys are presented at the national, regional, and school levels, and by state." From the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), U.S. Department of Education. http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2005311 Topics: K-12 Education, Librarian Specialties, Libraries & Archives by Type, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Ready Reference & Quick Facts Last updated Mar 16, 2005 International School Library Day
This day, which commemorates the "importance of school libraries in teaching and learning," has been celebrated on the third Monday in October since 1999. The site features suggested activities, a description of what libraries around the world are doing, and online resources to help plan an International School Library Day. Includes material about this day back to 1999. From the International Association of School Librarianship (IASL). http://www.iasl-online.org/events/isld/ Topics: Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Apr 4, 2008 K-12 Library Initiative
Offers resources supporting an initiative "designed to provide [Washington state] school librarians with the skills, tools and training needed to make a positive impact on students' achievement." Describes the program's history, a survey on the status and condition of school libraries in Washington state, and inconsistencies revealed in the survey. Includes evaluation and assessment tools and links, resource lists, reading lists, charts, and forms. A project of the Washington State Library. http://www.k12library.info Topics: K-12 Education, Librarian Specialties, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Nov 15, 2004 Library Schools in the United States and Canada
A list of links to websites for schools and departments that provide degrees in librarianship and information management and science. From the School of Library and Information Science at San José State University. http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/resources/libraryschools.htm Topics: College and University Education, Librarian Specialties, Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Jul 22, 2005 National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES): Search for Schools, Colleges, and Libraries
Database of public schools, private schools, colleges, universities, and public libraries in the United States and its territories. Searchable by name of institution, city, or zip code. Clicking on an institution's name in the search results brings up statistical and other information about the institution. http://nces.ed.gov/globallocator/ Topics: College and University Education, Education, Librarian Specialties, Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated May 23, 2004 Podcasting 101 for K-12 Librarians
This 2006 article provides an introduction to podcasting, and looks at its applications in school libraries. Includes definitions, reasons to use podcasts, steps to creating your own podcasts, further reading, and podcasting resources (podcast content, directories, and recording software). From Esther Kreider Eash, a director of libraries and technology integration; in Computers in Libraries magazine. http://www.infotoday.com/cilmag/apr06/Eash.shtml Topics: Internet, K-12 Education, Libraries & Archives by Type, Media Last updated Apr 26, 2006 Research in School Librarianship: Links to Resources
This site brings together links to participating school library and media organizations, international conferences and research projects, highlights of websites useful to school library practitioners, and related news items. This site serves well the needs of individual school librarians and planners, graduate students and researchers, and administrators concerned with contrasting the state of school libraries and information literacy between nations. From the International Association of School Librarianship (IASL). http://www.iasl-online.org/research/researchsl.html Topics: K-12 Education, Librarian Specialties, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Jun 8, 2007 Resources for School Librarians
This site provides a compilation of links for school librarians in the areas of learning and teaching, information access, program administration (including library management policies and procedures), technology, education and employment, and continuing education. Searchable, or browsable by topic. "This site is maintained by Linda Bertland, retired school librarian, Philadelphia, PA." http://www.sldirectory.com/libsf/reslibs.html Topics: K-12 Education, Librarian Specialties, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Mar 15, 2005 School Libraries Online: International Association of School Librarianship (IASL)
Deriving its mission from the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, this site provides an international forum promoting "effective school library media programmes as viable instruments in the educational process." Read the IASL Policy Statement on School Libraries , an argument for adequate school libraries. Features articles and a newsletter, awards, committees, journal abstracts, events, and book reviews. Searchable. From Anne Clyde, professor of librarianship at the University of Iceland. http://www.iasl-online.org/ Topics: K-12 Education, Librarian Specialties, Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type, Social Science Last updated Jun 8, 2007 School Library Journal
Plenty of online content from the major journal for school and childrens librarians. Has news, selected articles, columns (archived), Year's Best Books, events calendar, editorials and letters, selected CD-ROM and software reviews, and more. http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/ Topics: K-12 Education, Librarian Specialties, Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type, Magazines, Social Science Last updated Dec 21, 2003 Special Edition on Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ
The Journal of Religion & Society presents a dozen articles from a January 2004 symposium that "explored some of the issues surrounding Mel Gibson's ... movie dramatizing the passion of Christ." Also includes "A Viewer's Guide to Contemporary Passion Plays," which provides background material and contemporary interpretations. http://moses.creighton.edu/JRS/toc/2004.html Topics: Christianity, Film: Genres & Themes, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Mar 9, 2006 Standards and Guidelines for Strong School Libraries
This 2004 publication provides "standards and guidelines to assist California school districts in developing strong school library programs for all students, kindergarten through grade 12. The standards are based on current research that links student academic success to well-staffed and well-funded school libraries." Topics include staffing, standards for teachers and paraprofessionals, facilities, print and digital resources, and technology. Opens directly into a PDF document. From the California School Library Association. http://www.csla.net/pdf/CSLA_Standards.pdf Topics: Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Jan 15, 2008 Washington Library Media Association (WLMA)
Organization, conference, employment, and mailing list information for school librarians, library media teachers, and others interested in library service to K-12 schools in Washington state. http://www.wlma.org/ Topics: K-12 Education, Librarian Specialties, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Oct 14, 2004 |
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