Download or read book An Automation Primer for School Library Media Centers written by Barbara Schultz-Jones and published by Linworth. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This thorough guide to library automation provides an in-depth look at the many components and options available to school libraries. Topics discussed include defining automation systems, features of systems, Web access, technical considerations, and emerging technologies. In addition, the book outlines a step-by-step process of project planning, selection, and site preparation."--Booklist.

Download or read book Administering the School Library Media Center written by Betty J. Morris and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2010-08-16 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the most comprehensive textbook on school library administration available, now updated to include the latest standards and address new technologies. This reference text provides a complete instructional overview of the workings of the library media center—from the basics of administration, budgeting, facilities management, organization, selection of materials, and staffing to explanations on how to promote information literacy and the value of digital tools like blogs, wikis, and podcasting. Since the publication of the fourth edition of Administering the School Library Media Center in 2004, many changes have altered the landscape of school library administration: the implementation of NCLB legislation and the revision of AASL standards, just to mention two. The book is divided into 14 chapters, each devoted to a major topic in school library media management. This latest edition gives media specialists a roadmap for designing a school library that is functional and intellectually stimulating, while leading sources provide guidance for further research.

Download or read book School Library Media Centers in Cooperative Automation Projects written by Sally J. Drew and published by [Chicago] : American Library Association. This book was released on 1991 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Cataloging Correctly for Kids written by Sheila S. Intner and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2011 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text is based on guidelines issued by the ALCTS. It is a one-stop handbook for librarians who organize information for children.

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Download or read book Technology and the School Library written by Odin L. Jurkowski and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2006-10-11 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Technology has become one of the three main areas of focus for school librarians, along with collaboration and leadership. To meet the growing need in this area, Technology and the School Library provides an overview of the types of technologies used in school libraries and describes how the school librarian interacts with and works with the technology. Major topics covered in this volume include information resources in the school library, the different varieties of educational software available, resources available via the web, and the importance of creating a school library web site. This book also addresses tools that can be used in classrooms and technology administration—everything from automation and filters to security on student computers and security systems in general. This up-to-date overview of technology will provide school librarians the background and breadth needed to realize the potential they have for improving library services to children.

Download or read book Automating Media Centers and Small Libraries written by Dania Bilal and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This updated and expanded second edition offers the latest findings and practices for library automation in the 21st century. With a practical, systematic approach, Bilal covers the entire spectrum of steps and activities involved in the automation process. Although this text does not prescribe a specific system or approach, it offers detailed guidelines to enable both the novice and the seasoned librarian to make educated decisions and avoid costly mistakes when automating for the first time, upgrading an existing system, or migrating from one automated system to another.

Download or read book Strategic Planning for School Library Media Centers written by Mary Frances Zilonis and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2002 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers step-by-step instructions for implementing long-range media center plans in school libraries, identifying priorities for future direction, explaining the basis for effective budget development, and emphasizing the library media center's role in the school's instructional program.

Download or read book Using a Microcomputer in the Classroom written by Gary G. Bitter and published by Allyn & Bacon. This book was released on 1993 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Addressing the role of computers in learning and the means of integrating and applying computer technology into the curriculum, this text emphasizes all the important basic topics related to technology in education. There is coverage of multimedia/hypermedia, designing lesson plans, and how to evaluate and choose software, all supported by numerous forms and charts.

Download or read book Designing a School Library Media Center for the Future written by Rolf Erikson and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2007-04-02 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to designing school library media centers that provides information on addressing the unique ergonomic and technology needs of children, controling costs using proven bidding and evaluation methods, understanding the technical drawings and language used in architecture, and other related topics.