Learning and Libraries in an Information Age: Principles and Practice [Paperback]

Barbara Stripling (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 15, 1999 | ISBN-10: 1563086662 | ISBN-13: 978-1563086663 | Edition: 1

Blending the latest research and educational theory with sound and effective practices, this book shows you how to create a learning-centered library for the new millennium. Some of the most respected authorities in the field have contributed their ideas and expertise to this important work. For example, Carol Kuhlthau discusses student learning in the information age; Jackie Mancall writes about collection development; Sheila Salmon describes what the library media specialist brings to the equation of standards-based learning; and Joy McGregor provides an informative article about learning theories and models. The result is a valuable combination of principles and implementation strategies for learning, information literacy, instructional design, library media program design, collaboration, teaching, collection development, assessment, and building communities of learning. Now is the time to step forward as an instructional leader and this is the book that will help you do it. A must read for libra

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

This collection of 13 essays from respected leaders in the field explores the structure and theory of the school library in the information age and looks ahead to its future changes. Some of the topics include learning theories and how they relate to library media practice, comparisons of several models for teaching information-literacy skills, collaborative teaching, standards-based teaching, and assessment of student learning. Each chapter provides a background in research and theory, then highlights effective practices and implementation strategies. An excellent resource, this volume is helpful both to librarians new to the field and seasoned veterans wishing to keep up with the times.
Yapha Nussbaum Mason, Brentwood Lower School, Los Angeles
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Library Journal

This book is the first in the publisher's new Principles and Practice series, which replaces School Library Media Annual and is intended to "provide practicing library media professionals with research and theory that are grounded in effective practice." It fulfills this goal admirably, combining a solid grounding in constructivist theory and inquiry-based learning with practical tips on revamping library media programs based on these theories. Throughout its six parts and 13 contributed chapters, the book emphasizes the role of the school library media specialist as full partner in the instructional program and the media center as the heart of the information-age school. Sections and chapters cover learning theories; collaborative planning and teaching with meaningful assignments and assessment; collection development; design of library media programs; community building; and more. Contributors are library and information science faculty, library media specialists, and other educators. Recommended for professional collections and students.
-Janet Crum, Oregon Health Sciences Univ. Lib., Portland
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 375 pages
• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited; 1 edition (October 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563086662
• ISBN-13: 978-1563086663
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,114,815 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)