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A Canadian former "teacher-librarian" focuses on how media specialists can convince their constituents of the importance of school libraries to student learning and how they can influence the future of these libraries. She discusses how they will transform themselves as technology drastically changes how information is stored, accessed, and used by students and teachers. Action research involves a deliberate and focused plan in which an individual (or group) gathers and studies existing documentation and comes up with goals and a plan for study. In sequential chapters, the "tools and techniques" of the process are explained, with much emphasis on the author's own experiences. It is the personal viewpoint that makes this otherwise dry and theory-based manual so readable. "Tips" provides supplemental ideas and suggestions that will guide readers through their own research and evaluation. The manual is accompanied by a logical, easy-to-understand PowerPoint presentation on an enclosed CD-ROM that will come in handy in a variety of situations. Some of the graphics, however, are dated and detract from an otherwise excellent package. It could be used by media specialists as a motivational tool and to promote the importance of adapting school libraries to better fit the needs of today's teachers and students.
Susan McCaffrey, Haslett High School, MI
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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...focuses on how media specialists can convince their constituents of the importance of school libraries to student learning and how they can influence the future of these libraries.... It could be used by media specialists as a motivational tool and to promote the importance of adapting school libraries to better fit the needs of today's teachers and students.School Library Journal
Interesting and useful as an example of action research.Teacher Librarian
This work provides a practical model to tackle a transformative library project; Sykes's model would be particularly helpful to implement before being visited and evaluated by an accrediting association. . . Recommended.The Book Report
For educators interested in doing action research, particularly in the area of teacher-librarianship, this book is a valuable tool. It provides hands-on guidance for doing the research as well as some timely information on the future of school libraries which would be helpful to any teacher-librarian doing advocacy programs within his/her own school or district.Resource Links
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A Canadian former "teacher-librarian" focuses on how media specialists can convince their constituents of the importance of school libraries to student learning and how they can influence the future of these libraries. She discusses how they will transform themselves as technology drastically changes how information is stored, accessed, and used by students and teachers. Action research involves a deliberate and focused plan in which an individual (or group) gathers and studies existing documentation and comes up with goals and a plan for study. In sequential chapters, the "tools and techniques" of the process are explained, with much emphasis on the author's own experiences. It is the personal viewpoint that makes this otherwise dry and theory-based manual so readable. "Tips" provides supplemental ideas and suggestions that will guide readers through their own research and evaluation. The manual is accompanied by a logical, easy-to-understand PowerPoint presentation on an enclosed CD-ROM that will come in handy in a variety of situations. Some of the graphics, however, are dated and detract from an otherwise excellent package. It could be used by media specialists as a motivational tool and to promote the importance of adapting school libraries to better fit the needs of today's teachers and students.
Susan McCaffrey, Haslett High School, MI
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Review
...focuses on how media specialists can convince their constituents of the importance of school libraries to student learning and how they can influence the future of these libraries.... It could be used by media specialists as a motivational tool and to promote the importance of adapting school libraries to better fit the needs of today's teachers and students.
Interesting and useful as an example of action research.
This work provides a practical model to tackle a transformative library project; Sykes's model would be particularly helpful to implement before being visited and evaluated by an accrediting association. . . Recommended.
For educators interested in doing action research, particularly in the area of teacher-librarianship, this book is a valuable tool. It provides hands-on guidance for doing the research as well as some timely information on the future of school libraries which would be helpful to any teacher-librarian doing advocacy programs within his/her own school or district.
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The process of putting my research into motionbeginning an action research journeynecessitated making a decision regarding the scope and focus of the work into which I would immerse myself. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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The process of putting my research into motionbeginning an action research journeynecessitated making a decision regarding the scope and focus of the work into which I would immerse myself. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, American Association of School Libraries, University of Alberta, Barbara Stripling New!
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Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- The Theory of Relativity: & Other Essays by Albert Einstein on page 37, and page 65
- Being Digital by Nicholas Negroponte on page 74, and Back Matter
- Problem Solving (Skills for Early Years) by Suzanne Edwards in Back Matter
- The Skin of Culture by Derrick De Kerckhove in Back Matter
- Partners in Learning: Students, Teachers, and the School Library by Ray Doiron in Back Matter
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