el: A Pathfinder
This is a computer-generated pathfinder created against the Distant Reader study called el.
Each Distant Reader study carrel is composed of many individual items. Each item is bibliographically described with author, title, date, summary, and keyword values. Below is a list of the items' most signficant keywords as well as lists of the items themselves. Purpusing the content of this pathfinder provides the student, researcher, or scholar with one way to get their heads around the scope of the carrel. The keywords include:
Library; Information; Libraries; Students; School; Learning; Isbn; Book; Resources; Teachers; Literacy; Chapter; Internet; Use; Librarians; Web; Children; National; College; Materials; Eric; Work; Development; Access; Division; Classroom; Database; Publishing; Paper; Women; Visual; Making; Feminist; Farmer; Cybèle; Strategies
Depending on how this pathfinder was created, many of the bibliographic sections will include elaborations on the meaning(s) of the given keywords. These elaborations were generated by feeding the items' summaries to a large langauge model and asking the model to address the question, "What is X?", where "X" is the keyword. The result will be a few sentences of elaboration. Be forewarned. The elaborations are often plausible, but they should not be take as truth. Instead, they should be taken as points for consideration.
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- Back to the Future: Prospects for Education Faculty and Librarian Collaboration Thirty Years Later by Scripps-Hoekstra, Lindy; Hamilton, Erica R. (2017) - Findings indicate that although there is still more work to be done to further strengthen collaboration between education librarians and education faculty, many education librarians have realized some, if not all, of the prospects identified in 1985. Notably, this panel represents one of the few times education librarians discussed issues of collaboration with education faculty on their “own turf” (Thurston, 1985, p.11) at a nationally recognized professional education conference. Keywords: collaboration; education; education faculty; faculty; information; librarian; libraries; library; literacy; reference; research; students
- SELECTIONS FROM ERIC by Clearinghouse, ERIC (2017) - Highlights include the national library and national archives, including bibliographies; public libraries - 32 and reading moms; academic libraries; school libraries; special libraries; and development of the library profession and education. International Library Education. Keywords: education; information; international; librarianship; libraries; library; school; university
- Book Reviews by Rosenquist-Buhler, Carla; Snider, Jacqueline; Lawrence, Leslie; Bogenschutz, Debbie; Bacsanyi, Karen; Manches, Lisa; Ward, Dane M. (2017) - Other chapters deal with a description of advisor advisee programs to meet the unique developmental needs of 37 - young adolescents, age-appropriate teaching strategies, an approach to teaching the social curriculum and classroom management, and physical education and athletics within the middle school. Recommended for all libraries with patrons interested in the future of religious higher education or the history of higher education in general. Keywords: chapters; classroom; development; education; information; learning; libraries; library; research; students; work
- Issues in Electronic Publishing by Meadow, Charles T. (2017) - Book technology A frequent argument presented against the spread of electronic publishing forms is the technological excellence of the printed book as a medium for storing and carrying information to its user. Will a continued move toward more electronic publication bring all these marvels of the digital age to everyone, equally? Keywords: book; changes; information; internet; libraries; library; new; publishing; reading; use; work
- SELECTIONS FROM ERIC by Clearinghouse, ERIC (2017) - Digests: ERIC/IT Digests provide brief overviews of topics of current interest, and references for further reading in the fields of library and information science and educational technology. You will also find the titles of many frequently read library and information science journals, including subscription addresses . Keywords: eric; information; internet; journals; library; new; publishing; technology
- Tinkering with Teachers: The Case for 3D Printing in the Education Library by Elrod, Rachael (2017) - Microsoft Word - 3D Printing_Formatted.docx Education Libraries, 39:1 (2016) © Education Division, Special Library Association Case Study Tinkering with Teachers: The Case for 3D Printing in the Education Library RACHAEL ELROD1 University of Florida, Gainesville, FL Abstract Opportunities to utilize 3D printing in the K-12 classroom are growing every day. Included are examples of lesson plans featuring 3D printing, creation of 3D models, how to find existing models, and examples of how to integrate 3D printing into the K-12 curriculum. Keywords: association; education; filament; libraries; library; printer; printing; students; university
- STRENGTHENING TEACHER PREPARATION THROUGH A LIBRARY PROGRAM by D'Amicantonio, John; Scepanski, Jordan M. (2017) - Funded by grants from the state of California, the center solicits CD-based learning materials from publishers for use by teacher education students, faculty members, and teachers in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. He has consulted on organization development and conducted program reviews at a number of university libraries in the United States and abroad. Keywords: beach; college; education; faculty; information; learning; librarian; libraries; library; school; students; teacher; university
- SOME PORTRAYALS OF LIBRARIANS IN FICTION - A DISCUSSION by Brown-Syed, Christopher; Sands, Charles Barnard (2017) - I A R T I C L E S 1 7 SOME P ORTRAYA LS OF LIBRARIANS IN FIC TION - A DISCUSSION by Christopher Brown-Syed and Charles Barnard Sands Abstract This article explores portrayals of librarians in selected works of fiction, notably those involving mystery or detection. Keywords: books; eco; fiction; information; librarians; library; murder; new; press; profession; public; roles; romance; science; vol; works; wright; york
- SELECTIONS FROM ERIC by Clearinghouse, Eric (2017) - Topics include resource allocation in the past; school library funding; the political climate and educational planning; technology teachers; library policies; and librarian and teacher cooperation. Suggests school library media specialists should be responsible for promoting the integration of technology into education. Keywords: education; information; library; school; technology
- Book Reviews by Bacsanyi, Karen; Bogenschutz, Debbie; Gregory, Vicki L.; Jensen, Karen; Locke, Joanne; Smalridge, Brian; Sund, Carole; Wade, Anne (2017) - Watras combines the traditional focus on segregation and integration in public schools with careful attention to desegregation efforts in private schools, both religions and non religious. $9.50 Mathews reports on the results of several research projects conducted by the Kettering Foundation on the U.S. citizenry and its relationship to public schools. Keywords: associations; book; children; education; faculty; information; internet; libraries; library; public; research; schools; students; teaching
- EDUCATION LIBRARIES - An International Perspective by Galler, Anne M. (2017) - I am pleased to say that I did indeed find some countries with education libraries. Last but not least, the Internet was searched, and from the home web page of Concordia University, a connection was made to the University of London: Institute of Education Library and Media Services http://www.ioe.ac.uk:80/ library. Keywords: collection; education; hong; kong; libraries; library; national; research; university; web
- COPYRIGHT ISSUES IN CREATING DIGITAL ARCHIVES by Gasaway, Laura N. (2017) - The second type of materials in public domain work are those in which the author never claimed copyright or which were dedicated to the public by publishing without notice under the 1909 Copyright Act. This article describes three types of digital library projects. Keywords: copyright; library; public; works
- SELECTIONS FROM ERIC by Clearinghouse, ERIC (2017) - Topics addressed include restructuring Swedish education motivated by new principles for governing schools, economic recession, an� a government proposal for a new national curriculum; cooperation with public libraries; district coordination; school libraries as change agents; information skills programs; and future plans. Highlights include school libraries in comprehensive schools and vocational institutes, resource-based learning, and information skills and information literacy. Keywords: askln; education; eric; information; learning; libraries; library; mail; school
- SPECIAL COLLECTIONS FOR EDUCATION RESEARCH: CONTRIBUTIONS TO AN INFORMATION NETWORK by Dratch, Gladys I. (2017) - An early issue of Education Libraries featured an article by Charles Missar ( 1 978), which provided a compilation of selected U.S. and Canadian historical textbook collections.s More recent articles on textbook collections by Nancy O'Brien ( 1 989, 1 993, 1 994) and Charles Aston ( 1 994) highlight collections at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and several other institutions, the Center for Research Libraries, and the University of Pittsburgh.9 An article in Education Week ( 1996) refers to various historical collections at the National Library of Education in Washington, DC., including the historical textbooks and the school reports. The site offers a selected list of other collections and provides available links to related colJections. Keywords: american; century; children; collections; college; curriculum; education; gutman; harvard; history; information; libraries; library; materials; national; research; school; textbooks; titles; u.s; university
- EDUCATION COLLECTIONS IN CANADIAN LIBRARIES by Lloyd, Marlene (2017) - The following is a selected list of Canadian libraries that hold special collections in the discipline of education. lt focuses on the contents of collections in education found in selected Canadian provinces. Keywords: -description; -holdings; alberta; canadian; collection; curriculum; education; library; tel; university
- EDUCATIONAL LIBRARIES IN EUROPE FOCUSSING ON GERMANY AND THE EUROPEAN SCHOOL NETWORK by Rusch-Feja, Diann (2017) - Subject-Oriented Collection of Information Resources from the Internet: A Clearinghouse Concept to Support Scientists in a German Research Institute. The above s i tuation depicts the German I nstitute for International Educational Research Institute up to the end of 1 997. Keywords: berlin; bildung; center; database; der; development; dipf; dopaed; educational; federal; fiir; fis; german; information; institute; institutions; library; piidagogik; research; school; state; teaching; und; university
- SELECTIONS FROM ERIC by Clearinghouse, ERIC (2017) - Describes the resources available to scholars in the library and information science collections of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the University of Western Ontario. EDUCATION L I B RARI ES VOL. 22, No. 1 / 2 · Convergence of information delivery technologies and resources. Keywords: education; eric; information; libraries; library; resources; technology; university
- Book Reviews by D'Amicantonio, John; Britton, Deanna; Galler, Anne M.; Britton, Deanna; Bogenschutz, Debbie; Cicchetti, Christina; Reinhart, Melinda; Locke, Joanne; Elliott, Franki; Stivers, Tracey (2017) - This volume supports religious schools; both in their right to exist and in the positive contributions such schools make to American society. This book is recommended for l i braries where these school professionals are trained, such as graduate education schools. Keywords: authors; book; braille; chapter; college; education; guide; information; justice; libraries; library; literacy; schools; social; students; world
- THE DEAF COLLECTION AT THE GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY LIBRARY by Harrington, Thomas R. (2017) - The paper concludes with a description of the Gallaudet University Archives and access to other deaf information through the library's WWW home page and other Internet resources. Subscriptions to deaf-related periodicals consumed about 10.9 percent of the total Gallaudet University Library periodicals budget in the 1998 fiscal year. Keywords: books; collection; deaf; education; gallaudet; headings; language; library; reference; school; sign; subject; university; world
- Cooperation, Collaboration and Coordination: Education Librarians in Michigan by Corby, Katherine; Jeffries, Shellie; Nichols, Darlene P. (2017) - Michigan Research Libraries Triangle (MRLT) Michigan Research Libraries Triangle was founded on May 3 1 , 199 1 by the l ibraries at Michigan State University, the University of Michigan, and Wayne State University. Origins and Early Years Educating Educators in the Michigan Research Libraries Triangle Michigan State University, Wayne State University and the University of Michigan all offer teacher-training programs and provide library services in support of those programs. Keywords: collection; college; education; libraries; library; michigan; school; state; state university; university; wayne
- ONLINE DEAFNESS AND DEAF CULTURE INFORMATION RESOURCES by Day, John Michael (2017) - In looking at the information found on the WWW related to deafness and deaf culture, it can be seen that there is an extensive electronic resource on this subject for librarians, for deaf people, and for persons desiring information ranging from the purely medical, across the range of social, national , and reference, to the personal information offered by individual deaf people. Information on deafness and deaf culture has been no exception and indeed, may be growing at a particularly fast rate because of the suitability of the WWW as a communication medium among deaf people. Keywords: culture; deaf; information; library; people; web; world
- THE VIRTUAL LIBRARY FOR BLIND AND PRINT DISABLED CANADIAN STUDENTS by Kavanagh, Rosemary (2017) - One area where inequities remain for print disabled Canadians lies in library services. On the other hand, library services for students unable to read print are focused on accessible rather than best content and are dependent on small collections, a variety of agencies, and on-campus services to support course work. Keywords: canada; information; libraries; library; print; students
- LIBRARIANS AND UNIONS: DEFINING AND PROTECTING PROFESSIONAL VALUES by Wood, Deanna D. (2017) - Many faculty librarians in private colleges and universities were either decertified or unionization efforts were suspended following the Yeshiva decision in 1980 (National Labor Relations Board v. Yeshiva, 1980). In 1986, 25.6% of professional librarians, archivists, and curators were covered by a collective bargaining contract; in 199 1, 30% were covered; and in 1996, 32.7% of us were working in a unionized workplace (Hirsch, 1997). Keywords: american; bargaining; faculty; freedom; librarians; library; unions; university; values; work
- SELECTIONS FROM ERIC by Clearinghouse, ERIC (2017) - AskA Starter Kit: How To Build and Maintain Digital Reference Services, Syracuse, NY: ERIC Clearinghouse on Information and Technology, 1998 . Syracuse, NY: ERIC Clearinghouse on Information and Technology, 1998. Keywords: clearinghouse; education; eric; information; library; services; students; technology; university
- Book Reviews by Parks, Margaret E.; Hoskisson, Tam; Cicchetti, Christina; Bogenschutz, Debbie; Blake, Noreen; Britton, Deanna; Mitchell, Carol R.; Elliott, Franki; Galler, Anne M.; LaSee-Willemssen, Jeneen (2017) - A chronology of the development of information literacy 5) Correlation of information literacy skills with selected national subject matter standards 6) Dalbotten 's correlation of inquiry skills to national content standards 7) They mention three categories: information literacy, independent learning, and social responsibility. Keywords: american; book; canada; education; index; information; isbn; learning; libraries; library; literacy; national; school; service; social; states; storytelling; university; work
- THE STAFF DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA by Brown, M. Suzanne; DiTrolio, Trudi (2017) - Although staff training had been available i nformally in the previous decades , this commitment would initiate library-wide planning for the program, funding support, creation of an electronic classroom, appointment of a training coordinator, a team of trainers, and a curriculum of in-house training opportunities. He would question how they were being trained to cope with change and new technologies and more importantly, he would ask if library staff were properly involved in staff development and planning for the l ibrary of tomorrow. Keywords: collections; computer; courses; development; education; faculty; information; libraries; library; program; research; skills; staff; support; technologies; technology; training; university; virginia
- SELECTIONS FROM ERIC by Clearinghouse, ERIC (2017) - Access ERIC Adds A Virtual Tour of ERIC If you' re new to ERIC or haven't used it for a while, drop by the ERIC systemwide Web site and view A Virtual Tour of ERIC. EDRS is exploring opportunities to link with other information providers as well to expand value-added services for ERIC users. Keywords: development; education; eric; information; library; site; staff; training; web
- RESOURCES ON THE NET: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT by Wade, Anne (2017) - These challenges are magnified by the lack of library resources devoted to staff development. Others deal with issues involving advanced technologies and how they are affecting the delivery of library resources and changing what it is that actually constitutes a library's collection, i. e. , something much more than actual in-house resources actually owned by the library. Keywords: author; avai; book; chapter; children; december; development; education; guide; information; libraries; library; literature; research; resources; students; teaching; university
- Editorial by Blake, Noreen B. (2017) - Here she presents for us a comprehensive background on the development and management of prison libraries, based on national and international guidelines, and an examination of the roles a modern prison library plays in assisting inmates to cope within the prison and to prepare for re-entry into society. Their columns direct us to the latest reference works, journal articles, and net resources and provide plentiful leads to further exploration for those interested in the theme of prison libraries. Keywords: library; prison
- THE PRISON LIBRARY: A VITAL LINK TO EDUCATION, REHABILITATION, AND RECREATION by Lehmann, Vibeke (2017) - Very little research has been published on the nature and extent of prison libraries in other parts of the world, so any generalizations and conclusions made in this paper pertain primarily to the situation in the United States, Canada, and Western Europe. The governance model for prison libraries may take the form of contracted services between public libraries and/or institutions of higher learning, an operation managed solely by the prison authority, and possibly formal or informal arrangements by volunteer groups. Keywords: center; education; information; inmates; libraries; library; materials; needs; prison; prisoners; services; staff; use
- PRISON LIBRARIES INSIDE OUT by Singer, Glen (2017) - Fourth, correctional administrators should insure that prison libraries are well funded and guarantee the integrity of these funds so that library development may be well planned and progressive. If these conditions are realized, prison libraries will only then begin to become true libraries-libraries of the New Millennium. Keywords: collection; inmates; institution; librarian; libraries; library; materials; prison; security; staff; time; wisconsin
- THE PRISON LIBRARY AS VIEWED BY FOUR INMATES by Medina, Luis D. (2017) - Here I have unlimited access to library materials that constantly remind me that it is never too late to learn. AS V I EWED BY FO U R I N MATES THE IMPORTANCE OF PRISON LIBRARIES by Luis D. Medina The Jackson Correctional Institution has had a great influence over my life. Keywords: books; library
- YOU ARE HERE: A GUIDED TOUR OF THE OSHKOSH CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION PRISON LIBRARY by Purifoy, Randy (2017) - Accessibility to library services is limited by my work program hours. EDUCATION LIBRARIES VOL 24, No. 1 The Law Library The scheduling oflaw library hours coincides with the general library schedule except that the law library period is a two-hour block of time, up to two times in a day. Keywords: court; law; library
- HOW MY LIBRARY AFFECTS MY LIFE IN PRISON by Knudsen, Mark (2017) - The library not only provides current newspapers, magazines and books by a wide classification of authors and interests, but also provides a channel for our stress other than violence. It lets our minds go beyond everyday life and venture anywhere we choose. Keywords: knowledge; library
- CONDUIT FOR RESTORATION: THE PRISON LIBRARY by London, D. Jarvis (2017) - We don't do that, but it EDUCATION LIBRARIES VOL. 24, No. 1 is important to realize that this is not idle time. Here, the birds are free, and as in any prison experience, this is a place where men struggle to control the stress created by time, dislocation, apathy, and a lifestyle of careless decision making. Keywords: law; library; need; time
- SELECTIONS FROM ERIC by Clearinghouse, ERIC (2017) - You can search the ERIC database online and link to full-text ERIC documents on the following ERIC Web sites: Describes a survey of state libraries that examined the extent to which prison libraries employ civilian staff and perceptions of the usefulness of special graduate programs or courses for prison librarianship. Keywords: education; eric; information; libraries; library; prison; research; services; site; web
- RESOURCES ON THE NET: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT by Wade, Anne (2017) - Bureau of prisons library. This in-depth report touches on many aspects of prison literacy including: who is at risk, the link between criminality and illiteracy, the various paradigms of prison education, the benefits of implementing a model program and how to assess the effectiveness of a program. Keywords: education; information; june; library; literacy; online; prison
- DISTANCE LEARNING : SUCCESS REQUIRES SUPPORT by Lowe, Wendy; Malinski, Richard (2017) - The library staff also col laborates with Open College student support staff to coordinate the allocation of library barcodes to new distance students, some of whom cannot come to the campus. Where the learning i nstitution is providing a cohesive, integrated set of student support services, learners tend to feel less isolated. Keywords: distance; education; learning; library; students; support
- RESOURCES ON THE NET: DISTANCE LEARNING by Wade, Anne (2017) - Retrieved on December 1 , 2000 from the World Wide Web: h ttp ://www.loc.gov/copyright/docs/de_rpt.pdf This lengthy report ( 1 70pp) based on a six month study, and compiled by the U.S. Copyright Office, is divided into six parts: Overview of the nature of distance education; Current licensing practices in digital distance education ; Status of technologies relating to the del ivery and protection of distance education materials; Application of current copyright law to digital distance education activities; Prior initiatives addressing copyright and digital distance education; and an examination of whether the law should be changed with a look at the Copyright Office's analysis and recommendations. Distance education: A primer bibliography, resources. Keywords: distance; education; library; services; web; world
- Book Reviews by Giguère, Marlene; Bogenschutz, Debbie; Walter, Scott; Elliott, Franki; Desai, Chris; Bay, Mark T.; Winiarz, Elizabeth; Shelley, Amelia J.; Kirven, Sheila; Ariew, Susan; Druse, Judy; Tilley, Carol L. (2017) - Fort Atkinson , WI: A l l eyside/H ighsmith P ress, 2000. Cass e l l , 2 0 0 0 . Keywords: activities; author; book; chapter; children; classroom; education; education libraries; gifted; information; learning; libraries; library; literacy; mail; programs; research; reviews; school; students; studies; teachers; technology; university; use; work
- Editorial by Brown, M. Suzanne (2017) - EDITORIAL By M. Suzanne Brown With this issue, we celebrate the life of Anne M. Galler, Editor of Education Libraries from 1990- 1999, who died November 26, 1 999, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, after a brief illness. EDUCATION LIBRARIES VOL. 25 , No. 1 (SUMMER 2001) - E D I T 0 R I A L Anne Galler Education Libraries Editor 1990-1999 Anne M. Galler, retired Acting Chair of Education, Concordia University, died November 26, 1999, in Montreal, Que bec, Canada. Keywords: anne; education; libraries; library; professional
- EDUCATION LIBRARIES UNDER ANNE GALLER: A THEMATIC OVERVIEW by Walter, Scott (2017) - Given that scope, it should come as no surprise that issues related to information systems and services relevant to education (Silva & Cartwright, 1993 ; Wade, 1994; Wilkins, 1992a, 1992b), collection development in education (Cooper & Weiner, 1993; Corby, Jeffries, & Nichols, 1998; D'Ami cantonio & Campbell, 1 993; Monty, 1996), library instruction for pre-service and in-service teachers (D'Amicantonio & Scepanski, 1 997 ; Nesbitt, 1997), and the federal role in the creation and dissemination of education information (Floyd, 1996; Grant, 1 997 ; Stonehil l & Smarte, 1 994) frequently found expression in the pages of Education Libraries. The journal also proved to be a valuable resource for anyone wishing to identify complementary collections and resources for education information around the world, as articles were published describing education-related collections in the United States (Dratch, 1998), Canada (Lloyd, 1998), and abroad (Galler, 1997 ; Rusch-Feja, 1 998). Keywords: articles; education; education libraries; galler; information; journal; libraries; library; research; resources; services
- LEARNING ACROSS GENERATIONS AND CULTURES by Segal, Joan (2017) - A R T I C L E 5 1 3 LEARNING ACROSS GENERATIONS AND CULTURES ,, by JoAn Segal Abstract Interests in school l ibrary services and in library services to the disadvantaged ran through much of Anne Galler's professional work. Likewise, the fact that this work came about as part of an inter-generational and cross-cultural informal learning experience sponsored through an Elderhostel service project reflects Galler 's personal interest in l ifelong learning, and learning in retirement. Keywords: acoma; children; community; education; learning; library; members; new; people; school; volunteers
- LIBRARY INSTRUCTION IS A TWO-WAY STREET: STUDENTS RECEIVING COURSE CREDIT FOR PEER TEACHING by Ronan, Jana; Pappas, Mimi (2017) - Peer teaching project When we decided to investigate the possibilities that peer teaching held for extending our instructional outreach, we discovered that there is a large body of l iterature detailing the use of peer teachers or counselors in the field of education, and in academic services to college students. Keywords: anthropology; instruction; libraries; library; peer; program; project; students; teaching; training
- NEW AND FORTHCOMING AT REFERENCE by Dratch, Gladys I.; Garson, Deborah S. (2017) - She discusses, in turn, picture books for babies and toddlers, more sophisticated picture books for older children, chapter books, The three appendices consist of a list of teacher resources, an annotated list of chapter books organized by geographic region, and ideas for projects. Keywords: activities; authors; books; chapters; children; education; guide; index; information; isbn; learning; libraries; library; media; new; reading; reference; research; resources; school; state; students; subject; teachers; work
- Editorial by Libutti, Patricia O'Brien (2017) - Links are listed in the back of Education Libraries as Bookmarks by Article Author. Repman and Carlson take the reader through a sequence of implementation with K-12 school age students of existing Web resources The resources, evaluated and explained from the view point of 'what works' with students, provide the reader with a ready listing of tips and techniques that are useful and thought provoking. Keywords: education; library; resources; web
- Issues in Electronic Resource Services in K-12 School Library Settings by Farmer, Lesley S. J. (2017) - Indeed, school libraries constitute a unique niche in librarianship relative to electronic resources for several reasons: • loco parentis status, which impacts access to inappropriate sites and staff supervision issues • need for free access and services • adherence to institutional demands and priorities • educational mission While other types of libraries share some of these features, school librarians must deal with their combination .This article focuses on the unique factors that electronic resources pose in school library settings. From these and many other supplies, school librarians and their classroom teacher peers can select age-appropriate Web site that support the curriculum . Keywords: access; information; internet; librarians; library; need; resources; school; students; use; web
- OKSALE: Building a Culturally Responsive Virtual Library of Education Resources for a Tribal College by Roy, Loriene (2017) - Dr. Vivian Delgado , Oksale Program Director, recommended that Library Instruction students consult Dr. Gregory Cajete's book, Look to the Mountain, for guidance on how to adapt the Virtual Library site to reflect indigenous models of learning (Cahete, 1994 ). It is the hope of the GSLIS students that the Virtual Library will continue to be a useful resource for Oksale program students and faculty. Keywords: education; information; library; oksale; program; students
- Book Reviews by Walter, Scott; Brown, Abbie H.; DeFranco, Francine M.; Dickinson, Gail K.; Glass, Elaine; Jacobs, Mark; Ariew, Susan A.; Karis, Carolyn; Walter, Scott; Wales, Barbara; Kirven, Sheila; Mestre, Lori S. (2017) - Students' emotional, physical, and intellectual access to library resources, programs, and facilities would be an excellent addition in the next edition. Although the Internet sites provide some good starting points for some of the biographical information, a list of recommended library resources for these would also be a good resource for teachers. Keywords: activities; authors; book; education; education libraries; information; internet; issues; libraries; library; media; process; resources; school; section; sites; state; students; teachers; technology; university; web
- RESOURCES ON THE NET: Standards and Assessment by Wade, Anne (2017) - In these interviews, Covey sought to document the fol lowing: why digital l ibraries assessed the use and usabil ity of their online col lections and services; what aspects of those collections and services they were most interested in assessing; what methods the l ibraries used to conduct thei r assessments; which methods worked well and which worked poorly in particular kinds of assessments; how assessment data were used by the l ibrary, and to what end ; and what chall enges l ibraries faced in conducting effective assessments. Retrieved on October 21 , 2003, from : http://www .cla.ca/about/olderadults.htm This set of guidelines, proposed by the Canadian Library Association 's Interest Group on Services for Older People, is intended to provide a checklist for l ibraries to use in planning services that are inclusive of older adults , and that wi l l encourage a greater use of l i braries by this growing population. Keywords: association; information; learning; libraries; library; october
- Book Reviews by Segal, Joan; Fruehling, Doug; Salem, Linda; Shelley, Amelia; Druse, Judy; Shen, Julie; Andersen, Leslie N.; Ippolitti, Cinthya; Canterbury, Les; Jacobs, Warren; Nelson, Nerissa; Desai, Christina M.; Hanson, Kathlene; Marrello, Lisa; Laurita, Paula; Hsieh, Cynthia; Dickinson, Gail; Cook, Hope Marie; Borin, Jacqueline M.; Parang, Elizabeth; Kirven, Sheila; Johnson, Corey M.; D'Amicantonio, John (2017) - I t goes into further detail in describing common pitfal ls, such as paraprofessionals being asked to fulfi l l roles for which they are not qual ified, and re-emphasizes the need for paraprofessionals to receive proper training and supervision. In the last chapter, Problems with Definitions of Educational Technology, the author discusses the d ifficulty of defining a field and a profession with language that is always open to interpretation and i l l ustrates some of the potential · complexities of d ifferent individuals d ifferent understandings of educational technology. Keywords: activities; author; book; chapter; education; education libraries; high; ideas; information; ing; isbn; ist; l l; ldren; learning; libraries; library; media; middle; process; programs; reference; resources; school; school l; sports; students; summer; teachers; technology; university; use; volume; work
- You have one hour: developing a standardized library orientation and evaluating student learning by Brown, Elizabeth (2017) - In turn, this means they can be a challenging entry point for library instruction. In one of their comparisons however, they found students were more satisfied with face-to-face instruction, but more confident after computer-assisted instruction—suggesting that a blend of in-person and online can be an effective approach to library instruction. Keywords: education; information; instruction; learning; libraries; library; question; research; students
- RESOURCES ON THE NET: Management by Wade, Anne (2017) - These guidel ines have been produced to inform decision makers at national and local levels around the world , and to g ive support and guidance to the l ibrary community, a l l written to help schools to implement the principles expressed in the manifesto. htm Provides a selection of l inks for topics on l ibrary management, includ ing : managing change, employment, services, preservation etc. Library Management. Keywords: change; library; management; school; site; web
- RESOURCES ON THE NET: Visual Aspects of Education Libraries by Wade, Anne (2017) - usq .edu.au/users/sankey/Resources/lnd_%20report01 .pdf Sankey provides an extensive review the l iterature in the area of visual l i teracy and the use of images to enhance student learning and investigates the area of communication theory, cultural issues, student cognition, information retention and the need for an awareness of visual l iteracy. Retrieved on De cember 5, 2004, from: http://www.asu .edu/lib/archives/vislitl inks.htm Provides a list of l inks related to visual l iteracies . Keywords: art; december; design; information; library; resources; visual
- Services of the Central Education Library of the Peel Board of Education serving graduates at Brock University and the Extension Campus of the Ontario Institute of Studies in Education : A Survey. by Wilkins, Catherine E. (2021) - The library also provides library services for educators in graduate programs at Brock University, St. Catharines, and the extension campus Park Royal, the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto, York University, Toronto, and the Faculty of Education University of Toronto to support their professional development and continuing education needs. Review of The Uterature Introduction The purpose for the evaluation of the Professional Library was grounded in the belief that as a service component within the organization i.e., the Board, the library is charged with the responsibility of ensuring that its objectives fit the organizational culture, i.e. information needs in terms of library services, resources and accessibility. Keywords: board; brock; education; groups; information; level; libraries; library; peel; professional; resources; services
- RESOURCES ON THE NET: Accessibility by Wade, Anne; Bober, Chris (2017) - Coonin states: service to l ibrary users with disabil ities has been the subject of numerous books, articles, and presentations, but it is useful to consider this issue specifically in the context of science l ibraries for several reasons. Sci-tech l ibrarians can play a significant role in the encouragement of scientific talent among l ibrary users with disabil ities by making the l ibrary environment accessible and ensuring as much as possible the independent access to information that is so critical to scientific endeavor. Keywords: education; information; ities; ity; library; web
- The Status of Education Libraries in Botanical Gardens throughout the World. (A Survey) by Pirlo, Pamela (2021) - Therefore, the inten tion was to measure the presence of education libraries in botanical gardens on the national and international scene. Yes 29 No 8 No response 1 1 Twenty-nine responded that they had education libraries, while eight responded that they did not have education libraries. Keywords: botanical; center; education; gardens; libraries; library; question; section
- RESOURCES ON THE NET: Ethical Issues by Wade, Anne; Bober, Chris (2017) - Its mission is the defense of freedom of expression and freedom of access to information in all aspects, directly or indirectly, related to libraries and librarianship. ‘But You’re Restricting Access to Information’ – The Ethical and Cultural Dimensions of Installing Access Gates in the UTS City Campus Library (Blake Library). Keywords: access; ethics; information; july; library
- Book Reviews by Jacobs, Warren; Canterbury, Les; Lamkins, Jennifer; Kirven, Sheila; Farmer, Lesley; Shen, Julie (2017) - Manuscripts focusing on issues relevant to more general concerns either in the field of education or in the field of library and information science are also welcome provided they include a significant component specifically germane to education information or education libraries and librarianship. Book Reviews Education Libraries includes reviews of new publications relevant to education information or education libraries and librarianship. Keywords: authors; book; chapter; distance; education; faculty; information; instruction; issues; learning; libraries; library; research; students; teaching; text; university; virtual; volume
- Integrating Academic Library Resources and Learning Management Systems: The Library Blackboard Site by Karplus, Susan S. (2017) - Integrating the ICC and academic library resources into a readily accessible framework available to the students has two benefits: 1) the research process can be brought closer to the student's everyday world; 2) the ICC can be utilized to provide greater access to library resources. For example, at St. Mary's College in Moraga, California, Blackboard information literacy tutorials have been used for three years. Keywords: academic; blackboard; information; instruction; learning; library; literacy; resources; students; tutorials
- Web 2.0: Beyond the Concept Practical Ways to Implement RSS, Podcasts, and Wikis by Huffman, Karen (2017) - In March, 2006, Wikipedia reached one million articles, and as of July, 2006, it now contains more than 1.28 million articles (Schiff, 2006; Wikipedia, 2006). _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Education Libraries Volume 29, No.1 Summer 2006 13 New wiki-based websites were appearing daily. In contrast to our research-focused implementation efforts, two large local public library systems described how they had implemented RSS for marketing their services and events during last spring’s annual Computer in Libraries Conference in Washington, D.C. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Education Libraries Volume 29, No.1 Summer 2006 14 Directory of Recommended RSS Feeds for Our Researchers _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Education Libraries Volume 29, No.1 Summer 2006 15 Library’s Home Page: RSS feeds from BBC News and New York Times (right sidebar) Keywords: applications; information; july; libraries; library; new; news; rss; web; wiki
- Resources on the Net: Information Packaging by Wade, Anne; Bober, Chris (2017) - Retrieved April 18, 2006, from http://www.ala.org/ala/lita/litapublications/ital/2201shank.htm The authors propose two methods for integrating library resources and services into courseware. Bringing the library to students: Linking customized library resources through a course-management system. Keywords: information; libraries; library; portal; resources
- Cataloging of Original Materials in the 21st Century: Frequency and Preparation Factors by Fuller, Daniel (2017) - Two recent studies investigating the preparation of entry level library media specialists and the frequency they perform original cataloging led to a larger examination of the topic in the context of academic libraries. Medeiros (2006) links the quality of cataloging to survival of academic libraries suggesting the time has come to accept an error rate, because “there are too many competing demands to allow legacy cataloging practices to inhibit such progress” (157). Keywords: catalogers; cataloging; data; information; libraries; library; preparation; records
- RESOURCES ON THE NET: Organization of Information in Academic Libraries by Bober, Chris (2017) - Their research demonstrated that “small, theoretically well-founded changes in the structure of catalog records, combined with readily available database software can produce catalog interfaces that address previously identified problems with existing library catalogs.” OCLC. Retrieved January 22, 2007, from http://www.ifla.org/VII/s13/frbr/frbr.pdf The Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR) report recommends of the restructuring of library catalogs to reflect the conceptual structure of information resources. Keywords: catalog; frbr; january; library; records
- Book Reviews by Veldheer, Kris; Borin, Jacqueline M.; Dickinson, Gail; Bogenschutz, Debbie; Jacobs, Warren; Enright, William R. (2017) - The authors, all of whom have many years of experience preparing special education teachers at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, address what works when teaching disabled and non-disabled peers together in the classroom, and provide a way for general education teachers to bring special education concepts into their classrooms. The focus is on teacher education, but Cochran-Smith’s lens for that focus ranges from pre-service preparation to the preK-12 classroom, literally ranging, as the title states, from policy to practice and politics. Keywords: assistant; authors; book; chapter; classroom; course; education; information; journal; libraries; library; school; teachers
- Intercultural Leadership Toolkit for Librarians: Building Awareness to Effectively Serve Diverse Multicultural Populations by Allard, Suzie; Qayyum, M. Asim; Mehra, Bharat (2017) - With this awareness, the librarian can adjust for cultural differences that might in fluence the collection, management and provision of information. In lowcontext communica tion, information in a message is contained in the words of the message. Keywords: communication; cultural; culture; information; leadership; librarians; library; mehra; new; populations
- Building Bridges: Cultivating Partnerships between Libraries and Minority Student Services by Love, Emily (2017) - With so many student services currently lack ing in available funds to offer needed academic programming, through joint collaboration, libraries can help students address their academic needs in a more accessible manner. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Education Libraries Volume 30, No.1 Summer 2007 15 Opportunity Analysis at the University of Illinois Established in 1867, the University of Illinois currently enrolls over 42,000 students from all fifty states in its sixteen colleges. Benefits of Outreach Collaborations between libraries and student services produce a range of benefits not only for the library and the student services, but also for administrators, students, and the community. Keywords: academic; libraries; library; minority; outreach; programs; services; students
- The Virtuous Circle: Increasing Diversity in LIS Faculties to Create More Inclusive Library Services and Outreach by Jaeger, Paul T.; Franklin, Renee E. (2017) - While Native Americans comprise less than 1% of li brarians and LIS faculty, they also are less than 1% of the total U.S. population, with statistically very similar representation in LIS, libraries, and the general population (Adkins & Espinal, 2004; Lynch, 2000). However, these programs have not studied the reasons for the limited number of minority doctoral students in LIS, the impacts of these low numbers on the preparation http://www.projectathena.ci.fsu.edu/aboutus.htm _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Education Libraries Volume 30, No.1 Summer 2007 23 of LIS Master’s students to meet the information needs of diverse patrons in libraries, or ways to increase the presence of diverse populations in LIS faculties and professions. Keywords: diversity; education; faculty; libraries; library; lis; programs; services
- Resources on the Net: Multicultural Outreach by Bober, Chris (2017) - Retrieved on March 30, 2007, from http://webjunction.org WebJunction, launched at the Library of Congress in 2003, is a growing collection of best practices, case studies and resources to facilitate outreach to all types of libraries and organizations that support public access to information technology for underserved populations. The Spanish Language Outreach Program is another important resource that is designed “to provide public library staff with skills and resources to reach out to Spanish speakers in their local communities and in crease the number of Spanish speakers using public access computers in libraries across the U.S. “ Compilers’ note: Text that is enclosed within quotations marks has been taken directly from the source document. Keywords: libraries; library; outreach
- The Critical Success Factors for School and Community (Joint Use) Libraries in New Zealand by Matthews, Vivienne Kaye D.; Calvert, Philip J. (2017) - Joint use libraries (also known as dual use, combined use, school and community, school/public, university/public, or polytechnic/public libraries) have existed for nearly one hundred years. He has undertaken extensive research projects especially in South Australia where joint use libraries are unique as they have a political mandate from the State government. Keywords: community; factors; libraries; library; management; new; school; success; use; zealand
- Online Discussion in a Hybrid Information Literacy Credit Course by Jacobs, Warren N. (2017) - As with other course management systems, Blackboard offers an accessible platform to facilitate the delivery of online information literacy instruction and assessment of learning by simplifying the process of uploading assignments and curriculum, posting announcements, and generating class discussion (Cox, 2002; Curl, Reynolds, Mai, & Macklin, 2000; Getty, Burd, Burns, & Piele, 2000; Shneiderman, 2007). Online library instruction for online students. Keywords: adult; community; course; discussion; education; information; instruction; learning; library; online; research; students
- Resources on the Net: Library Collaboration by Bober, Chris (2017) - He focuses his attention on the most common type of combined library, the school housed public library or school community library. Previous research revealed “the critical role that community can play in building and sustaining productive learning and that teaching presence, defined as the core roles of the online instructor, is among the most promising mechanism for developing online learning community.” Keywords: community; learners; learning; libraries; library; public
- Editorial: Librarians in Disneyland by Snider, Jacqueline; Bogenschutz, Debbie (2017) - Education Libraries is indexed in Library Literature and the Current Index to Journals in Education. Patricia Stanley, Deputy Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Vocational and Adult Education talked about the responsibility of K-12 educators to make sure that high school graduates are ready for work and college. Keywords: division; education; libraries; library; online; university
- Information Literacy for Teaching and Learning: A Course for Teacher Practitioners by Bushong, Sara; Buff, Colleen (2017) - The course description builds upon the definition of information literacy as the ability to locate, evaluate and effectively use information resources as fundamental for student success in grades PreK-12 and beyond. Information Literacy for Teaching and Learning, a graduate level course, was created, in part, to empower teachers with the knowledge, skills and abilities to embed information literacy within classroom learning experiences. Keywords: course; education; information; library; literacy; ohio; research; resources; students; teachers
- Transforming a Curriculum Center for the 21st Century at Eastern Washington University Libraries by Miller, Julie; Meyer, Nadean (2017) - EWU Libraries have always had complete cataloging of Curriculum Center materials, an essential structure for access. A critical step in transforming the Curriculum Center was to articulate a vision, values, mission, and guiding principles for the center, in the context of the both the university’s mission and the curricular changes for K-12 public schools in Washington. Keywords: center; collection; curriculum; curriculum center; education; ewu; faculty; learning; libraries; library; meyer; resources; teaching
- Photo Identity Crisis: Creating a Classification and Organization Method for Unidentified Photographic Archives by Blackburn, Heidi; Bower, Pam; Starkey, Alysia (2017) - Archival collections in libraries and museums exist to fill a need in the society for which they serve. Bundles of photographs of the same event were labeled, tied and placed back into photo boxes. Keywords: archives; collection; kansas; libraries; library; photographs; photos; salina; state; university
- Library Surveys : A Selected ERIC Bibliography by Preston, Nancy R. (2021) - While they did not feel that use of library reserve services was being jeopardized, respondents indicated a number of concerns about professorial note photocopying services. Examines the extent to which professional catalog librarians in academic libraries are involved in public services activities. Keywords: education; eric; librarians; library
- Book Reviews by Kirven, Sheila; Keiser, Barbie E.; Price, Michelle; Dickinson, Gail K.; Wadham, Rachel; Shen, Julie; Snider, Jacqueline; Wadham, Rachel; Jacobs, Warren; Bollinger, Elizabeth J.; Moore, Celeste; Fields, Erin (2017) - The authors also include examples of students dealing with transition and a variety of case studies for the development of chapter topics. Student teachers in the United States may be distracted by Briticisms, such as “tick marks”, “maths”, and by acronyms such as NQE’s (newly qualified teachers), LEA (local education authority) and AT (attainable targets) relating to the United Kingdom educational system. Keywords: assessment; book; chapter; classroom; curriculum; education; information; instruction; learning; libraries; library; literacy; new; process; school; specialists; students; teachers; technology; topic; volume; winter; world
- Resources on the Net: Current Issues in Digital Libraries by Bober, Chris (2017) - http://connect.educause.edu/Library/EDUCAUS E+Review/ArchitecturesforCollabora/46313?ti me=1224452732 Brantley portrays current initiatives at building digital library collections as being piecemeal and ineffective. Retrieved September 30, 2008, from http://www.ifla.org/II/diglib.htm Discussion list on digital libraries (bibliography, list of electronic journals, programmes of conferences, inventory of American and European projects) set up by IFLA. Keywords: collections; digital; libraries; library; research; september
- Our Editorial Board by Snider, Jacqueline; Werts, Cybèle Elaine; Farmer, Lesley; McQuillen, Karen; Weiner, Sharon; Lanham, Erin (2017) - Dr. Farmer had already contributed to Education Libraries, so her appointment as Education Libraries Editor was a logical decision. Education Libraries is indexed in ERIC, Current Index to Journals in Education, and Library Literature. Keywords: division; editor; education; information; libraries; library; research; review; sla; university
- Is “E” really for everybody? Picture books for older readers in public libraries by Smith, Mikki (2017) - Picture book collections are often housed on low shelving units, which are appropriate for very young children, and the books are frequently designated by an “E” on the spine. Although “everybody” is preferable to “easy” as a descriptor for picture book collections, it could also be interpreted as the equivalent of a “G” movie rating (for “general audiences”), suggesting that the materials are suitable for the very young. Keywords: books; children; collection; fiction; libraries; library; picture; picture books; public; readers; titles
- “You have kids’ books?!” Promoting children’s literature in an academic library by Hirsch, Elaine Gass (2017) - Children’s literature, however, is still often overlooked and underappreciated in academic libraries. In 1974 Choice journal published a two-part bibliographic feature on building children’s literature collections in academic libraries. Keywords: children; collection; education; libraries; library; literature
- An Introduction to Services Accessible on the Internet by Giguère, Marlene (2017) - Given its vocation to serve primarily the research and education communities, Internet users are generally members of these groups; however, there are commercial organizations which offer access to the Internet to other groups which may qualify if they are involved in research activities. Internet users can now browse university catalogues from major research institutions and libraries such as Harvard, Yale and Oxford. Keywords: access; bulletin; computer; databases; internet; library; network; online; services; users
- An online course in multicultural materials for LIS graduate students at the University of South Florida by Alexander, Linda B. (2017) - A major component of the course is the evaluation of materials’ quality of according to the criteria suggested by experts on materials for diverse cultures. An online quiz is required during the course, which covers awards, organizations, and other historical library information associated with services to diverse cultures. Keywords: americans; book; children; course; culture; education; family; libraries; library; reading; students
- Reviews by Dickinson, Gail; Jacobs, Warren; Hansuvadha, Nat; Dubaj, Michelle; Shen, Julie; Werts, Cybèle Elaine; Farmer, Lesley; Silins, Venta; Moore, Celeste; Mestre, Lori; Bober, Chris (2017) - The journal includes editorials, articles, website reviews, book reviews, student papers, academic program reviews and program directories. Many curriculum books seem to be approaching a new edition cycle. Keywords: activities; book; chapter; children; curriculum; development; division; education; education libraries; information; instruction; issues; journal; language; learning; libraries; library; literature; new; research; resources; review; school; sla; spring; students; teachers; technology; university; volume
- A Century of Library Support for Teacher Education in Calgary by Brydges, Barbara (2017) - Judging by the websites of Canadian faculties, the majority of curriculum libraries in this country now exist within university library systems, although they may be housed in an education building. In contrast, one study reveals that at least some of the normal school libraries in the American west were able to attract people with library degrees, because library education was further advanced in the United States.4 It was not until 1924, when Isabella Currie took over the position of librarian for the Calgary Normal School, that secretarial responsibilities were removed. Keywords: calgary; centre; curriculum; education; faculty; libraries; library; materials; normal; school; students; teacher; university
- From Laboratory to Library: The History of Wayne State University’s Education Library by Alteri, Suzan A. (2017) - The center, or “laboratory,” as it continued to be known, continued in the University Library on the fourth floor of Old Main until 1953 when the new Education Library moved to its final location, the Wayne University General Library. In Education Division reports, the librarians noted their plans as they came to fruition, including a Curriculum Materials Center in 1957, which aided local teachers in lesson planning, as well as failed attempts such as the attempt to get publishers’ copies of books (“Annual Report Education,” 1957). Keywords: books; children; collection; education; library; materials; ramsey; university
- The Review of the J .A. Turner Professional Library Part II: The Qualitative Component by Wilkins, Catherine E. (2017) - The library also provides library services for educators in graduate programs at Brock University, the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, York University, and the Faculty of Education University of Toronto to support their professional development and continuing education needs. Looking back to the survey results there was a demand for expanded library services and expanded books and recent acqui sitions. Keywords: board; education; information; library; ordinators; peel; professional; professional library; resources; results; services; turner
- Resources on the Net: Past, Present, and Future of Academic Libraries by Bober, Chris (2017) - Bibliography of library history. Retrieved February 19, 2009, from American Library Association Website: http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/rts/lhrt/popularresources/libhistorybib/libraryhistory.cfm The Library History Round Table publishes a bibliography of library history in each semi-annual issue of their newsletter, Bibliography of Writings on the History of Libraries, Librarianship, and Book Culture. Keywords: college; february; history; libraries; library
- Education Library 2.0: The Establishment of a Dynamic Multi-Site Liaison Program by Ewbank, Ann (2017) - The role of posters in teacher education programs. Because the librarian has had varying degrees of success with embedding the library liaison program at PDS sites, a systematic assessment of access to library services and information at each site has been proposed. Keywords: asu; college; education; faculty; information; liaison; librarian; libraries; library; program; services; students; teacher
- Warning: Children in the Library! Welcoming Children and Families into the Academic Library by Tvaruzka, Kathryn (2017) - Surprisingly, even though Tvaruzka had heard that the library was formerly unreceptive to allowing children into the library, the staff was amenable to starting library story times, with many voicing interest in helping. There are a wide variety of library story time planning books on the market, most of which are arranged by theme and provide lists of good read-aloud books, transitional activities, movement games, rhymes, songs and finger plays. Keywords: campus; children; community; education; library; program; reading; story; students; time
- Resources on the Net: Past, Present, and Future of Academic Libraries by Bober, Chris (2017) - They surveyed digital library professionals in academic libraries in the United States to identi their current activities and skills and to detect any gaps in their training. The survey results helped to develop a suitable profile for digital librarianship, and to point out the “implications for the design of digital library education that meets real workplace needs. Keywords: future; learning; libraries; library; research; resources; spaces
- Using a Student-Generated Survey to Inform Planning For a User-focused Learning Commons by Weiner, Sharon A.; Weiner, John M. (2017) - This transformation requires an emphasis on student learning outcomes; the inclusion of faculty as well as other campus professionals as partners in student learning; the seamless integration of technology in learning; and acknowledgement that learning occurs through all aspects of a student’s college experience1. In libraries that do not have learning commons, tutoring services are usually restricted to instruction about library services and resources and assistance with library-supported database searches. Keywords: commons; computer; environment; information; learning; libraries; library; services; students; study; survey; tutorial
- Shhh! No talking about retention in the library! by Blackburn, Heidi (2017) - When it comes to student retention, there are four key points for libraries; get to students early and often, get them in the door and keep them coming back. For institutions that rely heavily on tuition and fees to support academic programs and services, including the library, student retention is critical” (Mezick, 2007, p. 561). Keywords: campus; education; information; libraries; library; retention; skills; students; study; time
- Librarian as Professor: A Dynamic New Role Model by Fallahay Loesch, Martha (2017) - This naturally causes librarians to re-evaluate their professional role, but perhaps academic librarians are best prepared for the future due to their co-existing role as professors. The library science literature espouses that academic librarians need to re-examine their professional role and some authors suggest that librarians need “more proactive methods … [of] active participation in the scholarly life of the campus.” Keywords: academic; faculty; information; learning; librarians; library; research; students; teaching
- Book Reviews by Keiser, Barbie E.; Moore, Celeste; Niedbala, Anne; Shen, Julie; Bollinger, Elizabeth J. (2017) - Chapter 4: Shifting Students from Passive to Active As students process information and learn in different ways, differentiation and creation of a classroom culture which addresses the various needs of students who are kinesthetic, visual, tactile, and auditory are keys to success. A collection of perspectives on service learning from practicing librarians, library and information science educators, students, and even an administrator, this volume is a testament to the impact service learning experiences can have on student learning outcomes and the communities in which they are practiced. Keywords: book; chapter; education; gen; improvement; information; learning; libraries; library; students; thinking; university
- Embedded Librarianship is a Winning Proposition by Jacobs, Warren N. (2021) - Abstract A reference/instruction librarian used targeted outreach to furnish library services to faculty and students while assigned to work in the College of Education during a library renovation project. The Dean had a long-standing interest in expanding the library‘s liaison program for collection development into a model providing library services and outreach within an academic department. Keywords: college; education; faculty; librarian; library; research; services; students
- Censorship or Selection? Academic Library Holdings Of the Top Ten Most Challenged Books of 2007 by Best, Rickey (2021) - Converse College Covenant College Crichton College TN Cumberland University TN Dalton State College GA Dana College NE David N Myers College Delaware State University DePaul University IL Devry University Pomona Devry University South Florida Dickinson College PA Dickinson State University ND Dillard University LA Dixie State College UT Dominican University IL Donnelly College Duke University NC Duquense University PA Eastern Connecticut State University Eastern Illinois University Eckerd College FL Edgewood College WI Edward Waters College FL Elizabethtown College PA Emmaus Bible College IA Fairmont State College WV Fisk University Fitchburg State College MA Florida Institute of Technology Florida International University Florida Memorial University Florida Southern College Fordham University NY Fort Lewis College CO Francis Marion University SC Franklin W Olin College of Engineering MA 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University MI Waynesburg University PA Weber State University UT Wentworth Inst of Technology MA Wesley College DE West Chester University PA West Texas A&M University Western Connecticut State University Western Illinois University Westfield State College MA Westminster College MO Westmont College Later revisions of the policy statement focus more specifically on procedural and policy issues to align with the standards on academic freedom and process developed by the American Association of University Professors.16 Keywords: books; children‘s; college; education; education libraries; freedom; libraries; library; literature; median; midwest; new; northeast; number; public; region; southeast; southwest; state; state university; table; texas; total; university; volume; winter
- Resources on the Net: Adapting to the Needs of Mobile Users by Bober, Chris (2021) - Library Journal.com, 135 (17), Retrieved from http://www.libraryjournal.com/lj/ljinprintcurrentissue/886987- 403/gone_mobile_mobile_libraries_survey.html.csp Thomas reports on an email survey of public and academic libraries that was used to gauge the state of mobile library services in 2010. This site provides links to the conference presentations on innovative uses of technology, best practices for designing and developing mobile library services, as well as the evolving role of libraries as they adapt to these services. Keywords: education; libraries; library; mobile; services; web
- Identifying Information Behavior in Information Search and Retrieval Through Learning Activities Using an E-learning Platform Case: Interamerican School of Library and Information Science at the University of Antioquia (Medellín-Colombia) by Tirado, Alejandro Uribe; Castaño Muñoz, Wilson (2017) - Information technology courses and their relationship to faculty in different professional ranks in library and information science programs. For training in information competencies of information science students in Latin America. Keywords: course; curriculum; digital; education; ict; information; internet; learning; libraries; library; management; retrieval; search; students; technology; tools
- From the Classroom to the Boardroom: The Impact of Information Literacy Instruction on Workplace Research Skills by Travis, Tiffini A. (2017) - The purpose of this study is to examine various factors that may contribute to continued and sustained use of information literacy skills beyond the college experience, and specifically, what competencies students identify as essential for their work. Due to the variety of information literacy programs in existence, it is expected that student use of information literacy skills in the workplace will vary depending upon the method of information literacy integration. Keywords: college; education; information; information literacy; libraries; library; literacy; research; respondents; skills; students; use; workplace
- Resources on the Net: Workplace Information Literacy by Bober, Chris (2017) - Retrieved from Educational Testing Service website: http://www.ets.org/Media/Research/pdf/RR-10-17.pdf One of the recent trends reported in the literature on the 21st century workplace is the convergence of information literacy and technology literacy, or ICT literacy. Delivering business value through information literacy in the workplace. Keywords: education; information; library; literacy; national; workplace
- A Brief Review of the Fifth Off-Campus Library Services Conference, held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1992 by Jacob, Carol (2017) - Also included in this volume are papers on the uses of technology by: Herbert White (Indiana University), Pamela Grudzien (Central Michigan University); on interinstitutional planning and cooperation by: Nancy Finney, Kathie Lewis and Connie Fly (California State University), Lynn LaBrake (Uni versity of Central Florida), Sharon Stewart (University of Ala bama), Ruth Britton (University of Southern California) and David Combe (Ventura County), Donald Wing and Kul Gauri (Macomb Community College); on bibliographic instruction by Susan Cleyle (University of Regina), Linda Fritz (University of Saskatchewan), Monica Hines Collier (Central Michigan Uni versity), and Jerilyn Marshal (Northwestern University); on program development by: Gary Pitkin (University of Northern Colorado), Kate Adams, Rebecca Bemthal, Tracy Bicknell and Debra Pearson (University of Nebraska, Lincoln); on services in an urban setting by Lynn Klekowski and Sharon Mader (DePaul University) and Betty Braaksma (York University); on funding and staffing by: Betty Van Blair (Southwest Baptist University), Rick Bean, Meg Frazier and Bonnielynn Kreiser (DePaul Uni versity), Alexander Slade (University of Victoria); on eva! uation and effectiveness of service by: Steve Schafer (Athabasca University), Virginia Witucke (Central Michigan University), Raymond Fisher (University of Birmingham), Keith Cottam, William Van Arsdale, Donna Whitson (University of Wyo ming); on licensure and accreditation issues by: Edward Garten (University of Dayton), Kenneth Marks and Frances Bradburn (East Carolina University); on needs assessment by: Janice Bradley, Gretta Siegel, and Carol Terry (Washington State University), Stephen McLeod (St. Leo College) on contracts by: Allen Dollerschell (Rochester Community college), Susan Pot ter and Andrew Scrimgeour (Regis University). Rob Morrison (Utah State University) discussed the impact of CD-ROM technology in providing services in rural Utah and Steven Smith and Sharon West (University of Alaska) related similar challenges in Alaska. Keywords: campus; central; library; michigan; services; university
- Book Reviews by Keiser, Barbie; Lestini, Paula (2017) - From: Education Libraries, Volume 34, Number 2, Winter 2011 36 Alan Bailin and Ann Grafstein-- associate professors of library services at Hofstra University-- have written a concise volume (99 pages, not including an extensive list of references and index) that portrays so nicely what individuals need to think about and question whenever they look at research results (or hear them reported in the news). The authors demonstrate how news media and the publications themselves cloud the process of assessing validity of research results by alluding to the peer-review process or awards given to the author/researcher. Keywords: authors; chapter; librarians; library; look; need; research; university
- Information Anxiety and African-American Students in a Graduate Education Program by Fields Katopol, Patricia (2012) - From being the only black person at a departmental event, to being unable to share your research interests with other students, to not being considered as a serious scholar either due to your race or your research interests, black students in majority institutions face a constellation of racially-oriented problems, of which information anxiety is only a part. Importantly, it expands the notion of “library anxiety” to one of information anxiety as it considers the variety of information sources used by graduate students. Keywords: anxiety; behavior; graduate; information; librarian; library; participants; research; students; work
- Information Literacy Outreach: Building a High School Program at California State University Northridge by Meyers Martin, Coleen; Garcia, Eric P.; McPhee, Marc (2017) - Studies demonstrate high school students are graduating without the research and critical thinking skills needed to succeed with their studies at the college level (O’Sullivan & Dallas, 2010). However, Kenney (1989) contends that beyond that mission, there is a need for high school students to have access to scholarly and academic resources. Keywords: education; high; information; instruction; librarian; library; literacy; nahs; oviatt; programming; research; school; students; teachers
- From Pedagogical Museum to Instructional Material Center: Education Libraries at Teacher Training Institutions, 1890s to 1970s by Attebury, Ramirose; Kroth, Michael (2017) - The development of education libraries cannot be understood outside the context of education history. Changes in educational practices and technology spurred three phases of development in the history of education libraries. Keywords: centers; college; curriculum; development; education; education libraries; idaho; libraries; library; materials; national; state; teacher; university
- Resources on the Net: Digital Special Collections and Tools for Locating and Evaluating Them by Bober, Chris (2017) - There is much to be learned for libraries that are now investigating the re-deployment of staff to digital special collections, mainly to avoid the administrative pitfalls whereby digital special collections “once created, are intended to essentially run without much active management, a situation that could ultimately hamper the ability of these institutions to sustain their projects and achieve the impact they desire.” The DPLA platform provides links to content from library collections located throughout the country and aggregates their metadata. Keywords: collections; digital; education; history; libraries; library; reading; university
- Book Reviews by Keiser, Barbie; Guengerich, Anna Marie (2019) - A community participatory/collaborative model for library planning in the wake of an economic crisis, libraries and climate change, and “engaging communities” closes out this powerful research- packed study that is a must-read for all public library directors and urban planners. “The ability of public libraries to address the needs of diverse urban users is inherent in its structure” reaffirming the fact “that we are all members of a larger society to which and for which we have responsibilities,” including being front and center in the community planning process (p. 16). Keywords: assessment; learning; libraries; library; public
- Our Editorial Board by Bogenschutz, Debbie; Farmer, Lesley; McQuillen, Karen; Bloedel, Kim; Snider, Jacqueline (2017) - Karen McQuillen Manager, Library Services, Brigham Library Educational Testing Service, Rosedale Road Princeton, NJ 08541 kmcquillen@ets.org Editor: Jacqueline Snider ACT, Information Resource Center Iowa City, IA 52243 education.libraries@gmail.com Book Review Editor: Kim Bloedel Kimberly Bloedel Marvin A. Pomerantz Business Library, University of Iowa Iowa City, IA kimberly-bloedel@uiowa.edu Education Division, SLA Chair: Lesley Farmer Chair-Elect: Maya Kucij Past Chair: Bernadette Bailey Past Chair: Debbie Bogenschutz Secretary/Treasurer: © 2013 – Special Libraries Association, Education Division mailto:dabogens@fuse.net mailto:lfarmer@csulb.edu mailto:kmcquillen@ets.org mailto:education.libraries@gmail.com mailto:kimberly-bloedel@uiowa.edu http://education.sla.org/ Keywords: education; library
- Library Outreach: Introducing Campus Childcare Providers to the Academic Library by Maxwell Edwards, Melissa; Thornton, Elaine (2017) - According to West-Pawl (2012) “It is imperative that librarians are embedded into the courses not only to teach students how to search library databases, but also to teach information literacy” (The Embedded Librarian). The University set a lofty goal of increasing retention of its students by ten percent in a year and the librarian was convinced that increasing information literacy by insinuating the library and its services into the classroom would contribute to the achievement of this goal. Keywords: course; information; learning; librarian; library; literacy; students; university
- Marketing the Library in an On-line University to Help Achieve Information Literacy by Murphy, Jennifer (2017) - According to West-Pawl (2012) “It is imperative that librarians are embedded into the courses not only to teach students how to search library databases, but also to teach information literacy” (The Embedded Librarian). The University set a lofty goal of increasing retention of its students by ten percent in a year and the librarian was convinced that increasing information literacy by insinuating the library and its services into the classroom would contribute to the achievement of this goal. Keywords: course; information; learning; librarian; library; literacy; students; university
- Book Reviews by Keiser, Barbie E.; Carhee, Dorcas; Guengerich, Anna Marie; Wallace, Elise D. (2017) - While the transformation http://fontichiaro.com/activelearning Education Libraries, Volume 36, Number 2, Winter 2013 34 may have begun in special libraries, Rosenzweig believes it essential for school libraries to adapt NOW. Education Libraries, Volume 36, Number 2, Winter 2013 37 While most of the examples are taken from school libraries, Farmer also includes public libraries and I highly recommend this book for both, as well as for MLS programs. Keywords: book; chapter; community; education; information; learning; libraries; library; media; model; number; university; use; volume
- Our Editorial Board by Bogenschutz, Debbie; Farmer, Lesley; McQuillen, Karen; Bloedel, Kim; Snider, Jacqueline (2017) - Karen McQuillen Manager, Library Services, Brigham Library Educational Testing Service, Rosedale Road Princeton, NJ 08541 kmcquillen@ets.org Editor: Jacqueline Snider ACT, Information Resource Center Iowa City, IA 52243 education.libraries@gmail.com Book Review Editor: Kim Bloedel Kimberly Bloedel Marvin A. Pomerantz Business Library, University of Iowa Iowa City, IA kimberly-bloedel@uiowa.edu Education Division, SLA (2014) Education Libraries, Volume 37, Number 1-2, Summer-Winter 2014 2 O Keywords: education; library
- Classroom Management and the Librarian by Blackburn, Heidi; Hays, Lauren (2017) - Introduction Academic librarians have conducted classroom instruction for well over a century, but only in the last 30 years has the focus of “librarian-as-teacher” evolved, thanks in part to the changes in academic curriculum, student body demographics, and expansion of information technology in higher education (Walter, 2008). Classroom management is specifically defined as “all of the things that a teacher does to organize students, space, time, and materials so that student learning can take place” (Wong & Wong, 2005, p. 84). Keywords: classroom; courses; education; information; instruction; learning; librarians; library; management; skills; students; teaching
- Resources on the Net: New and Expanding Roles for Libraries by Bober, Chris (2017) - The survey results helped to document the current state of streaming video in academic libraries, including its prevalence, the personnel responsible for offering it, the varied number of hosting platforms, how users are discovering and accessing the content, and the level of library resources needed to maintain and develop it. A product of the combined efforts of Milne Library at SUNY Geneseo and the Monroe County Library System, the Library Publishing Toolkit “looks at the broad and varied landscape of library publishing through discussions, case studies, and shared resources.” Keywords: education; libraries; library; number; publishing; university
- Beyond a Fad: Why Video Games Should Be Part of 21st Century Libraries by Buchanan, Kym; Vanden Elzen, Angela M. (2017) - We believe video games have a place in libraries. Furthermore, people play video games for at least three reasons: immersion, challenge, and connection. Keywords: 12th; choices; education; example; games; good; libraries; library; media; new; number; patrons; people; players; september; simulation; video; video games; volume
- Open Educational Resources: An Annotated Bibliography for Librarians by Bober, Chris (2017) - Libraries, already champions of copyright and open access initiatives, have the expertise to advocate for and collaborate on efforts to further the growth and impact of open educational resources both within their institutions and beyond. OER and The Role of Libraries Allen, N., Bell, S.J., & Billings, M.S. (2016, November). The authors build on the arguments that they first posed in an earlier (November 2014) issue in which the case was made for academic libraries to adopt the use of open educational resources as a means of fighting the high cost of commercially published textbooks. Keywords: education; faculty; learning; libraries; library; oer; resources; use
- Battle of the Books: Coaching an English High School Literacy Trivia Competition in Montreal, Quebec by Stark, Julia (2018) - Librarians from Montreal’s two English school boards (Lester B. Pearson School Board and English Montreal School Board) and private schools in the Quebec Association of Independent Schools collaborate to choose books, write questions, coach teams and organize the events/battles. Keywords: school libraries, literacy, games, coaching, secondary school Introduction Battle of the Books (BoB) is a high school literary trivia game that is wildly exciting and fiercely competitive. Keywords: battle; board; books; library; school; students; team
- Learning Technology Leadership: A Literature Review and Proposed Agenda for Investigating Future School Librarians’ Experiences by Elbasri, Teralee (2018) - It is also possible that lack of time, support, training, an absence of models, and a lack of technology in schools where pre-service students intern are possible barriers to pre- service school library faculty in teaching best practice in the use of IT integration for their pre- service teachers and school librarian students (Brzycki & Dutd, 2005). School technology leadership: An empirical investigation of prevalence and effect. Keywords: association; education; information; leadership; learning; librarians; library; school; school librarians; school library; standards; students; technology; use
- Where is the Knowledge? Knowledge Management, Research and Pedagogy in the Electronic Age by Gifford, Bernard R. (2017) - Because until we do, advances in information technology - no matter how swift-will not bring about equally dramatic increases in productivity. It is a way of structuring new works as they are created, so that they are maximally accessible and a way of accessing existing resources to enable the highest level of integration with the scholar's work, helping to create new knowledge. Keywords: access; computer; education; information; knowledge; learning; librarians; library; materials; need; new; research; students; systems; technology; time; today; university; video; way; york
- Exploring the Future of the Teaching Materials Center at Illinois State University: From e-Textbooks to Makerspaces by Shelley, Anne; Derden, Julia M.; Gibson, Sally (2018) - As time goes on, the gap between the currency of curriculum center textbooks and those resources used in K-12 curricula will be providing a disservice to pre-service teachers. A guide to the management of curriculum materials centers for the 21st Century: the promise and the challenge. Keywords: association; cataloging; centers; collection; curriculum; education; institution; libraries; library; materials; research; state; teacher; textbooks; university
- ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ Using Improvisation to Hone Library Employees’ Customer Service Skills by Decker, Emy Nelson (2020) - Education Libraries, 43:1 (2020) © Education Division, Special Library Association 7 Participants in improvisation customer service training have to react together in the moment, with no preparation time, to deliver a response that directly addresses the prompt as it is given. This article offers a unique approach, focusing on the Classical definition of improvisation and its value as a poignant tool toward improving library customer service. Keywords: customer; customer service; education; employees; improvisation; information; libraries; library; research; service; skills; training
- An Embedded Librarian’s Experience Piloting a Subject-Specific OER Initiative by Dozier, V (2021) - In Fall 2014, three librarians at the University of San Diego, representing digital collections and technical services, initiated the library’s OER efforts by developing a plan designed to gauge faculty OER interest. Academic libraries can more easily address OER education, awareness, and publishing issues as components of information literacy and distribution. Keywords: association; author; course; education; faculty; graduate; liaison; librarian; libraries; library; oer; project; research; resources; students; textbook; university
- Coding in School Libraries: Considering an Ethical Approach by Kammer, Jenna; Hays, Lauren (2021) - Jones (2016) suggests that ethical considerations should be embedded into student coding projects from the start. In this ethical dilemma, computer science students would consider the perspectives of the hacked company, the student, the university, and the professor, to determine the ethical issues (Kert et al., 2012). Keywords: association; bias; code; coding; computer; curriculum; education; ethics; libraries; library; school; science; students; technology; values
- Students Lead the Charge! Using Project-Based Learning with Pre-service Teachers to Redesign a Curriculum Resource Center by Ayton, Kieran; Capraro, Karen (2021) - The college library is the heart of the campus and a gathering place for elementary education students, as well as others. Correl and Bernstein (2018) stress the importance of involving education students in the transformation process. Keywords: center; college; crc; curriculum; education; elementary; libraries; library; materials; pbl; project; resource; students; teachers
- Confident but Lacking Support: School Librarians and Students with Autism by Anderson, Amelia; Layden, Selena (2021) - Learning from peers is especially valuable, as school librarians can learn about immediately implementable practices, particularly relevant to school libraries. Using a mixed-methods survey, this study sought to explore training school librarians have completed regarding ASD and students with disabilities, as well as the effects of training on librarian confidence and library services. Keywords: asd; education; librarians; library; participants; professional; school; school librarians; school library; students; support; training
- Enhancing teaching and learning: a leadership guide for school librarians, fourth edition by Keiser, Barbie E. (2020) - Enhancing teaching and learning: A leadership guide for school librarians, Fourth Edition. “Students” addresses the role that school library programs play in improving equity of opportunity. Keywords: chapter; librarians; library; school
- Liaising in the 21st Century: The Shifting Role of the Education Librarian by Donaldson, Katherine; Bonella, Laura; Becksford, Lisa; Kubicki, Josette; Parramore, Sarah (2022) - While the changing roles of Education librarians may be reflective of larger trends in liaison librarianship, there are also unique considerations for librarians who work with Education students and faculty. Abstract This paper will examine the findings of a survey on the job roles and responsibilities of Education librarians (academic librarians with liaison responsibilities for the field of Education). Keywords: collection; education; education libraries; faculty; information; instruction; learning; librarian; libraries; library; literacy; materials; outreach; research; respondents; responsibilities; services; students; survey; teacher
- Outreach services for teens: A starter guide by Keiser, Barbie E. (2021) - Here, the author leans on the characteristics of effective teen librarians developed by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). Each chapter concludes with teen services librarian partnership case studies that include what the outreach effort, library services, and programs look like: their overview, setup, welcome, activity, and reflection. Keywords: library; services; teens
- Going Dewey: Reclassifying a Curriculum Materials Collection by Levesque, Christopher; Jimmerson, Bianca (2024) - Library staff believe that faculty will provide an adequate stand-in for students as they were accustomed to quickly locating and using library materials using the library’s previous classification system and seem to have adapted to using Dewey call numbers. The use of lowercase and uppercase letters to differentiate in this way also created problems with generating reports in integrated library systems that did not support case sensitivity. Keywords: classification; collection; curriculum; decimal; dewey; education; libraries; library; materials; number; staff; system
- Hughes-Hassell, Sandra (2020). Collection management for youth: equity, inclusion, and learning (2nd ed.). Chicago, IL: ALA Editions. (Review) by Keiser, Barbie E. (2023) - The author urges library collections managers to “reimagine their role,” encouraging them to “act as change agents, leaders, learners, and resource guides” (p. xvi). Form a community of practice that shares responsibility for defining, developing, and evaluating the development and delivery of library resources to facilitate youth learning and advance equity (p. xvi). Keywords: author; collection; equity; learning; library
- Search and Rescue: Rebuilding a Test Collection by Cooper, Peggy S.; Weiner, J. Stephanie (2017) - METHODOLOGY A review of the literature on test collections in academic libraries provided little guidance for planning or implementing this project. With some notable exceptions, e.g. Robert M. Simmons, Rolland H. McGiverin, Alice S. Clark, David Ginn and Nancy O'Brien, it was found that relatively few articles or monographs have been written on test collections and their maintenance. Keywords: circulation; collection; database; education; faculty; library; materials; simmons; test
- A Case Study: Shifting Within a Curriculum Materials Center by Stewart, Caitlin (2024) - 𝐹𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑅𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜 = ( ) ( ) Fill ratios can be calculated by identifying the total amount of shelf space materials occupy and dividing that by the total amount of available shelf space both occupied and unoccupied (Lambert, 2016). Of note, the approach used relies on estimates, which work best when shelf space is not a primary constraint. Keywords: fiction; fill; library; materials; number; ratio; row; shelf; shelves; shifting
- Book Reviews by Mitchell, Carol R.; Locke, Joanne; Tee, Susan (2017) - The contents run the gamut from different areas of expertise in popular culture collections such as Imaginative Representations of the Vietnam War described by John S. Baky in Truthful Lies: Popular Culture and Special Collections to Randall Scott's Comics and Libraries and the Scholarly World. Following these developmental years, French addresses issues such as attention and discipline from teachers specific to primary school years. Keywords: center; culture; education; library; media; school
- The Internet: A Selective Annotated Bibliography of Print Material by Giguère, Marlene (2017) - As a preliminary tool for new Internet users, it can serve as a pointer to print literature on general and specific aspects of interest to new Internet users. Sample topics include an explanation of the global environment in wruch the Internet is situated, Internet applications within the library community and policy issues yet to be resolved. Keywords: access; article; discussion; guide; information; internet; library; mail; network; number; online; resources; systems; users
- EDUCATION, LIBRARIES, AND THE INTERNET: A SELECT ERIC BIBLIOGRAPHY by Preston, Nancy R. (2017) - Issues affecting libraries are discussed, includ ing access and ownership; computer conferences are considered; examples of electronic newsletters and electronic journals are described; and the possible future of electronic serials is exam ined. Topics discussed include user education; the issue of access to, versus retrieval of, information; the role of the library, including education and training, biblio graphic control, and electronic information services; and train ing and education for librarians. Keywords: education; information; internet; library
- Book Reviews by Webster, David S.; Galler, Anne M.; Mitchell, Carol R.; Weatherby, Lonnie (2017) - Simons even includes a section here on robot lovers in fiction and film, replete with details of how this was effected and predicting that the robot lover will eventually be accepted as pari of normal life. Robots: the quest for living machines. Keywords: education; english; james; language; library; literature; university
- Current Conditions of Michigan Curriculum Materials Centers and Collections in Academic Institutions by Kohrman, Rita (2017) - Introduction In 2005, the focus of my sabbatical was to investigate the number, characteristics, and quality of curriculum materials centers and collections in academic institutions in Michigan. This is the transformative nature of curriculum materials centers and collections. Keywords: centers; cmcs; collections; college; curriculum; education; library; materials; university
- Book Reviews by Piggott, Sylvia (2017) - Much has been written on school libraries and the teacher librarian's role. Recommendations include guide lines for the five basic areas of a library planning program as well as for further research into the role of stategic planning in the administration of academic libraries. Keywords: author; book; education; humor; information; libraries; library; literature; planning; research; school; substance
- Practitioner Perceptions of School Library Advocacy by Burns, Elizabeth (2017) - Although the school library field supports and recognizes that school library advocacy is an essential component to building and maintaining strong library programs in schools and contributing to academic success, there has been minimal research conducted on how school librarians perceive advocacy or the advocacy efforts in which they engage for their program. Her research interests include school library advocacy and integrating library standards into curricular instruction. Keywords: advocacy; association; education; librarians; library; participants; program; research; resources; school; study
- Using the INTERNET as a Professional Development Tool: An Analysis by Monty, Vivienne; Warren-Wenk, P. (2017) - Abstract This article provides an overview of the concepts and practice of professional development in library and information science, and studies the way in which professional development is changing with the advent of the Internet. The authors suggest that the incorporation of networking activities into the working lives of l ibrarians is producing fundamental changes in the process of professional development. Keywords: activities; development; discussion; education; gopher; internet; librarians; library; new; professional
- Keeping Up With the Internet by Dealy, Jacqueline (2017) - The difference between news groups and Internet lists lies in the method of distribution. The Library of Congress The Library of Congress gopher, LC MARVEL, offers access to Library of Congress information, plus connection to other Internet gophers and services. Keywords: access; blank; directory; education; electronic; file; following; ftp; gopher; information; internet; library; line; list; mail; message; site; subject; subscribe; telnet; type
- Book Reviews by Asimakopulos, Marika; Hiron, Barbara; Segal, Joan S.; Galler, Anne M.; Webster, David S.; Sheremata, Margaret; Tee, Susan (2017) - [This series, begun in 1983, includes relatively short monographs examining problems in higher education through extensive analysis of the literature. Wilcox and Ebbs assert that since the power that comes from knowledge gives people the ability to influence decisions of contemporary society, higher education also has a responsibility to impart a sense of moral values that motivates individuals to exercise that power ethically. Keywords: book; children; community; education; individuals; learning; library; school; subject; values; war
- SCHOOL LIBRARIES IN NAMIBIA INNOVATIONS, PROBLEMS AND CHALLENGES by Totemeyer, Andree-Jeanne (2017) - The overall ratio of school library books per pupil for the country as a whole was 0.9: 1 however if the books in former white school libraries are excluded, the ratio of library books per pupil in schools under the other ten former education authorities drops to 0.3: 1. This abstract focuses on the state of school libraries in Namibia, giving an overview of the effect of apartheid on education. Keywords: books; cabinets; education; information; libraries; library; media; namibia; school; white
- EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS, THE ROLE OF THE SCHOOL LIBRARY AND THE TEACHER-LIBRARIAN IN THE EDUCATION OF BLACKS IN SOUTH AFRICA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO A SAMPLE OF SCHOOLS IN THE CAPE PENINSULA by Frederiks, George H. (2017) - A critical examination of educational developments in the 1970s and the 1980s and the role of school library and the teacher librarian within those periods is also undertaken. Within the structure agency framework, this research will dem onstrate how the teacher-librarian and school library and other actors in the educational field e.g. principals, teachers and inspec tors, reacted to apartheid education by making alternative mate rial available, irrespective of the constraints caused by the exist ing political-economy structure of the Apartheid regime. Keywords: africa; education; librarian; libraries; library; people; policy; role; school; school library; south; south africa; system; teacher
- NEWS FROM ERIC by Clearinghouse, ERIC (2017) - Obstacles to access identified in South Africa are similar to those in other developing countries and include: socio-economic prob lems, illiteracy, lack of reading tradition, insufficient library facilities or information technology for the majority of the population, few books published locally by black writers in indigenous languages, and few qualified media teachers. gopher askeric@ ericir.syr.edu without, type: telnet askeric@ericir.syr.edu login: gopher Two New ERIC Publications Two new monographs published by the ERIC Clearinghouse on Infonnation & Technology show how education, the economy, and society are being changed by information technology. Keywords: africa; askeric; children; education; information; libraries; library; south; technology
- ERIC in Cyberspace: Expanding Access and Services by Stonehill, Robert M.; Smarte, Lynn (2017) - Services such as America Online, CompuServe, GTE Educational Network Services (GTE-ES), and America Tomorrow give ERIC U1e opportunity to reach mil lions of current �md potential users. To reach the NPIN site, gopher to gopher.prairienet.org and enter U1e ERIC Clearinghouse in the Education Center or connect to U1e AskERIC Virtual Library at ericir.syr.edu and select Other Education Resources. Keywords: access; askeric; clearinghouse; education; eric; gopher; infonnation; internet; library; online; resources; services; ti1e; u1e; users
- Library Programs and Special Libraries by Fry, Ray M. (2017) - We will be announcing soon grant awards of $ 1 .5 million for institutes to retrain librarians in support of Ule education reform movement and U1e National In formation Infrastructure. Libraries ru1d other eligible entities apply directly to U1e Department for discretionary grant funds. Keywords: education; libraries; library; u1e
- SELECTIONS FROM ERIC by Clearinghouse, ERIC (2017) - Last year, AskERIC was chosen as a finalist in U1e education and academia category for U1e prestigious Computerworld Smithsonian A wards ·for innovative use of information technology. Personal Librarian Software has provided the use of t11eir powerful search engine and, with technical assistance from NPAC, ERIC/IT has developed a Mosaic/Lynx interface for searching U1e ERIC database. Keywords: available; education; eric; information; library; new; sun; t11e; technology; u1e
- INTELLECTUAL FREEDOM & CENSORSHIP: A TEACHING CHALLENGE by Curry, Ann (2017) - The opinions of these directors have formed the basis of instructional case studies and have been drawn upon frequently to show students not only the various sides of intellectual freedom issues but also the conflicting opinions within the library profession. A comparison of the roles and attitudes of Canadian and British public library directors in dealing with ·intellectual freedom issues. Keywords: association; british; canadian; censorship; directors; freedom; ideas; information; library; public; right; students
- SELECTIONS FROM ERIC by Clearinghouse, Eric (2017) - Highlights include the client/server model; Uniform Resource Locator; examples of software; Web servers versus Gopher servers; Hyper'Thxt Markup Language (HTML); converting files; Common Gateway Interface; organizing Web information; and the role of librarians in developing Web information resources. 4- 1 6 , 1 8- 20,22,24-25. (Available UMI) Suggests strategies for finding information in gophers that will increase access to Internet information resources for library users. Keywords: database; eric; information; internet; library; people; technology; web; world
- Book Reviews by Segal, Joan; D'Amicantonio, John; Webster, David S.; Dealy, Jackie; Wade, Anne; Curry, Ann; Toivanen, Linda (2017) - The positioning of information science in a US curriculum bas long been a subject of dispute, and as Sineath explains in his chapter on this subject, disagreements begin even as faculty members try to define information science. there is probably no future for single-purpose schools of library and information science that prepare people to work solely in traditional libraries no matter bow well integrated their curricula and programs might be (p. 63). Keywords: book; chapter; college; education; faculty; hypermedia; information; library; school; students; university; use
- THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION FOR THE INFORMATION PROFESSIONS by Fasick, Adele (2017) - Information education is less likely to follow practice and more likely to lead it by becoming based more firmly on theory and research. The gap between faculties in information programs and practitioners in the field may finally be bridged by their ability to interact on many levels via the Internet. Keywords: education; information; libraries; library; new; people; professionals; programs
- SELECTIONS FROM ERIC by Clearinghouse, ERIC (2017) - A Feminist Standpoint for Library and Information Science Education. Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science, v 1 8 n1 p23-33. Discusses the impact of advances in information technology on library school curriculum. Keywords: curriculum; education; eric; information; library; science; site; technology
- Book Reviews by Entwistle, Harold; Asimakopoulos, Marika; Britton, Deanne; Wade, Anne; Wilkins, Catherine E.; Galler, Anne M.; Hazel, Jeannie (2017) - There are also several practical articles that address library information skills and standardized tests, measures of effectiveness in school library programs and assessment of the library research process. Assessment of student learning, the measurement of students ' progress and performance, is an important concern for those involved and committed to library media education. Keywords: assessment; coaching; education; information; libraries; library; media; new; research; school; teacher
- Editorial by Galler, Anne M. (2017) - As I was asked recently about the mission of Education Libraries, I offer herewith the most current one, as published in the SLA Directory: Education Libraries is the refereed journal of the Education Division of the Special Libraries Association. Education Libraries has an Editorial Committee as well as a number of eminent referees who receive blind copies of the articles to be considered. Keywords: education; library
- THE CHANGING LIBRARY ENVIRONMENT by Wilkins, Catherine E. (2017) - Library information will be available in various multimedia and ephemeral forms and be aimed current and future users on a global level. The librarian will need to acquire and maintain new skills dealing with training, technology, and information research. Keywords: access; environment; future; information; librarian; library; library environment; role; study; users
- EDUCATION FOR LIBRARIANSHIP: A SURVEY OF THE LITERATURE, 1988-1995 by Karp, Rashelle S.; Allen, Tonya (2017) - Finally, the need for library education to continue beyond the MLS is also emphasized (Nicholson and Bridgeland, 1991; Berry, 1993 ; Schneider, 1 994; Weingand, 1 994), especially regarding standards for continued competence and excellence (Weingand, 1991), as well as ability to change (Makinen, 1991). Inasmuch as the literature of a profession mirrors the current and future realities of its practice, the literature of librarianship seems to indicate a clear direction for library education, even if the reasons cited do not totally take into account the current realities of the information world. Keywords: art; cataloging; development; education; information; information science; journal; knowledge; librarians; librarianship; library; professional; research; school; science; skills; students; training
- SELECTIONS FROM ERIC by Clearinghouse, ERIC (2017) - A discussion ofthe virtual library, use of a variety of cost effective information technologies to provide high-quality library services to every sector of the community, considers implications for the nature and quality of public library services, especially those of branch libraries and libraries in rural areas. Information Services and Use, v13 n1 p3-15. Discusses virtual libraries, i.e., librnry services available to users via personal computers; considers the issues of technological development, user demands, and organizational response; and describes progress toward virtual libraries in the Netherlands, including networks, on-line systems, navigation tools, subject classification, coordination of collection building, document delivery services, and costs. Keywords: askeric; education; information; internet; libraries; library; technology; virtual
- Book Reviews by Wade, Anne; Barnes, Donald S.; Hazel, Jeannie; Asimakopulos, Marika (2017) - ISBN 0-8 1 53-1 458-2 I recently ran across a box full of articles and excerpts on teacher education, assembled many years ago for some research I was doing on the subject. how the deinstitutionalization of teacher education and the creation of special symbolic spaces of professional development schools are integral opposites of the changing spacialization of teacher education in the postmodern age. Keywords: book; chapter; education; information; library; literature; reference; teacher
- International Librarianship and its Impact on the Profession by Galler, Anne M. (2017) - As part of the ongoing series on library education that is being published in this journal, it is interesting to note these various approaches to library education and the different names used by library schools. Vol 20, No. 1/2 Association of International Libraries The aim of this association is to promote co-operation among international libraries. Keywords: education; ifla; information; international; level; librarianship; library; school; world
- New Roles, New Skills: Library and Information Services to Disadvantaged Users by Lithgow, Sue (2017) - Andrew Green, Local government reorganisation and its effect on library services, Community Librarian 15 (Summer 1994), 1 . 14. Prison libraries operate within a highly volatile environment and as already discussed, the unpredictability of the demands placed upon them has the effect of creating a prison weighting factor. Keywords: disadvantaged; information; library; prison; services; skills; users
- The National Library of Education by Floyd, Nancy L. (2017) - Also, as part of its public relations plan, Library staff began giving monthly orientation talks, including overhead charts and informative handouts, for all new Department employees. Library staff followed the Open House with the first in a series of quarterly lectures featuring notable speakers on libraries, information, and technology. Keywords: department; education; information; library; national; resources; u.s
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- Web Journals and Education by Monty, Vivienne (2017) - The ability to merge multi-media is one of the greatest attractions of Web journals. Extrapolating from the success of journals that are currently published electronically, it is clear that electronic media will capture a large share of scholarly publication in the next five years, and that printed media will not be competitive in journal publication beyond a very few more decades.3 Education Ubreriea • Vol 20, No. 3 We have moved from the paper journal to todays e- and h journal [electronic journal and hypermedia journal]. Keywords: articles; education; information; internet; joumals; journal; learning; media; paper; url; use; web; work
- Book Reviews by Sund, Carol; Corby, Katherine; Segal, Joan; Moon, Cassandra; Ward, Dane M.; Bean, Rosalie (2017) - By the end of World War II the growth in higher education and in graduate programs caused a flourishing of ideas, but since then the standing of education as a university discipline has never been very high. Jefferson was more radical in his educational thought; he proposed the first legislation to make schooling (three years of it) available at no charge to all free children and a broad system of scholarships for higher education; however, be was never able to get the VIrginia legislature to pass it. Keywords: barnes; century; education; history; information; international; issues; philosophy; planning; publishing; quality; school; work
- FACULTY-LIBRARIAN PARTNERSHIPS by Nesbitt, Renée (2017) - The goals were to formulate standards and policies for the utilization of library electronic resources, and to support the scholarly endeavor of the university community by identifying and providing access to electronic information resources. There were four objectives: ( 1 ) to develop criteria for decision-making in the utilization and implementation of electronic information technology, (2) to determine criteria for selecting electronic information resources to meet instructional needs, (3) to identify the electronic information needs of education students and faculty, and ( 4) to diagnose problems underlying and identify opportunities for addressing electronic information needs. Keywords: education; information; outcomes; research; resource
- NEW AND FORTHCOMING AT REFERENCE by Dratch, Gladys I.; Garson, Deborah S. (2017) - An introductory chapter discusses the nature of education schools. Includes list of terms and a sampler of multicultural education resources. Keywords: chapters; education; guide; index; indicators; information; isbn; national; new; research; school; science; standards
- Book Reviews by Bacsanyi, Karen; Bogenschutz, Debbie; Britton, Deanna; Cicchetti, Christina; Mitchell, Carol R.; Elliott, Franki; Corby, Katherine; Britton, Deanna; Segal, Joan (2017) - Part II: Clinical Perspectives has chapters on anatomy and physiology of the eye; causes and functional implications of various conditions; basic principles of optics and low vision devices; and · procedures in clinical low vision evaluation. Part Three: Communication Skills deals with low vision, Braille, handwriting, and drawing which incorporates teaching the use of handwriting guides and teaching signature writing to someone who is congenitally blind. Keywords: book; change; children; college; degrees; education; information; learning; libraries; racism; rehabilitation; students; teaching; technology; vision
- NEW AND FORTHCOMING AT REFERENCE by Dratch, Gladys I.; Garson, Deborah S. (2017) - Questionnaires were sent to 1 ,360 principals of a nationally representative sample of U.S. public schools in the spring of 1 996. Summarizes state progress toward Goal 3 (student achievement in academic subj ect matter and preparation for responsible citizenship by the year 2000) and Goal 5 (U.S. students will be first in the world in mathematics and science achievement by the EDUCATION LIBRARIES VOL. Keywords: data; education; information; isbn; public; school; standards; state; students; u.s; washington
- SELECTIONS FROM ERIC by Clearinghouse, ERIC (2017) - ERIC's Response: ERIC resources will have to be expanded to cover all of the relevant journal literature, or ERIC will have to be more selective about what is accepted for inclusion in the database. Phone: ·(3 15) 443-3640; E-mail: eric@ericir.syr.edu D E P A R T M E N T S 21 N EWS FRO M ERIC ERIC Clearinghouse directors were asked t o report trends that are affecting ERIC and how ERIC is currently responding to these trends or might respond to them in the future. Keywords: education; eric; gallaudet; information; trend; university
- Book Reviews by Bogenschutz, Debbie; Cicchetti, Christina; Entwistle, Harold; Bogenschutz, Debbie; Elliott, Franki; Britton, Deanna; Wentz, Deleyne; Nelson, Nerissa; LaSee-Willemssen, Jeneen; Baron, Lois J.; Hoskisson, Tam (2017) - Out of this climate come attempts to make college faculty produce more. They demonstrate the vast differences in standard knowledge that college freshmen bring with them to higher education institutions. Keywords: american; college; education; faculty; family; fiction; guide; information; libraries; programs; research; sport; state; studies; university; volume; women
- NEW AND FORTHCOMING AT REFERENCE by Dratch, Gladys I.; Garson, Deborah S. (2017) - Includes a directory of more than 300 programs and institutions that provide teacher preparation programs leading to teacher licensure, and/or cert i fi cat ion, and/or college degree . Committee on Evaluation of National and State Assessments of Educational Progress, Board on Testing and Assessment, Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, National Research Council . Keywords: chapters; council; education; index; information; isbn; issues; national; new; report; research; schools; state; teachers
- Editorial Note by Blake, Noreen B. (2017) - While working as Co-ordinator for Library Studies Distance Education Program, a brainchild of Anne's which began as a pilot program for inmates of Canadian penitentaries, her office was within earshot of my desk. Recently, I was about to send an information sheet to a new reviewer for Education Libraries when I noticed that queries were to be sent to Anne Galler, Editor. Keywords: anne; colleagues; education; information; libraries
- NEW AND FORTHCOMING AT REFERENCE by Dratch, Gladys I.; Garson, Deborah S. (2017) - The editors recommend use of the volume as a resource for university and college teachers, graduate students, and practicing researchers working in examination agencies. New chapters include topics such as Psychopharmacotherapy wi th School-Aged Chi ldren and Implications of Recent Research in B iological Psychology for School Psychology. Keywords: chapters; education; guide; index; information; isbn; new; press; research; school; science; teachers
- Book Reviews by Cushen, Dayle; Bogenschutz, Debbie; DeWolf, Judy Piper; Elliott, Franki; McDonald, Sharen; Bacsanyi, Karen; McInerney, Claire; deGruchy, Eunice (2017) - At least one article per year in a peer-reviewed publication is important, as are invited book chapters and other respectable publications. He warns that newsletter articles, book reviews, conference proceedings papers, and even articles in electronic publications do not have the weight of writing that appears in a well-established first tier journal. Keywords: authors; book; chapter; children; education; information; libraries; research; school; shakespeare; students; tenure; web; women
- SELECTIONS FROM ERIC by Clearinghouse, ERIC (2017) - Access the popular AskERIC Q&A Service, ERIC listservs, and ERIC Clearinghouse Web sites. Urban Education (ERIC/CUE) ERIC Digests: • New Trends in Language Educati on for Hispanic Students, ERIC Clearinghouse on Urban Education, July 2000 • The Role of Teachers in Urban School Reform by Laura Desimone, July 2000 Keywords: distance; education; eric; information; journal; learning; new; site; students; systems; web
- Building Blocks for Information Literacy by Repman, Judy; Carlson, Randall (2017) - It is presented in its most general form and in cludes three components: web search basics, web search tools (directories, search engines, metasearch tools, kids search tools, and specialized search tools) and the use of pathfinders as an alternative to search ing. Key concepts relevant to basic web searching strategies, web searching tools and the use of pathfinder pages are defined and discussed . Keywords: education; information; search; searching; students; tools; use; web
- Professional Competencies for the Digital Age: What Library Schools Are Doing to Prepare Special Librarians by Varlejs, Jane (2017) - A l l schools have a reasonable array of technology courses, and quite a few have d igital l ibraries or electronic resources and services courses. The session sought to give the audience an impression of what l ibrary/information science (LIS) education was offering that was relevant to preparing graduates for careers in the special l ibrary sector; the strengths and weaknesses of education for special l i brarianship; the match between the SLA's competencies statement and what was being taught in L IS master's degree programs; and the role of SLA in continuing education. Keywords: courses; education; information; sla
- Leadership of Academic Libraries: A Literature Review by Weiner, Sharon Gray (2017) - Wi l l iams believed that l ibrary d Wi l l iams, 1 998; 51 ) Keywords: academic; change; characteristics; college; development; directors; education; ibrarians; ibrary; information; ing; ity; l ibrary; l l; leadership; libraries; management; new; power; rectors; research; staff; study; survey; university
- Book Reviews by Davis, Collette; Veldheer, Kris; Enright, Bill; Dratch, Gladys; Segal, Joan S.; Farmer, Lesley; Dickinson, Gail; Jacobs, Warren; Shen, Julie; Druse, Judy; Parang, Elizabeth (2017) - P hotos of each author and i l l ustrations of his or her work (such as book covers) are visually appeal ing . Allen uses his book instead to i l l ustrate th rough the stories of the participants, the joys and trials of founding and runn ing a support g roup for people who are GLBT with developmental Education Libraries Volume 26, No. 2 Winter 2003 39 disabil ities and mental retardation . Keywords: book; chapter; education; index; ine; information; ing; issues; ity; iversity; libraries; new; onl; publ; read; research; school; series; students; studies; support; use; volume; work
- Visual Literacy and Library Instruction: A Critical Analysis by Nelson, Nerissa (2017) - Just as various facets of literacy, such as information literacy, have been of concern to librarians, should l ibrarians now get involved with the newly emerging area of visual l iteracy, and what should be the nature of such involvement? Specifically, this article fo cuses on two questions: First, should l ibrari ans be involved in teaching visual l iteracy? Keywords: education; ibrary; images; information; instruction; learning; literacy; new; students; styles; teaching; visual
- The Role of Posters in Teacher Education Programs by Osa, Justina O.; Musser, Linda R. (2017) - The exercise on Frog Talk al lows students to have fun using Professor Croaker's code to fi l l in the missing words. The acceptable practice is for teachers to careful ly select instructional mate rials and activities that wil l stimu late al l stu dents' brains and facil itate effective learning for a l l students. Keywords: education; england; frank; information; instruments; learning; poster; schaffer; sim; students; teachers
- NEW AND FORTHCOMING AT REFERENCE by Dratch, Gladys I.; Garson, Deborah S. (2017) - Other examples of subjects covered: bi l ingual education , Bloom's taxonomy, childhood and adolescence, cultural studies, curriculum, diversity, educational psychology, empowerment, identity, l iteracy, organizational change, race and racism, thinking ski l ls. Appendixes include a bibl iography of resources for program planning; state l icensing and certification agencies; com petencies for administrators of early care and education programs; accreditation criteria ex- 23 amples ; professional organizations; suppl iers of materials and equipment; financial assistance. Keywords: american; assessment; chapters; col; education; information; isbn; issues; learning; programs; references; school; standards; teachers
- Book Reviews by Canterbury, Les; Druse, Judy; Jacobs, Warren; Dickinson, Gail; Veldheer, Kris; Omidsalar, Teresa; Segal, Joan S.; Shen, Julie; Masunaga, Hiromi; Parang, Elizabeth; Goldberg-Hamblin, Sara; Salem, Linda (2017) - Writers Alexan der von Humboldt, Daniel Defoe, and Alejo Carpentier only begin to i l l ustrate the range that is d iscussed: from European pre-Columbian descriptions of the New World through current discussions of the global economy. For those interested in remaking the image or the role of the l ibrary in their context, this volume has theory, practice, and models a l l of which can be used to further the debate about how to best manage information in a h igh ly compl icated world. Keywords: author; book; chapter; classroom; education; ibrary; information; isbn; knowledge; learning; libraries; management; new; publ; readers; research; sarason; school; students; summer; teachers; text; use; volume; work
- Book Review: Metaliteracy: Reinventing information literacy to empower learners. by Keiser, Barbie (2017) - Chapter 1, “Developing a Metaliteracy Framework to Promote Metacognitive Learning,” presents “a comprehensive framework for information literacy” (page number?). Information literacy for this postmodern social media age requires a different approach to building an integrated set of abilities, and the confidence that students need to self-assess their capabilities in every setting. Keywords: chapter; information; literacy; metaliteracy
- The Relationship Between Students' Computer Competency and Perception of Enjoyment and Difficulty Level in Web-based Distance Learning by Du, Yunfei (2017) - In this study, computer competency was meas ured by Computer Ski l l and Use Assessment, which was developed by the researcher. Independent Variable: Computer competency There were no significant correlations between computer competency and Performance Satis faction (r = .052, p = .421 ), Grade Expectation (r = .034, p = .599), and Retention Tendency (r = Education Libraries Volume 27, No. 2 Winter 2004 .080; p = .21 7) . Keywords: competency; computer; distance; education; information; knowledge; learning; level; satisfaction; science; students; web
- Providing Services for Students with Disabilities in an Academic Library by Carter, Catherine J. (2017) - Providing Services for Students with Disabilities in an Academic Library By Catherine J. Carter, DeVry University, Chicago Abstract Accessibi l ity issues are at the forefront of l ibrary services as the number of students with disabil ities attending colleges or universities continues to increase. all students can benefit from increased sensitivity and understanding of different learning styles, improved qual ity of l ibrary service to better enable students to conduct research independently, and easier access to information . Keywords: access; disabil; ibrary; information; ities; ity; people; staff; students; training; use; web
- Book Reviews by Jacobs, Warren; Borin, Jacqueline M.; Shen, Julie; Farmer, Lesley; Davis, Collette; Mestre, Lori S. (2017) - ISBN 1 -56-308964-5. $45.00 With the recent explosive growth of informational resources available through subscription databases, l ibraries now have to plan and budget for networked resources and services within the global context of al l resources and services provided to patrons. It would have been useful for the editor to have balanced the coverage better, and sol icited article to fi l l the theo retical gaps. Keywords: articles; authors; book; chapters; education; information; ing; language; libraries; research; resources; school; teachers; volume
- NEW AND FORTHCOMING AT REFERENCE by Mestre, Lori; Salem, Linda (2017) - Written for professional educators and students, this threevolume set covers educational theory and practice from the primary grades through higher education on the topic of education and human devel opment. A comprehensive and authoritative reference work that presents research and facts from the fields of psychology, individual and family studies, and education. Keywords: development; education; handbook; information; isbn; learning; research; students
- Information Seeking and Supply Editorial by Farmer, Lesley S. J. (2017) - Nevertheless, technology has certainly impacted how people go about this process: from creating and dissemination information all the way to how information is used and repurposed. Because online documents might not undergo rigorous vetting, the quality of digital information can be very uneven. Keywords: information
- A Revolution in Academic Publication by Webber, Charles F. (2017) - Clearly, these criteria apply equally to a reader’s assessment of print journals and it is equally clear that any discussion of e-journal quality notes the wide range of quality in print journals. The wide range of e-journal quality is a reality (Miller & Talbot, 2004). Keywords: access; information; journals; online; print; publication; quality
- NEW AND FORTHCOMING AT REFERENCE by Mestre, Lori; Salem, Linda (2017) - Internationally known experts describe key issues, terms, and concepts. This directory includes historical collections of school book and curriculum materials published before 1980 in the United States and Canada. Keywords: education; information; isbn; libraries; literature; oclc; references; research; technology
- RESOURCES ON THE NET: Information Seeking Behavior by Wade, Anne; Bober, Chris (2017) - A review of web information seeking research: Considerations of method and foci of interest. The author reviews studies on Web information seeking research, and posits that they lack a consistent methodological approach. Keywords: behavior; information; research; seeking; students; web
- Information Packaging Editorial by Farmer, Lesley S. J. (2017) - The new world of information organization (November 15 deadline) AND outreach (March 15 deadline). Academic librarians have a deep respect for the entity we call information. Keywords: information; librarians
- NEW AND FORTHCOMING AT REFERENCE by Dratch, Gladys I.; Garson, Deborah S. (2021) - National Education Goals Panel. Washington, D.C.: National Education Goals Panel, 1991. Keywords: d.c; education; information; isbn; national; new; state; u.s; washington
- Book Reviews by Tannenbaum, Arthur; Mestre, Lori S.; Farmer, Lesley; Veldheer, Kris; Shen, Julie; Borin, Jacqueline M.; Jacobs, Warren (2017) - Manuscripts focusing on issues relevant to more general concerns either in the field of education or in the field of library and information science are also welcome provided they include a significant component specifically germane to education information or education libraries and librarianship. Book Reviews Education Libraries includes reviews of new publications relevant to education information or education libraries and librarianship. Keywords: assessment; book; chapter; education; information; internet; learning; libraries; online; reading; research; teachers; technology; volume
- Cataloging Instruction Editorial by Farmer, Lesley S. J. (2017) - Academic librarians can play a significant role in both tasks. On the other hand, in order to understand how to access resources physically requires some intellectual comprehension, which is also a prevue for academic librarians. Keywords: information
- Book Reviews by Marcus, Sara; Jacobs, Warren; Borin, Jacqueline M.; Dickinson, Gail; Tvaruzka, Kathryn; Veldheer, Kris; Jacobs, Warren; Kirven, Sheila; Dickinson, Gail (2017) - The book wants you to come away with a realistic picture of the current conditions in urban schools and the factors that contribute to those conditions such as the homes and neighborhoods. The third chapter shifts to considering the characteristics of urban schools. Keywords: book; chapter; classroom; education; information; journal; learning; lesson; libraries; new; research; school; study; teachers; teaching
- Editorial: Information Literacy in Real Life and in Second Life by Werts, Cybèle Elaine (2017) - Fortunately, SuperTechnoGirl has more Information Literacy in her little finger than I ever had in my whole arm; although I’m not so sure about the hair. Microsoft Word - EducationLibrariesWinter2008DOC.doc Education Libraries, Volume 31, No. 2, Winter 2008 6 Information Literacy in Real Life and in Second Life By Cybèle Elaine Werts Back in the years of yore when I was a student at Temple University, I took a batch of communications classes in pursuit of my degree in video production. Keywords: information; libraries; life; literacy; media; people
- Interview with Tamara Moats, Speaker on Visual Thinking and Use of Art Data by Warts, Cybèle Elaine (2017) - Student response drives all observations; the facilitator does not direct the discussion. To help explain Tamara’s work, I’ve included this explanation of Visual Thinking: Visual Thinking is an inquiry-based method of teaching with original art works. Keywords: art; information; students; thinking
- Digital literacy practices among youth populations: A review of the literature by Blummer, Barbara (2017) - Taken together these three approaches provide an illustration of digital literacy practices among youth worldwide. Examining digital literacy practices among immigrant students The final group of articles focused on digital literacy practices among immigrant students. Keywords: authors; information; literacies; literacy; practices; research; school; students; youth
- Developing a website directory for young people: A case study using graduate students in library and information science by Irwin, Enid; Haycock, Ken (2017) - Consequently the redesign project used SLIS students who also worked as teachers or librarians and already knew the participants. Another alternative is to give SLIS students a short yet intensive course on running small focus groups and usability studies with children. Keywords: design; focus; group; information; interface; new; project; redesign; school; search; students; survey; website
- Book Reviews by Jacobs, Warren; Keiser, Barbie E.; Attebury, Ramirose; Price, Michelle; Langhorne, Mary Jo (2017) - Perhaps the most useful table appears in this final chapter, presenting a Research Product Rubric that includes target indicators for each level of information literate student, from unsatisfactory to exceptional. The authors remind us that “assessment of student literacy is not just a summative exercise; it is a complex and ongoing systematic process of gathering data about the variables underlying student achievement, analyzing that data, and acting upon the findings” (p. 72). Keywords: assessment; book; chapter; education; information; learning; libraries; literacy; new; programs; school; students; teachers; tools; web
- Book Reviews by Smith, Mikki; Keiser, Barbie E.; Wadham, Rachel L.; Kirven, Sheila; Jacobs, Warren (2017) - This update of the 2005 edition includes new chapters on planning and organizing lessons that feature movement. In Chapter 1, Anderson provides an overview of the group. Keywords: book; boys; chapter; education; information; learning; libraries; movement; practice; reading; teachers; use; work; young
- A Collaborative approach to implementing 21st Century skills in a High school senior research class by O'Sullivan, Michael K.; Dallas, Kim B. (2017) - However, several recent studies on the ability of college freshmen to handle the rigor of college courses and research indicate that high school students are not being adequately prepared to apply these skills. High school students need to be taught these sophisticated “higher-order” skills, such as the ability to locate and analyze complex information in order to solve real world problems. Keywords: class; college; education; high; information; paper; research; school; skills; students; teacher; topic
- Conserving for the Future by Archiving our Past; A Story about Technology and Digitization Informed by a Vintage Paperback Book Collection by Werts, Cybèle (2021) - Similarly, always scan the original of a photograph or book cover, never a photocopy – even if it looks as good as the ones produced from a high-end color printers. It is not the rarest of vintage books, but in searching for a good copy, many of the ones available for sale were in poor condition, presumably because they had been stored in a damp basement, sunny attic, or some other location unfriendly to books. Keywords: books; collection; condition; digital; documents; education; good; information; libraries; magazines; materials; number; online; paper; pulp; vintage; volume
- Dissertation 101: A Research and Writing Intervention for Education Graduate Students by Switzer, Anne; Perdue, Sherry Wynn (2017) - The seminar, now in its second year, is presented as a model intervention, a first step toward greater institutional accountability for graduate student writers. A citation analysis of graduate literature reviews likewise signals problems with graduate students’ information literacy skills (Beile, Boote, and Killingsworth 2004). Keywords: dissertation; education; faculty; graduate; information; literature; research; review; seminar; students; writers; writing
- Book Review: Information Services Today: An Introduction by Moore, Celeste (2017) - Information services today: An introduction. An Introduction offers a panoramic view of library and information services. Keywords: book; information
- NREN and the Internet : A Select ERIC Bibliography by Preston, Nancy R. (2017) - Topics discussed include access to academic libraries via personal computers; online catalogs; wide area networks, such as Internet, and their impact on library and computer center seiVices; administrative issues; human and technological issues; and technological ad vances. The hierarchical organization of Internet is explained; library applications including cataloging, bibliographic instruction, government documents, interlibrary loan, reference, and serials are described; access to Internet is explained; common problems are explored; and topics of future rolumns are announced. Keywords: information; internet; issues; research
- The Role of Multicultural Information in Experiential Learning by Shen, Lan (2017) - After summarizing the significance, goals, learning objectives, and program models of cultural immersion, this paper discusses the principles of selecting multicultural materials, cultural immersion information, and practical tips on designing and maintaining web-based sources. To emphasize the role of cultural immersion in EXL programs, this paper concentrates on the challenges that librarians face when preparing students to study in culturally diverse environments and outlines practical suggestions for using cultural immersion information to support experiential learning. Keywords: abroad; education; immersion; information; learning; librarians; programs; students
- Book Reviews by Jacobs, Warren; Moore, Celeste; Keiser, Barbie (2019) - An intriguing title, Information literacy in the digital age, with a subtitle indicating that the work would be grounded in real-life learning experiences Chapter 1, What is information literacy?, “serves as a foundation for an evidence-based approach to teaching information literacy,” reviewing existing (and evolving) models. Keywords: book; chapter; information; librarians; literacy; principals; school; teachers; teaching
- Guest Editorial by Ramachandran, Hema; Lanham, Erin (2017) - This issue of Education Libraries, which is dedicated to the ongoing, timely, and important topic of information literacy in the workplace, showcases presentations from two sessions sponsored by the Education and Engineering Divisions at the 2010 SLA Annual Conference in New Orleans http://www.sla.org/content/events/confpresentatio ns/2010.cfm. The first part of the program provided an overview of the issues from key researchers in the field; the second part was a panel of academic and corporate engineering librarians discussing the challenges they face in imparting information literacy. Keywords: engineering; information; librarians; literacy; research; skills
- Information literacy and the Workforce: A Review by Weiner, Sharon (2017) - Further, there is evidence that the ways in which information literacy skills are taught to students do not result in effective application in the workplace (O’Farrill, 2010; Lloyd, 2003). Information literacy skills that were necessary were time management, social networking, and organizing internal information such as emails (Hepworth & Smith, 2008). Keywords: education; information; information literacy; learning; literacy; lloyd; research; skills; workforce; workplace
- 21st Century Workforce Initiatives: Implications for Information Literacy Instruction in Academic Libraries by Leavitt, Laura L. (2017) - Headquartered at the University of Melbourne, the project’s primary focus is on developing a framework for teaching and assessing 21st century skills, however, they too began their work by defining and categorizing 21st century skills. A significant portion of its website is dedicated to 21st century education and includes a discussion of the larger forces shaping the changing skills demands as well as a description of 21st century skills. Keywords: century; education; information; literacy; skills; students
- Information Literacy Skills for Preservice Teachers: Do They Transfer to K-12 Classrooms? by Stockham, Marcia; Collins, Heather (2017) - Percentage of responses Demonstrate clear understanding 16 Demonstrate low understanding 39 Have no awareness of concepts 12 I don’t know/other/no response 33 Q. In your opinion, do new education graduates have a solid understanding of information literacy skills and concepts? Collaboration School library media specialists should be thought of as teachers, not support; if information resources are delivered via technology, staff and administration don’t see it as information literacy skills and think it should be taught in “computer classes”. Keywords: concepts; education; information; librarians; literacy; school; skills; students; teachers
- Teaching media literacy by Keiser, Barbie E. (2019) - While media literacy theory is important, and each essay and reflection contained in the first part of this volume addresses key concepts adequately, Part 2 of the work is not only more practical, but includes ready-to-teach lessons that are expertly crafted for Providing media literacy education in the school library and classroom (Chapter 11). Teaching media literacy, Second Edition. Keywords: chapter; information; literacy; media
- Book Reviews by Webster, David S.; Weatherby, Lonnie; Galler, Anne; Tee, Susan; Piper, Judy; Mitchell, Carol R. (2017) - Book entries appropriate for readers in grades 6 through 8 are marked with an asterisk and material appropriate for the very advanced high school students is indi cated by a square bullet. $34.95 As a compiler, editor and publisher of reference books, Bill Katz does not need introduction. Keywords: book; edition; entries; information; rankings; reference; school; university; work
- Reale, Michelle. (2020). Meeting the challenge of teaching information literacy. Chicago: ALA Editions, ISBN 978-0-8389-4684-8 (paper). $57.99 by Keiser, Barbie E. (2023) - Meeting the challenge of teaching information literacy. 128pp., $57.99, ISBN 978-0- 8389-4684-8 (Paper) REVIEWED BY: BARBIE KEISER Information Resources Management (IRM) Consultant, Washington DC Published at the pandemic's peak, I'm just now getting a chance to read Meeting the challenge of teaching information literacy. Keywords: information; literacy
- NEW AND FORTHCOMING AT REFERENCE by Dratch, Gladys I.; Garson, Deborah S. (2017) - Encyclopedia of Higher Education. National Guide to Funding in Higher Education. Keywords: d.c; education; information; isbn; national; programs; school; subject; u.s; washington
- The Internet as a Medium for Education and Educational Research by Silva, Marcos; Cartwright, Glenn F. (2017) - LC Files Now on Internet. The workshop was a first attempt to teach librarians and others Internet protocols. Keywords: access; computer; education; educators; information; internet; k-12; network; project; research; resources; university; use
- NEW AND FORTHCOMING AT REFERENCE by Dratch, Gladys I.; Garson, Deborah S. (2017) - ed. 482p. Transforming American Education: A Directory of Research and Practice to Help the NaLion Achieve the Six National Education Goals. Keywords: chapters; education; information; isbn; national; new; research; subject; title; york
- News from Eric by Preston, Nancy R. (2017) - 7. Select ERIC through the menus, or type ERIC to enter directly. Called the AskERIC Free Library, this site in cludes news and information about AskERIC, select ERIC Digests in full text, prepared ERIC searches on current topics, resource guides, lesson plans, a list of popular Qs & As, and the archives of some education-related listservs. Keywords: askeric; eric; information; syracuse
- The New SAT: The Future of Transition Assessment by Graff, A. Steven (2017) - LC Files Now on Internet. The workshop was a first attempt to teach librarians and others Internet protocols. Keywords: access; computer; education; educators; information; internet; k-12; network; project; research; resources; university; use
- Career Planning and the Special Librarian A Selective Bibliography by Hubbard, Marlis; Tinline, Jennifer (2017) - With respect to criteria for inclusion, only citations on career planning, professional development and job satisfaction for special librarians were selected. Stresses the necessity for savvy librarians to spiff up their image, adapt to new technologies, embrace career planning, encourage changes in library school education and ensure the quality of information delivered to users. Keywords: career; information; job; librarians; planning; special
- The (Bene)fits of Compiling a Specialized Database by Wade, Anne (2017) - Increasing access to worldwide library collections, full text journals, and bibliographic databases through systems such as Internet, coupled with the advances in the storage of electronic information such as CD-ROM, will invite the creation and maintenance of specialized databases. A subscription to the online vendor Biblio graphic Retrieval Service (BRS) provided access to a number of relevant online bibliographic databases such as ERIC, Disserta tion Abstracts International and Psyclnfo. Keywords: bibliolinks; cscp; database; education; information; procite; records; rom; search; searches
- NEW AND FORTHCOMING AT REFERENCE by Dratch, Gladys I.; Garson, Deborah S. (2017) - This report focuses on the potential of new technologies to improve adult literacy programs. Presents descriptions of the major indicators by which higher education institutions should assess their success with other peer institutions. Keywords: adult; education; guide; information; isbn; literacy; new; programs; research; school; u.s
- Core Competencies for the Information Professions and the Evolution of Skill Sets by Sutton, Stuart A. (2017) - Given a finite societal problem capable of solution through service, U1e profession develops ilie tools, meiliodologies and service necessary to accomplish that task. As an anchor to what remains to be said, we need to bear in mind as we look at the shift in what the infonnation universe is going to tie like U1at U1e core competencies of U1e profession will remain much U1e same. Keywords: competencies; context; dimension; domain; information; librarians; profession; service; t11e; ti1e; tl1e; tool; u1at; u1e
- NEW AND FORTHCOMING AT REFERENCE by Dratch, Gladys I.; Garson, Deborah S. (2017) - The section on structure analyzes local level education, showing numbers of school agencies and schools in each state. In a question-and answer format this guide focuses on such teen issues as automo bile use, school, home, job, appearance, parental divorce, sexual life, mKeywords: chapters; education; index; information; isbn; national; press; programs; research; schools; state; ti1e
- WEB BROWSERS: UNTANGLING THE WORLD WIDE WEB by Konecky, Joan Latta; Rosenquist-Buhler, Carla (2017) - The experiences with the project qonfirmed the importance of the World Wide Web and Web browsers to this environment, so much so that providing access to these Internet resources must be seen as mandatory to any academic or upper level educational library providing electronic information access. There are many different types of Web browsers, tailored to the needs, or limitations, of the user - 14 and the user's equipment. Keywords: access; browsers; documents; gopher; hypertext; information; internet; libraries; mosaic; multimedia; resources; web; world
- Editorial by Galler, Anne M. (2017) - Several more articles on various aspects of library education are planned for future issues of Education Libraries. Dr. Fasick is a longtime member of the Faculty of Information Studies at the University of Toronto and was Dean from 1990-1995. Keywords: education; information
- TRAINING INFORMATION PROFESSIONALS TO DEAL WITH NEW TECHNOLOGIES by Beheshti, Jamshid (2017) - To keep pace with these new developments, schools of library and information studies have been forced to put even more resources into teaching IT to prepare information professionals for the job market. The marlcet for information professionals may be divided into three broad categories: traditional library and information centres where skills of selection, organization and dissemination of information are mainly utilized; libraries without walls or virtual libraries where diverse groups with different backgrounds such as database managers, marketing specialists, communication specialists and the like are needed; and finally the third market segment where technological specialists such as programmers, telecommunication and system specialists are in demand. Keywords: analysis; base; computer; database; design; domain; hardware; information; information professionals; knowledge; level; libraries; professionals; software; systems; use
- NEW AND FORTHCOMING AT REFERENCE by Dratch, Gladys I.; Garson, Deborah S. (2017) - HW and AIDS in the Public Schools: A Handbook for Curriculum Development, Teacher Education, and the Placement of Affected Students; With a Directory of Resources. $75.00. Scholarly articles address a range of issues, ideas, and research findings in the field of teacher education. Keywords: chapters; college; education; guide; information; isbn; programs; research; schools; study
- NEW AND FORTHCOMING AT REFERENCE by Dratch, Gladys I.; Garson, Deborah S. (2017) - New chapters include research analyses on early childhood, elementary, middle level, and secondary education; classroom management; case methods in teacher education; moral responsibilities, and eight chapters on diversity and equity issues. The second edition is divided into 48 chapters organized into seven sections; teacher education as a field of study, recruitment, selection and initial preparation, contextual influences on teacher education, teacher education curriculum, continuing professional growth, development and assessment, diversity and equity issues, and emerging directions in teacher education. Keywords: chapters; education; information; isbn; national; new; research; school; students; teachers
- International Librarianship and its Impact on the Profession by Rusch-Feja, Diann (2017) - It is hoped that the experiences related here could encourage or maybe even inspire more efforts at international cooperation in librarianship to make a positive impact on the profession. Cooperative agreements are well known in these areas (exchange agreements for official and government publications, international interlibrary lending, etc.).3 Similar to the traditional fields of international cooperation, now the massive opening of access to even more information resources in the Internet creates an even greater need for cooperation among librarians and information specialists than ever before. Keywords: countries; education; english; german; information; international; internet; language; resources
Libraries
- Editorial by Blake, Noreen B. (2017) - Unfortunately a related paper on education libraries in Europe by Diann Rusch-Feja has been delayed due to circumstances beyond our control. This issue includes papers that were given at that conference. Keywords: education; libraries
- Editorial by Galler, Anne M. (2017) - Therefore we plan to include an article covering special collections for the elderly in one of the upcoming issues. In the coming year this series will be continued, with descriptions of specialized collections for multicultural populations, the blind and other minority groups served by libraries. Keywords: libraries
- Editorial by Blake, Noreen; Locke, Joanne (2017) - Team member Judy Piper DeWolf joined the Education Libraries staff three years ago to work on the desktop publishing part of the journal. Contents in Education Libraries are the product of a group of people who volunteer their input. Keywords: education; libraries
- Book Reviews by Childers, Collette Davis; Jacobs, Warren; Canterbury, Les; Coots, Jennifer; Lamkins, Jennifer; Kirven, Sheila; Bogenschutz, Debbie; Jacobs, Warren; Tannenbaum, Arthur (2017) - They do so using case studies that are realistic and stated in plain language, thus making for an ideal text for students and beginning teachers. Bell wrote This Book…after she retired in the mid1980s in order to educate stu dents about college life and the social and intellectual effects that the predominantly white, middleclass world of academia has on students. Keywords: book; chapter; education; family; issues; learning; libraries; reading; research; students; studies; teachers; technology; volume
- Cataloging Instruction Editorial by Farmer, Lesley S. J. (2017) - Last September, southern California libraries held a Diversity Summit to discuss issues of recruiting, preparing and retaining librarians of color. reexamination of assumptions, and proactive work towards providing opportunities for people of color to inform the rest of us about the diverse world of information and information services. Keywords: education; libraries
- el-236 by None (None) - The third chapter examines neuroscience’s contributions to crosscurricular learning. Daresh discusses community expectations for school accountability (chapter 6), sensitivity to nonteaching members of the learning community (chapter 7), and partnerships with parents (chapter 8). Keywords: authors; book; chapter; classroom; education; knowledge; learning; libraries; principals; school; students; teachers
- Editorials by Snider, Jacqueline; Werts, Cybèle Elaine (2017) - Microsoft Word - EducationLIbrariesSpring2008A.doc Education Libraries: Childrens Resources, Volume 31, No. 3, Spring 2008 2 By Jacqueline Snider Book Review Editor & Author Liaison Let me begin by expressing my utmost appreciation and gratitude to several people. Lesley Farmer dedicated the last three years to editing Education Libraries. Keywords: children; division; education; libraries; resources
- Funny, You Don’t Look 100! by Snider, Jacqueline (2017) - M. Suzanne Brown, Education Library, University of Florida, Guest Editor; Scott Walter, George B. Brain Education Library, Washington State University, Editor • 2002. Education Libraries, Volume 32 No. 1, Summer 2009 2 By Jacqueline Snider Co-Editor Big events such as anniversaries, birthdays, or in this case, SLA’s centennial, make us consider what we are, where we are, and how we got here. Keywords: division; education; libraries
- Filling in the Blanks by Snider, Jacqueline (2017) - Photograph of Card Catalog in Central Search Room, 1942 (Courtesy of The National Archives) Education Libraries (ISSN 0148-1061) is a publication of the Education Division, Special Libraries Association. Issues of Education Libraries are available in full-text from 2004 to the present on the SLA Education Division’s website at http://units.sla.org/division/ded/education_libraries.html. Keywords: education; libraries
- Guardians by Snider, Jacqueline (2017) - ., 12/1941 (Courtesy of The National Archives) Education Libraries (ISSN 0148-1061) is a publication of the Education Division, Special Libraries Association. The articles in this issue of Education Libraries expand upon the concept of librarians as guardians. Keywords: education; libraries
- Software Review: A Review of the Plone Content Management System by Bollinger, Stephen P. (2021) - Adding and editing content types such as these are tasks that any registered user of the Plone site can do; the header, footer and optional left- and right-hand columns are the domain of managers known in Plone as ―administrator.‖ Plone administrators are allowed to customize a wide variety of the features and functionality of the CMS, including the options offered within the visual editor, user and group permissions, workflow, installing add-on products, and the visual look of the website (often known as ―theming‖). For primarily security reasons, regular Plone content editors and creators are not allowed to create, edit, or assign portlets. Keywords: content; figure; libraries; plone; products; website
- Our Editorial Board by Snider, Jacqueline; Bogenschutz, Debbie; Farmer, Lesley; McQuillen, Karen (2017) - From: Education Libraries, Volume 34, Number 1, Summer 2011 2 Editor: Jacqueline Snider ACT, Information Resource Center Iowa City, IA 52243 Issues of Education Libraries are available in full-text from 2004 to the present on the SLA Education Division’s website at http://units.sla.org/division/ded/education_libraries.html. Keywords: education; libraries
- Our Editorial Board by Bogenschutz, Debbie; Farmer, Lesley; McQuillen, Karen; Snider, Jacqueline (2017) - Lesley Farmer California State University, Department of Advanced Studies in Education and Counseling 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90840 lfarmer@csulb.edu Education Libraries, Volume 34, Number 1-2, Summer-Winter 2012 2 O Keywords: education; libraries
- Editorial by Snider, Jacqueline (2017) - Education Libraries, Volume 34, Number 1-2, Summer-Winter 2012 3 http://www.kreegermuseum.org/ http://ebba.english.ucsb.edu/ http://projects.chass.utoronto.ca/emls/14-2/Fumerrem.html http://projects.chass.utoronto.ca/emls/14-2/Fumerrem.html http://chicagocolloquium.org/ Education Libraries, Volume 35, Number 1-2, Summer-Winter 2012 4 From the Chair of the SLA Education Division Are you a librarian working in academia, public libraries, corporations, or non-profits? Speaking: Laura Crandall, President, Slate Communication Competitive Intelligence: Identifying, Managing, Disseminating and Leveraging Reliable, Current, Actionable Knowledge Speaking: Sabrina Pacifici, LLRX.com, beSpacific.com Education Division chair: Bernadette Bailey Librarian Research & Information Services Dept. Keywords: education; libraries; science; university
- Our Editorial Board by Bogenschutz, Debbie; Farmer, Lesley; McQuillen, Karen; Bloedel, Kim; Snider, Jacqueline (2017) - Karen McQuillen Manager, Library Services, Brigham Library Educational Testing Service, Rosedale Road Princeton, NJ 08541 kmcquillen@ets.org Editor: Jacqueline Snider ACT, Information Resource Center Iowa City, IA 52243 education.libraries@gmail.com Book Review Editor: Kim Bloedel Kimberly Bloedel Marvin A. Pomerantz Business Library, University of Iowa Iowa City, IA kimberly-bloedel@uiowa.edu Education Division, SLA Chair: Lesley Farmer Chair-Elect: Maya Kucij Past Chair: Bernadette Bailey Past Chair: Debbie Bogenschutz Secretary/Treasurer: Education Libraries, Volume 36, Number 1, Summer 2013 2 Education Libraries, Volume 34, Number 1-2, Summer-Winter 2012 2 O Keywords: education; libraries
- Editorial: Invisible Sphere of Influence by Snider, Jacqueline (2017) - Monday, June 10: DEDU Breakfast AND Business/Membership meeting 8-9:30am (Sponsored by SAGE) Monday, June 10: Research Poster session (with 3 other div.) 4-5:30pm Tuesday, June 11: Collaboration (Academic is lead, but DEDU is cosponsor) 10-11:30am Tuesday, June 11: Building community through DBs (with MaH div.) Keywords: june; libraries
- Education Division Guest Editorial: 40th Anniversary of the Special Libraries Association Education Division by Dratch, Gladys I.; Garson, Deborah S. (2017) - Education Libraries issues also addressed specific themes. 1-2, Summer-Winter 2014 5 was once the Education Division bulletin into the “Cinderella Education Libraries.” Keywords: division; education; libraries
- The SLA/Education Division: Beginnings and Early Days by Missar, Charles D. (2017) - These included, among other, Dorothy Christiansen of the Center for Urban Education, Wayne Gossage of Bank Street College, Murray Wortzel of Herbert Lehman College, Guest Perry of Houghton Mifflin Company, Priscilla Linsley of Educational Testing Service, and Malcolm Hamilton of the Harvard University Graduate School of Education. Education Libraries, Volume 37, Number. Keywords: chair; division; education; libraries
- SLA Education Division: the Future by Segal, Joan S. (2017) - Anne Galler Concordia University 1985-86 Suzanne Brown University of Florida 1984-85 Janet Williams Educational Testing Service 1983-84 Susan Baughman Harvard University 1982-83 Suzanne Shackleton Illinois Office of Education 1981-82 JoAn Segal Bibliographic Center for Research, Denver 1980-81 Charles Missar National Institute of Education Library 1979-80 Pauline Rothstein ERIC Clearinghouse of Urban Education 1978-79 Ethel Auster Ontario Institute for Studies in Education 1977-78 Pat Tupper Minnesota Department of Education 1976-77 Rosetta P. Martin Tufts University 1975-76 Malcolm Hamilton Harvard Graduate School of Education 1974-75 Priscilla Linsley Educational Testing Service, Garden State School District 1973-74 Guest Perry Houghton Mifflin Co. Education Libraries, Volume 37, Number. M. Suzanne Brown, Education Library, University of Florida, Guest Editor; Scott Walter, George B. Brain Education Library, Washington State University, Editor 2002. Keywords: division; education; future; libraries; university
- A Note from the Editor by Fuchs, Willow (2019) - Whitehead, Marian R Education Libraries, 42:1 (2019) © Education Division, Special Library Association Editorial A Note from the Editor The SLA Education Division provides a forum for librarians and information professionals in the interdisciplinary field of education: • to exchange and disseminate information and knowledge for the benefit of education-related information professionals and their organizations, • to enhance the skills of its members in management and retrieval of such information and knowledge, • to stimulate research in the field of education information services, • to manage evolving educational technology, https://educationlibraries.mcgill.ca/about/editorialPolicies#focusAndScope https://connect.sla.org/education/home Education Libraries, 42:1 (2019) Keywords: education; libraries
- Note from the Editor by Hanz, Katherine (2017) - As 2015 draws to a close, I am excited to introduce a brand new look for Education Libraries. This issue features a new section for Education Libraries: The Member Profile. Keywords: education; libraries
Students
- NEW AND FORTHCOMING AT REFERENCE by Dratch, Gladys I.; Garson, Deborah S. (2017) - Targets an audience of high school students, teachers, librarians, and social service professionals. Contains contacts for state aid programs, financial aid tips, and a section directed at high school students. Keywords: children; curriculum; education; isbn; learning; national; references; school; students; teachers; u.s
- INVESTIGATING THE EVALUATION PROCEDURES FOR A DISTANCE LEARNING UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE IN LIS by Lithgow, Susan D.; Thomas, Clare; Taylor, Marianne (2017) - Here too, course evaluation was seen to have a role in creating a sense of belonging to the institution and this was evident in the kinds of reasons that students gave for returning completed module evaluation forms (MEF) apart from those of providing feedback. In traditional courses, it is often up to staff to devise course evaluations. Keywords: course; distance; distance education; education; evaluation; feedback; learning; open; procedures; quality; research; staff; students; support
- NEW AND FORTHCOMING AT REFERENCE by Dratch, Gladys I.; Garson, Deborah S. (2017) - Additionally 30 there are 1 200 biograph ical entries on authors and i l l ustrators include biographical data and critical discussion of their work. Part I l l covers a variety of useful procedures and guidel ines such as care of casts, med ical emergencies, pets in the classroom, and immunizations. Keywords: chapters; development; eds; education; health; index; ing; isbn; issues; problems; reform; research; re; schools; students
- Transitioning from Curriculum Materials Center to School Library Media Center in Pre-service Teacher Education by Dickinson, Gail; Codgell, Edna A.; Gavigan, Karin (2017) - This article presents a case study of one CMC to i l l ustrate this transition. Some of these teachers have perceptions of school l ibrary media centers gained from using a CMC in their teacher preparation program. Keywords: center; education; ibrary; materials; media; resources; school; service; students; teachers; use
- NEW AND FORTHCOMING AT REFERENCE by Dratch, Gladys I.; Garson, Deborah S. (2017) - A compilation of informative data for 872 institu tions that offer teacher education programs. The directory documents many facets of teacher education on college campuses such as size of the enterprise, productivity of teacher edu cation programs, diversity of program offerings and degree programs, and colleges' heavy reli ance on state controls. Keywords: chapters; community; cover; education; index; isbn; leadership; oclc; publ; references; research; school; students; teachers; teaching; volume
- Ethics Editorial by Farmer, Lesley S. J. (2017) - Laura Forrest asserts that academic librarians have an ethical responsibility to work collaboratively with student affairs professionals to help students succeed. What is the ethical way for librarians do deal with the Patriot Act? How do we help our academic library friends who have been devastated by hurricane Katrina? How do we service the hurri cane “refugees” who are entering our academic halls? How should we react to the Google digitalization initiative? Keywords: librarians; students
- Credit Where Credit is Due: Considering Ethics, Ethos, and Process in Library Instruction on Attribution by Harris, Benjamin R. (2017) - Therefore, a focus on citation may suggest to students that the periods and commas in a bibliographic entry are as valuable as the ideas or arguments presented in their essays. Considering options for instructing students “how” and “why” they will want to use sources will help teaching librarians achieve their information literacy initiatives and prepare for the new and changing roles they will accept in their institution’s educational mission. Keywords: attribution; citation; instruction; research; sources; students; teaching; use; writing
- Making a place for bibliotherapy on the shelves of a curriculum materials center: The case for helping pre-service teachers use developmental bibliotherapy in the classroom by Catalano, Amy (2017) - The Case for Developmental Bibliotherapy Although empirical research is necessary to verify the effectiveness of bibliotherapy, particularly with elementary school children, many professionals advocate the use of DB, particularly as a means for teaching problem solving (Forgan 2002), decreasing fears (Pearson 2003), supporting gay and lesbian students (Vare and Norton 2004), overcoming math anxiety (Herbert 1997), and supporting students dealing with death (Corr 2004) and divorce (Kramer and Smith 1998). When working with elementary school children in particular, a teacher will want to choose their themes carefully. Keywords: bibliotherapy; books; children; education; librarian; students; teachers
- Understanding (dis)abilities through children’s literature by Kurtts, Stephanie A.; Gavigan, Karen W. (2017) - For example, an examination of books portraying characters with learning disabilities was presented in a study by Prater (2003). Meet Some Special Children http://www.misd.net/SEHome/MeetSome/SEKidsHome.htm Hosted by the Macomb Intermediate School District in MI., this website provides children and young adults with an opportunity to learn about students with a variety of learning disabilities. Keywords: bibliotherapy; books; children; disabilities; education; help; learning; literature; new; school; students; teacher; understanding; use; york
- 4Kids.Org: topical, searchable, and safe Internet-based resource for children and youth by Bacon, Melanie; Blood, Leslie; Ault, Marilyn; Adams, Doug (2017) - Feedback suggests that youth enjoy searching through the resources as well as having the opportunity to see their own comments, add their voices to current issues, play educational games, and search safe sites. In addition to the archive of print features, there are additional features which include a Speak Out section for youth to express opinions on current topics of http://4kids.org/ Education Libraries: Childrens Resources, Volume 31, No. 3, Spring 2008 47 interest; an Internet hunt challenge; educational games; an Ask Amy feature; and a searchable database of vetted and reviewed sites called Cool Spots. Keywords: education; games; help; internet; learning; resources; sites; students; youth
- The Curriculum Material Center’s Vital Link to Play and Learning: What’s the Connection? by Madray, Amrita; Catalano, Amy (2021) - Physical Education teachers help children develop both fine and gross motor development through games. Educational games: A technique to accelerate the acquisition of reading skills of children with learning disabilities. Keywords: children; cmc; curriculum; development; education; games; learning; materials; play; students; toys
- Collaboratively Teaching Intellectual Freedom to Education Students by Meyer, Nadean; Bradley, Darcy (2017) - Through several collaborative class experiences, the authors developed a process to help teacher candidates in a young adult literature class learn about intellectual freedom and deal with book challenges. Abstract Together an education librarian and education professor developed a series of exercises for education students about intellectual freedom and book challenges. Keywords: book; candidates; challenges; class; education; freedom; role; students; teacher
- Book Report by Segal, Joan (2017) - Telecommunications and other simulation activities, as well as real links with students in other countries, have aided the development of international education programs. Encouraging U. S. students to communicate with and learn to understand foreign students :u - on their campuses is one way to benefit from the exchange. Keywords: education; foreign; language; programs; students; study
- NEW AND FORTHCOMING AT REFERENCE by Dratch, Gladys I.; Garson, Deborah S. (2017) - Eight sections include educational resources, sample collaborative classroom projects, access to the Internet with questions to ask potential providers, Internet tools, and advanced material on working with Internt!t files. Appendixes include educational resource materials, subscriptions, and educational conference e-mail contact list. Keywords: chapters; education; index; internet; isbn; national; resources; school; science; students; study; survey
School
- NEW AND FORTHCOMING AT REFERENCE by Dratch, Gladys I.; Garson, Deborah S. (2017) - Presents reports on quality in the schools: student achievement, standards and assessment, teaching quality, school climate, and school resources, which are complemented by charts of state indicators. A case study approach with chapters covering student teaching overseas, cross-cultural experience in teacher education courses, and building faculty commitment for global education. Keywords: chapters; education; guide; index; isbn; report; resources; school; state; study; teachers
- NEW AND FORTHCOMING AT REFERENCE by Dratch, Gladys I. (2017) - Provides annotations of middle school science curriculum materials, published 1 987- 1 998, which are in accordance with National Science Education Standards. Intended for the middle school teacher, this guide to the National Science Education Standards provides discussion, application, and resources. Keywords: chapters; education; isbn; national; research; school; science; state; teaching; washington
- NEW AND FORTHCOMING AT REFERENCE by Dratch, Gladys I.; Garson, Deborah S. (2017) - Covering the age span from birth to 8 years, the text describes child-rearing practices in specific societies and features brief biographies, descriptions of the work, and selected writings of creators of educational programs, as well as descriptions of selected examples of early childhood education programs. Examines the impact of history on current practice by focusing on the history of early childhood education within each time period. Keywords: chapters; education; guide; isbn; literacy; new; programs; research; school; sources; standards; state; study; technology
- NEW AND FORTHCOMING AT REFERENCE by Dratch, Gladys I.; Garson, Deborah S. (2017) - Department of Education by the National Research Counc i l ' s Cente r for Sc ience, Mathematics, and Engineering Education (GSMEE), the Council's charge was to help make the findings ofTIMSS relevant and useful to leaders in K- 1 2 mathematics and science education. A Joint Project of the Commi ttee on Sc ience Educati on K- 1 2 and the Mathematical Sciences Education Board; Continuing to Learn from TIMSS Committee, Center for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Education, National Research Council . Keywords: adult; chapters; data; education; isbn; learning; literacy; mathematics; national; new; research; school; science; university
- NEW AND FORTHCOMING AT REFERENCE by Dratch, Gladys I.; Garson, Deborah S. (2017) - The first part covers general multicultural assessment issues, with such chapter topics as culturally appropriate assessment, ethics, the clinical interview, and diagnosis Education Libraries Vol.25 No.2 Winter 2000 of multicultural populations; and daily living assessment, with chapters on diverse family systems, vocational assessment, and quality of life. Chapter topics include the nature of science, mathematics, and technology, the physical setting ( the universe, processes that shape the earth, structure of matter, and motion), and the living environment ( heredity, cells, matter and energy, evolution) . Keywords: american; assessment; chapters; education; handbook; index; isbn; issues; new; references; research; school; technology; university
- NEW AND FORTHCOMING AT REFERENCE by Dratch, Gladys I.; Garson, Deborah S. (2017) - The publication is geared to the general public interested in education issues, K-1 2 professionals , education students, educators, researchers and scholars i n h igher education settings. The focus of this publ ication is special education i n the United Kingdom. Keywords: chapters; education; guide; handbook; index; isbn; issues; learning; new; publ; research; school; section; teachers; volume
- NEW AND FORTHCOMING AT REFERENCE by Mestre, Lori; Salem, Linda (2017) - Contributions cover influential statements about the use of visual evidence and the central debates about visual culture and research methods in many fields including educational research. There are fifty chapters written by nearly ninety leading researchers on contemporary and emergent trends in educational policy research. Keywords: education; handbook; isbn; learning; oclc; policy; research; school; teaching
- NEW AND FORTHCOMING AT REFERENCE by Mestre, Lori; Salem, Linda (2017) - The chapters contribute to an effort to help the community understand mathematics education research and its relevance for those outside their immediate community. The intended audience is mathematics education researchers and other scholars, including teacher educators, curriculum developers, state and national policy makers, and test developers and others involved with assessment. Keywords: assessment; education; handbook; isbn; school
- NEW AND FORTHCOMING AT REFERENCE by Mestre, Lori; Salem, Linda (2017) - Entries include information on assessment, architecture, bullying, campus life, censorship, college preparation, desegregation, disabilities, ethnic identity, family and community involvement, finance inequality, gangs, home schooling, homework, immigrants, intelligence, learning styles, magnet schools, mentoring, peer groups and peer culture, prom, reunions, rural schools, school boards, school to work programs, sex education, sports, standardized tests, student rights, teacher certification, teacher shortage, test prepara tion, violence, vouchers, yearbooks, and other topics. Intended for researchers and research students, people involved in the training of educational leaders, policy makers and educational leaders based in schools or school authori ties. Keywords: american; education; isbn; oclc; school; source; volume
- Featuring Historical Textbooks to Build Knowledge of University History by Rathe, Bette; Lowell, Kay (2017) - The Reading for Meaning Series The Reading for Meaning textbook series was selected from among the other textbook series authored by UNC faculty in part because campus buildings had been named after the authors. Two articles contain differing approaches to analyzing historical textbooks that were helpful in developing the analysis of the Reading for Meaning textbook series presented in this article. Keywords: authors; colorado; display; education; houghton; mccowen; mckee; meaning; mifflin; readers; reading; reading series; school; series; textbook; university
- NEW AND FORTHCOMING AT REFERENCE by Dratch, Gladys I.; Garson, Deborah S. (2017) - Princeton, N.J.: Educational Testing Service: Available from the Center for the Assessment of Educational Progress, Educational Testing Service, 1992. Princeton, N.J.: Educational Testing Service: Available from the Center for the Assessment of Educational Progress, Educational Testing Serv ice, 1992. Keywords: education; isbn; national; new; research; school; science; u.s; women; york
- The Role of Mentoring in the Leadership Development of Pre-Service School Librarians by Smith, Daniella L. (2017) - All of the respondents found the support they received from school library mentors helpful. A new approach to school library media leadership. Keywords: development; leadership; librarians; lpi; mentoring; mentors; participants; program; school
- Understanding Cultural Differences and School Learning by Ogbu, John U. (2017) - Al though each aspect of t heir adaptations-cui tural and linguistic, relational, instrumental, etc.- contributes in particular ways to shaping minority school experience, I will focus on the role of cultural adaptation. This equation of school cultural frame of reference with white American mainstream cultural frame of reference and their rejection of the latter must be considered in the historical context to avoid blaming the victim. Keywords: american; culture; differences; education; immigrant; language; minorities; minority; non; school; white
- An introduction to collection development for school librarians by Keiser, Barbie E. (2019) - An introduction to collection development for school librarians by Mona Kerby could make a significant difference in the ability of these individuals to perform their duties and turn a room into a successful, vibrant learning facility. School librarians just starting in their careers, graduate candidates, and “practicing school librarians who want to improve their collections.” Keywords: librarians; school
- Using OCLC to Create a Core List of Educational Titles by D'Amicantonlo, John; Campbell, Janet (2017) - Art-Study and Teaching (Secondary) Linderman, Earl W. Teaching secondary school art : discovering art objectives, art skills, art history, art ideas. Child art therapy : understanding and helping children grow through art. Keywords: art; children; education; elementary; englewood; n.j; new; new york; reading; school; secondary; teachers; teaching; university; york
- NEW AND FORTHCOMING AT REFERENCE by Dratch, Gladys I.; Garson, Deborah S. (2017) - Race/Ethnicity Trends in Degrees Conferred by Institutions of Higher Education: I980-81 Through 1989-90. Arranged into three chapters covering Educational Charac teristics of the Population, Elementary and Secondary Education, and Higher Education. Keywords: d.c; education; guide; isbn; national; school; study; u.s; washington
- NEW AND FORTHCOMING AT REFERENCE by Dratch, Gladys I.; Garson, Deborah S. (2017) - Columbus, OH: Eisenhower National Clearinghouse for Math ematics and Science Education, 1 994. 53, 32, 182p. Promising Practices in Math ematics and Science Education: A Collection of Promising Educational Programs and Practices from the Laboratory Net work Program. Keywords: education; index; isbn; national; programs; research; school; science; state; tables; u.s
Learning
- RESOURCES ON THE NET: Digital Resources and Education Libraries by Wade, Anne (2017) - An excellent source of educational web sites with over 5,000 Learning Resources, @SchooiNet Contains learning resources divided into sites for collections of material and investigations (actual classroom-based activities) . Keywords: august; learning; september; site; teachers; technology; use
- CAT-TI: E-learning, Goal-Setting, and Cataloging by Snider, Jacqueline (2017) - E-learning: Progress and prospects. E-learning’s next wave. Keywords: goal; instruction; learner; learning; setting; staff; time; training; tutorial
- Why IM Me? I’m Right Here! by Marcus, Sara (2017) - Within the literature, there has been a long standing relationship between learning styles and reference information behavior (Dalrymple, 2002; Mestre, 2006). Rather, the librarian should consider alternative – not replacements – for the traditional bibliographic instruction (Burd & Buchanan, 2004; Collinson & Williams, 2004) in order to serve the widest range of learning styles presented by today’s students and that these learning styles may be flexible rather than static, subject to prior knowledge, tasks, or subject. Keywords: learning; librarian; reference; styles
- New and Forthcoming by Mestre, Lori (2017) - The Handbook of Social Justice Education provides a review of education theory, research, and practice in historical and ideological context, with an emphasis on social movements for justice in the area of social justice education. The addition of these volumes reflects the growing emphases in language education theory, research and practice, alongside the emphases on language policy, literacies, discourse, language acquisition, bilingual education, knowledge about language, language testing, and research methods. Keywords: education; handbook; language; learning; oclc; research
- Book Reviews by Keiser, Barbie; Jacobs, Warren; Niedbala, Mona Anne; Moore, Celeste (2021) - $55. Reviewed by Celeste Moore mailto:moore_celeste@hotmail.com Education Libraries, Volume 33, Number 2, Winter 2010 77 disseminate the results of case study research to their constituents. The prologue features a letter on case study research from a fictional student. Keywords: book; case; chapter; education; learning; librarians; process; research; study; writing
- Book Reviews by Keiser, Barbie; Catalano, Amy; Niedbala, Mona Anne (2017) - Chapter 3 explores why “there is yet to be a widespread adoption of these technologies in the higher education sector worldwide.” This volume, a compilation of chapters written by some of the most experienced and knowledgeable curriculum librarians in the United States, reviews the history of curriculum materials within the context of the commencement of formal education, present issues in developing and maintaining curriculum and future directions for curriculum materials centers (CMCs). Keywords: authors; chapter; curriculum; education; english; language; learning; volume
Isbn
- NEW AND FORTHCOMING AT REFERENCE by Mestre, Lori (2017) - Teacher education is included in the Handbook with the intent of addressing the role and place of teacher education in bridging state and national curriculum policies and curriculum as enacted in classrooms. Encyclopedia of international education. Keywords: education; handbook; isbn; language; research
- New and Forthcoming by Mestre, Lori (2017) - The Handbook of Social Justice Education is an up-to- date review of the field from multiple perspectives concerning topics like education theory, research, and practice in historical and ideological context, with an emphasis on social movements for justice. Part 1 examines teaching and supervising in higher education, focusing on a range of approaches and contexts. Keywords: education; handbook; isbn; oclc; research; sage; volume
- NEW AND FORTHCOMING AT REFERENCE by Dratch, Gladys I.; Garson, Deborah S. (2017) - Washington, D.C. : Liaison Group for International Edu cational Exchange in cooperation with the Academy for Educa tional Development and the Institute of International Education, 1991. An Assessment of American Education: The View of Em ployers, Higher Educators, the Public, Recent Students, and Their Parents. Keywords: chapters; data; education; guide; international; isbn; national; research; u.s
- NEW AND FORTHCOMING AT REFERENCE by Dratch, Gladys I.; Garson, Deborah S. (2017) - Education Division chapter contributed by Deborah Garson. Minorities in Higher Education . Includes charts and master table of state public education retention rates by race. Keywords: chapters; education; guide; index; isbn; programs; resources; schools; state
Book
- Book Reviews by Mitchell, Carol R.; Coulter, Joan M. (2021) - McGovern begins his resource for test collection development by present ing some brief and clear definitions of the terminology cur rently in use. This is followed by an extensive list of tests, complete with bibliographic and descriptive information con cerning the time required to complete the items in a test, the purpose of the tests and the targeted age group within the student body. Keywords: book; readers; test
Resources
Teachers
- Book Reviews by Bierman, Joann; Bogenschutz, Debbie; Britton, Deanna; Gregory, Vicki L.; Fisher, Janet (2017) - For example, despite tlw importance, �md perhaps U1e centrality to many of tl1e points made in U1e book, of U1e various court cases cited in tl1e work, tl1e index provides access to tl1em only U1rough ilie first named party in tl1e dispute in each case. A good deal of t11e book consists of capsule annotations of the most helpful reference sources. Keywords: children; education; freedom; t11e; teachers; tl1e; u1e; university; use
Literacy
- Farmer, Lesley (2020). Impactful community-based literacy projects by Keiser, Barbie E. (2024) - Literacy projects vary in terms of many factors, but all strive for similar outcomes: better and more reading, improved academics and careers, greater self-esteem and confidence, and community improvement. In Chapter 3 (Literacy Partners), the author builds on the nature of literacy projects by describing the partnerships necessary for them to succeed. Keywords: community; literacy; projects
- De Abreu, Belinha S. (2022). Media literacy for justice: lessons for changing the world. by Keiser, Barbie E. (2024) - Media literacy for justice: lessons for changing the world. The ten chapters of Media literacy for justice address the intersection of mass and social media with social justice issues, including voting rights, criminal justice reform, environmental justice, and health outcomes. Keywords: chapter; justice; literacy; media
Chapter
- Book Reviews by Hubbard, Marlis; Coulter, Joan (2017) - The opening chapter, The Reference Process, offers noth ing new except some rearrangement of the text whereas chapter 2, Computers and Reference Service where CD-ROM is dealt with in detail, is entirely new. Chapter 3, Introduction to Bibliography, offers minor changes in subject bibliographies and an updated list of reference guides for smaller libraries. Keywords: books; career; chapter; reference; rom; work
- Book Reviews by Keiser, Barbie E.; Bouwers, Samantha (2017) - As teens seek to implement social media tools to navigate both the public at large and their close friend groups, borders are blurred. File hosting service 3D virtual world Travel planning service Broadcasting service Keywords: boyd; chapter; service; social; teens
Internet
- Developing Web-based Education Resources: Lessons Learned From Three Experiences by Carr, Jo Ann (2017) - However, this author's experience in developing Internet resources in education at the local , state and na tional levels belies the implication that the education 'killer app' will be a comprehensive commercial product. Discussions at this meeting resulted in the decision to meet these goals through the development of a por tal web site that connected Internet resources to the Wisconsin model academic standards. Keywords: audience; education; eisenhower; ideas; internet; mathematics; national; project; resource; science; site; web; wisconsin
- Editorial by Galler, Anne M. (2017) - Marlene Giguere is Assistant Professor of Library Studies at Concordia University in Montreal, where she has lectured extensively on On-Line Information Retrieval and Library Research Practises. Marcos Silva is the Computer Services Librarian at McGill University in Montreal. Keywords: education; internet
- Editorial by Galler, Anne M. (2017) - Marlene Giguere is Assistant Professor of Library Studies at Concordia University in Montreal, where she has lectured extensively on On-Line Information Retrieval and Library Research Practises. Marcos Silva is the Computer Services Librarian at McGill University in Montreal. Keywords: education; internet
- Editorial by Galler, Anne M. (2017) - Three articles are featured in this issue, two of which are geared towards education librarians. with the Internet, examines the Internet in more depth, giving practical instructions for education librarians regarding listservs, electronic journals, indexes and gophers. Keywords: internet
- Bibliothek und Wissenschaftliche Dokumentation by Institute for Human Development and Education, Max Planck (2017) - Last update : May96 u:ooann� .. n--·��· ·h ; .• Adult and Continuin� Education o Education: Miscellaneous Education. Keywords: der; education; internet; research; science; und
Use
Librarians
- Academic Librarians and Student Affairs Professionals: An Ethical Collaboration for Higher Education by Forrest, Laura Urbanski (2017) - Perhaps some student affairs professionals do not take full advantage of this likely collaboration because they are simply very busy with an overwhelming caseload of students and often unaware of librarians’ rich back ground in researching, evaluating and obtaining resources as well as their proficiency with technology. Studdard (2000) describes the benefits of library faculty volunteering to serve as academic advisors for students who have not declared their majors, both to students and to librarians. Keywords: affairs; association; education; librarians; professionals; services; student
Web
Children
- Book Reviews by Smalridge, Brian; Fisher, Janet; Hiron, Barbara; Weatherby, Lonnie; Webster, David S.; Graziano, Vince (2017) - Of the thirty-four examples, twenty are for kindergarten and up, so the predominant use is for this age range, but obviously the ideas can be taken and used with other books with which the adult concerned is familiar. Children Talking about Books. Keywords: books; chapters; children; edition; education; entries; literature; new; science; volume
National
- THE STATISTICAL INFORMATION FUNCTION IN THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF EDUCATION by Grant, Vance (2017) - Much of the information from the IPEDS survey is summarized in the following report: Enrollment in Higher Education; Staff in Post Secondary Institutions; Degrees and Other Awards Conferred; and Current Funds Revenues and Expenditures. E.D. TAB: Enrollment in Higher Education: Fall1995. Keywords: education; national; office; statistics; u.s
College
- Validity and the Scholastic Aptitude Test; Recent Selections from Eric by Preston, Nancy R. (2017) - This report describes major modifications made to the SAT from 1970 to 1985 caused by: (1) the addition of the Test of Standard Written English (TSWE) to the College Board's Admissions Testing Program ( ATP); (2) the passage of test disclosure legislation; (3) the institution of test sensitivity reviews; and ( 4) the use of item response theory equating in SAT scores. Soundoff: The SAT Should Be Revised. Keywords: aptitude; available; college; sat; test
Materials
Eric
- NEWS FROM ERIC by Preston, Nancy R. (2021) - To order, contact ACCESS ERIC, 1600 Research Blvd., Rockville, MD 20850, 1-800-USE-ERIC (873-3742). Consisting of30 separate ERIC Digests grouped around the goal areas, the packet synthesizes and summarizes research and program findings related to school readiness, high school com pletion, student achievement and citizenship, science and mathe matics, adult literacy and lifelong learning, and safe, disciplined, and drug-free schools. Keywords: education; eric
- NEWS FROM ERIC by Preston, Nancy R. (2017) - ERIC Digests Available on Internet The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has made nearly 700 full-text ERIC Digests available through a Wide Area Information Server (W AIS) system. select the ERIC Digests file from the alphabetical list (choice 90 as of this writing) Keywords: digests; education; eric
- News From Eric by Preston, Nancy R. (2017) - At any time, however, a current list of clearinghouses, with phone numbers, fax numbers, and Internet addresses, can be obtained from ACCESS ERIC, 1 -800-LET-ERIC (538-3742). Appropriate for students, librarians, and trainers, the video covers the basics of ERIC and provides an excellent lead- in to further discussion on the ERIC database, the subject related clearinghouses, and ACCESS ERIC, the reference and referral arm. Keywords: education; eric
Work
- The Dual Nature of Staffing in the Education Library: Management Issues and Solutions by Osa, Justina O. (2017) - A party is wi l l ing to settle for half a loaf. Education l ibrary leader should remember that not al l conflicts among professionals and para professionals can be prevented or resolved . Keywords: bui; conflict; decision; education; employees; goal; group; ibrary; ing; ity; l ibrary; leader; making; members; paraprofessionals; staff; tasks; team; work
Development
- STAFF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT - AN EXPRESSED NEED by Locke, Joanne (2017) - Why Programs are Necessary While the l iterature increasingly speaks to the need for continuing education programs and the benefits they offer to both the employee and the employer, the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) SPEC flyer on staff training and development reveals some interesting findings. While many organizations are happy to provide release time for staff training and development, many employees are reluctant to take this time, the reason being that while away, much of their work accumulates. Keywords: development; education; staff; training
Access
- Issues of Access Editorial by Farmer, Lesley S. J. (2017) - Catherine Carter addresses l ibrary access for students with disabil ities. The key point is that access issues endure, and that attention needs to be paid to users as well as to the resources themselves. Keywords: access
Division
- From the Editor by Snider, Jacqueline (2017) - This issue marks SLA Education Division’s 40th anniversary. I count myself so very lucky to follow in the footsteps of the best—Anne Galler, Hope Tillman, Lesley Farmer; to work with the best—Debbie Boganschutz, Karen McQuillen, Cybèle Werts, Kimberly Bloedel, Chris Bober, Barbie Keiser, Maya Kucij; and to publish the best—all of our contributors. Keywords: division; issue
- Laying the Groundwork For the 90’s; The Education Division of SLA in the 80’s by Galler, Anne M. (2017) - My own involvement started in 1983 in New Orleans when I attended the Education Division breakfast. 1-2, Summer-Winter 2014 14 Laying the Groundwork For the 90’s; The Education Division of SLA in the 80’s By Anne M. Galler When Charles Missar, our current Chair of the Division asked me to speak about the Education Division in the 80’s, as the person deeply involved in the Division during that time, it was only after I – foolishly—said yes to giving this address when I realized that although I have been a member of SLA since 1958, long before our Division was formed, I only joined same officially in 1984. Keywords: division; education; members; membership; sla
- Member Spotlight: An Interview with Lesley Farmer by David, Kim (2017) - I also had the opportunity to attend the Education Division presentation in which Dr. Lesley Farmer was honored with the Anne Galler Award. I've enlarged my professional network to the international level, and SLA members are great fun to be with. Keywords: division; education
Classroom
- Video by MacKinnon, Marjorie (2017) - Although the focus is primarily on classroom interactions, issues such as curriculum, grading, academic freedom, and the dynamics of power and knowledge are also addressed. It features student testimonials, dramatizations of sexist classroom interactions, and thought provoking analysis of equity issues by university professors and renowned North American scholars. Keywords: classroom; inequity
Database
- JSTOR - An Update on Content by Sully, Sarah E. (2017) - -Susan Harris, Dean, Salazar Library, Sonoma State University One of the most asked questions from JSTOR users is why we can't move faster. Abstract This article explains the role of JSTOR, which has selected and electronically converted 100 of the earliest and most important scholarly literature in the humanities and social sciences. Keywords: database; journals; jstor; phase; titles
Publishing
- Editorial by Galler, Anne M. (2017) - The theme for this issue is electronic publishing. I hope that presenting the topic in this way will encourage our readers to think about the various problems and perhaps start a discussion on electronic publishing, by way of letters to the editor or any other form of communication. Keywords: education; publishing
Paper
- Wearing Many Hats by Snider, Jacqueline (2017) - After speaking with one of the authors, Anna Marie learned that the paper was never published in the Proceedings and that a 1997 paper contains the same information including the algorithm that most psychometricians were after. In the interim, Anna Marie went one step further by talking to the faculty with whom she works closely. Keywords: education; paper
Women
- Editorial: Ethnography by Snider, Jacqueline (2017) - ‘The street will drive you crazy:’ why homeless psychotic women in the institutional circuit in the United States often say no to offers of help. Education Libraries, Volume 36, Number 2, Winter 2013 3 E d Keywords: luhrmann; women
Visual
- Visual Effects Editorial by Farmer, Lesley S. J. (2017) - The case for visual l iteracy runs deeper, however. Nelson provides an overview of visual l iteracy and re search-based evidence for visual instruction . Keywords: visual
Making
Feminist
- Book Review: Feminist Pedagogy in Higher Education: Critical theory and practice by Kingsland, Emily (2017) - It is therefore quite timely to have an academic collection of essays written by feminist scholars and educators with backgrounds ranging from gender, sexuality, and women’s studies, to philosophy and law, which addresses not only the critical theory behind feminist pedagogy, but also how to incorporate it into one’s practice in the classroom. While the benefits of feminist pedagogy – encouraging critical thinking and imagination, promoting intersectional awareness, reconnecting students with the humanities, and preparing students for meaningful lives – are clear to some, a recurring theme throughout many essays in this collection is the resistance felt by feminist educators from both university administration and students alike. Keywords: education; feminist; pedagogy
Farmer
- Editorial by Farmer, Lesley S. J. (2017) - The change in editorsh ip took more time than anticipated, so the forthcoming issues wi l l be disseminated more closely to complete the ful l publication schedule. The next issue, which has the theme Management Issues, wi l l concentrate on more articles. Keywords: education; farmer
Cybèle
- Remembering Cybèle Werts by Snider, Jacqueline (2021) - Remembering Cybèle Werts By Jacqueline Snider, Editor Cybèle Werts passed away on October 2, 2010 at the age of 47. From: Education Libraries, Volume 33, Number 2, Winter 2010 2 Keywords: cybèle; education
Strategies
Epilogue
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