Trends and Topics by the Dozen

VEMA James Regional

March 15, 2006

 

  1. Accelerated Reader
    1. Florida Center for Reading Research:  Accelerated Reader.  Retrieved March 10, 2006, from http://www.fcrr.org/FCRRReports/PDF/Accelerated_Reader.pdf
    2. Everhart, N.  (2005).  A Crosscultural Inquiry Into Levels of Implementation of Accelerated Reader and Its Effect on Motivation and Extent of Reading: Perspectives from Scotland and England.  School Library Media Research Online.  Retrieved February 16, 2006, from
      http://www.ala.org/ala/aasl/aaslpubsandjournals/slmrb/slmrcontents/volume82005/reader.htm
    3. Pappas, M. (2004, December).  School Libraries Organized by AR or Lexile Scores? Knowledge Quest, 33(2), 69-70.
  2. Blogs

a.  The Cross Connection, Goochland High School Library, Retrieved March 14, 2006, from http://www.glnd.k12.va.us/weblog/dcross/  

b.      RES Library Learners, Randolph Elementary School Library, Retrieved March 14, 2006, from http://www.glnd.k12.va.us/weblog/splowcha/

c.       Joyce Valenza’s Never Ending Search:  A Discussion of Searching, Teaching, and Learning in the 21st Century, Retrieved March 14, 2006, from http://joycevalenza.edublogs.org/

3.       Boys and Reading

    1. Knowles, E. and Smith, M.  (2005). Boys and Literacy: Practical Strategies for Librarians, Teachers, and Parents.  Westport, CT:  Libraries Unlimited.
    2. Sullivan, M.  (2003). Connecting Boys With Books.  Chicago:  ALA.
    3. Horton, R.  (2005, December).  Boys Are People, Too:   Boys and Reading: Truth and Misconceptions.  Teacher Librarian, 33 (2), 30-32.
    4. GuysRead.com, Jon Scieszka,  Retrieved March 9, 2006, from  http://www.guysread.com
  1. Cataloging
    1. ISBN-13 Are You Ready for ISBN-13?   Retrieved March 14, 2006, from http://isbn.org/standards/home/isbn/transition.asp   (Also possibly helpful--http://www.bisg.org/isbn-13/ISBN13_For_Dummies.pdf)
    2. FRBR—Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records  FRBR’s idea:  Catalog the work, or the expression of that work, once; let future records for manifestations use, or even link to, the classifications and headings in the work or expression record, “What is FRBR?”  Retrieved March 14, 2006, from http://www.loc.gov/cds/FRBR.html
    3.  “AACR3”—the new edition of cataloging rules being prepared for publication in 2008; Resource Description and Access, Retrieved March 14, 2006, from http://www.ala.org/ala/alctscontent/catalogingsection/catcommittees/ccda/RDA_ForumMW2006.ppt

 

  1. Collaboration
    1. Baskin, K.  (2003, January).  Teacher/Librarian Collaboration:  What Literature Has to Tell Us.  Library Media Connection 21(4), 24-28.
    2. Buzzeo, T. (2002).  Collaborating to Meet Standards:  Teacher/Librarian Partnerships for K-6.  Worthington, OH:  Linworth.
    3. Buzzeo, T. (2002).  Collaborating to Meet Standards:  Teacher/Librarian Partnerships for 7-12.  Worthington, OH:  Linworth.
    4. Linking Libraries and Academic Achievement  Retrieved March 14, 2006, from http://www.doe.virginia.gov/VDOE/Technology/OET/library.shtml
  2. E-books

a.  For a Fee (for General Collection and Professional)

1.  Follett http://www.flr.follett.com offers 2500 e-books, both fiction and nonfiction titles, appropriate for grades K-12, as well as various professional titles

2.  Greenwood http://ebooks.greenwood.com currently has approximately 300 e-books available which are appropriate for the 9-12 environment, in addition to various professional titles

3.  NetLibrary http://www.oclc.org/info/k12subjectsets offers bundled sets of e-books, K-6 School Resources, K-6 Activities and Experiments, 7-12 Young Adult (YA) School Resources, K-12 Spanish Collection, K-6 Teacher’s Resources, and 7-12 Teacher’s Resources

b.  E-books (for Free)

1.  The International Children’s Digital Library http://www.icdlbooks.org  provides an online library for the world’s children--874 books written in 33 languages

2.  Digital Book Index http://www.digitalbookindex.org  provides links to over 117,000 e-books, 76,000 of which are free.

c.  Reference—Gale Virtual Reference Library http://www.gale.com/gvrl/ now offers more than 600 titles online

  1. Evidence-Based Practice
    1. Booth, A. and Brice, A. (Eds.).  (2004).  Evidence-Based Practice for Information Professionals: A Handbook.  London: Facet.
    2. Loertscher, D. V., and Todd, R.J.  (2003).  We Boost Achievement: Evidence-Based Practice for School Library Media Specialists.  Salt Lake City: HiWillow.
    3. School Library Impact Studies, Library Research Service, Retrieved March 14, 2006, from http://www.lrs.org/impact.asp
    4.  Eisenberg, M. B.  (2004, March).  It’s All About Learning:  Ensuring that Students are Effective Users of Information on Standardized Tests.  Library Media Connection 22(6), 22-30.
  2. Flexible Access/Scheduling
    1. Buchanan, J.  (1991).  Flexible Access Library Media Programs.  Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited.
    2. Ohlrich, K. B. (2001).  Making Flexible Access and Flexible Scheduling Work Today.  Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited.
    3. Needham, J.  (2003, June).  From Fixed to Flexible:  Making the Journey.  Teacher Librarian 30(5), 8-13.
    4. AASL Position Statement on Flexible Scheduling.  Retrieved March 14, 2006, from http://www.ala.org/ala/aasl/aaslproftools/positionstatements/aaslpositionstatement.htm
  3. Graphic Novels
    1. Goldsmith, F. (2005).  Graphic Novels Now: Building, Managing, and Marketing a Dynamic Collection.  Chicago: ALA.
    2. Gorman, M. (2003).  Getting Graphic!  Using Graphic Novels to Promote Literacy with Preteens and Teens.  Worthington, OH: Linworth.
    3. Lyga, A. A. W., and Lyga, B. (2004).  Graphic Novels in Your Media Center:  A Definitive Guide.   Westport, CT:  Libraries Unlimited.
    4. Get Graphic!  Utilizing Graphic Novels in the Classroom and Library Media Center, Carol Foley Hodges and Janice Jester, Presentation at Fall 2005 VEMA Conference.  Retrieved March 14, 2006, from http://www.vema.gen.va.us/handouts05.htm
  4. National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
    1. Dickinson, G. (2006).  Achieving National Board Certification for School Library Media Specialists: A Study Guide.  Chicago:  ALA.
    2. Milam, P. (2005).  National Board Certification in Library Media: A Candidate’s Journal.  Worthington, OH: Linworth.
    3. National Board of Professional Teaching Standards, Early Childhood through Young Adulthood/Library Media Overview  Retrieved March 14, 2006, from http://www.nbpts.org/candidates/guide/whichcert/24EarlyChildYoungLibMedia2004.html
  5. Politics and Advocacy
    1. First Class Education:  Keep 65 Cents in the Classroom for Teachers and Kids, Retrieved March 14, 2006, from http://www.firstclasseducation.org/ 
    2. ALA Council Addresses “65 Percent Solution,” Press Release February 1, 2006.  Retrieved March 14, 2006 from  http://www.ala.org/ala/pressreleases2006/februray/alacouncil65percent.htm
    3. Schuckett, S.  (2004).  Political Advocacy for School Librarians:  You Have the Power!  Worthington, OH:  Linworth.
  6. Virtual Reference Service
    1. Davidsen, S., and Yankee, E.  (2004).  Web Site Design with the Patron in Mind: A Step-by-Step Guide for Libraries.  Chicago: ALA.

b.  Rochester City School Libraries Ask-A-Librarian, Rochester, NY, Email a librarian!  Retrieved March 14, 2006, from http://rochestersls.rcsdk12.org/ask.htm

c.  IM A Librarian: Alexandrian Public Library, Mt. Vernon, IN Instant Message a Librarian for Reference or Homework Help, Retrieved March 14, 2006, from http://www.apl.lib.in.us/im.html