surviving and thriving in school libraries in the information age
Johnson, Doug
2013
Provides suggestions on how school librarians can keep their professions viable and their jobs meaningful and secure by developing and sharing unique skills and services, focusing on the use of technology in the school media.
Justine leads a group of kids in cleaning up a park located across from the school board's office as part of a plan to get her school librarian back on the job.
Presents fifteen literacy-based instruction collaborations for teachers and librarians working with kindergarteners through second graders, and provides introductory guidance for collaboration success.
Describes the school librarian's day as she works with students, parents, teachers, and other school workers, helping them to look for information, check out books, use the computers, and more.
Provides guidance and resources for librarians for collaborating with teachers in writing instruction, presenting strategies for each step of the writing process and discussing feedback and evaluation.
Introduces Maria Rodriguez, an elementary school librarian, describing what she does during the school day and how she interacts with other staff and students.
