automation

Offers educators and media specialists an overview of the electronic resources often used in school libraries, from traditional, low-tech options to the latest developments, exploring how the library build a technology-rich library.

An introductory guide that explains what several technologies are and how they can be used in libraries; discusses factors in choosing technology for library purchase; provides troubleshooting tips and guidelines for technology protection and for creating a technology setting and plan for a specific library; and lists further resources.

A collection of articles about CD-ROM databases in school libraries.

Spiral bound lesson plans for teacher inservice workshops.

Discusses Internet safety and cyber law as applied in a school setting, with summaries of relevant legal cases and jargon-free explanations of law, and strategies for dealing with privacy, security, social networking, liability, and other issues; and sample policies, procedures, and permission forms.

Offers library media and technology specialists an overview of handheld computers and their uses in school, explaining how they can be used to increase student learning, communication, and collaboration and offering tips for incorporating them into current curriculum.

Explains the development and use of MARC (Machine-Readable Cataloging) records for different types of libraries.

A guide to designing school library media centers that provides information on addressing the unique ergonomic and technology needs of children, controlling costs using proven bidding and evaluation methods, understanding the technical drawings and language used in architecture, and other related topics.

Offers information and advice on cyberbullying, discussing what it is, causes, methods, legal issues, prevention, and other related topics.