Creating Cyber Libraries

Author : Kathleen W. Craver
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2002-05-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780313013904

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Creating Cyber Libraries by Kathleen W. Craver Pdf

As prices of traditional library materials increase, and space to house them shrinks, savvy school library media specialists are creating cyber libraries, or school libraries on the Internet. These libraries offer students and their parents 24-hour access and are invaluable for providing up-to-date information in a way traditional materials cannot. This guide outlines the steps library media specialists can take to create a cyber library, provide content and policies for use, and maintain it for maximum efficiency. Craver justifies the need for cyber libraries in the 21st century, and how they can help librarians to meet the standards in Information Power (1998). She explains the different types of cyber libraries available, along with their advantages and disadvantages. She discusses how to construct them using portals or by acquiring fee-based cyber libraries, and what policies should be in place to protect both the school and its students. Also included are instructions for establishing remote access to subscription databases, creating cyber reading rooms, and providing instructional services to student users. Once a cyber library is created, it must be maintained and evaluated to keep it useful and current, and this book provides guidelines to do so. Finally, there is a chapter on promoting the cyber library, so the school community is aware of its features and participates in its growth process. No school library should be without this volume!

Author : M. Sankara Reddy
Publisher : Allied Publishers
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Digital libraries
ISBN : 8177649736

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Developing Cyber Libraries by M. Sankara Reddy Pdf

M. Sankara Reddy, b. 1945, librarian from Andhra Pradesh, India; contributed articles.

Author : Donna L. Gilton
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780810883567

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Lifelong Learning in Public Libraries by Donna L. Gilton Pdf

Lifelong Learning in Public Libraries demonstrates that public librarians can promote learning by combining the elements of Information Literacy Instruction (ILI) with traditional practices of public libraries. This approach contributes to the information enfranchisement of patrons and enhances the fulfillment of the traditional goals and purposes of libraries. Donna L. Gilton provides background on ILI and current developments in public library instruction and also examines educational theories and practices derived from the fields of behaviorism, cognitive psychology, constructivism, and educational humanism. Additional chapters delve into practices developed to deal with diverse groups and translate the theories and practices that have been outlined into a well-coordinated plan. The final chapters survey the role of libraries as cultural institutions. This book introduces the field of ILI to public librarians in the context of their own traditions and shows the unique ways that ILI can be implemented in public library settings. It encourages librarians to rethink practices to incorporate the principles of ILI and will enable public librarians to extend and enrich their instruction on information use. Lifelong Learning in Public Libraries is a valuable resource for librarians, educators, and leaders of public organizations.

Author : Betty J. Morris
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2010-08-16
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781598848946

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Administering the School Library Media Center by Betty J. Morris Pdf

This is the most comprehensive textbook on school library administration available, now updated to include the latest standards and address new technologies. This reference text provides a complete instructional overview of the workings of the library media center—from the basics of administration, budgeting, facilities management, organization, selection of materials, and staffing to explanations on how to promote information literacy and the value of digital tools like blogs, wikis, and podcasting. Since the publication of the fourth edition of Administering the School Library Media Center in 2004, many changes have altered the landscape of school library administration: the implementation of NCLB legislation and the revision of AASL standards, just to mention two. The book is divided into 14 chapters, each devoted to a major topic in school library media management. This latest edition gives media specialists a roadmap for designing a school library that is functional and intellectually stimulating, while leading sources provide guidance for further research.

Author : Kathleen W. Craver
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2019-08-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781440873096

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School Libraries in a Time of Change by Kathleen W. Craver Pdf

By becoming practical futurists, school librarians can help their libraries not only to survive sweeping changes in education but to thrive. This book shows how to spot technological trends and use them to your library's advantage. During this time of rapid modernization of technology and educational reform, this book is a must-read for school librarians tasked with ensuring their libraries meet evolving standards. This title provides the research and organizational techniques and skills they need to gain seats at the table of the three power committees: technology, curricula, and strategic planning. School librarians need to collect and publicize national and local school-based evidence that shows the positive correlations between school librarians and student achievement. Craver notes correlative sources and provides ideas to employ them to ensure that school librarians remain indispensable. In addition, acquiring technological skills and becoming expert at their application are paramount for librarians. Even more important is the need for librarians to assume sole responsibility for designing and integrating information literacy and critical thinking skills throughout the curriculum. Craver analyzes studies that show students' inability to discern fact from fiction, ads from news, and information bias in electronic information sources and recommends six actions that school librarians take to ensure that they become active participants in their future rather than its victims.

Author : Allison Zmuda,Violet H. Harada
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2008-06-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780313363757

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Librarians as Learning Specialists by Allison Zmuda,Violet H. Harada Pdf

Zmuda and Harada explore the increasing number of job descriptions in schools for learning specialists with the accompanying difficulty in effectively leveraging these roles to positively affect student learning. School librarians have been one of these learning specialists for decades. The ranks have expanded in recent years to include many other content area specialists. Grant Wiggins' foreword emphasizes the relevance of learning specialists is grounded in their ability to deliver results on mission-critical measures. This title incorporates quotations, exemplars, and findings from experts in both mainstream and librarian-focused education literature in an inclusive approach making the text accessible and credible for any leader charged with improving the system's ability for improved student achievement. There are an increasing number of job descriptions in schools for learning specialists - certified teachers with specialized areas of expertise whose job it is to improve student performance. While these positions are attractive ideas in theory, there are real challenges in effectively leveraging such roles to positively affect student learning. School librarians have been one of these learning specialists for decades. The ranks have expanded in recent years to include reading specialists, literacy coaches, writing coaches, technology specialists, mathematics specialists, science specialists, and teachers of English Language Learners. References included throughout the book incorporate quotations, exemplars, and findings from experts in both mainstream and librarian-focused education literature. This inclusive approach makes the text accessible and credible for any leader charged with improving the system's ability for improved student achievement. Grant Wiggins' foreword emphasizes the premise that the relevance of learning specialists is grounded in their ability to deliver results on mission-critical measures.

Author : William O. Scheeren
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2015-08-18
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781440833977

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Technology Handbook for School Librarians by William O. Scheeren Pdf

Stay current, meet educational standards, and keep your students coming back again and again by incorporating the latest technologies into your school library. Both theoretical and practical, this book will provide you with a strong introduction to a variety of technologies that will serve you—and your patrons—well. Each chapter addresses a different aspect or kind of technology. You'll learn essential skills, planning and funding techniques, and what hardware and software you'll need. You'll find plenty of information on creating or maintaining your library's web presence through websites, blogs, and social networking, as well as on various tools that you can use and apply to your curriculum. Many state standards include technology components, and this guide shows you how to meet them and stay up to date. You'll also learn what you should watch for in the future so you remain essential to your school.

Author : Dorcas Hand
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2010-06-11
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781591588122

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Independent School Libraries by Dorcas Hand Pdf

The first book published about independent school libraries since 1985, this work offers both the independent school library community and the broader school library community a wealth of insights into excellence in library practice. Independent School Libraries: Perspectives on Excellence offers readers insights into best practices in library services for school communities, using examples drawn from independent schools of various sizes, descriptions, and locations across the United States. Two overview essays introduce a statistical analysis of independent schools. Each of the remaining essays provides perspective on a different aspect of library practice, including staffing, advocacy, assessment, technology, collaboration, programs beyond the curriculum, intellectual freedom and privacy, budgeting, accreditation, disaster planning, and more. Because independent school librarians work across divisions and without a mandate to adhere to state or national standards, they have the freedom to explore and refine best practice in a school library setting. Fortunately, the ideas and methods they have developed, many of which are on display here, can be applied in any school library.

Author : Bohdan S. Wynar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Reference books
ISBN : 00659959

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American Reference Books Annual by Bohdan S. Wynar Pdf

1970- issued in 2 vols.: v. 1, General reference, social sciences, history, economics, business; v. 2, Fine arts, humanities, science and engineering.

Author : Sally Gardner Reed
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Education
ISBN : UOM:39015037494278

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Creating the Future by Sally Gardner Reed Pdf

A collection of fifteen essays answering questions posed by the information age toward libraries and librarian practices. Most of the answers involve the role of technology on public and academic learning environments, and the claims and concerns evolving from a future cyber library. Obviously, these discussions lead to the changing roles of librar

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 892 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2007-09
Category : Children's libraries
ISBN : UOM:39015081500707

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School Library Journal by Anonim Pdf

Author : Gomez, Ricardo
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2011-07-31
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781609607722

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Libraries, Telecentres, Cybercafes and Public Access to ICT: International Comparisons by Gomez, Ricardo Pdf

Public venues are vital to information access across the globe, yet few formal studies exist of the complex ways people in developing countries use information technologies in public access places.Libraries, Telecentres, Cybercafes and Public Access to ICT: International Comparisons presents groundbreaking research on the new challenges and opportunities faced by public libraries, community telecentres, and cybercafés that offer public access to computers and other information and communication technologies. Written in plain language, the book presents an in-depth analysis of the spaces that serve underserved populations, bridge "digital divides," and further social and economic development objectives, including employability. With examples and experiences from around the world, this book sheds light on a surprising and understudied facet of the digital revolution at a time when effective digital inclusion strategies are needed more than ever.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Information science
ISBN : UOM:39015079680461

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Library & Information Science Abstracts by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 916 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Academic libraries
ISBN : STANFORD:36105111056375

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College & Research Libraries News by Anonim Pdf

Author : Hsia-Ching Chang,Suliman Hawamdeh
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2020-06-28
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781000065763

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Cybersecurity for Information Professionals by Hsia-Ching Chang,Suliman Hawamdeh Pdf

Information professionals have been paying more attention and putting a greater focus on privacy over cybersecurity. However, the number of both cybersecurity and privacy breach incidents are soaring, which indicates that cybersecurity risks are high and growing. Utilizing cybersecurity awareness training in organizations has been an effective tool to promote a cybersecurity-conscious culture, making individuals more cybersecurity-conscious as well. However, it is unknown if employees’ security behavior at work can be extended to their security behavior at home and personal life. On the one hand, information professionals need to inherit their role as data and information gatekeepers to safeguard data and information assets. On the other hand, information professionals can aid in enabling effective information access and dissemination of cybersecurity knowledge to make users conscious about the cybersecurity and privacy risks that are often hidden in the cyber universe. Cybersecurity for Information Professionals: Concepts and Applications introduces fundamental concepts in cybersecurity and addresses some of the challenges faced by information professionals, librarians, archivists, record managers, students, and professionals in related disciplines. This book is written especially for educators preparing courses in information security, cybersecurity, and the integration of privacy and cybersecurity. The chapters contained in this book present multiple and diverse perspectives from professionals in the field of cybersecurity. They cover such topics as: Information governance and cybersecurity User privacy and security online and the role of information professionals Cybersecurity and social media Healthcare regulations, threats, and their impact on cybersecurity A socio-technical perspective on mobile cybersecurity Cybersecurity in the software development life cycle Data security and privacy Above all, the book addresses the ongoing challenges of cybersecurity. In particular, it explains how information professionals can contribute to long-term workforce development by designing and leading cybersecurity awareness campaigns or cybersecurity hygiene programs to change people’s security behavior.