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1. Linworth/ALISE Youth Services Paper Award Winner: Teaching Effective Book-Selection Strategies and Inspiring Engaged Readers in the Library Media Center.

Author

Reuter, Kara

Subjects
*BOOK selection, *BOOK selection in children's libraries, *COLLECTION development in libraries, *INSTRUCTIONAL materials centers, *LIBRARIES & students, *LIBRARY users, *USER education, *RECOMMENDED books, *TEACHING aids
Abstract

The article highlights the author's study on teaching effective book-selection strategies and inspiring engaged readers in the library media center. Results show the contrast between book selection strategies of the subject-children. She notes that the contrast highlights the complex nature of book selection and underscores the challenges that children can face when selecting books. She concludes that by teaching children effective strategies, the library media center can play an important role in inspiring children to become engaged readers.

Published
2008

2. You're Not Bilingual, So What?

Author

Patton, Jo Anna

Subjects
*BILINGUALISM, *LANGUAGE contact, *BILINGUAL books, *LIBRARIES & schools, *SCHOOL libraries, *LIBRARIES & students, *INSTRUCTIONAL materials centers, *LIBRARY personnel
Abstract

The article focuses on the concept of bilingual libraries in the U.S. In doing so, it cumulates the advice from various papers dealing with bilingual libraries to suggest what to do and where to go for beginning or maintaining a bilingual library. The author notes that one has to look at the latest figures on immigration to recognize the impact of bilingualism on education. Accordingly, the article is intended for librarians who have been told by their principals or schools boards that the school libraries will be bilingual and that texts in other languages will need to be available for the students.

Published
2008

3. The No Fuss Library Club.

Author

Fullner, Sheryl Kindle

Subjects
*LIBRARY clubs, *LIBRARIES & students, *LIBRARY users, *LIBRARY bulletin boards, *SCHOOL libraries, *LIBRARIES & schools, *PRESERVATION of books, *LIBRARY materials, *INFORMATION services user education
Abstract

The article presents information on a once-a-week library club meeting which is organized in schools. The meetings are usually held during the lunch hours in the library. The essential tools required for setting the club include scissors equal to the number of club members and a paper cutter. The club members stick bulletin boards on the areas which are covered more often by the students. The club members examine the condition of books in the library and offer suggestions to prevent them from getting damaged.

Published
2006

4. TIPS FROM YOUR COLLEAGUES AND OTHER BRIGHT IDEAS.

Author

Buzzeo, Toni, Gumerman, Janice, Linden, Amy, Bertalon, Jackie, Cook, Kelly, Ligamari, Joanne, Belben, Cathy, Cox, Nelle Coleman, Knierim, Janella, Palmer, Chris, Fullner, Sheryl Kindle, and Young, Terry

Subjects
*SCHOOL library administration, *SCHOOL librarians, *BAR codes, *LIBRARIES & schools, *LIBRARY circulation & loans, *LIBRARIES & students
Abstract

The article offers tips and pointer for school library management. It mentions for librarian to do a periodic stroll through the library and gather stray notes and papers that students leave behind. It relates on the use of garland of flowers as a bulletin board border for advertising new books. It notes on printing out a barcode sheet for each copy of the books for a quick and easy access on library circulation.

Published
2009