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1. School and Library Media.

Author

Fitzgerald, Mary Ann, Lance, Keith Curry, and Everhart, Nancy

Abstract

Contains six articles that cover topics related to instructional technology in school library media centers, including: impact on student achievement; data collection for program evaluation; integrating national and state standards; library media specialist collaboration with educational technologists; a professional development model; and online catalogs. Each article contains references. (MES)

Published
2003

2. Filling the Void.

Author

Everhart, Nancy

Abstract

This 2002 staffing survey investigated personnel in school libraries in all 50 states. Topics include staffing shortages of certified library media specialists; recruitment efforts; certification processes; ratio between students and librarians; budget cuts; government role; and online graduate library science programs. (LRW)

Published
2002

3. Long-Term Tracking of Student Participants' Reading Achievement in Reading Motivation Programs.

Author

Everhart, Nancy, Angelos, Susan, and McGriff, Nancy

Abstract

Discussion of free voluntary reading focuses on a study that tracked students' reading progress in reading motivation programs in elementary and secondary schools. Topics include standardized test results for sixth graders; media center collections and circulation statistics; and correlation of total reading minutes and total reading score. (LRW)

Published
2002

4. School Library Media Specialists' Use of Time: A Review of the Research.

Author

Everhart, Nancy L.

Abstract

Presents an overview of time study research in school library media centers that attempts to categorize the tasks performed by school library media specialists and the time devoted to them. Suggests implications for preservice and continuing education, salaries, and the need for future time studies. (Author/LRW)

Published
2000

5. Looking for a Few Good Librarians.

Author

Everhart, Nancy

Abstract

Discusses the impending shortage of school librarians. Topics include state hiring mandates that don't require certified media specialists; certified library personnel shortages; staffing ratios; support staff; access to library education programs, including distance education via the Internet; and future concerns. (LRW)

Published
2000

6. Evaluating the School Library Media Center. Analysis Techniques and Research Practices.

Author

Everhart, Nancy and Everhart, Nancy

Abstract

This book addresses two problems common to school library media specialists: the lack of time to conduct evaluations, and the lack of knowledge on how and what to evaluate in the school media center. The book contains research and evaluation techniques and studies that have been conducted in school library media centers. Many study results are presented in chart format, with spaces available for data entry for comparison. Chapter 1, "General Evaluation" covers reasons to evaluate, types of evaluations, methodologies, critical reading of research, an example of a local study, and general evaluation instruments. Chapter 2, "Curriculum" focuses on curriculum, discussing evaluation, collection support, self-assessment for media specialists, and ways to assess student knowledge of information skills. Chapter 3, "Collections" provides quantitative and qualitative ways of evaluating collections. Chapter 4, "Facilities" discusses results from research, suggestions from experienced professionals, state guidelines, measuring tools, and combined school-public libraries. Chapter 5, "Technology" provides instruments for technology evaluation. Chapter 6, "Personnel" deals with personnel issues, including roles, time expenditures, staffing patterns, and research results. Chapter 7, "Usage" covers the evaluation of collection usage. Each chapter containing lists of references, recent dissertations, and web sites. The 23 appendices contain evaluation tools in state school library media documents (arranged by state). Includes an index. (DLS)

Published
1998

7. Work Sampling: The Application of an Industrial Research Technique to School Library Media Centers.

Author

Everhart, Nancy

Abstract

Work sampling is a research technique where workers are observed at random times and their activities recorded. Data are converted to percentages indicating the overall distribution of how time is spent in various categories. A background of work sampling, its history in libraries and the planning and implementation of a school library media study is discussed. (Author/AEF)

Published
1997

8. Internet Access in School Library Media Centers.

Author

Everhart, Nancy

Abstract

Examines Internet resources available for elementary school children and discusses why Internet access should be provided through school library media centers. Highlights include appropriate Web sites, a case study, equity of access, censorship, integrating Internet resources into the curriculum, Internet usage guidelines, and identification and evaluation of Internet resources. (LRW)

Published
1997

9. How High School Library Media Specialists in Automated and Nonautomated Media Centers Spend Their Time: Implications for Library Media Educators.

Author

Everhart, Nancy

Abstract

Describes a study of high school library media specialists that compared time spent on various work activities in libraries with and without automated circulation systems to examine automation vendors' claims that implementation of their systems will save time. Implications for library media educators are suggested. (Contains 19 references.) (LRW)

Published
1994

10. An Analysis of the Work Activities of High School Library Media Specialists in Automated and Nonautomated Library Media Centers.

Author

Everhart, Nancy

Abstract

Describes results of a research study that used work sampling techniques to compare time spent by 9 high school library media specialists using automated circulation systems with 9 high school media specialists using nonautomated circulation systems in 14 task categories. Two responses to the research study are included. (26 references) (LRW)

Published
1992

11. An Analysis of the Work Activities of High-School Library Media Specialists in Automated and Nonautomated Library Media Centers Using Work Sampling.

Author

Everhart, Nancy

Abstract

Describes a study that was conducted to determine the proportions of time high school library media specialists with and without automated circulation systems spent in various work activity categories. Use of the work sampling technique to calculate percentages of time is explained, and results are discussed in relation to "Information Power." (LRW)

Published
1992

12. Evaluation of School Library Media Centers: Demonstrating Quality.

Author

Everhart, Nancy

Abstract

Discusses ways to evaluate school library media programs and how to demonstrate quality. Topics include how principals evaluate programs; sources of evaluative data; national, state, and local instruments; surveys and interviews; Colorado benchmarks; evaluating the use of electronic resources; and computer reporting options. (LRW)

Published
2003

13. Time for What? How Do We Spend the Time Saved by Automated Circulation Systems?

Author

Everhart, Nancy

Abstract

Describes a study of high school library media specialists that was conducted to determine whether media specialists with automated circulation systems spent time differently than those without automated systems and in what areas the differences occurred. The differences found are discussed, and future research is suggested. (LRW)

Published
1993

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