Empowering Learners


Book Description

Empowering Learners advances school library programs to meet the needs of the changing school library environment and is guided by the Standards for the 21st-Century Learner and Standards for the 21st-Century Learner in Action.




The Small and Rural Academic Library


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Through the use of case studies, research, and practical interviews, The Small or Rural Academic Library: Leveraging Resources and Overcoming Limitations explores how academic librarians in such environments can keep pace with, create, and improve modern library practices and services, network with colleagues, and access continuing education and professional development opportunities.




Outstanding Books for the College Bound


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More than simply a vital collection development tool, this book can help librarians help young adults grow into the kind of independent readers and thinkers who will flourish at college.










School Library Yearbook


Book Description

In three parts: 1. School library progress. 2. Instruction in the use of books and libraries. 3. Directory of school librarieans who are members o f the A.L.A.







Why Rural Schools Matter


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Why Rural Schools Matter




Book Love


Book Description

Describes why secondary students don't read, and offers teachers practical advice and strategies for developing depth, stamina, and passion in adolescent readers.




Setting Up and Running a School Library


Book Description

Diagrams and practical examples from teachers' experiences around the world illustrate the advice given. Shows how to choose books, a room and resources.Explains how to establish a simple classification and cataloguing system.Shows how to encourage active teacher and student involvement.Explains how to make the most of limited resources.Ideal for teachers and others who are not trained librarians.