school libraries

Offers advice on how to link libraries serving children to software and CD-ROMs when operating on a limited budget by critiquing various programs and lists companies distributing inexpensive software over the Internet and commercial online services.

Provides over 100 ideas for bulletin board and display areas in school and public libraries, with instructions, illustrations, supply lists, and tips on cost control.

Promotes the participation of the school library media specialist's role as an instructional consultant.

"This book provides a detailed plan and ready-to-use lessons for teaching appeal terms and Book Hook writing to students"--Provided by publisher.

A handbook for defending challenged young adult books that features profiles with plot summaries, published reviews, information on awards and prizes, and more.

When a storm forces them inside for recess, third-grader Billy and his friends sneak into the school library and turn it into a chaotic mess--so he organizes a book drive as an apology.

Provides short summaries of 100 hihg-rated children's books selected by Judy Freeman for 2008 and outlines short reading, writing, and illustrating activities for each title. Discusses how to fit each book into normal classroom curriculum and offers lists of related titles for further reading.

Explains how librarians can make use of the many Internet tools, resources, and procedures that are available and describes how those tools can improve the quality of their library collection.

Offers strategies for school librarians on implementing collaboration and providing support to teachers through the use of a flexible library schedule model.