A Comprehensive Guide for Media Specialists and Other Educators, Third Edition

This book also describes how the school librarian interacts with and works with the technology.

A Comprehensive Guide for Media Specialists and Other Educators, Revised Edition

This starting point is a detailed picture of how the school librarian can build a technology-rich library. Major topics covered in this volume include information resources in the school library, the different varieties of educational software available, resources available via the web, and the importance of creating a school library web site. This book also addresses tools that can be used in classrooms and technology administration--everything from automation and filters to security on student computers and security systems in general.

Also discussed is the creation of technology plans in order to look to the future. This up-to-date overview of technology will provide soon-to-be school librarians, as well as current school librarians, the background and breadth to realize the potential they have for improving library services to children. Paperback , pages. Published October 11th by Scarecrow Press first published January 28th To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.

Technology and the School Library

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Technology and the School Library: A Comprehensive Guide for Media Specialists and Other Educators

A very good overview if slightly dated view on technology. Sometimes I wonder why they even bother publishing these things--they date so fast. I would only recommend this book if you want to be a librarian.

Otherwise you really won't care. Shanna rated it it was ok Mar 09, Rebel rated it liked it May 05, Jonathan rated it really liked it Dec 02, To address the rapidly and continually changing advancements in technology, however, a more current text is needed Technology and the School Library: For school librarians, technology has become an essential component of their work. To address the rapidly and continually changing advancements in technology, however, a more current text is needed.


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In this revised edition, Jurkowski provides an overview of the types of technologies used in school libraries, from traditional low-tech options to the latest developments, describing how the school librarian interacts with and works with the technology. Updated throughout, this edition addresses the continuously changing nature of technology, including a new chapter covering web 2.

Internet Resources for Library Media Specialists and Children's Librarians. ERIC Digest.

Major topics covered in this volume include information resources in the school library, the different varieties of educational software available, resources available via the web, and the importance of creating a school library web site. This book also addresses tools that can be used in classrooms and technology administration: Chapter 04 Educational Software. Chapter 05 The Internet.


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  4. Chapter 06 School Library Websites.