Overview

This valuable collection of handy, nifty, thrifty ideas from library media specialists across the country can make a positive impact on any elementary school library media program. From library administration to reading promotion to the use of Web 2.0 tools, to providing positive public relations and promoting special events, implementing the tips in this book in any school setting can seem life-saving. These practical and creative methods are collected from the best ideas published in Library Media Connection. These constructive ideas are helpful to elementary school librarians who crave fresh ideas and best practices and are looking for more engaging ways to present library materials and lessons. Tips and Other Bright Ideas for Elementary School Libraries: Volume 4 is organized into logical sections that tackle topics such as managing the library, working with students, working with teachers, promoting reading, teaching library skills, and using technology. The contents give elementary school library professionals a clear, complete handbook to making their media and research center a success on every level.

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Author:   Kate Vande Brake
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Linworth Publishing, Incorporated
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.227kg
ISBN:  

9781586834166

ISBN 10:   1586834169
Pages:   144
Publication Date:   20 July 2010
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   Primary & secondary/elementary & high school ,  College/higher education ,  Educational: Primary & Secondary ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Introduction Section 1: Managing the Library Administration Arrangement Appearance and Order Displays and Bulletin Boards Supplies Equipment Acquisitions Processing Books and Materials Section 2: Working with Students in the Library Student Behavior Checking Books and Materials Overdue and Lost Books Section 3: Teaching Library Skills Book Basics Dewey Decimal System Finding Books Research Section 4: Working with Teachers Attracting Teachers to the Library Promoting Library Materials Working Together Teaching Together Section 5: Using Technology in the Library Computers Printers and Printing E-mail Web Sites Searching the Internet Useful Library Applications Section 6: Promoting Reading Story Times, Book Talks, and More Displays and Bulletin Boards Reading Incentives Student Recommendations Special Events Special Tactics Utilizing Technology Section 7: Building Positive Public Relations Teachers and Staff Students Parents and Community Special Events Bulletin Boards and Displays Section 8: Working with Helpers Student Helpers Volunteers About the editor

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Kate Vande Brake received a bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communication from Drake University, Des Moines, IA. She is the editor of Collaborative Units that Work: TEAMS Award Winners.

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