Presents a historical background of the publication of "Information Power: Guidelines for School Library Media Programs." Highlights include the histories of the American Library Association (ALA), the National Education Association (NEA), and the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT); and a review of…

Provides a brief history and overview of current projects in distance education and describes potential roles for the library media specialist in this area as school coordinator or information consultant. Addresses of several distance education projects are listed. (12 references) (MES)

Discusses how to encourage students to participate effectively in groups, both in the classroom and in extra-curricular activities, and relates it to information literacy. Topics include learning communities; collaborative learning; task-oriented versus process-oriented support; and running effective meetings. (LRW)

This bibliographic essay lists 51 journal articles and ERIC documents under the headings of Student Motivation, Teacher Motivation, Reading Motivation, and Teacher Reading. Some observations based on the literature are included. (MES)

Reviews four books that address educational reform from the perspective of the school library media specialist. The media specialist's partnership role with teachers and administrators as described in "Information Power: Guidelines for School Library Media Programs" provides the context for the reviews, and the implications of reform for…

This review of the literature on graphic organizers includes discussion of background readings, the research base, applications, books, journal articles, and ERIC documents. Resources on creating and managing the literate classroom and on language arts activities are also described. (MES)

Reviews research related to school library media programs from various sites and databases, including the ERIC database. Useful research resources include dissertation abstracts, Web sites, journals and proceedings, and dissertations and theses. (LRW)

Discussion of spirituality in schools focuses on Native American images, especially as used for school mascots and product marketing. Includes various resources, both electronic and printed, that are helpful to school library media specialists as well as other educators. (LRW)

Discusses the need for growth and leadership in the school media profession. Qualities of a good leader are considered and several books, articles, and an institute dealing with leadership are described. (MES)

Discusses issues that affect school library media specialists and provides Web sites that are helpful in presenting and discussing these issues. Highlights include who our learners are in elementary and secondary schools; what they need to learn; how to get community support; and whether media specialists make a difference. (LRW)

Discusses the new beginning of the school year, the new nationalism following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, and the role of the school library media specialist in recognizing the importance of information in a democratic society. Provides Web resources related to civic education. (LRW)

Discusses the effects of technology on elementary and secondary education, and focuses on the interrelationship of technologies, teaching techniques, school librarians, and computer service professionals. Examines technological trends, the roles of these professionals, and reviews a report on teachers and technology issued by the Office of…

Reviews standards whose goal is to improve student achievement. Discusses standards in information technology from ANSI (American National Standards Institute) and NISO (National Information Standards Organization) and focuses on learning standards from NSSE (National Study of School Evaluation), ACR (Alliance for Curriculum Reform) and AASL…

Considers the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) report on Internet access and the rapidly growing importance of Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) in education. Highlights include school access to the Internet; classroom access; types of connections; home access; special hardware and software for students with disabilities; and…

Presents a list of 26 books, 3 journal articles, and 7 ERIC resources on diversity and multiculturalism that can be used by media specialists and shared with teachers. (LRW)