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Guided Research in Middle School: Mystery in the Media Center
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Harrington, LaDawna – Linworth, 2006
Using this inquiry-based process allows the teacher and librarian to assign mystery topics to individual students so they can conduct independent research on high-interest subjects. The book provides the tools and strategies teachers and librarians need to help students think and rethink methods of gathering and organizing information to solve…
Descriptors: Student Research, Inquiry, Middle School Students, Problem Solving
The Accidental Systems Librarian.
Gordon, Rachel Singer – 2003
This book offers advice and information to help librarians manage and interact with computer technology in their institutions. Chapters 1 and 2 provide a background in systems librarianship, outlining the skills that may be needed and defining the specialty. Chapters 3 and 4 show how traditional library skills such as the organization of knowledge…
Descriptors: Information Technology, Integrated Library Systems, Job Skills, Librarians
Action Research: A Practical Guide for Transforming Your School Library.
Sykes, Judith A. – 2002
This book shows teacher-librarians and school library media specialists how to perform qualitative research and use the results effectively to promote the school library and build a shared understanding of the impact of school libraries on student learning. Hands-on guidance is provided for performing action research, including how to establish…
Descriptors: Action Research, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Elementary Secondary Education
Descriptive Statistical Techniques for Librarians. 2nd Edition.
Hafner, Arthur W. – 1998
A thorough understanding of the uses and applications of statistical techniques is integral in gaining support for library funding or new initiatives. This resource is designed to help practitioners develop and manipulate descriptive statistical information in evaluating library services, tracking and controlling limited resources, and analyzing…
Descriptors: Correlation, Data Interpretation, Libraries, Library Education
Research Strategies for Moving beyond Reporting. Professional Growth Series.
McElmeel, Sharron L. – 1997
This guide provides lessons for teaching primary research skills to elementary and middle school students. The lessons introduce basic research processes, emphasizing the use of primary sources and direct observation. A six-step process is described that applies to all grade levels. Examples are provided to help the teacher or media specialist…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Literacy
Criminal Justice Information: How To Find It, How To Use It.
Benamati, Dennis C.; Schultze, Phyllis A.; Bouloukos, Adam C.; Newman, Graeme R. – 1998
The criminal justice world is brimming with new information, statistics, analyses, and findings available in a variety of formats. This resource book offers guidance on finding and evaluating the myriad criminal justice information sources currently available. It guides the researcher toward a wide variety of information resources, including…
Descriptors: Change, Crime, Criminal Law, Criminology
Finding the Right Path: Researching Your Way to Discovery. Professional Growth Series.
Sutter, Lynne; Sutter, Herman – 1999
Intended for use by teachers, librarians, parents, and elementary school students, this book provides 115 pathfinders to a variety of subjects to guide a student's research and broaden a child's interest base. Each pathfinder (i.e., collection of resources on a given topic) includes: a description of the subject; the Dewey Decimal numbers specific…
Descriptors: Childhood Interests, Dewey Decimal Classification, Elementary Education, Information Literacy