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Miller, Pat – Library Media Connection, 2008
Never in the history of childhood has there been greater competition for a child's attention. Active in sports, hobbies, scouting, and other after-school activities, children have a myriad of electronic distractions from the many televisions in their home to Wii[trade mark], Xbox[trade mark], computer games and many more. How then, can librarians…
Descriptors: Creativity, Internet, Reading Motivation, Librarians
Obert, Beverly J. – Library Media Connection, 2005
Children's choice awards are intended to encourage children, primary age through teens, to read quality literature for enjoyment. The reasons for joining a children's choice program before deciding to participate are presented.
Descriptors: Reading Motivation, Program Implementation, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Secondary Education
Eisenberg, Michael – Library Media Connection, 2003
Discussion of the mission and roles of library media programs and teacher-librarians focuses on promoting books and reading, through which students become effective users of ideas. Highlights include reading proficiency; reading advocacy options; motivation approaches, including the ARCS (Attention, Relevance, Confidence, Satisfaction) model;…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers, Library Planning, Library Role