Technology and the School Library

Technology has become one of the three main areas of focus for school librarians, along with collaboration and leadership. To meet the growing need in this area, Technology and the School Library provides an overview of the types of technologies used in school libraries, from traditional low-tech options to the latest developments. This book also describes how the school librarian interacts with and works with the technology. 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.

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By Odin L. Jurkowski

Inhalt

Part 1 Introduction
Part 2 Part 1 Information Tools
Chapter 3 1 Hardware
Chapter 4 2 Software
Chapter 5 3 Networks
Part 6 Part 2 Information Resources
Chapter 7 4 Educational Software
Chapter 8 5 The Internet
Chapter 9 6 School Library Websites
Part 10 Part 3 From the Library to the Classroom
Chapter 11 7 Equipment
Chapter 12 8 Classroom Support
Part 13 Part 4 Technology Administration in the School Library
Chapter 14 9 Automation
Chapter 15 10 Student Computers
Chapter 16 11 Security Systems
Chapter 17 12 Technology Plans
Part 18 Part 5 Technology and the Teaching Component
Chapter 19 13 Professional Development
Chapter 20 14 Instructional Handouts and Materials
Part 21 Conclusion
Part 22 Bibliography
Part 23 Index
Part 24 About the Author