Informationen zum Autor Mary Ann Bell , EdD, is professor in the Department of Library Science, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX. Holly Weimar , EdD, is associate professor in the Department of Library Science, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX. James Van Roekel , MLS, MA, is associate director of Lowman Student Center at Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX. Klappentext This handbook provides librarians and technology specialists with the tools to understand the issues and challenges related to their counterparts' jobs, and find ways to work together for the betterment of all concerned. School Librarians and the Technology Department: A Practical Guide to Successful Collaboration was inspired by the authors' collective realization that far too often librarians and technology specialists fail to collaborate successfully, and sometimes even find their groups at odds with one another. This book is the antidote: it is a powerful call to establish and improve relationships between the two for the benefit of the students as well as the librarians and technology specialists themselves.The book begins by providing background information about the history of librarianship and the use of computer technology in schools. The authors trace the origins of the positions related to educational technology, such as "technology specialist," "teacher," and "director." The following chapters describe and address specific concerns of both librarians and technology specialists. Most importantly, this collaborative work offers practical suggestions for cooperation between these two groups of educators as they work together to offer the best possible materials and instructions to students. School Librarians and the Technology Department concludes by hypothesizing what the future holds in the realms of librarianship and technology in this rapidly changing information age. Inhaltsverzeichnis CHAPTER 1: Looking Back: How Far Have We Come?IntroductionIn the BeginningStorageCompact DisksInfrastructureGrowing Importance of InternetImportance of Technology Specialists and LibrariansTechnology SpecialistsLibrariansGUI-A Real Game ChangerNetworking and InfrastructureWeb 2.0CIPA and Filtering2010 to PresentWhat's in a Name?Naming School LibrariansNaming TechheadsWhat's in a Name Anyway?SummaryWorks Cited CHAPTER 2: School Librarians: Working Effectively in Their EnvironmentIntroductionSchool Librarians' Use of TechnologyBut What If They Don't Want to Use Technology?Accessing Available TechnologiesInfluences Regarding Technology's Use with StudentsWorking CollaborativelyUsing Available Technology ApplicationsEvaluating Technology ApplicationsSummaryWorks Cited CHAPTER 3: The Technology Department: Appraising Current Responsibilities and ChallengesIntroductionLiving in the Information Society: Universal AccessFocusing on Knowledge Management and EducationEducation of UsersCommunicating and Collaborating: The TechheadsEncouraging User Buy-InGlobalizationTrainingMeetingsSummaryWorks Cited CHAPTER 4: Students and Teachers: This Is Who It's All About!IntroductionConducting a Simple SearchAs a Result of Online Safety Concerns, What Happens at Schools?When the Government Becomes InvolvedTeaching and Learning Using TechnologyWhat about Best Practices?Guided InquirySummaryWorks Cited CHAPTER 5: Building BridgesIntroductionFirst Things FirstLet Bygones Be BygonesGet Off on the Right FootOffer Small Courtesies and Friendly GesturesFoster Mutual RespectTake a Hard Look in the MirrorEngage All PartiesReach Out and Meet Face-to-FaceTake TimeAttend the Same Staff Developments and ConferencesStart SmallUse Web 2.0 Technology to Everyone's AdvantageBe PersistentLook for Ways to Use Common ChallengesInvolve AdministratorWhen All Else FailsAdvice from the TrenchesTake a Holist...

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Mary Ann Bell, EdD, is professor in the Department of Library Science, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX. Holly Weimar, EdD, is associate professor in the Department of Library Science, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX. James Van Roekel, MLS, MA, is associate director of Lowman Student Center at Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX.

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This handbook provides librarians and technology specialists with the tools to understand the issues and challenges related to their counterparts' jobs, and find ways to work together for the betterment of all concerned. School Librarians and the Technology Department: A Practical Guide to Successful Collaboration was inspired by the authors' collective realization that far too often librarians and technology specialists fail to collaborate successfully, and sometimes even find their groups at odds with one another. This book is the antidote: it is a powerful call to establish and improve relationships between the two for the benefit of the students as well as the librarians and technology specialists themselves. The book begins by providing background information about the history of librarianship and the use of computer technology in schools. The authors trace the origins of the positions related to educational technology, such as "technology specialist," "teacher," and "director." The following chapters describe and address specific concerns of both librarians and technology specialists. Most importantly, this collaborative work offers practical suggestions for cooperation between these two groups of educators as they work together to offer the best possible materials and instructions to students. School Librarians and the Technology Department concludes by hypothesizing what the future holds in the realms of librarianship and technology in this rapidly changing information age.

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CHAPTER 1: Looking Back: How Far Have We Come? Introduction In the Beginning Storage Compact Disks Infrastructure Growing Importance of Internet Importance of Technology Specialists and Librarians Technology Specialists Librarians GUI-A Real Game Changer Networking and Infrastructure Web 2.0 CIPA and Filtering 2010 to Present What's in a Name? Naming School Librarians Naming Techheads What's in a Name Anyway? Summary Works Cited CHAPTER 2: School Librarians: Working Effectively in Their Environment Introduction School Librarians' Use of Technology But What If They Don't Want to Use Technology? Accessing Available Technologies Influences Regarding Technology's Use with Students Working Collaboratively Using Available Technology Applications Evaluating Technology Applications Summary Works Cited CHAPTER 3: The Technology Department: Appraising Current Responsibilities and Challenges Introduction Living in the Information Society: Universal Access Focusing on Knowledge Management and Education Education of Users Communicating and Collaborating: The Techheads Encouraging User Buy-In Globalization Training Meetings Summary Works Cited CHAPTER 4: Students and Teachers: This Is Who It's All About! Introduction Conducting a Simple Search As a Result of Online Safety Concerns, What Happens at Schools? When the Government Becomes Involved Teaching and Learning Using Technology What about Best Practices? Guided Inquiry Summary Works Cited CHAPTER 5: Building Bridges Introduction First Things First Let Bygones Be Bygones Get Off on the Right Foot Offer Small Courtesies and Friendly Gestures Foster Mutual Respect Take a Hard Look in the Mirror Engage All Parties Reach Out and Meet Face-to-Face Take Time Attend the Same Staff Developments and Conferences Start Small Use Web 2.0 Technology to Everyone's Advantage Be Persistent Look for Ways to Use Common Challenges Involve Administrator When All Else Fails Advice from the Trenches Take a Holistic View Summary Works Cited CHAPTER 6: Where Do We Go Next? Or Give the Techheads a Project Introduction Collegiality Shared Spaces Shared Planning Staff Development: Project-Based Learning How Does This Translate to Tech…