School Libraries and Media Centers

Areas within schools that provide information literacy and media literacy services, as well as print and nonprint materials and educational equipment/technology for use by students.

Resources in this category:

Adventures of Cyberbee
http://www.cyberbee.com/

Created by a school librarian, this site provides a wealth of resources for the school librarian including especially helpful resources for creating a school Web site, evaluating Web resources, and enhancing the curriculum with the Internet.

The Big 6
http://www.big6.com/

The Big6 is an information literacy model, developed by Mike Eisenberg and Bob Berkowitz. "The Big6 integrates information search and use skills along with technology tools in a systematic process to find, use, apply, and evaluate information to specific needs and tasks." Site provides lessons for use in classrooms or media centers, links to sites with Big6 ideas and materials, and resources such as national and state standards and presentations on Big6 and the importance of information literacy in schools.

IASL’s School Library Happenings Worldwide
http://www.iasl-slo.org/happenings.html

The International Association of School Librarianship’s (IASL) Happenings page provides current and archived news on school library’s worldwide.

Library Statistics Program School Libraries
http://nces.ed.gov/surveys/libraries/school.asp

The Library Statistics Program within the National Center for Education Statistics, provides access to recent publications as well as data files from Federal surveys of school library media centers in elementary and secondary schools in the United States, dating back to 1958.

Resources for School Librarians
http://www.sldirectory.com/index.html

EXTENSIVE list of resources for school librarians, also useful to teachers working to develop their student’s information and media literacy skills, well-organized into the following six categories: Learning and Teaching, Information Access, Program Administration, Technology, Education and Employment, and Continuing Education. "The site is maintained by Linda Bertland, retired school librarian, Philadelphia, PA."

School Libraries and Resource Centres Section – IFLA
http://www.ifla.org/VII/s11/index.htm#Newsletter

"The Section of School Libraries and Resource Centres concerns itself with the improvement and development of school libraries and resource centres worldwide, especially advocacy for their qualified and adequate staffing. It provides an international forum for exchanging ideas, experiences, research results and advocacy." Contains information on the Centre’s strategic plan, projects, and publications (including the The IFLA/UNESCO School Library Guidelines 2002 and IFLA/UNESCO School Library Manifesto, 1999).

School Libraries.net
http://www.school-libraries.net/

This site is a collection of Web Pages created or maintained by school librarians. Some are for entire schools, while others are for individual school libraries. Some pages are personal, while others are for professional associations or other curriculum related resources. Also included here are a few links to helpful Web development.

School Library Information - Library Research Service
http://www.lrs.org/school.asp

Site provides library professionals, educators, public officials, and the media with research and statistics about school libraries, including School Library Impact Studies, School Library Journal Statistics, school library statistics for select US states, and a budget calculator to aid school libraries in budget development and forecasts.

School Library Journal - Professional Resources
http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/community/857/Profession...

A premier journal of school libraries that requires subscription for some features of its website, but this part of the website provides a multitude of well-organized free links and information. Resources include state-by-state guides, certification requirements, events listings, career center with job postings, research information, and industry links.

VOYA Online: Voice of Youth Advocates: The library magazine serving those who serve young adults
http://www.voya.com/

VOYA is "a bimonthly journal addressing librarians, educators, and other professionals who work with young adults," and the "only magazine devoted exclusively to the informational needs of teenagers." Its website offers highlights of articles from its current issue and web-only features like the Teen Pop Culture Quiz and other resources to help librarians keep up with teen culture.