Essential Reference Services for Today's School Media Specialists FROM THE PUBLISHER
This book was developed for a course the authors co-teach in essential reference skills knowledge for school library media specialists. It focuses on core reference skills, current electronic and print resources, and leadership in teaching reference in K-12 school libraries. The authors have reviewed the AASL guidelines Information Power: Building Partnerships for Learning and focus on how school media specialists can assist students in becoming information literate by teaching core reference and information processing skills and by building an excellent reference collection in their school media centers.
SYNOPSIS
Describes how school media specialists can assist students in becoming information literate by teaching core reference and information processing skills and by building an excellent reference collection in their school media centers.
FROM THE CRITICS
School Library Journal
Individuals who are considering a career in library science, veterans who are in need of a review of current practices, and library-school students would all benefit from this overview. Chapters address such topics as "Information Literacy," "Evaluating Reference Sources," "Library Catalogs," "Searching the Web," "Creating Electronic Library Resources," "Core Curriculum and Collaboration," and "Evaluation of Reference Service." The book is organized with clearly labeled headings and subheadings and has a clear and direct writing style that employs the effective use of analogy. The practical, basic information appeals to those who need a quick, "to-the-point" update on a variety of current topics, particularly in reference services.-Beth Jones, Shelby County High School, Shelbyville, KY Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.
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