Connecting Libraries with Classrooms: The Curricular Roles of the Media Specialist

(Paperback, 2nd edition)

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This book provides an in-depth exploration of the topics that are currently relevant in K12 curricula, including the school librarian's role in dealing with these issues, collaborating with teachers, and connecting to classrooms. This latest version of Connecting Libraries with Classrooms: The Curricular Roles of the Media Specialist is intended to help school librarians to collaborate with teachers in subject areas, meet the needs of special groups of students, and be fully aware of important educational trends. The first chapter covers collaboration and partnerships within the school setting, providing a background for the subsequent subject matter. The balance of the book addresses the role of the school librarian in the modern K12 curriculum. This information is organized into the curricula of reading, music, and English as a second language; three groups of special students (students with autism, highly mobile students, and LGBT students); and critical trends in educationWeb 2.0, distance education, and inclusion. This resource is an invaluable aid for practicing school librarians and serve as a core textbook for preservice school librarians.

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This material will be a welcome addition to the Library Media Specialist's arsenal of resources to stay current and involved. I would suggest that this title sit beside you on your desk for quick reference. * Library Media Connection *
Connecting Libraries with Classrooms is an invaluable resource for any education or library leader who wants to work to greater artistic literacy for their patrons and students. * Midwest Book Review *
An excellent resource for school librarians in training. . . . Connecting Libraries with Classrooms is a useful book to have in the Teacher Reference section of the the school library. * Fiction Focus *

Author Bio

Kay Bishop was associate professor of library and information studies at the University of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY.