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100 More Library Lifesavers: A Survival Guide for School Library Media Specialists »

Authors: Pamela S. Bacon, Pamela Bacon
ISBN-13: 9781591580034, ISBN-10: 159158003X
Format: Paperback
Publisher: ABC-Clio, LLC
Date Published: August 2003
Edition: (Non-applicable)

Author Biography: Pamela S. Bacon

PAMELA S. BACON is Library Media Specialist, Ben Davis High School, Indianapolis, Indiana, and a freelance writer.

Book Synopsis

Seasoned school library media specialist Pamela S. Bacon once again shares practical, field-tested advice for just about any task.

Paula Rohrlick - KLIATT

In this sequel to 100 Library Lifesavers, Bacon, a secondary school library media specialist in Indiana, offers more solutions to challenges of the job. The "lifesavers" are divided into ten "Survival Strategies" by topic: these include distance learning, Information Literacy Standards, lessons to improve reading motivation, library management and skills, personal and professional development, library games for various grade levels, library media center best practices, getting organized, and technology tools. Within each section are a number of briefly described different strategies-e.g., various reading activities to motivate students, such as reading journals, reading about different states, and author visits-along with tips and "trips" (Web sites for more information). Reproducible activity sheets, contracts and forms are included. The book is designed for busy professionals, with many bulleted lists and a perky, upbeat tone; most will find at least a few useful and easy-to-implement ideas here. It will be particularly helpful for new school librarians. KLIATT Codes: P-Recommended. 2003, Libraries Unltd, 312p. illus. bibliog. index., Ages adult.

	Acknowledgments
	Contributors
	Introduction
SS 1	Dive into Distance Learning
Library Lifesaver 1	What Is Distance Learning? Connect with the Basics!	3
Library Lifesaver 2	Distance Learning Dos and Don'ts	6
Library Lifesaver 3	Why Use Distance Learning?	9
Library Lifesaver 4	Before the Event - A Checklist	12
Library Lifesaver 5	During Distance Learning Event - Survival Strategies	15
Library Lifesaver 6	After the Distance Learning Event - Follow-Ups	18
Library Lifesaver 7	Pam's Picks: Top Ten Distance Learning Resources	21
Library Lifesaver 8	Surf's Up for Distance Learning Links	25
Library Lifesaver 9	Learning from a Distance - Professional Development	27
Library Lifesaver 10	Distance Learning Panel - Experts Speak Out!	30
SS 2	All Aboard! Exceeding the Standards
Library Lifesaver 11	A Standard Above: What Are the Standards, Anyway?	35
Library Lifesaver 12	Your "Standard" Checklist	38
Library Lifesaver 13	Strategy Survival Guide	41
Library Lifesaver 14	Standards, Smandards! Why Bother?	45
Library Lifesaver 15	I Will "Survive" - Information Literacy Skills	47
Library Lifesaver 16	Heads Up, 7 Up!	50
Library Lifesaver 17	I'll Bet You "Can" Survive Research!	53
Library Lifesaver 18	7 Up Poster Assignment: Quench Thirst for Learning Information Skills and Wet Appetites for Great Books!	56
Library Lifesaver 19	"Sea" How You're Doing - A Standards Self-Check	58
Library Lifesaver 20	Are You a Match for the Standards?	60
SS 3	Dive Under Cover: Lessons to Improve Reading Motivation
Library Lifesaver 21	Reading Is a Lifesaver! (P/I)	65
Library Lifesaver 22	Dear Diary, This Book Is Great! (P/I)	68
Library Lifesaver 23	Students Who Read Are on the Ball! (P/I)	71
Library Lifesaver 24	Get Out of the Doghouse - Read! (P/I)	74
Library Lifesaver 25	Read Around the Clock! (I/HS)	77
Library Lifesaver 26	God Bless the USA - Read! (I)	79
Library Lifesaver 27	Reading Is the Ticket!	82
Library Lifesaver 28	Reading Is "Write"	85
Library Lifesaver 29	The Slice Is "Write!" (I)	87
Library Lifesaver 30	Make Reading Count!	89
SS 4	Keep Afloat: Great Library Management Tips
Library Lifesaver 31	Avoiding the "P" Word - Plagiarism	95
Library Lifesaver 32	Too Many Books, Too Little Time	98
Library Lifesaver 33	Organization - It's in the Palm of Your Hand!	101
Library Lifesaver 34	Roll Over Paperwork Hassles!	104
Library Lifesaver 35	You've Got Mail! E-Mail Lifesavers!	107
Library Lifesaver 36	The Point of No Return - Preview Plan Procedures	109
Library Lifesaver 37	Don't Go Overboard on Overdues!	111
Library Lifesaver 38	To Flex or Not to Flex - Getting Your Library in Shape!	114
Library Lifesaver 39	Meeting Minders - Tips for Hosting Successful Meetings	116
Library Lifesaver 40	Assistant Assistance - Library Scheduling	119
SS 5	Get Below the Surface - Library Skills from the Ground Up
Library Lifesaver 41	Your Research Search Is Over! (I/HS)	123
Library Lifesaver 42	"Rubric's Cube"	127
Library Lifesaver 43	Testing, Testing, 1, 2, 3 ... ! (I/HS)	129
Library Lifesaver 44	Research the "Write" Way (I/HS)	132
Library Lifesaver 45	The Library - Your "Source" for Research! (I/HS)	134
Library Lifesaver 46	The Great Debate (I/HS)	136
Library Lifesaver 47	Take Ten! (I/HS)	139
Library Lifesaver 48	Set "Sail" to Great Internet Sites! (I/HS)	141
Library Lifesaver 49	Out of "Site!" (I/HS)	143
Library Lifesaver 50	No Endings, Just Beginnings! (I/HS)	146
SS 6	Float through Personal and Professional Development
Library Lifesaver 51	X Marks the Spot	151
Library Lifesaver 52	"Stressing" the Importance of Professional Development	153
Library Lifesaver 53	Fight Fair - Conflict Resolution Skills	156
Library Lifesaver 54	Brainstorming - Lightning-Fast Ideas	159
Library Lifesaver 55	On Your Mark, Get Set, Goal!	161
Library Lifesaver 56	"Goal" for It!	164
Library Lifesaver 57	Back to School Time	166
Library Lifesaver 58	Track Down Your Progress!	168
Library Lifesaver 59	R-E-F-L-E-C-T: Find Out What It Means to Me!	170
Library Lifesaver 60	Should You Stay or Should You Go Now?	172
SS 7	Go Fish! Library Games for All Grade Levels
Library Lifesaver 61	The Weakest Library Link (I/HS)	177
Library Lifesaver 62	Your Formula for Fun! (I)	180
Library Lifesaver 63	Got a Great Library Game? Go Fish! (I)	182
Library Lifesaver 64	Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (I/HS)	188
Library Lifesaver 65	Library Win, Lose - and Draw! (I)	191
Library Lifesaver 66	Library Tic-Tac-Toe (I)	193
Library Lifesaver 67	The Price Is Right! (I/HS)	195
Library Lifesaver 68	Boggle their Minds!	198
Library Lifesaver 69	This Game Has a Monopoly on Fun! (I/HS)	201
Library Lifesaver 70	Fish for a Great Book (I)	203
SS 8	"Sea" What Others Are Doing - Library Media Center Best Practices
Library Lifesaver 71	She's Turning Japanese!	209
Library Lifesaver 72	At Your Service!	212
Library Lifesaver 73	Cover Story!	215
Library Lifesaver 74	Skirting Library Issues	218
Library Lifesaver 75	InfoQuest - The Best!	221
Library Lifesaver 76	Sample the Best!	224
Library Lifesaver 77	"Need" a Great Media Specialist? Here She Is!	227
Library Lifesaver 78	If You Can't Beat 'Em, Join 'Em!	230
Library Lifesaver 79	Go Public!	233
Library Lifesaver 80	Picky about Your Library? So's Hickey!	236
SS 9	Head Swimming? Get Organized!
Library Lifesaver 81	Get Carded!	241
Library Lifesaver 82	Get Carded Again!	244
Library Lifesaver 83	Calm and Collected! Easing Collection Management	247
Library Lifesaver 84	You've Got a Date! Managing a Central Calendar	250
Library Lifesaver 85	No More Media Maid!	253
Library Lifesaver 86	Work Order Woes	258
Library Lifesaver 87	Grab a Tiger by the Tail!	260
Library Lifesaver 88	Conquer Clutter	262
Library Lifesaver 89	Weeding the Garden	265
Library Lifesaver 90	Take It "Four" Granted: Four Ways to Organize and Manage Grants	268
SS 10	Sail into Technology - Technology Tools
Library Lifesaver 91	The Best Shot on Digital Camcorders	273
Library Lifesaver 92	Turning Pages on E-Books	275
Library Lifesaver 93	Digital Cameras - They're a Snap!	278
Library Lifesaver 94	Know It All about SMART Boards	281
Library Lifesaver 95	Technology - It's in the Palm of Your Hand!	284
Library Lifesaver 96	The 1, 2, 3s on LCDs	286
Library Lifesaver 97	An "A" for AlphaSmarts	289
Library Lifesaver 98	LeapFrog - Hop to It! (P/I/HS)	292
Library Lifesaver 99	Scanning the Options	295
Library Lifesaver 100	Your "Standard" Technology Tools	298
	Bibliography	303
	Index	307

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