The Library/Classroom Connection »

Kathlene R. Willing, a reading specialist with extensive experience in software development, is a computer resource teacher at Bishop Strachan School in Toronto. Through active participation in a variety of organizations, she promotes children's culture and teacher education.

The Library/Classroom Connection presents innovative strategies for the promotion of information literacy skills. Practical charts and web organizers are included to help the teacher-librarian team plan classroom curriculum. These collaborative strategies will help students find, analyze, synthesize, and use information effectively. Included in the text is vital information for classroom instruction, as well as special library programs and addresses. Current issues, such as building an awareness of bias-free materials, are also explored.