Technology And The School Library

Technology has become one of the three main areas of focus for school librarians, along with collaboration and leadership. To meet the growing need in this area, Technology and the School Library provides an overview of the types of technologies used in school libraries, from traditional low-tech options to the latest developments. This book also describes how the school librarian interacts with and works with the technology. This starting point is a detailed picture of how the school librarian can build a technology-rich library. Major topics covered in this volume include information resources in the school library, the different varieties of educational software available, resources available via the web, and the importance of creating a school library web site. This book also addresses tools that can be used in classrooms and technology administration—everything from automation and filters to security on student computers and security systems in general. Also discussed is the creation of technology plans in order to look to the future. This up-to-date overview of technology will provide soon-to-be school librarians, as well as current school librarians, the background and breadth to realize the potential they have for improving library services to children.

In this revised edition, Jurkowski provides an overview of the types of technologies used in school libraries, from traditional low-tech options to the latest developments, describing how the school librarian interacts with and works with the technology. Major topics covered in this volume include information resources in the school library, the different varieties of educational software available, resources available via the web, and the importance of creating a school library web site. This book also addresses tools that can be used in classrooms and technology administration: everything from automation and filters to security on student computers and security systems in general.

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This exhaustive, informative text is a guide to all types of technology found in a school library setting, from older low-tech tools (called "historical equipment" here) to the newest, most cutting-edge resources. The title boasts that is a "comprehensive guide," and the book lives up to that claim in an outstanding manner. Jurkowski begins with an overview of the many types of technology used in school media centers today. The use of technology is further explored in the realm of administration, collaboration, and teaching. There is a very detail-oriented discussion of the requirements and considerations needed in choosing a range of technology, from networks to equipment to hardware and software for a variety of applications. In addition to guidance in selection, there is also extensive description of the day-to-day use of technology, training, maintenance, administration, and evaluation of technology resources in the school library. Other topics covered at length include classroom support, automation, security systems, and the design and use of school library Web sites. A particularly notable chapter explores the process of writing, implementing, and evaluating a technology plan. Jurkowski offers practical suggestions on the teaching component of technology, such as in-service training of teachers and instructional materials. This book is highly recommended for media specialists, administrators, and library science students. It will serve as a vital resource for both beginning media specialists and long-time school librarians seeking to make efficient use of the newest developments in technology.

Odin Jurkowski is Assistant Professor at Central Missouri State University where he coordinates the Library Science and Information Services Program. He teaches courses on Integration and Utilization, Information Technology in Library Media Centers, History of the Book and Libraries, and Creating Web Based Resources.