International Association of School Librarianship Conference Proceedings
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How Can We Raise the Level of Competence Among School Librarians? 12 Years of Experience with Net-based Courses in Norway
No full textSchool libraries in NorwayBasic course for school librarians, University of AgderCourses for school librarians and teachers, Biblioteksentralen, 2004-2009The Web 2.0 SchoolExperiences from International Online course Your School Library, Spring 2009Conference for School Librarians in Norway, Biblioteksentralen, March 2009How to cooperate to get a common focus on raising the level of competence of school librarians in Europe? 
Increasing Science Literacy through Collaboration between Teachers and School Library Media Specialists
No full textThis paper presents current research, and complementary perspectives on how and why interdisciplinary collaboration efforts contribute to positive outcomes for student science achievement. Undergraduate students, practising science teachers, and school library media specialists are included in this discussion
Developing independent learners: The Box Hill School experience
No full textBox Hill School is an independent school in Surrey, England. In 2008 the English curriculum was abandonedin favour of the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBD). A library is a statutory requirement of theInternational Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) endorsement who also recommend this be managed by aqualified teacher-librarian. In May 2008, I was employed to create a library and develop independentlearning throughout the school. This paper considers the rationale behind the physical design. It outlines theimplementation of independent learning in an international school community where no infrastructure topromote this style of teaching and learning previously existed
Traditional tales and contemporary art to promote multiple literacies
No full textStorytelling-based arts projects offer a universal and inclusive pedagogy; challenging prejudices, celebrating diversity and promoting tolerance and resilience in participants. In addition they assist in the development of receptive and expressive language skills, provide a credible basis for understanding folklore, cultural traditions and social values, as well as offering a sound foundation for the pursuit of, and competency in, reading and writing. The contention that art and storytelling are global languages, lies at the heart of the storytelling based arts projects conducted by Australian storyteller, author and musician, Morgan Schatz Blackrose and Swiss Australian artist Roman W. Schatz
Guitar Hero? My hero!
No full textGuitar Hero is a video game where one or more players use a specially made game-style guitar to play along to popular and well-known songs. Players need to match the correct notes and timings of the sings. An onscreen guide shows players which notes to play, when. There are levels of difficulty in the game, as well as the choices to play with or against other players. Players can select from bass, rhythm or lead guitar and the program adjusts the difficulty of play accordingly
Focusing the library on the reader: Special education students
No full textThis study examined the effect of orientating library programming around the reading of manga by special education students in a secondary school. Data was collected through observation, student and teacher interviews, and videotaping student discussions of two novels. A social community of readers was established that altered student behaviour and views of reading
Directing the Digital Moral Compass : Teaching Digital Citizenship
No full textAs technology advances, so do the techniques for abusing it. While traditional crime has not increased in some countries, cyber crime is becoming increasingly common and steadily growing. One of the duties of teacher librarians is to teach the learning community about digital citizenship so everyone can understand, address, and prevent technology abuse. This paper defines digital citizenship, discusses its ramifications on individuals and the learning community at large, and recommends strategies for digital citizenship education
The Shifting sands of School Libraries : Sustaining the Next Gen School Libraries
No full textThis paper reports on selected findings from the Phase 2 New Jersey School Library research study “One Common Goal: Student Learning” completed in 2011 that provides insights into the future of school libraries, and their evolution and transformation in the digital age. The study examines a selected sample of effective school libraries in New Jersey to establish the key inputs (both library and school-wide inputs) that enable these effective school libraries to thrive, contribute richly to the learning agendas of the schools, and to continually be developed and improved in their schools. The findings are selected through the lens school effectiveness and school improvement literature, and identify dimensions of school library practice that have contributed to their sustainability and continuous improvement. Key dimensions include a substantive instructional role of the school librarians, an inquiry-centered pedagogy, a collaborative school culture of distributed leadership, a knowledge-outcomes orientation of the school library, and school librarians as professional development leaders
Turkish School Libraries: New Roles, But How?
No full textThis paper focuses on school libraries in Turkey. It is a general outlook on K-12 education and how the community perceives the school library. A short history of school libraries and the problems they face will be described. Is a school library part of the education or is it a supplementary issue? How do librarians view the issue? How does the Ministry of Education see the centers? The current trends in Turkish school librarianship: what is the near future of the library media centers and how will the learning-commons strategy affect them? The Turkish government is about to release a new version of Intellectual Property Rights. School librarians and all educators should stress the importance and the necessary practices in order to go hand in hand with the global world
Forging Strong Links : Strategies for Building a Collaborative Information Literate Learning Community through the School Library
No full textIntegrating information skills into the school curriculum is one of the prime focus areas of the teacher librarian and strong collaboration is a key to the library becoming a vital cog in the teaching and learning mission of a school. This is easily said, but how do we make it happen? What strategies can we use for building information literacy and effecting change? This paper will briefly consider definitions and models of information literacy and collaboration, particularly Montiel-Overall’s work, including the theoretical and pedagogical underpinning of these ideas. As well as reflecting on the role and the mindset of the teacher librarian, a range of practical macro- and micro-strategies for effectively developing information literacy in collaboration with teaching staff will be presented, including technology, special learning needs, building a reading culture, literacy and instructional design. A self-diagnostic tool developed from this paper will be offered to enable each teacher librarian to evaluate opportunities for further developing information literacy through his/her library