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

AcknowledgmentsContributorsIntroductionSS 1Dive into Distance LearningLibrary Lifesaver 1What Is Distance Learning? Connect with the Basics!3Library Lifesaver 2Distance Learning Dos and Don'ts6Library Lifesaver 3Why Use Distance Learning?9Library Lifesaver 4Before the Event - A Checklist12Library Lifesaver 5During Distance Learning Event - Survival Strategies15Library Lifesaver 6After the Distance Learning Event - Follow-Ups18Library Lifesaver 7Pam's Picks: Top Ten Distance Learning Resources21Library Lifesaver 8Surf's Up for Distance Learning Links25Library Lifesaver 9Learning from a Distance - Professional Development27Library Lifesaver 10Distance Learning Panel - Experts Speak Out!30SS 2All Aboard! Exceeding the StandardsLibrary Lifesaver 11A Standard Above: What Are the Standards, Anyway?35Library Lifesaver 12Your "Standard" Checklist38Library Lifesaver 13Strategy Survival Guide41Library Lifesaver 14Standards, Smandards! Why Bother?45Library Lifesaver 15I Will "Survive" - Information Literacy Skills47Library Lifesaver 16Heads Up, 7 Up!50Library Lifesaver 17I'll Bet You "Can" Survive Research!53Library Lifesaver 187 Up Poster Assignment: Quench Thirst for Learning Information Skills and Wet Appetites for Great Books!56Library Lifesaver 19"Sea" How You're Doing - A Standards Self-Check58Library Lifesaver 20Are You a Match for the Standards?60SS 3Dive Under Cover: Lessons to Improve Reading MotivationLibrary Lifesaver 21Reading Is a Lifesaver! (P/I)65Library Lifesaver 22Dear Diary, This Book Is Great! (P/I)68Library Lifesaver 23Students Who Read Are on the Ball! (P/I)71Library Lifesaver 24Get Out of the Doghouse - Read! (P/I)74Library Lifesaver 25Read Around the Clock! (I/HS)77Library Lifesaver 26God Bless the USA - Read! (I)79Library Lifesaver 27Reading Is the Ticket!82Library Lifesaver 28Reading Is "Write"85Library Lifesaver 29The Slice Is "Write!" (I)87Library Lifesaver 30Make Reading Count!89SS 4Keep Afloat: Great Library Management TipsLibrary Lifesaver 31Avoiding the "P" Word - Plagiarism95Library Lifesaver 32Too Many Books, Too Little Time98Library Lifesaver 33Organization - It's in the Palm of Your Hand!101Library Lifesaver 34Roll Over Paperwork Hassles!104Library Lifesaver 35You've Got Mail! E-Mail Lifesavers!107Library Lifesaver 36The Point of No Return - Preview Plan Procedures109Library Lifesaver 37Don't Go Overboard on Overdues!111Library Lifesaver 38To Flex or Not to Flex - Getting Your Library in Shape!114Library Lifesaver 39Meeting Minders - Tips for Hosting Successful Meetings116Library Lifesaver 40Assistant Assistance - Library Scheduling119SS 5Get Below the Surface - Library Skills from the Ground UpLibrary Lifesaver 41Your Research Search Is Over! (I/HS)123Library Lifesaver 42"Rubric's Cube"127Library Lifesaver 43Testing, Testing, 1, 2, 3 ... ! (I/HS)129Library Lifesaver 44Research the "Write" Way (I/HS)132Library Lifesaver 45The Library - Your "Source" for Research! (I/HS)134Library Lifesaver 46The Great Debate (I/HS)136Library Lifesaver 47Take Ten! (I/HS)139Library Lifesaver 48Set "Sail" to Great Internet Sites! (I/HS)141Library Lifesaver 49Out of "Site!" (I/HS)143Library Lifesaver 50No Endings, Just Beginnings! (I/HS)146SS 6Float through Personal and Professional DevelopmentLibrary Lifesaver 51X Marks the Spot151Library Lifesaver 52"Stressing" the Importance of Professional Development153Library Lifesaver 53Fight Fair - Conflict Resolution Skills156Library Lifesaver 54Brainstorming - Lightning-Fast Ideas159Library Lifesaver 55On Your Mark, Get Set, Goal!161Library Lifesaver 56"Goal" for It!164Library Lifesaver 57Back to School Time166Library Lifesaver 58Track Down Your Progress!168Library Lifesaver 59R-E-F-L-E-C-T: Find Out What It Means to Me!170Library Lifesaver 60Should You Stay or Should You Go Now?172SS 7Go Fish! Library Games for All Grade LevelsLibrary Lifesaver 61The Weakest Library Link (I/HS)177Library Lifesaver 62Your Formula for Fun! (I)180Library Lifesaver 63Got a Great Library Game? Go Fish! (I)182Library Lifesaver 64Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (I/HS)188Library Lifesaver 65Library Win, Lose - and Draw! (I)191Library Lifesaver 66Library Tic-Tac-Toe (I)193Library Lifesaver 67The Price Is Right! (I/HS)195Library Lifesaver 68Boggle their Minds!198Library Lifesaver 69This Game Has a Monopoly on Fun! (I/HS)201Library Lifesaver 70Fish for a Great Book (I)203SS 8"Sea" What Others Are Doing - Library Media Center Best PracticesLibrary Lifesaver 71She's Turning Japanese!209Library Lifesaver 72At Your Service!212Library Lifesaver 73Cover Story!215Library Lifesaver 74Skirting Library Issues218Library Lifesaver 75InfoQuest - The Best!221Library Lifesaver 76Sample the Best!224Library Lifesaver 77"Need" a Great Media Specialist? Here She Is!227Library Lifesaver 78If You Can't Beat 'Em, Join 'Em!230Library Lifesaver 79Go Public!233Library Lifesaver 80Picky about Your Library? So's Hickey!236SS 9Head Swimming? Get Organized!Library Lifesaver 81Get Carded!241Library Lifesaver 82Get Carded Again!244Library Lifesaver 83Calm and Collected! Easing Collection Management247Library Lifesaver 84You've Got a Date! Managing a Central Calendar250Library Lifesaver 85No More Media Maid!253Library Lifesaver 86Work Order Woes258Library Lifesaver 87Grab a Tiger by the Tail!260Library Lifesaver 88Conquer Clutter262Library Lifesaver 89Weeding the Garden265Library Lifesaver 90Take It "Four" Granted: Four Ways to Organize and Manage Grants268SS 10Sail into Technology - Technology ToolsLibrary Lifesaver 91The Best Shot on Digital Camcorders273Library Lifesaver 92Turning Pages on E-Books275Library Lifesaver 93Digital Cameras - They're a Snap!278Library Lifesaver 94Know It All about SMART Boards281Library Lifesaver 95Technology - It's in the Palm of Your Hand!284Library Lifesaver 96The 1, 2, 3s on LCDs286Library Lifesaver 97An "A" for AlphaSmarts289Library Lifesaver 98LeapFrog - Hop to It! (P/I/HS)292Library Lifesaver 99Scanning the Options295Library Lifesaver 100Your "Standard" Technology Tools298Bibliography303Index307

\ KLIATTIn 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. \ — Paula Rohrlick\ \ \ \ \ VOYABacon's first book, 100 Library Lifesavers (Libraries Unlimited, 1999/VOYA August 2000), was filled with tips, handouts, and practical suggestions for school library media specialists on how to do all those things one does not learn about in library school. This new book carries on that theme, but whereas the first book was geared toward elementary librarians, this new title should draw the interest of school librarians at the secondary level. Included are suggestions for teaching students how to do library research and use information sources, a helpful discussion on standards, forms to aid in aligning the library program to those standards, information on how to develop rubrics for assessment of projects, and guidance on how to choose and make best use of some of the newest technological tools such as the palm pilot and smart board. A section that takes the mystery out of distance learning is a well-organized primer for anyone who needs to learn how to best use this new learning format. The author is careful to enhance the text with up-to-date Web sites that librarians can consult for additional information and activities. Although some experienced school library media specialists might not find anything new here, the book serves to point out the types of things that should be included in a procedures manual that can be handed down to librarians new to a system. Those new to the profession may indeed find this book a lifesaver. 2003, Libraries Unlimited, 328p.; Index. Illus. Photos. Biblio., pb. Ages adult professional. \ —Chris Carlson\ \ \ VOYAProfessional tools such as these two titles can add to a library/media program by offering ideas to create interest while they demonstrate what the end results might be. Although many of the same basics are covered, Bacon presents practical lesson plan suggestions, whereas Pearson discusses broader concepts. Each of Bacon's 100 Library Lifesavers are two pages in length, with clear type and easily reproducible forms. Ideas and forms are presented for managing inventory, overdues, magazines, donations, public relations/parent participation, AV equipment, the Internet, and more, offering effective suggestions in many areas of school librarianship. Although Bacon still speaks of the card catalog, wording can be changed easily to apply these good ideas to the electronic catalog. Pearson's suggestions cover about four pages each, with an excellent section on weeding. The few reproducible forms are clear and integrated into discussions of student suggestions, professional growth, monthly reports, mission statements, and library evaluations. The section on censorship contains a descriptive paragraph, followed by suggestions for responding to requests for restriction or removal, recommended procedures for handling a challenge, other types of censorship, Internet concerns, and more. A sample library policy on censorship is included as well as a form for requesting reevaluation of material. Both titles are informative and have merit, with suggestions that can be adapted to many school libraries. Purchase both of these recommended titles for your professional collections. NOTE: this review was written to address two titles. Index. Biblio. 1999, Libraries Unlimited, Ages Adult, 270p, $37.50Oversize pb. Reviewer: Janet Mura\ \ \ \ \ School Library JournalBacon's collection of tips for professionals is logically organized, and the book's descriptive chapter headings and inclusive index provide easy access to this wealth of information. Topics covered include distance learning, standards-driven education, reading motivation, library management, teaching library skills, professional development, and library games. Twenty contributing librarians/media specialists give their best ideas and offer checklists, charts, and exercises for grades K-12, which, unfortunately, librarians will need consent to reproduce. Unlike the author's 100 Library Lifesavers (Libraries Unlimited, 1999), this book contains many helpful Web addresses. Some recommendations for certain manufacturers and models are still included. New librarians will consider this volume a great gift. While experienced librarians may be familiar with some of these ideas, suggestions, and tools, they will still find plenty of nuggets to mine.-Cindy Darling Codell, Clark Middle School, Winchester, KY Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.\ \ \ \ \ BooknewsPresents 100 ready-to-use lifesaving tips for school library media specialists, giving advice on specific media center responsibilities. Each lifesaver provides guidelines and tips, a reproducible handout or form, and advice from practicing professionals. Lifesavers are basic enough to be used in any school library media center with a variety of grade levels. Bacon is a library media specialist at Southmont High. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)\ \