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Children's Library Services
 Websites presented in alphabetical order American Association of School Librarians (AASL) 
 "The mission of the American Association of School Librarians is to advocate excellence, facilitate change, and develop leaders in the school library media field." The site contains information on issues of concern for librarians, educators, and parents; resources for continuing education and career development; a calendar of conferences and events; and more. From the American Library Association. http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/aasl/ Topics: Librarian Specialties, Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Nov 22, 2008 Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)
"A network of ... youth librarians, children's literature experts, publishers, education and library school faculty members ... committed to improving and ensuring the future of the nation through exemplary library service to children, their families, and others who work with children." The site covers ALSC news, awards and scholarships, publications and products, events, committees, as well as recommended websites by subject. From the American Library Association (ALA). http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/ Topics: Children's Literature, Librarian Specialties Last updated Nov 22, 2008 Authors Among Us: Librarians Who Are Authors of Children's & Young Adult Literature
This page lists both published and as-yet unpublished authors who are, or have been, librarians. Includes each author's library experience, book titles, and links to sites by or about the authors. The site is an ongoing project which began with a notice posted on the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) e-mail list. From author and former children's librarian Jerri Garretson. http://ravenstonepress.com/libwritr.html Topics: Children's Literature, Librarian Specialties, Librarianship, Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction, Notable People Last updated Oct 4, 2004 California School Library Association (CSLA)
Site of "an organization of library media teachers, classroom teachers, paraprofessionals, district and county coordinators of curriculum, media and technology, and others committed to enriching student learning by building a better future for school libraries." Contains a calendar of events, job listings, a directory of California authors and illustrators, resources on intellectual freedom, the "CSLA Tool Kit for Advocacy and Action," and more. http://www.schoolibrary.org/ Topics: California: Education, K-12 Education, Librarian Specialties, Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type, Social Issues Last updated May 29, 2005 The Center for Children's Books
Features collection development, storytelling, and programming resources for children's librarians. Includes bibliographies, lists of best books, reviews, audio clips of storytelling events, and related Web links. A program of the Graduate School of Library and Information Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. http://ccb.lis.illinois.edu/ Topics: Children's Literature, Librarian Specialties, Librarianship Last updated Sep 29, 2009 The Children's Internet Protection Act: The Recent District Court Decision in Context, for Librarians and Library Patrons
In simple question-and-answer format, this article reviews practical implications for public libraries about "the gist of the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) decision." From lawyer and former librarian Mary Minow, for the Law Library Resource Xchange (LLRX) site. http://www.llrx.com/features/cipa.htm Topics: Internet, Internet Guides & Search Tools, Law by Subject, Librarian Specialties, Librarianship, Social Issues Last updated Mar 7, 2005 Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)
The CCBC is a "research library for Wisconsin school and public librarians, teachers ... and others interested in children's and young adult literature." Resources of general interest include bibliographies and booklists, interviews with authors and illustrators, and links to related resources (including award winners). Also features an overview of the CCBC collections, information on CCBC events, Wisconsin-related materials, and resources on intellectual freedom and graphic novels. From the University of Wisconsin-Madison. http://www.education.wisc.edu/ccbc/ Topics: Children's Literature, Librarian Specialties Last updated Apr 25, 2006 De Grummond Children's Literature Collection
A collection of children's literature that focuses on historical and contemporary American and British literature. The searchable archives contain "the original manuscripts and illustrations of more than 1200 authors and illustrators, as well as over 70,000 published books dating from 1530 to the present" and include fables, fairy tales, folklore, alphabet books, nursery rhymes, moral tales, fantasy, and fiction. From the University of Southern Mississippi Libraries. http://www.lib.usm.edu/%7Edegrum/ Topics: Children's Literature, Librarian Specialties, Literature: Fiction Last updated Sep 30, 2006 Fifty Years of Supporting Children's Learning: A History of Public School Libraries and Federal Legislation From 1953–2000
"Drawn from more than 50 sources, this [March 2005] report presents descriptive data about public school libraries since 1953. Along with key characteristics of school libraries, the report also presents national and regional standards, and federal legislation affecting school library media centers. Data from sample surveys are presented at the national, regional, and school levels, and by state." From the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), U.S. Department of Education. http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2005311 Topics: K-12 Education, Librarian Specialties, Libraries & Archives by Type, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Ready Reference & Quick Facts Last updated Mar 16, 2005 International Children's Digital Library (ICDL)
"The mission of the ICDL is to select, collect, digitize, and organize children's materials in their original languages and to create appropriate technologies for access and use by children 3-13 years old." The site provides access to hundreds of digitized children's books from around the world. Books are searchable, or browsable by category, title, author, or location. Also includes links to related resources. A project of the University of Maryland and the Internet Archive. http://www.icdlbooks.org/ Topics: Children's Literature, Librarian Specialties, Libraries & Archives by Type, Literature & Books Last updated Feb 11, 2004 K-12 Library Initiative
Offers resources supporting an initiative "designed to provide [Washington state] school librarians with the skills, tools and training needed to make a positive impact on students' achievement." Describes the program's history, a survey on the status and condition of school libraries in Washington state, and inconsistencies revealed in the survey. Includes evaluation and assessment tools and links, resource lists, reading lists, charts, and forms. A project of the Washington State Library. http://www.k12library.info Topics: K-12 Education, Librarian Specialties, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Nov 15, 2004 Library Schools in the United States and Canada
A list of links to websites for schools and departments that provide degrees in librarianship and information management and science. From the School of Library and Information Science at San José State University. http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/resources/libraryschools.htm Topics: College and University Education, Librarian Specialties, Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Jul 22, 2005 National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES): Search for Schools, Colleges, and Libraries
Database of public schools, private schools, colleges, universities, and public libraries in the United States and its territories. Searchable by name of institution, city, or zip code. Clicking on an institution's name in the search results brings up statistical and other information about the institution. http://nces.ed.gov/globallocator/ Topics: College and University Education, Education, Librarian Specialties, Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated May 23, 2004 Nine to Nineteen: Youth in Museums and Libraries: A Practitioner's Guide
This 2008 report examines and shares best practices for youth programs at museums and libraries, covering topics such as the importance of museums and libraries to youth, the role of young people, and strategies for success. Includes case studies, descriptions of initiatives, and funding, evaluation, and out-of-school resources. Opens directly into a PDF file. From the Institute of Museum and Library Services. http://www.imls.gov/pdf/YouthGuide.pdf Topics: Librarian Specialties, Librarianship, Museums Last updated Jul 8, 2008 On-Lion For Kids
The New York Public Library Web portal for children. It features links to sites by subject area (including reading and book lists) and about places to go and things to do in New York City. Also provides links to resources for parents and teachers, and book, movie, and music reviews written by children. http://kids.nypl.org Topics: Internet Guides & Search Tools, Librarian Specialties, Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Sep 7, 2004 PUBYAC
Archives, subscription instructions, and other information about PUBYAC, "an Internet discussion list concerned with the practical aspects of Children and Young Adult Services in Public Libraries, focusing on programming ideas, outreach and literacy programs for children and caregivers, censorship and policy issues, collection development, administrative considerations, puppetry, job openings, professional development and other pertinent services and issues." http://www.pubyac.org/ Topics: Internet, Internet Guides & Search Tools, Librarian Specialties, Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type, Senior Health, Social Issues Last updated Mar 1, 2005 Research in School Librarianship: Links to Resources
This site brings together links to participating school library and media organizations, international conferences and research projects, highlights of websites useful to school library practitioners, and related news items. This site serves well the needs of individual school librarians and planners, graduate students and researchers, and administrators concerned with contrasting the state of school libraries and information literacy between nations. From the International Association of School Librarianship (IASL). http://www.iasl-online.org/research/researchsl.html Topics: K-12 Education, Librarian Specialties, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Jun 8, 2007 Resources for School Librarians
This site provides a compilation of links for school librarians in the areas of learning and teaching, information access, program administration (including library management policies and procedures), technology, education and employment, and continuing education. Searchable, or browsable by topic. "This site is maintained by Linda Bertland, retired school librarian, Philadelphia, PA." http://www.sldirectory.com/libsf/reslibs.html Topics: K-12 Education, Librarian Specialties, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Mar 15, 2005 School Libraries Online: International Association of School Librarianship (IASL)
Deriving its mission from the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, this site provides an international forum promoting "effective school library media programmes as viable instruments in the educational process." Read the IASL Policy Statement on School Libraries , an argument for adequate school libraries. Features articles and a newsletter, awards, committees, journal abstracts, events, and book reviews. Searchable. From Anne Clyde, professor of librarianship at the University of Iceland. http://www.iasl-online.org/ Topics: K-12 Education, Librarian Specialties, Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type, Social Science Last updated Jun 8, 2007 School Library Journal
Plenty of online content from the major journal for school and childrens librarians. Has news, selected articles, columns (archived), Year's Best Books, events calendar, editorials and letters, selected CD-ROM and software reviews, and more. http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/ Topics: K-12 Education, Librarian Specialties, Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type, Magazines, Social Science Last updated Dec 21, 2003 Washington Library Media Association (WLMA)
Organization, conference, employment, and mailing list information for school librarians, library media teachers, and others interested in library service to K-12 schools in Washington state. http://www.wlma.org/ Topics: K-12 Education, Librarian Specialties, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Oct 14, 2004 |
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