Beyond the Book: Technology Integration into the Secondary School Library Media Curriculum

by Sandra L. Doggett

Overview

What does the secondary school library media specialist need to know about technology in the twenty-first century? This book answers the question with a wealth of practical information. Doggett explores the pros and cons of using technology in the schools and describes how it affects the roles and interaction of media specialists, teachers, students, administrators, school system, community, and parents. She also demonstrates how to get off to a successful start with technology. Various research processes, emerging technologies, filtering, and search engines are just some of the topics covered in this valuable guide.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781563085840
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	04/15/2000
Series:	Library and Information Problem-Solving Skills Series
Pages:	177
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	11 - 17 Years

About the Author

SANDRA L. DOGGETT is Library Media Specialist, Urbana High School, Ijamsville, Maryland.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Introduction
Chapter 1: Why?
Chapter 2: What?
Chapter 3: Who?
Chapter 4: When?
Chapter 5: How?
Chapter 6: Where?

Editorial Reviews

Within the last decade, school media centers have changed dramatically as the Internet has become a vital, constantly used resource. This guide not only provides background on the history of information technology in schools, but also offers practical advice about incorporating Internet research skills into any media-center-based activity. Doggett addresses weighing the pros and cons of technology; developing acceptable use policies; selecting and evaluating electronic resources; grant writing; working with students, parents, and teachers; and writing technology plans. Especially helpful are the sources for library automation and security products as well as six ready-to-use lesson plans for middle and high school students. Although written for secondary-school situations, this well-researched and practical book is a valuable professional resource that can be used at any level.-Susan McCaffrey, Haslett High School, MI Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.|

School Library Journal

This volume is meant to be a simple introduction to and explanation of the new technologies that may prove useful to secondary school libraries. It examines the technologies with the understanding that limited budgets require that a new technology not disappear into obsolescence shortly after purchase. It covers vocabulary, the pros and cons of technology, and advice about how to plan before adding new technologies. Doggett has spent 25 years introducing the latest computer technology to local and school libraries throughout Maryland. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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