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The article explains the importance of a school library-led community engagement. Solutions for implementation by school librarians are proposed to increase connection and school community engagement among stakeholders. It identifies events to connect with parents and build local community partnerships. Several examples of how school librarians have worked with other school librarians to engage with the professional community to reduce feelings of isolation are cited.

The article discusses how innovation and change are driven by a sense of purpose and meaning, and how school librarians have always been innovators and problem solvers. With the technological age, school libraries have undergone a tremendous transformation, and librarians must pivot to remain relevant in the school environment. The author also discuses how a she created a makerspace program in their high school library and the valuable learning experiences that resulted.

In this article importance of civic engagement in school libraries is highlighted by four organizations in their responses to questions from the American Association of School Librarians. Representatives of all four organizations discussed role of school libraries and librarians in promoting empathy, critical thinking, lifelong learning, and tools for civic action, which ultimately enables young students to participate in democracy.

The article "Building Relationships: The Foundation of School Librarianship" emphasizes the importance of building relationships in the field of school librarianship. The author acknowledges the challenges faced by school librarians, such as the global pandemic and misinformation, and highlights the need to connect with learners, communities, and colleagues. The article provides advice on how to build relationships, including starting small, being patient, and celebrating positive growth. The author also encourages library patrons to engage with the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) to further develop their connections and gain knowledge in various areas, including relationship building. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information related to growing challenges to intellectual freedom. Topics discussed include preparation of School librarians for ongoing and coming storms, in a way that makes the individual practices, learning communities, and the profession stronger by giving some commitments like working effectively with others to broaden perspectives & work toward common goals.

The article discusses how librarians can amplify community voices. Topics discussed include some of the check list regarding the need for a policy such as ensuring the selection of materials reflects the institution's philosophy, mission, guiding principles, and providing a framework for the consistent selection of library resources in all formats.

The article discusses the survey results revealed that the majority of student population were working on mobile devices with limited access to the internet. It mentions that this information provided insight needed to create personalized tutorials for students; and focuses on the tutorials on how to navigate the learning management system or e-mail.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experiences as an African American school librarian in the U.S.

The article discusses that school library professionals are providing education and access to information in many different formats and technologies. It mentions that professional school library values embrace equitable access to information for all, including underserved populations. It also mentions that digital resources and services allow libraries to significantly expand the scope of information available to users.

The article discusses that both school and public libraries offer different business hours, diverse resources, different online databases, unique facilities and makerspaces, and varying service. It mentions that librarians often want to work with other librarians to help the people they serve. It also mentions that libraries can share resources by collaboratively purchasing resources or developing a system that allows another library's patrons to access their resources.

The article discusses that intellectual freedom and equity of access are important issues during time of COVID-19 virus and distance education. It mentions that school librarians must demonstrate intellectual freedom to maintain a free and open forum for ideas. It also mentions that intellectual freedom is one of the core values of the American Library Association (ALA).

The article discusses school librarians have transform advocacy efforts by stepping off the treadmill and refocusing on the why of advocacy, the impact of school libraries on learning and student empowerment. Topics include inquiry has a recursive learning process that involves thinking, challenging assumptions, seeking multiple perspectives, and building deep and personal understanding; and the Stripling Model of Inquiry, the six phases of inquiry have identified as Connect and Investigate.

The article focuses on the Position Statement on Labeling Practices . Topics discussed include School library collections are places where learners can explore interests safely and without restrictions; they are not merely extensions of classroom book collections or classroom teaching methods; and minor's right to access resources freely and without restriction has long been and continues to be position of the American Library Association and American Association of School Librarian.

The article discusses to check what's pertinent locally and balance the subject matter in order to have a worthwhile collection. Topics include learning new technology, school librarians teach research skills that a lifetime and help millions of children discover a love of reading; and children who feel singled out due to race, religion, or sexual identity have come into school library and find books.

The article focuses on User Experience (UX) design in the school library setting, which examined user experience based on all of his or her interactions with the library program. Topics discussed include popular model that the author found helpful when making and evaluating decisions that contribute to an improved experience, and importance of making sure that the library is as user-friendly to students walking in for the first time as it is for those who use it daily.

The article discusses the evolution of school library standards since 1915 and the goal of the school library of providing access to a wide range of information in varied formats and offering opportunities for students to become effective library users and discover the love of reading. Topics discussed include library standards revisions increasing focus on student learning, and "Standard Library Organization and Equipment for Secondary Schools of Different Sizes" report, adopted in 1915.

The article focuses on the use of content clips (CC) which helps teachers and school librarians find digital resources for educational purposes. The Content Clips project funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) investigates on how digital libraries can be useful for elementary science teaching. CC helps teachers to assess student's knowledge and cognitive skills. Also, CC indicates a strong shift towards the use of the Internet due to the growing trend to the use of projectors.

The article discusses the need for libraries to make their materials accessible to those with learning differences (LDs) and make a wide variety of current information available to all library users in the U.S. When dealing those with LDs, it suggests that librarians should be aware of their challenges and provide avenues to information using modalities that allowed them to concentrate on understanding the material. It stresses that libraries are a rich and exciting learning environment for all.

The article discusses that there is a divide between the noble calling to teach children how to read and the equally noble calling to inspire a love of reading. It mentions the best way to improve reading comprehension is to practice reading a wide range of texts; and also mentions the motivation to read is largely self-determined, and choice is a powerful driver.

The article discusses the potential of libraries to source and support creative activities as they bring together people, ideas and stuff against a backdrop of the library as an open-access resource. It notes that school librarians that commit to bringing life into the school can tap into the interests of library users and make possible the contacts that will fuel user engagement and creativity. It indicates that honoring authentic and engaging learning explores and encourages creativity.

The article describes the author's experience of developing her career from a teacher to a school librarian at George Jackson Academy in New York City. According to the author, being a librarian is critical since it allows her to reach a wider group, be connected to the community, and focus on integrated learning. She further emphasizes that it is important for librarians to learn how to access information efficiently to develop independent library patrons and help them enhance learning.

The article reviews several Web sites including www.pbs.org/teachers/vote2008/blueprint/access, http://pbskids.org/eekoworld, and http://pbskids.org/storyfactory.

The author offers insights concerning her use of Wikis and Google Docs Web 2.0 applications at the Stargate Charter School library in Thornton, Colorado to bring groups in community together. She stresses the use of Wikis to reach alumni and disseminate committee information and of Google Docs to schedule teachers and volunteers for work and events such as book fair visits. It cites several advantages of Google applications including having information available at any time with Internet access.

The article discusses steps schools and libraries can take to minimize the negative impact of Internet filters. These include choosing filtering software that is transparent in its classification system, exercising care in installing and maintaining the software, and developing a well-crafted policy for responsible Internet access and computer use. Also suggested is the need to implement a program to educate students about appropriate online behavior.

The article announces the 45th anniversary of the Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF), which was founded in 1969 to protect the First Amendment rights of library users to read and exchange ideas and to assist librarians whose jobs were endangered because of their defense of free speech.

The article presents a letter by the author focusing on the development of a Web site to supports teachers in a school. In the past, librarians built print collections to meet the needs of their patrons. Media specialists today collaborate with teachers to present the best of the Internet such as streaming media, interactive sites, databases, and RSS feeds. Developing a site with the teachers in a school takes some planning. Today many classroom teachers share their successful units online. Web sites, such as Cable in the Classroom www.ciconline.com, the Gateway to Educational Materials www.thegateway.org and the Discovery Channel's school site www.school.discovery.com, contains lessons for almost all content areas.

Focuses on the importance of cataloging in publication. Library users' need in catalog record.

The article focuses on the copyright law and its implications on recording audio parts of the Internet for use in the classroom. The author outlines a case illustrating the implications of copyright issues on Internet content a teacher will encounter when audiotaping audio-visual materials for her blind student.