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The article offers information on the various sessions to be offered as part of the Washington Library Media Association 2011 conference on October 12-15 to be held in Spokane, Washington.

The article offers information on the conference sessions to be offered on October 14, 2011 as part of the 2011 Washington Library Media Association (WLMA) conference in Spokane, Washington.

The article offers information on how to use the flip card pages offered by teacher-librarians as a way of assisting students on their common questions and problems. It enumerates the list of the tasks which include the rules on the use of internet, signing on to the student's account, and saving documents to the account. Instructions on how to do the process are also presented in details.

The article offers information about the recipients of the Washington Library Media Association's 2008 Annual Awards. It includes Scott Seaman who is presented with the High School Principal of the Year award and is known to create a positive energy at Tumwater High School. Another is Charmaine Krause who received the Elementary School Principal of the Year and is said to be always receptive in learning about new technology. It also includes Janet Gores who is the Supervisor of the Year awardee.

A photo essay which profiles the participants of the 2007 Fall Preconference is presented.

The article offers author's insights on how to motivate high school students to engage in reading. Topics include the importance of knowing reading interests of students and interaction of teacher-librarians with students to encourage them to be passionate in reading. Also mentioned several events related to reading to be held in Washington, D.C. in 2013 including a luncheon in Auntie's Boostore, a conference in Summit Region, and a dinner event at the Casa Chapala in Rivers Region.

The article discusses the duties of teacher- librarians like making decisions in evaluating and implementing the efficient ways to meet the information needs of their patrons. The author explains the evolution of technology, with the first appearance of computers in schools. He discusses how teacher-librarians have been left behind in school information management decisions and offers suggestions on how to change the notion that teacher-librarians are information managers.

In this article the author discusses the role of library media specialists in leading the media programs of libraries. She talks about the importance of memory and imagination in upgrading the library programs, and suggests the use of forums and speeches to communicate the vision of their media programs. She also discusses the requirements of efficient library leadership, and stresses on the need to collaborate teachers with the library initiatives.

The author reflects on how librarians can make a difference in students' success on the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL). She argues that analysis on explicit instruction has proven to increase higher level thinking skills with students in grader 4 and up. She suggests that student can be encouraged to grow in the Understanding learning style by participating in exercises that are challenging and analytical. An analysis on several factors affecting student performance is offered.

The author reflects on methods to market effectively as well as preserve the school library program. She argues that everyone within the school community must understand that the library is not contained within the walls of the school library itself, as well as the librarian is the perfect liaison to promote library concept. She suggests that librarians must have the right tool for the job, thus, technology is a major part of the library program.

This article presents the author's views on how teacher-librarians can create meaningful curricular collaborations with classroom teachers. During her first year as a high school English teacher, realized that her school's teacher-librarian, Sarah, fills three important roles in working with classroom teachers. As process facilitator, she asks questions that help the author think about all aspects of planning a given lesson and its effect on students. As resource-getter, she provides library resources, equipment, lesson materials, and training, and helps with lesson implementation and evaluation. And as a community builder, she builds a literary community among staff and students.

Discusses the use of dynamic software applications and web-based resources by teacher-librarians to improve student learning. Integration of visual learning tools into the inception of a project; Inspiration software's recognition of learning styles by allowing to build their written piece from a free form graphic web or in a traditional outline format; Ways in which the software Inspiration 7.5 allows students to add subliminal notes to their graphic organizer and illustrate the topical hierarchy with color coding; Encouragement of the use of process models in writing and research.

The article offers information related to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in Washington. Topics discussed include the series of webinars on the CCSS by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), the three-year transition plans of the state in English Language Arts, and the distinct impact of teacher-librarians on students and communities.

The article offers the author's insights on the individual and collective efforts of Library Information and Technology (LIT) librarians to provide professional development opportunities. Topics discussed by the author include the increase of Washington Library Media Association (WLMA) membership, the active role of WLMA in its partnership with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), and the contribution of LIT librarians at the Just Google It! hybrid webinars.

The article offers the author's insights concerning the significant role of reading in education. Topics discussed include the influence of technology development in th students' interest in reading, the function of the Library Information and Technology (LIT) in determining the elements of reading advocacy, and the essential role of teacher-librarian in developing the reading skills of the students.

The article presents the author's views regarding the significance of utilizing web 2.0 in a school library media program. The author is critical on the appropriate application of the program and provides information on how newbie will operate the technology. He also presents some scenarios which establish the importance of web 2.0 such as an instructional tool that can be used by teacher-librarians.

The article offers information on how teachers-librarians support math learning in their schools. Teacher-librarians can provide support in math learning through developing lesson design and share expertise in cooperative learning. It also mentions the ideas received during the posting of query on the Washington Library Media Association such as providing access and guidance to a variety of online resources for students and using the Dewey Decimal system to work on ordering numbers and decimals.

The article presents the author's view on accepting the vacant position as the president of the Washington Library Media Association (WLMA). He focuses on the responsibilities of teacher-librarians which include connecting children and teacher with books, navigating and organizing complex information landscape, and giving complete format independent and cost neutral. He also explores the 2009 Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2261 and its prototypical school funding model.

The article presents the author's experience of joining the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), reading the Second Life events on the Web site, and being a member of the American Library Association (ALA) Island. She mentions several events she attended on significant library, technology and teaching professional development events, and reading books. She urges readers to join the ISTE Island, ALA, and the online multiuser virtual environments (MUVEs) in Teen Second Life.

The article presents the author's experience of being a school librarian in Washington, D.C. The author offers initiatives for both school and public libraries including information literacy, the K-12 initiatives, and support student success. Moreover, he gives suggestions on the collaboration of the public libraries and school teacher-librarian which include knowing the public librarian, inviting the public librarian on school librarian meetings, and adding the public library Web site link.

The article discusses the problems on school library programs and teacher-librarian positions in Washington, D.C. The author provides ways to avoid schools without teacher-librarians and quality library programs which include super-strategic and systematic, performance on the highest level, and comprehensive instruction and services. He also announces the Northwest Council for Computer Education (NCCE) conference in Seattle on March 3, 2010.

The article focuses on the notion of the people on the role of a teacher-librarian in relation to information technology. It discusses the five principles of librarianship by Shiyali Ramainrita Ranganathan, the Indian mathematician and considered as the father of library science. It notes that the five laws are important for any school librarian who might be seeking to change the people's perception of a librarian's role.

The article presents the author's insights regarding the roles of regional co-chair positions for the Washington Library Media Association (WLMA) Columbia Gorge Region. She relates her responsibilities as a co-chair and how she expanded her knowledge to plan for group events, collaborate with other teacher-librarians and communicate with community members. She shares some advices to two new co-chairs of the region.

The article presents the author's insights regarding the significance of collaboration in school libraries. He notes that collaboration becomes a larger project if teacher-librarian is working with school board, parents and public library, and states library other than classroom teacher. He stresses that it offers great opportunity to showcase the importance of school libraries and the role of teacher librarian in the academic achievement of students.

The article presents the author's insights regarding how to be an effective and responsible teacher-librarians. The author explores the roles and responsibilities of teacher-librarian and relates that teacher librarians are instructional leaders. He shares that he met school librarians that helped him in his new position and encourage him to join Washington Library Media Association (WLMA) and Puget Sound Council for the Review of Children's Literature.

The article offers information on the contributions made by several members of the Washington Library Media Association (WLMA). It includes Sarah Applegate, who is active in school library advocacy for years already. Another is Steve Coker, who offers support to school libraries at Rainier School District. It also includes Joanna Freeman, who advocates on bringing school library information to students.

The article suggests ways on how to become an advocate for students through three teacher-librarian roles that include being an information literacy instructor, a reading advocate and an information management personnel. It mentions the importance of teaching students to learn essential information literacy (IL) and allow for a wide access of information to them. The author relates that it is important for advocates to strive to make students become more enthusiastic readers and problem solvers.

In this article, the author discusses the benefits of developing connections with parents for the school libraries. He talks about the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) established by him at his school, and mentions the donations and support received by the school library, after his presentation on their library program. He also discusses his efforts to create awareness among parents on the lack of teacher-librarians in Washington, and to remove the budgetary cuts by the Edmonds School District.

The article focuses on research pertaining to establishing a meaningful partnership between schools, parents, and community groups centered on learning and school improvement. It points out that the results of such initiatives can be seen in student attendance, student achievements, graduation rates, and high school participation. It includes several recommendations for teacher-librarians in which involvement of parents in their children's learning is specifically emphasized.

The article discusses several issues related to teacher-librarians and library staff in helping with U.S. government's K-12 educational program. It informs that teacher-librarians collaborate with school teachers on research projects through programs including visual literary, media literacy, and early learning. It highlights the personal commitment of teacher librarians to meet the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) standards in maintaining good relations with students.

The article offers information on two awards presented by the Washington Library Media Association with an aim to connect students to reading. The awards are, the Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award (WCCPBA) and the Sasquatch Award. Teacher-librarians in Washington are stated to encourage students for these awards by developing their interest in reading and thereby connecting them to the world.

The article analyzes the new standards for a school library media program in the U.S. The new standards direct even more of the responsibility towards the student for information behaviors, moving from 9 standards in the previous standards publication to 4. The new standards, as stated, make a strong push for a reading period, and emphasize the need for the reading component as an uncompromising facet of all 4 standards. They also stress the foundational nature of reading.

The author comments on how teacher-librarians can help their libraries by having partnerships with several people and institutions from local to national levels, by referring to his own efforts. Partnerships at school, as stated, is important as it affects teacher-librarians day-to-day effectiveness. The author states that he has about 50 students who participate in his recess library helper program, which gives him a chance to learn about their interests for the library on a personal level.

The article discusses the significance of an interesting book towards the development of literacy skills among students. Teacher-Librarians play a significant role in the promotion of learning and education specially the development of reading skills. A list of great books which teacher-librarians can suggest as good reading materials to students will help promote reading and learning development.

Information about the topics discussed at the School Library Journal Summit Meeting is presented. The keynote speaker, David Cavello emphasized that learners should participate in projects that requires critical thinking. Participants engaged themselves in discussions that required them to come up with revolutionary ideas. Teacher-librarians participated in an activity which allowed them to delineate their roles as educators.

The author, who is a teacher-librarian in Federal Way, Washington, shares some of the lessons she learned from her collaborative action research on critical thinking in the library, which is a part of her Elementary Reading and Literacy master's degree work. She learned that the use of some types of primary sources does motivate students to think more analytically and that the more frequent use of journals designed for analytical thinking did increase critical thinking skills.

This article presents information about several web sites that are useful for librarians. Interactive Web Teaching (http://www.wlma.org/Instruction/interactive.htm) is the best found sites to encourage students to learn while actively using materials on web sites. Monthly Action Items (http://wwwshs1.bham.wednet.edu/curric/cool/months activities.htm) lists duties to cover throughout the school year. It is valuable for new teacher librarians and a great reminder for experienced teacher librarians.

This article presents information about several people who have won the Washington Library Media Association scholarship awards. LaiLee Daling, the library circulation supervisor for the Wenatchee Valley College Library, received Student Grant-in-Aid of$1000. She is planning on attending Central Washington University to reach her desired goal of a teaching certificate. Kristi Bond was selected to receive the Laura Hahn Memorial Scholarship. She is working as a teacher-librarian at Central Washington University.

The article offers the author's insights regarding the Washington Library Media Association (WLMA) conference in Yakima, Washington in 2012. The author discusses several topics, which include the theme of the conference which is Common Core State Standards (CCSS), several nonfiction award can be used by teacher-librarians, including Young Readers Choice Award (YRCA) and Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award (WCCPBA), and his experience in working with other librarians.

The article list several teacher-librarians who became National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) in 2012 including Shana Ferguson of Vancouver School District, Janet Griffin of Lake Washington School District, and Hallie Johnston of Tacoma School District.

The article offers information on the video of "Teacher-Librarians at the Heart of Student Learning" wherein it demonstrate the important role of teacher-librarians regarding the technology literacy, reading advocacy, and information management.

The article focuses on the one or two continuing education credits offered by Antioch University Seattle's Continuing Education office. Topics discussed include requirements for continuing education credit, which include attendance of 10 or more hours of sessions, events, or exhibits, written 2-3 pages regarding the significant learning during the conference and how the learning can be applied to teacher-librarian position, and 15 minutes presentation using PowerPoint or other visual tool.

The article offers information on the need for teacher-librarians to develop a 21st century skills, discussed by Mark Ray at the 2012 Washington Library Media Association (WMLA) conference's Keynote Session at the Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

The article offers information on the session on the strategies for teacher-librarians to utilize new technologies to be presented by librarian Jennifer LaGarde at the 2012 Washington Library Media Association (WLMA) Conference: Empower Student Learning in Washington from October 11-13, 2012.

The article focuses on the library and information technology (IT) programs of the Washington Library Media Association (WLMA). Topics discussed include the development of teacher-librarians relationship, the post and share resources such as the Library Information and Technology (LIT) Program Framework and the School Library Impact Research summary, and engaging with affiliate organizations.

An introduction to the journal is presented in which the editor discusses subjects related to reading and literacy concerning teacher-librarians and school libraries.

An interview with Chris Wolfe, teacher-librarian at the Griffin School in Olympia, Washington, is presented. Topics include his advice to students who wish to drop out in their school, the books he usually read in the car when he was in high school, and his inspiration in writing books for teenagers.

The article offers the author's insights on the emerging trends of digitalization of books and other resources in public libraries. Topics include the Project Gutenberg organization, founded by Michael Hart, the challenges faced by teacher-librarians in organizing digital resources for student access, and the websites that provide access to information, which include Wikipedia, Amazon, and the Internet Public Library.

The article focuses on teacher-librarians who will discuss the use of library tools at the Oregon Association of School Libraries (OASL) and Washington Library Media Association (WLMA) conference to be held in Spokane City, Washington from October 12-15, 2011. The teacher-librarians include Anne Bingham, LeAnn Miller, and Carina Pierce. Topics include the Google, a social media site, the use of Quick Response (QR) codes, and Library Information and Technology (LIT).

The article focuses on Joyce Valenza, teacher-librarian at Springfield Township High School in Erdenheim, Pennsylvania, who will discuss at the Saturday's Closing Luncheon regarding the 10 significant things that must teach by teacher-librarian.