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The article discusses the changes undergone by school library programs and in the role played by school librarians, with "Information Power: Standards for School Library Programs" by American Association of School Librarians (AASL) setting the context for school library programs. Topics discussed include school librarians expected to propose instructional reform and lead implementation, change in leadership role of school librarians, and organizational improvement strategies.

The author discusses the Knapp Foundation in North Carolina also known as the Knapp School Library Project in which participants identified the skills and structures needed for schools to build and staff the libraries that students needed. She claims that the program started the transformation of school librarians to essential leaders of multimedia project-based centers of learning. She notes that the profession is looking for a project to incorporate electronic-resources and mobile learning.

The article discusses developments related to library science and management and the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) in 2013. It cites the call of some librarians for the elimination of the Dewey Decimal Classification system as a means of classifying and organizing library books. The author discusses most librarians' passion for freedom to read as a part of a free society. The traditions and changes in the library organization are also discussed.

Focuses on the reconciliation of active academic research and practice-based action research. Writing and reading of academic research.

The article presents tips to help library media specialists manage his or her career. The author advises introducing oneself to classroom teachers and staff to get a general impression of the emotional climate of the school during the first week. She says it is important to set a standard for discipline based on one's values and beliefs that fit within the culture of the school. She advises specialists to collaborate with a teacher on a project, and to be able to set future goals for the library by the end of one month. The author says that by year end, one should be able to list three accomplishments and three things that they want to change. She suggests evaluating the program and meeting with the school principle to discuss goals for the following year.

The article presents a message from the president of the American Association of School Librarians (AASL). She talks about the librarians who forged trails and changed school libraries to become learning commons to create livable school libraries based on the pioneers' experiences. She cites the need for the pioneers, settlers and traditionalists to find a common ground to create libraries that offer learning opportunities to all students in all schools.

The article presents a report from the president of the American Association of School Librarians (AASL). She reports that she is heading to Hartford, Connecticut for AASL's 16th National Conference and Exhibition. She also observes that professional development in the U.S. library sector, as with other fields, is increasingly experienced online, as well as the increasing reliance on digital resources.

The article reports on the need for libraries to implement guidelines and standards that would focus on providing students what they ought to learn. According to the article, library programs should contain more knowledgeable information as well as manifest modern ways of teaching and make use of technology in the process. In addition, it states that there are two documents being used by experts perfecting information use, which includes the National Educational Technology Standards(NETS) from the International Society for Technology and the enGauge 21st Century Skills: Literacy in the Digital Age from the North Central Regional Education Laboratory (NCREL).

The article presents information on library media center programming. It suggests library media specialists to enhance the role and participation of library material in building the academic graph of students. Librarians should never talk about their uncounted efforts rather they should work hard and keep quiet about it. In some cases these library media specialists close the library at the times when everyone can use it. The four types of access to services and resources are also discussed including physical, emotional, intellectual and economical. Under the physical type of accessing resource material, students and staff is required to be physically able to use the library media. Accordingly, every student and staff member must feel that the library media center is a welcoming place. The presence of adults also has a positive effect on student attitude and is a good model for the use of library media centers as well. Following is the intellectual type of accessing resource material and therefore, the use of library media centers should be taught to the students. They must know what they can do in a library media center and know how to use the resources.

The article discusses the appropriate moves that must be taken by school librarians as the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) release new guidelines in the U.S. in April 2009. It mentions that librarians must not incorporate the guidelines into old programs but form new programs around the new guidelines. It is hoped that the guidelines would articulate the program required to completely implement the learning standards.

The article discusses the results of a survey in which school librarians were asked how they have changed their approaches because of the Common Core State Standards for education in the U.S. The author notes that over half the librarians answered that they have changed collection development in order to support the curriculum, and that only a third of respondents have changed what they teach to students.

An editorial is presented in which the editor discusses the significance of receiving a printed newspaper. She argues that the time it takes to print a newspaper allows for more careful editing of news stories and she highlights the value of investigative reporting and serial reports. She discusses her decision to continue to receive a print copy of the newspaper rather than read it online.

The article offers information on the survey question about the presence of reference section in the library. Topics discussed include the numerical data that explains the happening in a library collection, the emergence of digital resources, and the changes in lesson focus to a more consolidative learning.

The article offers the author's insights regarding the school librarians who often get surprised when their students excel in information fluency skills and responsibilities. Topics discussed include perception of school administrators regarding the value of librarians, school innovation, and student learning.

The article presents the results of the magazine's survey concerning the abilities of school librarians on the eyes of students and teachers. Most of the respondents chose the options where a librarian's ability to find information gets raves from students and teachers while others think that librarians can do anything with technology and that they know every book that has been written. The students begging librarians to tell them a story got the least number of answers.

The author discusses her experiences of visiting makerspaces which contain sewing machine, buckets of tools and tool cabinet as compared to learning centers with things like construction paper, markers and books. She believes that a library could also be a makerspace made to be used for children to dream, create and make. The author also realized that maker-learning takes advantage of time and that respecting other's work is the key over clean and tidy spaces.

The article discusses the survey which shows the things that makes librarians excited about working in school libraries in the U.S. It states that respondents talked about the feeling of hearing of an unmotivated reader talking about a book. It notes that 3.5 percent of respondents talked about the technology. It mentions the factor such as design and delivery of instruction in the library as learning commons.

The article offers the author's view on the qualities that school librarians in the U.S. need to succeed. The author states that they should have strong classroom management skills, eye for curriculum integration, and ability to deliver instruction. The author notes that they have to collaborate with teachers in content areas and teaching strengths. The author mentions that they should encourage the use of technology, teaching practices, and advocate for school library programs.

The article offers information on the results of the journal "Library Media Connection" (LMC) One-Question Survey regarding the status of periodical subscriptions. Topics discussed include the decline for subscription for print periodicals, the link of print journals as library resources, and the importance of the survey for strengthening library programs in schools.

The article offers the author's insights on the process of choosing reading materials. She states that people walk into the library with a variety of needs, interest and wants, and librarians manage to get the best resources for them. She believes that the process of librarians must be taught to students and school administrators for them to have the true value of skills and knowledge that the librarians bring to school.

The article focuses on a survey regarding the contractual obligations of school librarians. It states that 61 percent of the 694 survey participants says that their contract are similar to those of school teachers. It adds that 30 percent of the respondents are being paid to work on extra days either during summers or before or after school year.

The article offers the author's insights related to the motivation and development of students in schools through the provision of more electronic books (e-books) and books by school principals as being asked by librarians. The author mentions that work of Henry Ford, founder of the automobile company Ford Motor Co., which relates to the provision of the basic needs of people.

The article offers information regarding the One-Question Surveys of the journal "Library Media Connection" regarding the planning time of school librarians. The survey involves 426 respondents which shows that 118 respondents do not have scheduled planning time and 150 of 426 respondents have no planning time scheduled for them. It featured a table regarding the need for library programs planning for school librarians.

The article offers the author's insights on the dolphins swimming in the sea channel of Chesapeake Bay in Maryland. The author describes the excitement felt by her daughter named Margaret as they witness the dolphins, wherein Margaret recorded a video and posted it in the social networking site Facebook. Also mentioned are the use of mobile device applications or software programs in video editing and recording, digital learning, and youth engagement in technological innovations.

The article discusses the association of advocacy and collaboration as well as their significance in library science. The consideration of collaboration and advocacy as driver of modern library teacher management is pointed out. Advocacy's emergence and presence in every corner of the library is noted. Encouragement for collaboration and advocacy in school library program is suggested.

The article presents a survey with regards to the extra duties of school librarians and faculty members in the U.S. Survey shows the rates of these additional duties including study hall supervision, textbook storage or distribution, home room supervision, exam proctor and other duties assigned to them. Pointed out is the use of these duties so that librarians can reach out students, teachers and parents. Use of evidence-based practices to further school library programs is suggested.

The article reports and comments on the statistical results of the journal's 2014 survey, asking how many libraries individual school librarians supervise.

An editorial introduction to the January 2014 issue is presented, highlighting its central theme of the importance of reading in students' and people's lives.

The article presents a chart depicting responses to a poll conducted by the periodical "Library Media Connection" (LMC) into the use of specific devices for providing U.S. students with access to electronic books (e-books), noting the lack of e-book offerings in most schools.

The article discusses technological solutions for school libraries in the U.S. that are cost effective and which will improve the quality of service offered by libraries. It addresses bundling electronic book (e-book) purchases to receive free e-books, subscribing to databases that will be frequently used by the school community, and using cost-efficiency principles to purchase audiobooks.

The article provides information on a survey of school librarians conducted by the journal which examined the use of software applications (apps) on personal mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computers. According to the survey, a majority of librarians use apps for recreational purposes as well as for personal productivity and work productivity. A chart based on the results is presented.

The author discusses school library advocacy, noting the difficulties in creating a committed group of supporters that can help lead to increased funding and job stability. Particular attention is given to the importance of collaboration and group work among school librarians in managing libraries as the author suggests a similar approach be used in advocacy.

The article examines the results of a survey conducted by the periodical which asked school librarians to indicate what, if any, student organizations they supervise. According to the results, a quarter of respondents do no supervise any organization while a small number assist with student government or athletics. The author suggests that school librarians can better understand students and developer stronger relationships by engaging in cross-curricular and extra-curricular activities.

The author reflects on the workload of school librarians. She warns of the dangers of multitasking too much, stating that librarians can become overwhelmed by working on multiple projects at once. In response, she suggests that librarians prioritize the largest issues first, especially at the start of a new school year.

The results of a 2013 survey is presented in which U.S. school librarians were asked how their jobs have changed due to the Common Core State Standards. Professional development training sessions, collection management, and teacher-librarians' curriculum planning are discussed, as well as evidence-based library improvement programs.

The author, a teacher, discusses planning her use of technology such as laptop computers, cell phones, and iPad tablet computers while traveling to a conference for educators. The psychological aspects of technology, use of social media networking, and software applications (apps) are mentioned, as well as work efficiency.

A chart is presented of responses from school librarians regarding what kind of electronic devices they use for electronic book (ebook) distribution, such as library computers, Kindle electronic readers, and iPod music players in 2013.

The editor discusses implementing pilot programs and testing policy changes in school libraries during the spring term, such as removing limits to checkouts, promoting the library's DVD-video disc collection, and designing library displays based on student interests.

The article examines the results of a survey asking school librarians about their responsibilities during back-to-school night in which parents meet with teachers. A majority of respondents indicated that they are actively working in the library during these events, as some noted they met with parents, held book fairs, and provided resources on library policies and procedures. A chart is included with information on survey answers.

The author reflects on the concepts of ownership and access and their relationship to librarianship. She notes that libraries purchase and acquire resources that are then made available to library patrons through library policies and procedures. Particular attention is given to the concept of Bring Your Own (BYO), which the author states allows access to information and resources prior to ownership and disturbs the linear library process of providing resources to its patrons.

The article discusses the results of a school librarian survey on activities during standardized testing time. It notes that many librarians are reassigned to other positions such as test proctor or attend to clerical and administrative tasks. Strategies for maintaining the library program during tests include delivering resources to classrooms, using a laptop computer-based bar code scanner to monitor book withdrawals, and teaching library classes in other areas. A chart of the results is provided.

The author reflects on how a school library program connects to the curriculum. She states that various descriptions of the program as enriching, reflecting, and supporting school and state curricula are not entirely accurate due to connotations that devalue the role of librarians. Instead, she argues that school librarians work to strengthen the teaching and learning process, improve the connection between curricula and student achievement, and increase the use of information resources.

The author reflects on school librarians' reluctance to accept and utilize technological innovations in their libraries, noting the disconnect between library resources and students' needs and interests. She comments on the increasing use of technology in education, as well as addresses issues relating to students' ability to check out library resources.

The article provides results of a survey conducted by the periodical Library Media Collection (LMC) regarding Library Advisory Committees in the U.S., as well as includes a graph of the responses gathered. It reports on the demographic makeup of the Library Advisory Committees, as well as notes the existence of the Committees at one out of 10 libraries in the U.S.

The article discusses the best practices for school librarians in terms of staying in the library or visiting teachers and students in their classrooms. Results from a school librarian survey are included, which found that a majority are likely to work outside of the library. The author suggests that librarians use face-to-face communication to promote library learning in subject content and that they meet with school administrators on how to become more visible outside the library.

The author reflects on the motivation of school librarians. She states that despite typical challenges such as a lack of resources, budget cuts, and work load, many school librarians still enjoy going to work and performing their responsibilities. The poem "And Still I Rise" by Maya Angelou is discussed, as are job benefits related to school librarianship such as sharing books with students, providing access to digital technologies, and relationships with teachers.