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2. Reach out to riches: collaborating with museums and cultural institutions to enhance earning

Author

Greenblatt, Melinda

Subjects
Museums -- Alliances and partnerships, School libraries -- Alliances and partnerships -- Finance -- Management, Education, Library and information science, Company business management, Company financing, Alliances and partnerships, Management, Finance
Abstract

WHAT BETTER WAY FOR STUDENTS TO INVESTIGATE THE TOPIC OF IMMIGRATION THAN TO VISIT ELLIS ISLAND? HOW CAN STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT ROMARE BEARDEN, A HARLEM, NY, COMMUNITY TREASURE AND ONE [...]

Published
2006

3. Expanding Children's Programming in School and Public Libraries.

Author

Greenblatt, Melinda

Abstract

Describes programs of the Information Center on Children's Cultures (New York City) which can easily be integrated into an existing school or public library schedule. Films/filmstrips that illustrate cultural diversity are mentioned, and a bibliography is provided. (JD)

Published
1979

5. reach out to riches: collaborating with museums and cultural institutions to enhance learning.

Author

Greenblatt, Melinda

Subjects
*COLLABORATIVE learning, *LIBRARY media specialists, *RESEARCH, *MUSEUMS, *LEARNING
Abstract

The article describes how teacher-librarians and teachers worked together to plan long-term collaborative units, which involved library research and visits to museums. The benefits of working with museums include supporting a variety of student learning styles and providing aesthetic and cognitive experiences not available elsewhere. To take full advantage of the museums and other cultural institutions in the community, ask the school or district to hold professional development workshops at museums or invite museum educators to be facilitators at workshops in schools or districts.

Published
2006

6. Library Connections: Creating Lifelong Learners.

Author

Greenblatt, Melinda

Subjects
*LEARNING, *LIBRARIES, *INFORMATION literacy, *TEACHERS, *TEACHING, *CURRICULUM planning
Abstract

Provides information on Library Connections (LC), a project in the Archdiocese of New York that connects learning in the classroom and library learning to make students lifelong readers, learners and researchers. Importance of information literacy to lifelong learning; Details of a working guide created by teachers and librarians for LC; Advice on curriculum mapping.

Published
2005

7. Library Connections: Where Ideas Begin.

Author

Greenblatt, Melinda

Subjects
*LIBRARIES & schools, *RELIGIOUS institutions, *ELEMENTARY education, *ELEMENTARY schools, *LIBRARY administration
Abstract

Provides information on the Library Connections (LC) comprehensive program of the Archdiocese of New York. Services of LC to elementary schools in the city; Target clients of the program; Role of the libraries in inner-city schools.

Published
2005

8. Library Connections Provides New Libraries for New Learning.

Author

Crownfield, Elizabeth, Greenblatt, Melinda, Meier, James, and Riecks, Kathy

Subjects
LIBRARIES, LIBRARY cooperation, LIBRARY administration, LIBRARIES & education
Abstract

The article focuses on the status of the Library Connections (LC) project in New York as of November 2008. It reports that LC began in 1999 with an advisory committee of experienced professionals collaborating with Arete Consulting in refining and guiding the initial stages of the project. Thirty two inner-city schools have reportedly undergone a four-year library make over since LC was launched.

Published
2008

9. Tickling the Ivory (Towers).

Author

Dickinson, Gail K., Greenblatt, Melinda, and Simpson, Carol

Subjects
*RESEARCH, *SCHOLARLY method, *SCIENCE
Abstract

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

Published
2004

10. Fox and bear

Author

Greenblatt, Melinda

Subjects
Fox and Bear (Video recording) -- Audiovisual reviews, Audio-visual materials
Published
1983

11. Books that build bridges

Author

Greenblatt, Melinda

Subjects
Children's literature -- Bibliography, Women's issues/gender studies
Published
1985

12. The magic water

Author

Greenblatt, Melinda

Subjects
The Magic Water (Video recording) -- Audiovisual reviews, Audio-visual materials
Published
1983

13. Tickling the Ivory (Towers).

Author

Simpson, Carol, Dickinson, Gail, and Greenblatt, Melinda

Subjects
QUALITATIVE research, QUANTITATIVE research, INTERVIEWING, STATISTICS, NUMERICAL analysis, INFORMATION resources
Abstract

Cites ways on how data in qualitative and quantitative research are reported. Researcher's transcription of interviews and observations in qualitative research; Presentation of reports in terms of numeric terms and statistics in qualitative research; Description of techniques used by children in Texas to deal with information overload.

Published
2005

14. Implementing the Research Question.

Author

Greenblatt, Melinda, Dickinson, Gail, and Simpson, Carol

Subjects
*EDUCATION research, *QUANTITATIVE research, *INSTRUCTIONAL materials centers, *READING, *LIBRARIES, *READING interests
Abstract

The article gives practicing school library media specialists insight into the world of research, with some tips and activities to bring active academic research and practice-based action research closer together. If the best way to answer the research question is to look at facts and numbers for a large number of people, then the research will be quantitative. Sturm's quantitative research study of the reading preferences for North Carolina children used two thousand responses to a reading interest survey.

Published
2004

15. Perspectives on Islam Bibliography.

Author

Greenblatt, Melinda, Nacify, Homa, Stuhr, Rebecca, Zyroff, Ellen, Miller-Lachmann, Lyn, and Lannen-Stanton, Tara

Subjects
BOOKS -- Reviews, ISLAM
Abstract

An introduction is offered for the journal's special section of bibliographies regarding Islam.

Published
2010

16. Trickster Tales: 40 Folk Stories from Around the World (Book).

Author

Greenblatt, Melinda

Subjects
FOLKLORE in literature, FICTION, CHILDREN'S literature, PICTURE books for children
Abstract

Reviews the book "Trickster Tales: 40 Folk Stories From Around the World," by Josepha Sherman and illustrated by David Boston.

Published
1997

17. O Christmas Tree (Book).

Author

Greenblatt, Melinda

Subjects
CHRISTMAS in literature, FICTION, CHILDREN'S literature, PICTURE books for children
Abstract

Reviews the book "O Christmas Tree," by Vashanti Rahaman and illustrated by Frané Lessac.

Published
1997

18. Talking Walls: The Stories Continue (Book).

Author

Greenblatt, Melinda

Subjects
WALLS, NONFICTION, CHILDREN'S literature, PICTURE books for children
Abstract

Reviews the book "Talking Walls: The Stories Continue," by Margy Burns Knight and illustrated by Anne Sibley O'Brien.

Published
1997

19. A Very Important Day/The Butterfly Seeds (Book).

Author

Greenblatt, Melinda

Subjects
FICTION, CHILDREN'S literature, PICTURE books for children
Abstract

Reviews two books on immigrant families. "A Very Important Day," by Maggie Rugg Herold and illustrated by Catherine Stock; "The Butterfly Seeds," by Mary Watson.

Published
1997

20. Family Around the World (Book).

Author

Greenblatt, Melinda

Subjects
CULTURE, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book "Family Around the World," by Patricia Lakin.

Published
1996

21. Ancient Ghana: The Land of Gold (Book).

Author

Greenblatt, Melinda

Subjects
AFRICAN art, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book "Ancient Ghana: The Land of Gold," by Philip Koslow.

Published
1995

23. T IS FOR TURKEY.

Author

Greenblatt, Melinda

Subjects
*TURKISH language, *NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "T Is For Turkey," by Nílüfer Topaloglu Pyper.

Published
2010

24. THE MAGIC BRUSH.

Author

Greenblatt, Melinda

Subjects
*ARTISTS, *FICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "The Magic Brush: A Story of Love, Family, and Chinese Characters," by Kat Yeh.

Published
2010

25. Our Baby from China: An Adoption Story (Book).

Author

Greenblatt, Melinda

Subjects
ADOPTION, NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book "Our baby From China: An Adoption Story," by Nancy D'Antonio and illustrated by Albert Whitman.

Published
1998

27. Tuck-Me-In Tales: Bedtime Stories from Around the World (Book).

Author

Greenblatt, Melinda

Subjects
TOYS in literature, FICTION, CHILDREN'S literature, PICTURE books for children
Abstract

Reviews the book "Tuck-Me-In Tales: Bedtime Stories Around the World," by Margaret Read MacDonald and illustrated by Yvonne Davis.

Published
1997

28. Sacred River (Book).

Author

Greenblatt, Melinda

Subjects
NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book "Sacred River," by Ted Lewin.

Published
1996

30. The New King (Book).

Author

Greenblatt, Melinda

Subjects
FOLKLORE, FICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book "The New King," by Doreen Rappaport and illustrated by E. B. Lewis.

Published
1996

31. Tsubu, the Little Snail (Book).

Author

Greenblatt, Melinda

Subjects
FOLK literature, FICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book "Tsubu, the Little Snail," by Carol Ann Williams and illustrated by Tatsuro Kiuchi.

Published
1996

32. The Two Brothers (Book).

Author

Greenblatt, Melinda

Subjects
FOLKLORE, FICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book "The Two Brothers," Minfong Ho and Saphan Ros and illustrated by Jean and Mou-sien Tseng.

Published
1996

33. Lights for Gita (Book).

Author

Greenblatt, Melinda

Subjects
DIVALI, FICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book "Lights For Gita," by Rachna Gilmore and illustrated by Alice Priestley.

Published
1996

34. Julie (Book).

Author

Greenblatt, Melinda

Subjects
WOLVES, FICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book "Julie," by Jean Craighead George.

Published
1995

35. First Apple (Book).

Author

Greenblatt, Melinda

Subjects
APPLES, FICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book "First Apple," by Ching Yeung Russell.

Published
1995

37. Stories of the Flood.

Author

Greenblatt, Melinda

Subjects
FLOODS, FICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book "Stories of the Flood," by Uma Krishnaswami.

Published
1995

41. LANGUAGE ARTS.

Author

Greenblatt, Melinda, Mandell, Phyllis Levy, and Gerhardt, Lillian N.

Subjects
VIDEO reviews
Abstract

Reviews the videotape 'Fox and Bear,' produced by Animette Canada.

Published
1983

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