Building the Learning Environment: Resources and Materials
Update December 2020:
This web page is a companion to the 2016 version of the School Library Program Rubric. 水果派AV解说 released an updated School Library Program Rubric in December 2020.
Student Snapshot: Student needs for learning resources are met through well developed collections of materials in a variety of formats.
According to the American Library Association (2014), 鈥渟chool librarians cooperate with other individuals in building collections of resources that meet the needs as well as the developmental and maturity levels of students. These collections provide resources that support the mission of the school district and are consistent with its philosophy, goals, and objectives. Resources in school library collections are an integral component of the curriculum and represent diverse points of view on both current and historical issues. These resources include materials that support the intellectual growth, personal development, individual interests, and recreational needs of students.鈥
Source: American Library Association, July, 2014.
Citation for Photo: 2009. Flickr.
This web page features a photo from John Martin, available under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic license.
In Practice
Commissioner鈥檚 Regulations: School Libraries
Description: 水果派AV解说 State Regulations of the Commissioner of Education on school library programs and the number of resources that should be available based on student size and attendance.
Resource/Citation: 水果派AV解说 State Education Department.
Meet Your Learners Where They Are: Virtualizing the School Library
Description: This article provides information on how school librarians can transform their school library into a digital space. Included is guidance on garnering buy in from a school administrator, organizing resources, and keeping them updated or current.
*Resource/Citation: Internet@Schools, vol. 23, no. 1, January-February 2016, p. 4.
MyLibraryNYC: A Successful Public and School Library Partnership
Description: This article provides an overview of MyLibraryNYC, a shared program of 水果派AV解说 City Department of Education and 水果派AV解说 City鈥檚 three public libraries, and how the program is increasing digital and print resource access for participating schools.
Resource/Citation: Teacher Librarian, vol. 41, no. 3, February 2014, p. 22.
Practical Implementation of an Educational Makerspace: Part 3 of Making an Educational Makerspace
Description: A case study about how New Milford High School created a makerspace in their school library.
Resource/Citation: Teacher Librarian, vol. 42, no. 2, December 2014, p. 20.
INNOVATION! Makerspaces in NYC School Libraries
Description: 水果派AV解说 Library School System provides librarians, teachers, administrators, parents and students high quality examples of makerspaces in school libraries where hands-on learning, creativity, and critical thinking flourish.
Resource/Citation: 水果派AV解说 City Department of Education Office of School Library Services.
Graphic Novels in the School Library: Using Graphic Novels to Encourage Reluctant听Readers and Improve Literacy
Description: This article examines how the school librarian can use graphic novels to encourage reluctant readers and help students to improve their literacy. It also examines practical ways in which this graphic novels can be used in order to support students in these areas.
Resource/Citation: School Librarian, vol. 63, no. 3, Autumn 2014, p. 140.
Makerspaces and the School Library Part 1: Where Creativity Blooms
Description: This article provides online resources and tools help school librarians establish, enhance, or expand the school library makerspace program.
Citation: Teacher Librarian, vol. 43, no. 2, December 2015, p. 56.
Makerspaces and the School Library Part 2: Collaborations and Connections
Description: This article provides a list of resources to help enhance makerspaces.
Citation: Teacher Librarian, vol. 43, no. 2, February 2015, p. 56.
Ebooks and the School Library Program: A Practical Guide for the School Librarian
Description: This guide was developed to help familiarize school librarians with ebooks and facilitate decision-making about their ebook collections in a rapidly changing landscape.
*Resource/Citation: American Association of School Librarians, 2013.
Collection Development
Description:听A collection of blog posts that provide the integration of theory and practice in school librarianship and developments in education, learning, theory and relevant disciplines including collection development.
Resource/Citation: Knowledge Quest blog.
In Theory
A Century of Change
Description: The article discusses how school library resources have evolved from 1915-2015 while keeping its mission of providing informational and instructional materials and developing passion for inquiry, reading, and learning. Topics discussed include Library of the Girls' High School in Brooklyn, 水果派AV解说 in September 1915 issue of "Library Journal," information collections include games and interactives aside from government publications, and books evolving from paper to multimedia digital formats.
Resource/Citation: Knowledge Quest, vol. 43, no. 4, March-April 2015, pp. 62-70.
Collection Development Behaviors in School Librarians LGBTQQ Books and听Resources 2.5 Million Teens 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听听
Description: A study about the lack of school librarian graduate student response to the discussion of LGBTQQ student populations and responses by state conference attendees to diverse population collection development and programming sessions.
Resource/Citation: Knowledge Quest, vol. 43, no. 5, May-June 2015, p. 22.
Meet Your Learner Where They Are: Virtualizing the School Library听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听
Description: This article addresses the need for school librarians to meet learners where they are in this day and age, which is through technology.
Resource/Citation: Internet@Schools, vol. 23, no. 1, January-February 2016, p. 4.
4. Keeping Your Library Collection Smelling F.R.E.S.H!
Description: School library media specialist Jennifer LaGarde reviews the risk of keeping old, outdated books in library collections, and provides guidelines for deciding whether a book should remain in the library.
Citation: The Adventures of Library Girl, 1 Oct. 2013.
Consultant听 听听
Name: Melissa Jacobs
Email: mjacobs7@schools.nyc.gov
Bio: Melissa Jacobs is a Coordinator in the NYC School Library System.听 She is the founder and immediate past chair of AASL鈥檚 Best Apps for Teaching and Learning Committee, Past President of the School Library Systems Association of NYS, AASL Member-at-Large, and a Community Representative and Education Advisory Committee Member for the Digital Public Library of America.听
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