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School libraries matter : views from the research / Mirah J. Dow, editor.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Santa Barbara, California : Libraries Unlimited, an imprint of ABC-CLIO<LLC, [2013]Description: xxv, 173 pages : illustrations ; 26 cmContent type:
  • text
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  • unmediated
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  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781610691611
  • 161069161X
  • 9781610691628
  • 1610691628
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Contents:
1 Professional Dispositions of School Librarians / Gail Bush Bush, Gail, Jami L. Jones Jones, Jami L. 1 -- Introduction: Exploration of Professional Disposition of School Librarians 1 -- Dispositions in Action 1 -- The Concept of Professional Dispositions 3 -- The Question of Professional Dispositions of School Librarians 5 -- A Broad Context for a Review of the Literature 6 -- The Delphi Study Methodology 7 -- Research Design: Delphi Method 7 -- Research Findings and Plans of Action 8 -- Envisioning a Future 14 -- Conclusions: Identification of School Librarian Professional Dispositions 15 -- References 15 -- 2 School Librarians in Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development / Mirah J. Dow Dow, Mirah J., Jacqueline McMahon Lakin Lakin, Jacqueline McMahon -- Introduction: Information Behavior Research 19 -- Cutting School Librarians Is a Paradox 19 -- What Is information Behavior? 21 -- Constructivism 21 -- Constructivism in Education and Sociology 21 -- Constructivism in Library and Information Science Research 22 -- Constructivist Theories of Information Behavior 22 -- Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development 22 -- Student Achievement 23 -- Annual Yearly Progress: Federal Mandate 24 -- Every Student Should Graduate High School Ready for College and Career 24 -- Students' Growth: State-Level Example 25 -- Methodology 27 -- Dervin's Sense-Making 27 -- Kuhlthau's Information Search Process 27 -- Information Behaviors Necessary for Achieving Common Core State Standards 28 -- Research Findings: Notably Higher AYP Proficiency with School Librarian 29 -- What More Is Needed? 33 -- Conclusions: A New Picture of the Presence or Absence of School Librarians 34 -- References 35 -- 3 Influencing Instructional Partnerships in Preservice Elementary Education Teachers / Mirah J. Dow Dow, Mirah J., Tonya Davis Davis, Tonya, Angela Vietti-Okane Vietti-Okane, Angela 39 -- Introduction: Preparing Future Teachers 39 -- Literature Review 39 -- Partnering in Instruction 39 -- Collaboration Theory 40 -- Context: Elementary Teacher and School Library Partner Course 41 -- Research Questions 42 -- Methodology: Pre- and Post-survey and Procedure 43 -- Limitations 44 -- Findings 46 -- Conclusions 46 -- References 49 -- 4 Everyday Life Information Seeking Practices of Upper-Income High School Students / Lori L. Franklin Franklin, Lori L. 51 -- Introduction: A Focus on Students Today in a New School Library 51 -- New Technologies and Today's Young People 51 -- A Study Spark for Examining Teenage Students 52 -- Literature Pinpoints Need for Studying ELIS Practices in School Libraries 52 -- Savolainen and the Theoretical Framework for This Study 52 -- Studying Teens in a Highly Technological School Library 53 -- Methodology 53 -- Choice for a Unique Study Site and Population 53 -- A Newly Constructed School: Rivals and Rule Testing 54 -- Data Collection 54 -- School Librarian Interviews 55 -- Student Focus Group Sessions 56 -- Print and Virtual Documentation 57 -- Generalizability, Substantive Validation, and Reliability 57 -- Study Limitations 58 -- Findings 58 -- Theme 1 Students Prefer Own Cell Phones to Library Computers 58 -- Theme 2 Students at This Site Require a Specific Type of Instructional Model 59 -- What Are the ELIS Practices Exhibited by Students at the Study Site? 59 -- How Do the Students in This Study Use Physical and Virtual Technologies in the School Library? 60 -- Conclusions: ELIS Practices of Upper-Income High School Students 61 -- References 63 -- 5 The Impact of School Libraries on Academic Achievement / Keith Curry Lance Lance, Keith Curry, Linda Hofschire Hofschire, Linda 65 -- Introduction: Circumstances that Define American Public Education 65 -- Site-Based Management 65 -- Absence of Reliable, Dedicated Federal Funding 66 -- School Staffing Trends 66 -- Standards-Based State Tests 66 -- Advent of Computers and the Internet 67 -- Advent of eBooks, eReaders, and Tablet Computers 67 -- Partnership for 21st-Century Skills 68 -- Typical School Library Research Questions 68 -- Review of the Literature 69 -- School Libraries and Student Achievement 69 -- Moving Beyond Student Achievement Studies 71 -- Methodological Challenges 72 -- Five-Step Improvement Plan 73 -- Creating Partnerships with Administrators and Teachers 73 -- Sharing Research about the Impact of School Libraries and Librarians 73 -- Defining the Roles of School Library and Librarian 74 -- Creating New Measures of School Library Outputs and Outcomes 74 -- Documenting the Impact of Teaching 21st-century Skills on Strident Learning 75 -- Conclusions: New Questions to Be Studied 75 -- References 77 -- 6 The Role of the School Library: Building Collaborations to Support School Improvement / Elizabeth A. Lee Lee, Elizabeth A., Don A. Klinger Klinger, Don A. 79 -- Introduction: Education, A Lightning Rod for Reform and Accountability 79 -- Topic and Problem 80 -- Do School Libraries Matter? 81 -- Our Approach to the Question 81 -- Our Findings on Exemplary School Libraries 83 -- Collaboration as a Path to School Improvement 86 -- Conclusions: Moving Forward, Being Effective Regardless of Current Status 86 -- References 88 -- 7 Perspectives of School Administrators Related to School Libraries / Deborah Levitov Levitov, Deborah 91 -- Introduction: Mixed Methods Study of School Administrators 91 -- Lack of Administrative Awareness 91 -- Context and Background of the Study 92 -- Research Questions 93 -- Literature Review 93 -- Administrators' Knowledge of School Library Programs 94 -- Informing School Administrators about School Library Programs 95 -- Methodology: Mixed Methods Approach 96 -- Participants 96 -- Assumptions 97 -- Limitations 97 -- Improvement Plan (Summary of Findings) 97 -- Administrators' Changed Perceptions 97 -- A Shift in Language 101 -- Changed Perceptions 102 -- University-Level Coursework about Libraries/Librarians 102 -- Administrators as Advocates for Librarians/Libraries 102 -- School Librarian and Administrator Hold Commonality 103 -- Implications 103 -- Solutions for Informing Administrators 104 -- Informing School Library Specialists 104 -- Conclusions: Recommendations for Further Study 105 -- References 106 -- 8 A Content Analysis of School Librarian Conferences: A Search for Empowering Professional Development / Judi Moreillon Moreillon, Judi 109 -- Introduction: Content of Professional Development Conference Offerings 109 -- A Line of Inquiry to Improve Teaching in Higher Education 109 -- Topic and Problem of Conference Professional Development Content 110 -- Research Questions 111 -- Literature Review 112 -- Methodology: Content Analysis 113 -- Preparation of the Analysis 113 -- Sample 116 -- Findings 116 -- Improvement Plan 117 -- Conclusions: State-Level Conferences Are Important for Empowering Professional Development 118 -- References 118 -- 9 School-Based Technology Integration and School Librarian Leadership / Marcia A. Mardis Mardis, Marcia A., Nancy Everhart Everhart, Nancy 123 -- Introduction: Solutions to Technology-Related School Challenges 123 -- Technology Integration 123 -- Research Questions 124 -- Theoretical Framework: Formative Leadership Theory 125 -- Literature Review 125 -- Leadership in Schools 126 -- School Librarians and Leadership 126 -- Methodology: Participatory Research 127 -- Procedure 128 -- Validity and Reliability 129 -- Improvement Plan 130 -- Conclusions: Questions Answered through Cooperative Inquiry 130 -- References 134 -- 10 Crossing the Language Barrier: The Potential for School Librarians in Facilitating Cross-Cultural Teaching and Learning in the School Library / Andrew J.M. Smith Smith, Andrew J.M., Nancy J. Brown Brown, Nancy J. 137 -- Introduction: English Language Learners 137 -- The Multicultural School 137 -- Problems for Foreign-Born Students 138 -- The Role of the School Librarian in Standards-Based Education 139 -- The Changing Environment: From School Library to Learning Commons 141 -- Learner Characteristics 142 -- Strategies for Supporting ELLs from the Research 142 -- Books and Instructional Materials 142 -- Instructional Strategies 143 -- Programming to Support ELLs 144 -- Technology Applications and Projects 145 -- Practical Matters 146 -- Conclusions: Culturally Responsive Leaders 146 -- References 147 -- 11 Views from Research: From Ideology to Action / Mirah J. Dow Dow, Mirah J. 151 -- Introduction: What Must We Say about School Libraries? 151 -- The Purpose 151 -- The Premise 152 -- The Practices 152 -- School Libraries Matter 153 -- Conclusions: Characteristics of a Professional School Librarian 162 -- References 163.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

As school districts across the United States increasingly question the need for trained librarians, this collection of research-based evidence helps make the case for a state-licensed librarian in every school.

While serving on the AASL legislation committee, Mirah Dow recognized the urgent need to utilize research-based evidence to prove school librarians are much more than an educational luxury. This collection is the result. It brings together school library research studies and findings from the past decade and draws connections to how they can be applied to situations and questions that occur in practice. Taken as a whole, the research underscores that state-licensed, school librarians are a necessity for 21st-century students.

Chapters center on important research studies from the past decade that examine data and locate school libraries within operational contexts. Methodologies are explained and findings summarized, while notes clarify practical applications for school librarians. Because each chapter includes a connection to broad realms of theoretical influence in the social sciences, the work will also be relevant to educators and public policymakers, arming them to better communicate research-based links between investments in school libraries and student learning outcomes.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1 Professional Dispositions of School Librarians / Gail Bush Bush, Gail, Jami L. Jones Jones, Jami L. 1 -- Introduction: Exploration of Professional Disposition of School Librarians 1 -- Dispositions in Action 1 -- The Concept of Professional Dispositions 3 -- The Question of Professional Dispositions of School Librarians 5 -- A Broad Context for a Review of the Literature 6 -- The Delphi Study Methodology 7 -- Research Design: Delphi Method 7 -- Research Findings and Plans of Action 8 -- Envisioning a Future 14 -- Conclusions: Identification of School Librarian Professional Dispositions 15 -- References 15 -- 2 School Librarians in Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development / Mirah J. Dow Dow, Mirah J., Jacqueline McMahon Lakin Lakin, Jacqueline McMahon -- Introduction: Information Behavior Research 19 -- Cutting School Librarians Is a Paradox 19 -- What Is information Behavior? 21 -- Constructivism 21 -- Constructivism in Education and Sociology 21 -- Constructivism in Library and Information Science Research 22 -- Constructivist Theories of Information Behavior 22 -- Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development 22 -- Student Achievement 23 -- Annual Yearly Progress: Federal Mandate 24 -- Every Student Should Graduate High School Ready for College and Career 24 -- Students' Growth: State-Level Example 25 -- Methodology 27 -- Dervin's Sense-Making 27 -- Kuhlthau's Information Search Process 27 -- Information Behaviors Necessary for Achieving Common Core State Standards 28 -- Research Findings: Notably Higher AYP Proficiency with School Librarian 29 -- What More Is Needed? 33 -- Conclusions: A New Picture of the Presence or Absence of School Librarians 34 -- References 35 -- 3 Influencing Instructional Partnerships in Preservice Elementary Education Teachers / Mirah J. Dow Dow, Mirah J., Tonya Davis Davis, Tonya, Angela Vietti-Okane Vietti-Okane, Angela 39 -- Introduction: Preparing Future Teachers 39 -- Literature Review 39 -- Partnering in Instruction 39 -- Collaboration Theory 40 -- Context: Elementary Teacher and School Library Partner Course 41 -- Research Questions 42 -- Methodology: Pre- and Post-survey and Procedure 43 -- Limitations 44 -- Findings 46 -- Conclusions 46 -- References 49 -- 4 Everyday Life Information Seeking Practices of Upper-Income High School Students / Lori L. Franklin Franklin, Lori L. 51 -- Introduction: A Focus on Students Today in a New School Library 51 -- New Technologies and Today's Young People 51 -- A Study Spark for Examining Teenage Students 52 -- Literature Pinpoints Need for Studying ELIS Practices in School Libraries 52 -- Savolainen and the Theoretical Framework for This Study 52 -- Studying Teens in a Highly Technological School Library 53 -- Methodology 53 -- Choice for a Unique Study Site and Population 53 -- A Newly Constructed School: Rivals and Rule Testing 54 -- Data Collection 54 -- School Librarian Interviews 55 -- Student Focus Group Sessions 56 -- Print and Virtual Documentation 57 -- Generalizability, Substantive Validation, and Reliability 57 -- Study Limitations 58 -- Findings 58 -- Theme 1 Students Prefer Own Cell Phones to Library Computers 58 -- Theme 2 Students at This Site Require a Specific Type of Instructional Model 59 -- What Are the ELIS Practices Exhibited by Students at the Study Site? 59 -- How Do the Students in This Study Use Physical and Virtual Technologies in the School Library? 60 -- Conclusions: ELIS Practices of Upper-Income High School Students 61 -- References 63 -- 5 The Impact of School Libraries on Academic Achievement / Keith Curry Lance Lance, Keith Curry, Linda Hofschire Hofschire, Linda 65 -- Introduction: Circumstances that Define American Public Education 65 -- Site-Based Management 65 -- Absence of Reliable, Dedicated Federal Funding 66 -- School Staffing Trends 66 -- Standards-Based State Tests 66 -- Advent of Computers and the Internet 67 -- Advent of eBooks, eReaders, and Tablet Computers 67 -- Partnership for 21st-Century Skills 68 -- Typical School Library Research Questions 68 -- Review of the Literature 69 -- School Libraries and Student Achievement 69 -- Moving Beyond Student Achievement Studies 71 -- Methodological Challenges 72 -- Five-Step Improvement Plan 73 -- Creating Partnerships with Administrators and Teachers 73 -- Sharing Research about the Impact of School Libraries and Librarians 73 -- Defining the Roles of School Library and Librarian 74 -- Creating New Measures of School Library Outputs and Outcomes 74 -- Documenting the Impact of Teaching 21st-century Skills on Strident Learning 75 -- Conclusions: New Questions to Be Studied 75 -- References 77 -- 6 The Role of the School Library: Building Collaborations to Support School Improvement / Elizabeth A. Lee Lee, Elizabeth A., Don A. Klinger Klinger, Don A. 79 -- Introduction: Education, A Lightning Rod for Reform and Accountability 79 -- Topic and Problem 80 -- Do School Libraries Matter? 81 -- Our Approach to the Question 81 -- Our Findings on Exemplary School Libraries 83 -- Collaboration as a Path to School Improvement 86 -- Conclusions: Moving Forward, Being Effective Regardless of Current Status 86 -- References 88 -- 7 Perspectives of School Administrators Related to School Libraries / Deborah Levitov Levitov, Deborah 91 -- Introduction: Mixed Methods Study of School Administrators 91 -- Lack of Administrative Awareness 91 -- Context and Background of the Study 92 -- Research Questions 93 -- Literature Review 93 -- Administrators' Knowledge of School Library Programs 94 -- Informing School Administrators about School Library Programs 95 -- Methodology: Mixed Methods Approach 96 -- Participants 96 -- Assumptions 97 -- Limitations 97 -- Improvement Plan (Summary of Findings) 97 -- Administrators' Changed Perceptions 97 -- A Shift in Language 101 -- Changed Perceptions 102 -- University-Level Coursework about Libraries/Librarians 102 -- Administrators as Advocates for Librarians/Libraries 102 -- School Librarian and Administrator Hold Commonality 103 -- Implications 103 -- Solutions for Informing Administrators 104 -- Informing School Library Specialists 104 -- Conclusions: Recommendations for Further Study 105 -- References 106 -- 8 A Content Analysis of School Librarian Conferences: A Search for Empowering Professional Development / Judi Moreillon Moreillon, Judi 109 -- Introduction: Content of Professional Development Conference Offerings 109 -- A Line of Inquiry to Improve Teaching in Higher Education 109 -- Topic and Problem of Conference Professional Development Content 110 -- Research Questions 111 -- Literature Review 112 -- Methodology: Content Analysis 113 -- Preparation of the Analysis 113 -- Sample 116 -- Findings 116 -- Improvement Plan 117 -- Conclusions: State-Level Conferences Are Important for Empowering Professional Development 118 -- References 118 -- 9 School-Based Technology Integration and School Librarian Leadership / Marcia A. Mardis Mardis, Marcia A., Nancy Everhart Everhart, Nancy 123 -- Introduction: Solutions to Technology-Related School Challenges 123 -- Technology Integration 123 -- Research Questions 124 -- Theoretical Framework: Formative Leadership Theory 125 -- Literature Review 125 -- Leadership in Schools 126 -- School Librarians and Leadership 126 -- Methodology: Participatory Research 127 -- Procedure 128 -- Validity and Reliability 129 -- Improvement Plan 130 -- Conclusions: Questions Answered through Cooperative Inquiry 130 -- References 134 -- 10 Crossing the Language Barrier: The Potential for School Librarians in Facilitating Cross-Cultural Teaching and Learning in the School Library / Andrew J.M. Smith Smith, Andrew J.M., Nancy J. Brown Brown, Nancy J. 137 -- Introduction: English Language Learners 137 -- The Multicultural School 137 -- Problems for Foreign-Born Students 138 -- The Role of the School Librarian in Standards-Based Education 139 -- The Changing Environment: From School Library to Learning Commons 141 -- Learner Characteristics 142 -- Strategies for Supporting ELLs from the Research 142 -- Books and Instructional Materials 142 -- Instructional Strategies 143 -- Programming to Support ELLs 144 -- Technology Applications and Projects 145 -- Practical Matters 146 -- Conclusions: Culturally Responsive Leaders 146 -- References 147 -- 11 Views from Research: From Ideology to Action / Mirah J. Dow Dow, Mirah J. 151 -- Introduction: What Must We Say about School Libraries? 151 -- The Purpose 151 -- The Premise 152 -- The Practices 152 -- School Libraries Matter 153 -- Conclusions: Characteristics of a Professional School Librarian 162 -- References 163.

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