Thursday, January 24, 2013

Technology for the School Librarian

 

Scheeren, William O. Technology for the School Librarian: Theory and Practice. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited, 2010.
ISBN: 978-1-59158-900-6

Publisher's Description
What does a school librarian need to know about technology? Technology for the School Librarian: Theory and Practice is an introduction to all aspects of technology in the school library and provides a starting point for further study of this wide-ranging—and critically important—field.

The only book that addresses both the theoretical and the practical aspects of the subject, Technology for the School Librarian is organized into 13 chapters describing the most vital topics in technology for school librarians. Within these chapters, school librarians (whether practicing or prospective) will be introduced to the practical aspects of technology in the school library and presented with a theoretical framework that will allow them to continue their research and learning. Case studies facilitate understanding, as do the study questions included with each chapter.

Features
• Lists features that should be included in a school library web page
• Provides a chronology tracing the development of technology in school libraries
• Offers an illustration of network topologies
• Includes questions for research/further study in each chapter

Highlights
• Provides an introduction to all aspects of technology in the school library
• Is the only book that addresses both the theoretical and the practical aspects of technology in the school library
• Acts as a starting point for those who recognize the value of technology in the school library and want to move forward
• Includes a series of case studies that will both test and challenge students