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Technology has become one of the three main areas of focus for school librarians, along with collaboration and leadership. To meet the growing need in this area, Technology and the School Library provides an overview of the types of technologies used in school libraries, from traditional low-tech options to the latest developments. This book also describes how the school librarian interacts with and works with the technology. This starting point is a detailed picture of how the school librarian can build a technology-rich library. Major topics covered in this volume include information resources in the school library, the different varieties of educational software available, resources available via the web, and the importance of creating a school library web site. This book also addresses tools that can be used in classrooms and technology administration—everything from automation and filters to security on student computers and security systems in general. Also discussed is the creation of technology plans in order to look to the future. This up-to-date overview of technology will provide soon-to-be school librarians, as well as current school librarians, the background and breadth to realize the potential they have for improving library services to children.

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With specific and helpful suggestions and references for assistance, vendor information, and wise advice, this one's a keeper. School Library Journal, April 2007 ...practical...This accessible guide will be of interest to practicing school librarians, educators and school administrators, and library media students. Booklist/Rbb, 15 April 2007 A casual writing style makes the text...approachable...school librarians certainly have a need for books on this topic... Young Adult Library Services, Vol. 5, No. 4 (Summer 2007) Quick. If you are a novice in technology or facing a major upgrade, get Jurkowski's book and read it...Bottom line: Recommended. Teacher Librarian ...exhaustive, informative...highly recommended...a vital resource... Voya, August 2007 ...a nice introduction to a very wide range of technology for library school students or school librarians written by an author with a thorough understanding of the topic. Arba, vol. 38 (2007) Jurkowski (Central Missouri State University) describes the components of a typical computer network within a school library, the information resources that school libraries support electronically, and the types of security systems available for both digital and physical collections. The graduate textbook discusses educational software, the design of school library websites, classroom media equipment housed in the school library, and in-service workshops for training teachers. Reference and Research Book News, August 2007

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Odin Jurkowski is Assistant Professor at Central Missouri State University where he coordinates the Library Science and Information Services Program. He teaches courses on Integration and Utilization, Information Technology in Library Media Centers, History of the Book and Libraries, and Creating Web Based Resources.

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