Published bimonthly September through June, Knowledge Quest is devoted to offering substantive information to assist building-level school librarians, supervisors, library educators, and other decision makers concerned with the development of school library programs and services. This collection contains issues dating back until 2011. Archives issues back to 2008 can be accessed via ERIC.
Volume 47, No. 3 - School Libraries Go Beyond the Four Walls
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Advances in technology have enabled school librarians to expand their school library spaces into the classroom and beyond. The articles in this highlight just a few examples of how school librarians have gone beyond the physical walls of the school library into the larger learning community. These beyond-the-wall learning experiences will inspire you to move beyond the walls of your school library.
Guest Editor(s):Evaluation and assessment are often described in terms of evidence of learning. The authors in this issue demonstrate how to use evaluation and assessment for learning. In this issue, school librarian supervisors share their journeys toward transformational change.
Guest Editor(s):The school library field is dynamic and provides a wealth of different career opportunities. This issue of Knowledge Quest looks at the transitions that different school librarians have journeyed through in their careers. Articles examine making the move to higher education, transitioning from an elementary to a high school library, switching from a building-level to a state-level position, and much more.
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Volume 47, No. 1 - Fighting Fake News: Tools and Resources
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Fake news is not an issue that is going to disappear anytime soon. The focus of this issue of Knowledge Quest is on the ways school librarians can embrace their role as instructor of media literacy skills so students are able to critically evaluate information.
Guest Editor(s):School librarians can improve their practice by expanding their interactions to peers from different countries and cultures. This issue explores how school librarians can increase their global competence. Articles address cultural intelligence, international school library guidelines, school library research from around the world, and more.
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Volume 46, No. 4 - The Future of School Libraries
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The future is now, and school librarians live at the apex moment of choice. This issue invites readers to consider the Future of School Libraries. Articles explore the why for school librarians, the thinking-forward mindset, the future of school library research, and much more.
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Volume 46, No. 3 - Advocacy Through Coalitions
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School librarians must advocate for school libraries everywhere. However, advocating for school libraries requires more than just putting “Save Libraries” on your Twitter profile pic. This issue explores advocacy through coalitions and how teaming up with other organizations and stakeholders can affect real change for school librarians.
Guest Editor(s):School librarians prepare students to be lifelong learners in the twenty-first century. However, every school librarian needs to re-assess and update their practices in order to meet the needs of their students. This issue features articles that outline best practices in four practice areas: Building a Culture of Reading, Information & Knowledge Building, Empowering Learners and Teachers, and Preparing for Library/Librarian Evaluation.
Guest Editor(s):What challenges will school librarians face five, ten, and fifteen years down the road? This issue, guest-edited by Lucy Santos Green and Susan Grigsby, offers varied perspectives and conversations on the issues that will impact school library services and the school librarian role in the future.
Guest Editor(s):There has been much discussion about the future of school libraries and the importance of school libraries with certified school librarians. The May/June issue, guest edited by Karla Collins, offers insight from those just coming into the profession who share their ideas and experiences. In the hands of great new librarians just entering the profession, the future is bright for school libraries!
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