Description

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):

• Kathryn Roots Lewis, Director of Libraries & Instructional Technology, Norman Public Schools
• Suzanna L. Panter, Program Manager, School Libraries, Tacoma Public Schools
• Jennifer Boudrye, Director of Library Programs, District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS)
• Robin Ward Stout, Administrator for Library Media Services & Emerging Technologies, Lewisville Independent School District

AASL President(s):

• Steven D. Yates, Assistant Professor & Coordinator, University of Alabama

Author(s):

• Amanda Kordeliski, School Librarian, Norman North High School
• Kristen Deuschle, District Media Specialist, Forsyth County Schools
• Karen E. Smith, School Library Educational Consultant, Education Service Center (ESC) Region 11
• Ellen L. McNair, Librarian, Centreville High School
• Kelsey Barker, School Librarian, Norman (OK) Public Schools
• Paige Holden, Instructional Technology Integration Coach, Norman (OK) Public Schools
• Kristin Sierra, School Librarian & Broadcasting Teacher, Baker Middle School
• Wayne R. Cherry, Librarian & Instructional Technologist, St. Pius X High School
• Jody Rentfro, Emerging Technologies Specialist, Lewisville (TX) ISD
• Leah Mann, Library Media Instructional Specialist, Lewisville (TX) ISD
• Susan Casstevens, Assistant Professor, Dallas Baptist University
• Teresa Lansford, Teacher Librarian, Lincoln Elementary School
• Mary Keeling, Supervisor, Library Media Services, Newport News Public Schools
• Marcia A. Mardis, Associate Professor & Assistant Dean, Florida State University
• Molly Hurd, Author