September 8, 2003

Not the shushing type anymore

Librarian is old school now its cyberian. The Press Herald Says You can take your stereotypic image of a school librarian and shelve it.  Suzan Nelson the librarian at Falmouth High School says the job of a school librarian in is quite different from what it was in the pastWere not the little bun and glasses the shushing type any more said Nelson who has long red flowing hair and an outgoing personality That image is like gone [LISNews.com] 2:34:10 PM  [Permanent Link]    comment []

Importance of school libraries

From Schooliblit...Importance of School Libraries.The most recent ASCD Research Brief looks at the question of the effect of school libraries on student achievement. The research study profiled was done in Texas, but the results parallel those done in other states. The conclusions are obvious: the presence of a good library in a school, with a certified librarian and adequate support staff, can make a definite difference in the achievement of students.[Schooliblit article] 2:28:35 PM  [Permanent Link]    comment []

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