Synopses & Reviews
This book provides an analysis and rationale for community information in the School Library Media Center. Arguing for the improved integration of community information into curriculum design, the book suggests that the topic can be used to promote the overall development of information literacy. It also considers community information and the preparation required to adequately teach community information. Important issues such as the kinds of materials necessary for community information instruction and the role played by community information in government mandated basic skills requirements are also treated.
Review
This text outlines organizational strategies for managing community resources. Recognizing the value of such collections usually maintained bu the public library, the author suggests that easier access for students can make learning more relevant and "enable them to see a connection between the curriculum and the real world."...A definitive tool for developing community-resource collections.School Library Journal
Review
Lukenbill offers a practical guide for setting up the community resource centers. Information on creating school library Web pages even includes incorporating effective design elements. This book can be recommended to librarians who feel that their community resources are out of date or inaccessible to their patrons.VOYA
Synopsis
Demonstrates the importance of community information in the School Library Media Center and considers how to improve the integration of community information into curriculum design by strengthening its role in the development of information literacy and in government-mandated basic skills requirements.
Synopsis
This book provides an analysis and rationale for community information in the School Library Media Center. Arguing for the improved integration of community information into curriculum design, the book suggests that the topic can be used to promote the overall development of information literacy. It also considers community information and the preparation required to adequately teach community information. Important issues such as the kinds of materials necessary for community information instruction and the role played by community information in government-mandated basic skills requirements are also treated.
About the Author
W. BERNARD LUKENBILL is Professor, School of Information, University of Texas at Austin.
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
COMMUNITY AND THE SCHOOL MEDIA LIBRARY CENTER
CURRICULUM AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES
SELECTION AND MANAGEMENT
NETWORKING: THE HEART OF COMMUNITY INFORMATION
ORGANIZING THE COLLECTION: TECHNOLOGIES AND APPROACHES
MODELS AND ISSUES
MARKETING THE COMMUNITY INFORMATION PROGRAM
CONCUSION-CHALLENGES FOR THE FUTURE
APPENDIX 1. EXAMPLES OF A LOCAL SCHOOL SUBJECT HEADINGS AUTHORITY LIFE
APPENDIX 2. STARTER LIST OF LOCAL CITY AND ARE FILE SUBJECT HEADINGS
APPENDIX 3. FOCUS GROUP AND FIELD SURVEY MATERIALS
APPENDIX 4. BRAKE'S COMMUNITY INFORMATION QUESTIONNAIRE
SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
INDEX