Linworth Publishing

Whether you are a veteran library media specialist or new to the profession, this practical reference tool helps you articulate your media program's vision by providing simple and easily accessible...

This readable and practical book examines the changes in school libraries brought by the digital revolution--and describes how new and experienced librarians can take advantage of them. Both a book...

Collaborate with classroom teachers on strategies to teach the writing process in the K-12 library and classroom. This well-organized and easy-to-follow resource is all you need to teach your...

The lesson plans in this book enable educators to easily incorporate networking technologies into the classroom--not just a fun enrichment activity, but one that is selective and intentional to teach...

Harness the power of the library to reach students! Find out how you can influence students' academic success and close the achievement gap. Help school culture recognize the role of the media...

School librarians need a simple action plan for overcoming the barriers to adopting School Library 2.0. This book provides one, and describes how fully integrating technology would dramatically...

An organized collection of budget saving methods, materials, and strategies, these tips are all tried-and-true examples of ways to stretch the media specialist's budget and time, and change even the...

The what, why, who, and how-to of a 21st-century library program. Takes team-planning and interdisciplinary units to a new level! This new edition presents the library media specialist and teacher...

Use The Super3, a spin off from the widely used Big6, to help students in grades PreK-2 develop crucial problem-solving skills. Ready-to-use worksheets include explanations for daily implementation...

Organized compilation of recent articles from LIBRAY TALK, BOOK REPORT, and Technology Connection. Arranged to increase support for funding, training, curriculum integration, Internet evaluation, and...

Everything you need to teach sound library lessons is right in this book! - Includes both fiction and non-fiction books for grades PreK- 5- Employs the productive and sound inquiry method for...

This valuable collection of handy, nifty, thrifty ideas from library media specialists across the country can make a positive impact on any elementary school library media program. From library...

These practical tips and advice--offered by practicing school library media specialists--address the real-life issues elementary school librarians face on a daily basis. From suggestions on how to...

Containing more than 200 tips from various library media specialists, this handbook will help you save time and money while streamlining procedures and highlighting your library program. Library...

These practical tips and advice--offered by practicing school library media specialists--address the real-life issues secondary school librarians face on a daily basis. From suggestions on teaching...

Toot your library's horn! Promote your library program via a home page on the web! This practical manual offers a step-by-step approach to marketing your library program by transforming traditional...

Lesson plans and examples will help you incorporate the national language arts standards covered by standardized tests and implement the Information Power II standards into your next storytime...

Children's literature has long been a vital part of children's lives, and stories that reflect society can help students learn about the world around them. This book emphasizes the role of fiction...

Use this practical resource to create a virtual reference service in your school or public library using little to no budget money! Learn how to use virtual reference without purchasing expensive...

This book utilizes a web-based learning model as the basis for professional development and technology training. The model is built around 6 systematic steps: Guided Tours, Scavenger Hunts, Web Page...

When teachers and parents are looking for snack ideas, you can highly recommend this book and tie in children's literature. Talk about reinforcing learning--there's nothing so motivating as fun food,...

This text provides different varieties of tried-and-true wikis that will help any educator accomplish the multitude of teaching tasks imperative to their students' success. Wikis can be one of the...

Improve your students' writing skills to meet state benchmarks and standards with these eight writing workshops designed especially for students in kindergarten through second grade.Author: Carmella...

Inspire the next Emily Dickinson! These workshops will help younger students develop their passion for the written word and expand their writing ability. Meant for use throughout the entire school...

This book provides suggestions and examples for you to become a leader on local, state, and national levels by enlisting parents, teachers, and students to improve library programs.Author: Sandy...

This step-by-step guide is essential for both those exploring the concept of virtual school libraries and for those who want to enhance and expand theirs. It summarizes the latest information about...