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2,445 Hours of Code: What I Learned from Facilitating Hour of Code Events in High School Libraries
Author: Colby, Jennifer
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: High Schools,School Libraries,Computer Science Education,Library Role,Career Awareness,Tutorial Programs,Programming,Minicourses

This article describes a school librarian's experience with initiating an Hour of Code event for her school's student body. Hadi Partovi of Code.org conceived the Hour of Code &quot;to get ten million students to try one hour of computer science&quot; (Partovi, 2013a), which is implemented during Computer Science Education Week with a goal of bringing awareness of the value of including computer science in school curricula, and increasing future job opportunities for students worldwide. The author organized the Hour of Code event for her school with the expectation that the event would increase awareness among administrators, teachers, students, and parents of the value of a computer science education and create a demand for more computer science education in her school district. Students should be exposed to computer programming (preferably much earlier than high school) because by 2020 there will be one million more U.S. jobs in computing than people to fill those positions. Sixty percent of all projected math and science occupations will be in computing jobs. The author encourages all school librarians to introduce their students to computer programming in any capacity.
Collection Development Behaviors in School Librarians: LGBTQQ Books and Resources
Author: Rickman, Wendy
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: School Libraries,Librarians,Reading Material Selection,Homosexuality,Sexual Orientation,Sexual Identity,Adolescents,Library Materials,Student Needs,Surveys,Librarian Attitudes,Role

For all students in public and private schools, the need to search for themselves in books and other resources is real and ever-growing. Selection is of prime importance in collection development-second only to de-selection, and with about two and a half million LGBTQQ teens in the U.S., the weight of selection choices that reflect the needs and interests of all students is real (Rauch 2011). The study discussed here demonstrated both a lack of resources available for the LGBTQQ student population in the state and an acknowledgment of the need for resources. Whether through professional development offered by schools or state organizations, the recognition of the informational needs of this particular student population is very scarce. A nation-wide study regarding LGBTQQ resources in school libraries would be a logical next step. An additional look at the curriculum of each of the state's school librarian post-graduate programs would provide further evidence of positive or negative collection-development tenets of the state's school librarians.
Back to the Future: Professional Development
Author: Cox, Marge
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Professional Development,Educational Change,Educational History,Educational Benefits,Technology Uses in Education,Social Networks,Periodicals,Workshops,Skill Development,Computer Mediated Communication,Collegiality,Interprofessional Relationship

As an educator for thirty-four years, the author describes several great changes she has seen in the field of education since she started in the 1970s. The author gives advice to educators just beginning their careers. Old and new ways of receiving professional development are explained along with the limitations and benefits of these options. Face-to-face experiences provide wonderful opportunities to interact and learn. However, the new options enabled by technology offer possibilities that previous educators couldn't have imagined. Educators can learn from people literally around the world and in real time. The author suggests that educators choose those things that make them smarter and help them provide better services to their staff and students.
A Century of Change: The Evolution of School Library Resources, 1915-2015
Author: Lamb, Annette
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: School Libraries,Educational Change,Educational Resources,Access to Information,Books,Instructional Materials,Library Materials,Visual Aids,Audiovisual Communications,Audiovisual Aids,Electronic Libraries,Library Development,Library Automation,Influence of Technology,Video Technology,Elementary Secondary Education

School libraries have been in existence since at least the eighth century. However, it wasn't until the twentieth century that the school library was seen primarily as &quot;a source of enrichment for the curriculum, and a means of developing reading and study habits in the pupils&quot; (Clyde 1981, 263). While the formats available and tools for accessing information have changed, the school library's focus on providing access to quality content and designing engaging learning environments remains the same. It's likely that new formats for creating, organizing, and sharing ideas will continue to be invented, along with new ways to access this information. But as always, the excitement of hands-on, information-rich, project-based learning environments will continue to be the key to effective school library programs.
For the Love of Reading: Engaging Students in a Lifelong Pursuit
Author: Willingham, Daniel T.
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Reading,Adolescents,Motivation,Rewards,Reading Material Selection,Parent Role,Parents,Educational Technology,Books,Electronic Publishing,Handheld Devices,Adolescent Attitudes

This article asks American adults the question: How should teens spend their leisure time? The activity with the highest response, irrespective of race, education, and other demographic factors, was reading. Adults thought teens ought to spend about an hour and 15 minutes reading for pleasure each day. How much time do teens actually spend reading? On average, six minutes per day. What prompts a teen to choose reading over a different activity? In a nutshell, the problem of motivation is this: we want the student to do something we think is important, but they choose not to do it. That is, of course, not an unusual problem in classrooms, and a potential motivator is some kind of negative consequence. This article provides some positive entry points parents and teachers can employ to tempt their children to give reading a try--such as offering a book with a story the child already knows, perhaps a novelization of a movie they love. Use of electronic readers was another suggestion offered. The author closes with a cautionary reminder to parents and teachers to remember that the true goal is that children enjoy reading... not necessarily enjoying reading in the same way you do. A list of resources for free books is included.
The Paradox of Our Profession
Author: Martin, Ann M.
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: School Libraries,Library Role,Librarians,Middle School Students,High School Students,Student Experience,Library Services,Professional Identity,Values,Educational Environment,Librarian Teacher Cooperation,Partnerships in Education,Lifelong Learning,Student Rights,Access to Information,Advocacy,Student Attitudes

The school library profession has gone through an evolution since its inception in the early 1900s. School librarians hold strong to unwavering core principles that remain true throughout time. Students today are tech-savvy consumers of information. With smartphones and tablets galore at their fingertips, they have access to all the knowledge of the world. Arguments at the dinner table are quickly settled by a few seconds of Google searching. To showcase everything they know about a topic, students can put together movies and presentations in just a few minutes. Now that students have all of this access to technology, why are school librarians still important? The authors questioned middle and high school students and asked them to reflect upon their experience in school libraries. Some of their reflections are scattered throughout this article. Unexpectedly, students did not comment on the glitter of the 21st-century school library. No one talked about makerspaces or emerging technologies. They instead spoke to the core professional values, the golden threads that keep the foundational fabric strong and make the profession essential. Librarian core values are integral to teaching the whole child. They complement content-area standards by providing students with guidelines to address ethical and service issues. In this article, the authors explore the core values that continue to sustain them through the education evolution.
The Evolution of NxtWave Leaders for 21st-Century Libraries
Author: Howard, Jody K.
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: School Libraries,Library Administration,Leadership Role,Leadership Training,Administrative Change,Training Methods,Program Development,Program Implementation,Strategic Planning,Focus Groups,Educational Research,Best Practices,Standard Setting

In January 2012, a group of four school library professors attending the ALA Midwinter Meeting were having lunch and discussing various issues related to the school library field. These school library professors agreed that one challenge facing the profession is preparing future leaders. As current school library leaders retire, it is difficult to identify people who will step into these leadership roles. These four colleagues shared what they had tried to implement in the past to alleviate this situation, including applying for funds to subsidize the tuition for school library doctoral candidates or to create a self-sustaining doctoral program for school librarians to prepare them to become school library professors or high-level district leaders. None of these possible solutions had become reality. From this one ordinary lunch--a common occurrence at various conferences--came a commitment from these professors to explore further possibilities for cultivating the next generation of leaders for the school library profession. This article traces the evolution of Nxt Wave, Leaders for 21st Century School Libraries. The purpose of the project was to provide training and mentoring for the &quot;next wave&quot; of school library leaders. The NxtWave sponsors developed four guiding principles that drive the NxtWave project. NxtWave Scholars will: (1) Develop a depth of knowledge about their school library profession; (2) Be visible and engaged leaders in their professional community; (3) Articulate an informed vision for the profession; and (4) Create and contribute to the knowledge base of the profession. In addition, the original Invited Scholars' Retreat (ISR) that the four colleagues attended allowed the four to begin the initial planning of the project, develop a timeline, identify the requirements for applicants, and begin planning the curriculum.
The More Things Change the More They Stay the Same
Author: Barnett, Cassandra
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Standards,Educational History,Educational Development,Intellectual History,School Libraries,Library Services,Library Development,Strategic Planning,Library Instruction,Technological Advancement,Vocabulary Development,Outcomes of Education,Institutional Mission,Elementary Secondary Education,Educational Change

Over the last century, school library standards have gone through a number of iterations, and expectations for student learning have evolved. While the school library of today looks and functions differently from the school library of the early 1900s, the vision surprisingly is still very similar. The goal of today's school library is to provide access to a wide range of information in a variety of formats and to offer opportunities for students to become effective library users and to discover the love of reading. All of this should happen under the guidance of a professional school librarian working with and for teachers. What has changed over the years is how this vision is accomplished. Although expectations for student learning have evolved to meet the needs of a rapidly changing world, the vision for school libraries remains essentially the same. &quot;Implicit within every standard and indicator is the necessity of a strong school library program that offers a highly qualified school library media specialist, equitable access to up-to date resources, dynamic instruction, and a culture that nurtures reading and learning throughout the school&quot; (AASL 2009b). In order to get a true picture of how far expectations of school libraries and student learners has come, this article takes a look back at how the standards have evolved over the last hundred years.
Have Intellectual Freedom and Privacy Questions? Help Is on the Way!
Author: Adams, Helen R.
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: School Libraries,Librarians,Intellectual Freedom,Privacy,State Standards,Academic Standards,Organizational Change,Job Security,Reading Material Selection,Professional Associations

School librarians are experiencing upheaval and controversy in education today. They are coping with the implementation of (and battles over) the Common Core State Standards, the uncertain future of their jobs, and the rapidly changing nature of school libraries. Despite the flux and instability in education, the importance of intellectual freedom principles remains constant. Where can school librarians find up-to-date guidance on intellectual freedom and privacy matters? One good source is the September/October 2015 &quot;Knowledge Quest,&quot; which will offer practical advice for KQ readers. This article provides a sample list of topics that will be addressed in the intellectual freedom-themed issue. Despite the uncertainties in education today, intellectual freedom is as essential as ever. Students need access to information and privacy if they are to become well-educated adults who can locate and evaluate information, synthesize ideas from many sources, and make wise decisions.
Lets Play: Why School Librarians Should Embrace Gaming in the Library
Author: Elkins, Aaron J.
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: School Libraries,Educational Games,Video Games,Play,Library Services,Disadvantaged,Student Interests,Library Materials,Media Literacy,Elementary Secondary Education

This author encourages librarians to play some video games to get ready for the upcoming school year. Games aren't just for young males--they have tremendous potential to enhance 21st-century literacies, including critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Playing games will not only help librarians see how these skills can be developed, but also gives them a shared experience that can lead to deeper interactions with patrons. Online games can encourage the development of 21st-century skills (Galarneau and Zibit 2011), including critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, and information and media literacy. The ability to play and learn in an online environment fosters the creation and analysis of media (Hobbs and Rowe 2011). Multiplayer gaming develops players' abilities to work collaboratively. This collaboration also extends outside of the game environment as gamers work together to create mods (modifications of the original game to add or enhance content or gameplay), develop tools and strategies to facilitate play, and even write strategy guides (Gee 2003, 2005, 2012; Gee and Hayes 2010). Gamers also engage in creative writing and storytelling, and even develop mathematical models centered on their gameplay (Steinkuehler and King 2009). Incorporating gaming into the school library program can help foster a love of reading and learning (Mashriqi 2011). More importantly, providing gaming in the library program is a way to help socioeconomically disadvantaged children who may not have the same opportunities as more affluent students to develop 21st-century literacies.
Change and the School Librarian: An Experience in Evolution
Author: Dickinson, Gail K.
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: School Libraries,Librarians,Change Strategies,Educational Change,Leadership,Library Role

The literature in both education and library science since the 1980s has encouraged school librarians to support education change through service to school-wide initiatives. The difference in the literature from the last century to this one is the transition from a reactive stance to a proactive one. The former encouraged librarians to gain strength by supporting school reform initiatives initiated by the administration. This article indicates that now, just the reverse is happening. School librarians are encouraged to present initiatives that would garner the support of the administration. School librarians are expected to propose instructional reform, train others in new concepts and principles, lead in the implementation, and assess the impact of those changes. School librarians now have the power to create whole school change, rather than stand in line to be granted it. It is the evolution of leadership in the school library field. For the future, the dispositions of the school librarian, the definition of excellence in school librarianship, and the changing structure of the school library will be of paramount importance in the school reform landscape.
Research Cluster Development at a Predominantly Undergraduate Institution
Author: Langley-Turnbaugh, S. J.
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Undergraduate Students,Competition,Research Proposals,Partnerships in Education,School Community Programs,School Community Relationship,Interdisciplinary Approach,Teamwork,Group Dynamics,Institutional Characteristics,Awards,Cluster Grouping,Health Education,Life Style,Computer System Design,Information Security,Teacher Attitudes,Eligibility,Grantsmanship

The University of Southern Maine (USM) designed and implemented an internal Research Cluster Seed Fund competition with the goals of building USM faculty expertise to address industry and community needs, deepening the impact of research through an interdisciplinary approach to solving problems, and leveraging external funding to sustain collaborative efforts. Through two rounds of competitions we funded five teams of faculty and students who have come together with industry and community partners to conduct research ranging from how Maine businesses should address cyber security breaches, to better management of chronic illnesses through the use of information technology. Faculty have reported that learning how to work together in an interdisciplinary team and with external partners is an evolving process that takes time. But, they are all extremely positive about what they have gained by coming together. Faculty needed assistance in setting goals and measurable objectives, and in understanding how a research cluster needs to be more than a sum of its parts. Thus, this competition was a learning process for all involved. We hope this model will continue as a way to focus and leverage USM's scholarly strengths while developing solutions to the most pressing issues facing our region.
Rising from the Ashes: Strategic Approaches for Reclaiming Healthcare and Research as a Culture of Innovative Care
Author: Gabriele, Edward F.
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Health Services,Medical Research,Innovation,Administrator Role,Leadership Role,Leadership Styles,Ethics,Decision Making,Praxis

In contemporary society, the fundamental nature of healthcare and healthcare-related research has come under particular scrutiny. While decidedly based upon human need and human care, a wide variety of historical developments often can collide not just with how these services are effected, but even more deeply as to their meaning in human culture. There is, therefore, a need for some form of leadership that can effectively deepen the primary nature of healthcare as human care and healthcare research as an essentially powerful source of innovation for the promotion and protection of The Good. Healthcare and research administrators have a unique and critically important leadership role in the ongoing expansion of every aspect of their institution's corporate life from organizational purpose, to policy and procedures, to programmatic and future development. This form of leadership is not hierarchical, but more deeply formative. It requires a sense of organizational vision and activity that respects the relational nature of the organization itself as well as the communities it serves. To achieve the greatest formative success, healthcare and research administrators must practice and engage in a form of leadership that moves and expands upon sound and substantive forms of ethical development and decision-making. This leadership is not just a professional practice. More deeply, it is a praxis--i.e., a form of action in reflection. It involves both reform and renewal in substantive and unforeseen ways. If such a praxis can begin to be effected in healthcare and healthcare-related leadership, perhaps a new age of truly trustful human and humane healthcare and research can arise from the ashes of cynicism that have recently singed the average citizen's understanding.
The Effect of Computer Automation on Institutional Review Board (IRB) Office Efficiency
Author: Oder, Karl
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Efficiency,Compliance (Legal),Cost Effectiveness,Automation,Office Management,Allied Health Personnel,Medical Services,Computer Software Evaluation,Information Systems,Online Surveys,Administrator Attitudes,Comparative Analysis,Correlation,Accreditation (Institutions),Time on Task,Database Management Systems,Information Management,Institutional Research,Medical Research,Research Administration,Quality Control,Quality Assurance,Higher Education

Companies purchase computer systems to make their processes more efficient through automation. Some academic medical centers (AMC) have purchased computer systems for their institutional review boards (IRB) to increase efficiency and compliance with regulations. IRB computer systems are expensive to purchase, deploy, and maintain. An AMC should expect a positive return on investment from the purchase of an IRB system. An IRB system should decrease the processing time for IRB applications and affect the number of IRB staff members necessary to adequately handle IRB processes. This study examined these and other factors at AMCs to determine the value of IRB computer systems.