Reviews of databases and more from School Library Journal
SLJ's Summit Explores the Future of Content By Rocco Staino - 11/24/2008
Librarians, technology leaders, publishers, authors, and editors gathered on November 14 and 15 for School Library Journal’s fourth annual leadership summit to explore where content is headed and how librarians can take advantage of its evolution to fully engage students and teachers. More
Diving Headlong into the World of Books By Shonda Brisco - 12/01/2008
If you've read the statistics, you know that there are nearly 300,000 books printed every year and no matter how fast a reader you might be, there are only so many hours in the day. So if you're having a hard time keeping up (or have already quit trying), then you might want to consider one of the reader advisory tools that can make locating "just the right book" not only educational, but also ...
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Britannica Versus World Book By Shonda Brisco - 11/01/2008
For many school librarians, online encyclopedias are often a difficult product to select. The two major online encyclopedias, Britannica Online and World Book Web, have loyal followers who may not have considered selecting another encyclopedia. However, if librarians haven't investigated each of these programs recently, they are sure to discover unique features, additions, and resources that fi...
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Getting it Right on Drug Facts Chat Day By SLJ Staff - 10/27/2008
What’s the most popular drug used by teens? (Alcohol) Which illegal drug is most commonly used? (Marijuana, but there’s an increase in prescription drug abuse). These types of questions and more are likely on the minds of many of your students—and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is making sure that they get accurately answered.
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Chicago Unveils After-School Web site By SLJ Staff - 10/01/2008
Imagine if you could search all the quality after-school programs in your city with just the click of a mouse?
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One More Story, Please By Shonda Brisco - 10/01/2008
There's nothing more satisfying than hearing a favorite story read aloud over and over again. Unfortunately, for many children this opportunity isn't always available. However, there are two wonderful online programs that offer children not only the opportunity to listen to or read picture books, but to also become a published author themselves.
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Get Your Reference Collection to Pop By Shonda Brisco - 09/01/2008
If you've worked in a middle school or high school library for more than a year, you know the "Decades Research" assignment. That's when a history or English teacher requires that each student research a specific decade during the 20th century. With limited print resources—and a limited budget—you're probably discouraged with what you've been able to provide your students.
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Digital Resources: Presentation in A Box By Shonda Brisco - 07/01/2008
There's an underground movement that is seeking an alternative to the PowerPoint presentation. Rather than introducing a unit of study, a staff development presentation, or even a booktalk using the standard presentation software, many librarians are opting for the latest 2.0 technologies to share resources with students and teachers.
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PreS-K–A five-year-old (rabbit) awakes one morning to discover that there will be no school, no daddy flying home today, and no going outside–until the snow stops.
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The staff of Salinas Public Library (CA), aka The John Steinbeck Public Library, pose with Lewis Buzbee, author of Steinbeck's Ghost, a middle-grade novel that centers around the threat of the library's closing in 2004. After a difficult struggle, the library remains open and has just extended its hours to seven days a week.
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