Neal-Schuman Technology Management Handbook for School Library Media Centers

by Lesley S.J. Farmer and Marc E. McPhee

Digital technology can give library media specialists a tremendous amount of power when they're skilled at putting it to its highest and best use for teaching and learning. This new guide offers the newest and most comprehensive treatment of digital technology available today expressly for school librarians. Featured Review "...the narrative easily flows and provides many good tips, such as e-calendars for scheduling classes, Creative Commons, and a focus on managing technology to support student learning. This definitely belongs on school library professional shelves. Highly recommended." Library Media Connection, January/February 2011 Read More.... Covering the spectrum of technology management topics, the authors explore planning, assessment, technology-enhanced learning, maintenance, repair, security...and that's just the beginning Practical information about space and power planning, troubleshooting, social networking, supervision, and more make this handbook an essential companion for new and veteran school librarians who want to stay current with best practices in technology management and for LIS students who are preparing for careers as school librarians.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1555706592
• ISBN13: 9781555706593
• Release Date: April 2010
• Publisher: Neal-Schuman Publishers
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 8.8"