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Library 2.0: Enter the Teacher Librarian EnthusiastWhat will the new school library look like? In this first installment of our two-part library tech series, we explore the evolution of the school library--and the school librarian--and look to the opportunities that await once some basic challenges are overcome.

YA Library UK is dedicated to gathering tools and resources for anyone and everyone working with teens/young adults (ages 11-18*) in libraries. YA Library UK's primary aim to freely share information and tools in an effort to advocate for better teen spaces and programmes in UK libraries. I hope this site will further advocacy amongst the small but growing community of library staff committed to working with young people.

Well organised and informative school library site of St Andrew's Episcopal School in Austin, Texas.

Reviews of current children's books, articles about school library best practice, information literacy, websites, etc.

Letter from Annie Mauger of CILIP to the National College of School leadership

When asked about support for school librarians, music programs and sports, Mr. Duncan had plenty to say about the latter two. Although the question was prefaced by the example of a 5th grader's school losing a librarian, he misses (or avoids) the opportunity to show support for school library programs.

Sounds like reinventing the wheel! As a trained librarian, working in a large secondary school, I constantly adapt Dewey to fit the needs of my students and make large attractive signs to guide them and staff to the appropriate sections, as well as put together displays for disparate sections eg Geography for A level students, 6 Nations Rugby.

Supprot for School Libraries

'Headteachers and school governors should recognise the contribution that the school library makes

school library website design tips

A good solution for schools - use the schools tab. They will invoice the school and you make only one order

An excellent tutorial on Web 2.0 technology for libraries

Report on the value of academic libraries, including school libraries

It's a read-off with children's/YA authors as judges.... The second annual event from School Library Journal

Great blog by Buffy Hamilton on using Kindles in school, with lots of forms to download and use freely

School libraries - a plan for improvement (National Literacy Trust)

Everything you need to know about copyright.