School Librarians and the Technology Department: A Practical Guide to Successful Collaboration (Paperback)

CHAPTER 1: Looking Back: How Far Have We Come? Introduction In the Beginning Storage Compact Disks Infrastructure Growing Importance of Internet Importance of Technology Specialists and Librarians Technology Specialists Librarians GUI-A Real Game Changer Networking and Infrastructure Web 2.0 CIPA and Filtering 2010 to Present What's in a Name? Naming School Librarians Naming Techheads What's in a Name Anyway? Summary Works Cited CHAPTER 2: School Librarians: Working Effectively in Their Environment Introduction School Librarians' Use of Technology But What If They Don't Want to Use Technology? Accessing Available Technologies Influences Regarding Technology's Use with Students Working Collaboratively Using Available Technology Applications Evaluating Technology Applications Summary Works Cited CHAPTER 3: The Technology Department: Appraising Current Responsibilities and Challenges Introduction Living in the Information Society: Universal Access Focusing on Knowledge Management and Education Education of Users Communicating and Collaborating: The Techheads Encouraging User Buy-In Globalization Training Meetings Summary Works Cited CHAPTER 4: Students and Teachers: This Is Who It's All About! Introduction Conducting a Simple Search As a Result of Online Safety Concerns, What Happens at Schools? When the Government Becomes Involved Teaching and Learning Using Technology What about Best Practices? Guided Inquiry Summary Works Cited CHAPTER 5: Building Bridges Introduction First Things First Let Bygones Be Bygones Get Off on the Right Foot Offer Small Courtesies and Friendly Gestures Foster Mutual Respect Take a Hard Look in the Mirror Engage All Parties Reach Out and Meet Face-to-Face Take Time Attend the Same Staff Developments and Conferences Start Small Use Web 2.0 Technology to Everyone's Advantage Be Persistent Look for Ways to Use Common Challenges Involve Administrator When All Else Fails Advice from the Trenches Take a Holistic View Summary Works Cited CHAPTER 6: Where Do We Go Next? Or Give the Techheads a Project Introduction Collegiality Shared Spaces Shared Planning Staff Development: Project-Based Learning How Does This Translate to Techheads? Evaluating for Ongoing Success Summary Works Cited Epilogue Appendix A: Library Use Survey Appendix B: Technical Evaluation Checklist Appendix C: Technical Evaluation Checklist Appendix D: Techheads Appendix E: Technology Implementation Request Index