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Library Improvement Through Data Analytics

By: Lesley S. J. Farmer,Alan M. Safer

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Library Improvement Through Data Analytics

By: Lesley S. J. Farmer,Alan M. Safer

This book shows how to act on and make sense of data in libraries. Using a range of techniques, tools and methodologies it explains how data can be used to help inform decision making at every level.Sound data analytics is the foundation for making an evidence-based case for libraries, in addition to guiding myriad organizational decisions, from optimizing operations for efficiency to responding to community needs. Designed to be useful for beginners as well as those with a background in data, this book introduces the basics of a six point framework that can be applied to a variety of library settings for effective system based, data-driven management. Library Improvement Through Data Analytics includes:- the basics of statistical concepts- recommended data sources for various library functions and processes, and guidance for using census, university, or - - government data in analysis- techniques for cleaning data- matching data to appropriate data analysis methods- how to make descriptive statistics more powerful by spotlighting relationships- 14 practical case studies, covering topics such as access and retrieval, digitization, e-book collection development, staffing, facilities, and instruction.This book's clear, concise coverage will enable librarians, archivists, curators and technologists of every experience level to gain a better understanding of statistics in order to facilitate library improvement.

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1783301619

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Impactful Community-Based Literacy Projects

By: Lesley S. J. Farmer

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Impactful Community-Based Literacy Projects

By: Lesley S. J. Farmer

Complete with links to additional resources and support materials, this resource details the steps needed to create effective and sustainable projects in your own community.

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0838948030

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9780838948033

Library Services for Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders

By: Lesley S. J. Farmer

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Library Services for Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders

By: Lesley S. J. Farmer

Farmer offers librarians in or outside a school environment all the information they need to build a library literacy program geared towards children with autism spectrum disorders.

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American Library Association

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0838994733

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Information and Digital Literacies

A Curricular Guide for Middle and High School Librarians

By: Lesley S.J. Farmer

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Information and Digital Literacies

A Curricular Guide for Middle and High School Librarians

By: Lesley S.J. Farmer

Information and Digital Literacies: A Curricular Guide for Middle and High School Librarians is a practical guide to help school librarians design and deliver effective instruction that addresses the knowledge, skills and dispositions of information and digital literacies. This curricular guide from one of America’s foremost experts in this area will help librarians prepare students for college and careers. It provides systematic instruction about conducting research and using integration as stated in the Common Core, complying with state and federal mandates for digital safety/competence curriculum, and recognizing the instructional role of school librarians. It should be noted that “canned” programs, particularly for digital safety exist, but they are not aligned with other school standards, and they do not reflect the unique communities of learners, let alone address the need to collaboration and articulation. The ready-to-implement curricular guide features: instructional design strategies, model middle and high school curriculum, including a scope-and-sequence, stand-alone courses, units of instruction, and sample learning activities, and ties to new AASL and ACRL information literacy standards, ISTE technology standards, 21st Century Partnership framework, and Common Core State Standards.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1442239824

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Fake News in Context

By: Lesley S. J. Farmer

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Fake News in Context

By: Lesley S. J. Farmer

Fake News in Context defines fake news and sets it within a historical and international context. Helping readers to become more skilled at detecting misinformation, the book also demonstrates how such knowledge can be leveraged to facilitate more effective engagement in civic education. Distinguishing between fake news and other forms of misinformation, the book explains the complete communication cycle of fake news: how and why it is created, disseminated and accessed. The book then explains the physical and psychological reasons why people believe fake news. Providing generic methods for identifying fake news, Farmer also explains the use of fact- checking tools and automated algorithms. The book then details how various literacies, including news, media, visual, information, digital and data, offer unique concepts and skills that can help interpret fake news. Arguing that individuals and groups can respond and counter fake news, which leads to civic engagement and digital citizenship, the book concludes by providing strategies for instruction and tips for collaborating with librarians. Including a range of international examples, Fake News in Context will be of interest to teaching faculty, and students of library and information science, communication studies, media studies, politics and journalism. Librarians and information professionals will also find a valuable resource in this book.

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Routledge

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1000281272

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Digital Inclusion, Teens, and Your Library

Exploring the Issues and Acting on Them

By: Lesley S. J. Farmer

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Digital Inclusion, Teens, and Your Library

Exploring the Issues and Acting on Them

By: Lesley S. J. Farmer

The digital divide is a disturbing reality, and teens in our society increasingly fall into distinct categories of technology haves and have-nots, whether or not computers are available to them in the schools. This trend undermines the futures of our youth and jeopardizes the vitality of our society. Today's librarians are in a unique position to help bridge the gap. This guide helps librarians to identify tech-nots—technologically disadvantaged teens—in a community or school and to reach out and build information literacy in underserved teen populations. Farmer goes beyond recommending computers for every teen, and demonstrates how to overcome teen misperceptions and disinterest in computers. After examining the problem and the populations most affected, the author discusses how to build awareness and motivation, train staff, create space and time, build the collection, develop partnerships with other agencies and organizations, offer services, and overcome barriers with specific populations. Citing benchmark programs and services from around the country, Farmer offers a wealth of exciting new ways for libraries to connect with at-risk teens today. Grades 6-12.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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031305889X

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9780313058899

Librarians, Literacy and the Promotion of Gender Equity

By: Lesley S.J. Farmer

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Librarians, Literacy and the Promotion of Gender Equity

By: Lesley S.J. Farmer

Today’s youth have available an unprecedented array of information and media, and today’s literacy must extend well beyond decoding the printed page. As the keepers of information, how do librarians help boys and girls separate relevant from irrelevant, important from unimportant, helpful from harmful? How can librarians help students become self-sufficient learners? This book addresses today’s need for literacies in technology, reading, information, and numbers, as well as visual, aural, and media literacy. With thorough consideration of the latest research, it focuses on how gender affects the way these literacies are learned, experienced, and used. Exercises are recommended to help students of both genders become effective learners and managers of their environment. After delving into issues of gender, such as differences and similarities in the way boys and girls learn, discussion concentrates on how librarians and other educators can design learning activities with gender and technology issues in mind. Individual chapters deal with each type of literacy, and the concluding chapter discusses the interdependence of all. This book demonstrates that the era of “one size fits all” literacy is behind us, and argues for the library as an optimal learning environment for exploring literacies holistically.

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McFarland

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1476607915

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Information Literacy Assessment in K-12 Settings

By: Lesley S. J. Farmer,James Henri

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Information Literacy Assessment in K-12 Settings

By: Lesley S. J. Farmer,James Henri

This work helps library educators address information literacy assessment issues systematically within their own settings. Global trends and cultural contexts are duly noted in exploring assessment processes and use, as well as in analyzing and categorizing existing assessment instruments.

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Scarecrow Press

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0810856956

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Information and Digital Literacies

A Curricular Guide for Middle and High School Librarians

By: Lesley S.J. Farmer

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A Curricular Guide for Middle and High School Librarians

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1442239824

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Introduction to Reference and Information Services in Today's School Library

By: Lesley S.J. Farmer

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Introduction to Reference and Information Services in Today's School Library

By: Lesley S.J. Farmer

Students come to the school library every day with questions ranging from “How many people live in China?” to “I need to find out how the Sun began for my science paper.” Helping students find the answers to their questions is one of the most important responsibilities school librarians have. In Introduction to Reference and Information Services in Today's School Library, one of America’s premier school library educators covers the A-Z of both reference and information services for today’s library. Everything from teaching students how to use sources to both in-person and virtual reference service is covered. A key feature of the text is an annotated bibliography of core print and electronic sources for elementary, middle, and high school collections. Yes, reference and information services are vital library functions in the digital age. Even students who appear to be tech savvy have trouble finding the right information efficiently - and knowing what to do with it. This book examines information needs and behaviors, and provides strategies for assessing and meeting the informational needs of the school community. The book also addresses the conditions for optimum service: physical access (including virtual access), effective interaction and collaboration, instructional design, and systematic planning. Newer issues such as embedded librarianship, curation,collective intelligence, and web 2.0 intellectual property are also addressed. This book introduces the entering professional, and updates practitioners, to current standards and useful strategies.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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0810887193

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Student Success and Library Media Programs

A Systems Approach to Research and Best Practice

By: Lesley S. J. Farmer

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Student Success and Library Media Programs

A Systems Approach to Research and Best Practice

By: Lesley S. J. Farmer

Student success comprises a complex system of expectations and measurements. Designed for school library media specialists, this book focuses on library media programs and examines the factors that influence student achievement. Through a presentation of research trends and actual practice, award-winning author Lesley Farmer demonstrates how media specialists can encourage student achievement by creating an environment conducive to learning. Farmer takes a systems approach, illuminating how each stakeholder in a student's education contributes to and impacts student achievement. Chapters include: What Defines Student Achievement? Research in the School Library World Internal Factors: The School Library Media Program School Factors Towards Student Achievement Student Factors Towards Student Achievement Societal Factors Towards Student Achievement Focus on Reading: Who's a Good Reader? Next Steps In addition to research findings about library programming, Farmer examines collection resources, facilities, staffing, curricula, instruction, reading issues, services, products, and administration. Key research studies are cited throughout the work to optimize referral to relevant information. This is an invaluable guide for school library media specialists, as well as for faculty and students in LIS and education programs.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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0313058822

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9780313058820

Reference and Information Sources and Services for Children and Young Adults

By: Lesley S.J. Farmer

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Reference and Information Sources and Services for Children and Young Adults

By: Lesley S.J. Farmer

Reference and information services are more important than ever for today’s young people. By analyzing key features of reference and information services to young people in school and public library environments, including the research behind the trends and issues, librarians can make sure that those services are appropriately responsive to children and teens. Based on standards and evidence-based practice, this book helps you to optimize those resources and services by: providing guidance in assessing youth communities, determining youth’s information needs and information behaviors, developing and maintaining age-appropriate reference collections (starting with the book’s core list of print and online resources), optimizing physical and virtual access to reference and information sources, interacting with youth and facilitating their reference and information literacy skills, curating and producing reference and information products, dealing with relevant legal and ethical issues, and planning effective library reference and information services for youth. Chapter sidebar examples provide food for thought.

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1538163209

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Reference and Information Sources and Services for Children and Young Adults

By: Lesley S.J. Farmer

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Reference and Information Sources and Services for Children and Young Adults

By: Lesley S.J. Farmer

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Library Services for Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders

By: Lesley S. J. Farmer

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Library Services for Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders

By: Lesley S. J. Farmer

Farmer offers librarians in or outside a school environment all the information they need to build a library literacy program geared towards children with autism spectrum disorders.

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American Library Association

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Student Success and Library Media Programs

A Systems Approach to Research and Best Practice

By: Lesley S. J. Farmer

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A Systems Approach to Research and Best Practice

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Teaming with Opportunity

Media Programs, Community Constituencies, and Technology

By: Lesley S. J. Farmer

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Teaming with Opportunity

Media Programs, Community Constituencies, and Technology

By: Lesley S. J. Farmer

A myriad of exciting opportunities for collaboration and networking await you! This guide shows you how to identify and optimize partnerships that benefit your library media center and help you build a true learning community. In addition to theoretical foundations of collaboration and learning, hands-on guidance is given for teaming up with school members, families, universities, libraries, community agencies, professional organizations, and businesses. A valuable professional reference for school librarians, administrators, teachers, and anyone seeking the skills and intellectual background to nurture a culture of lifelong learning and assume the lead in taking the library media center to the next level.

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0313009465

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9780313009464

Teaming with Opportunity

Media Programs, Community Constituencies, and Technology

By: Lesley S. J. Farmer

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Media Programs, Community Constituencies, and Technology

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Fake News in Context

By: Lesley S. J. Farmer

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Teens Girls and Technology

What's the Problem, What's the Solution?

By: Lesley Farmer

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Teens Girls and Technology

What's the Problem, What's the Solution?

By: Lesley Farmer

How do we kick-start girls’ involvement with technology? In this dynamic book, Lesley Farmer provides a framework that teachers, librarians, youth workers, and parents can use to empower girls to succeed in today’s technology-rich world. Farmer first examines the disconnect many girls have with technology and then shows adults what they can do to change the current environment. Drawing on the work of experts in psychology, sociology, technology, and education, the book highlights school and after-school programs that have instilled confidence in teen girls and, as a result, increased their interest in technology-based careers. It also describes fun learning activities designed specifically for girls that are based on their developmental needs and interests. Activity topics include... Entertainment Education Fashion and beauty Animals and environment Healthcare Law Sports and fitness Business/self-employment Art and design Writing

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Teachers College Press

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0807748757

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Librarians, Literacy and the Promotion of Gender Equity

By: Lesley S.J. Farmer

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Librarians, Literacy and the Promotion of Gender Equity

By: Lesley S.J. Farmer

Today's youth have available an unprecedented array of information and media, and today's literacy must extend well beyond decoding the printed page. As the keepers of information, how do librarians help boys and girls separate relevant from irrelevant, important from unimportant, helpful from harmful? How can librarians help students become self-sufficient learners? This book addresses today's need for literacies in technology, reading, information, and numbers, as well as visual, aural, and media literacy. With thorough consideration of the latest research, it focuses on how gender affects the way these literacies are learned, experienced, and used. Exercises are recommended to help students of both genders become effective learners and managers of their environment. After delving into issues of gender, such as differences and similarities in the way boys and girls learn, discussion concentrates on how librarians and other educators can design learning activities with gender and technology issues in mind. Individual chapters deal with each type of literacy, and the concluding chapter discusses the interdependence of all. This book demonstrates that the era of "one size fits all" literacy is behind us, and argues for the library as an optimal learning environment for exploring literacies holistically.

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McFarland

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0786423447

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Technology-infused Instruction for the Educational Community

A Guide for School Library Specialists

By: Lesley S. J. Farmer

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Technology-infused Instruction for the Educational Community

A Guide for School Library Specialists

By: Lesley S. J. Farmer

Offering information and guidance to school library media specialists about their role as technology expert in the professional development of other educators, this useful volume outlines how learning changes with the incorporation of technology, discusses the planning and management aspects of professional development, and offers a series of professional development workshops and instruction that incorporate technology.

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Kluwer

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0810851180

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9780810851184

Young Adult Services in the Small Library

By: Lesley S. J. Farmer,Library Administration and Management Association

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Young Adult Services in the Small Library

By: Lesley S. J. Farmer,Library Administration and Management Association

Young Adult Services addresses the challenges faced by small libraries in providing services to young adults, those patrons between 12 and 18 years of age, in a rapidly changing world.

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Chicago : Library Administration and Management Association, American Library Association

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0838957498

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9780838957493

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