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This valuable collection of handy, nifty, thrifty ideas from library media specialists across the country can make a positive impact on any elementary school library media program.

Table of Contents

Introduction Section 1: Managing the Library Administration Arrangement Appearance and Order Displays and Bulletin Boards Supplies Equipment Acquisitions Processing Books and Materials Section 2: Working with Students in the Library Student Behavior Checking Books and Materials Overdue and Lost Books Section 3: Teaching Library Skills Book Basics Dewey Decimal System Finding Books Research Section 4: Working with Teachers Attracting Teachers to the Library Promoting Library Materials Working Together Teaching Together Section 5: Using Technology in the Library Computers Printers and Printing E-mail Web Sites Searching the Internet Useful Library Applications Section 6: Promoting Reading Story Times, Book Talks, and More Displays and Bulletin Boards Reading Incentives Student Recommendations Special Events Special Tactics Utilizing Technology Section 7: Building Positive Public Relations Teachers and Staff Students Parents and Community Special Events Bulletin Boards and Displays Section 8: Working with Helpers Student Helpers Volunteers About the editor

About the Author

Kate Vande Brake received a bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communication from Drake University, Des Moines, IA. She is the editor of Collaborative Units that Work: TEAMS Award Winners.