Igniting the Spark: Library Programs That Inspire High School Patrons - Softcover

Leslie, Roger; Wilson, Patricia Potter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1563087979 ISBN 13: 9781563087974

Publisher: Libraries Unlimited, 2001

Synopsis

This latest collaboration in the Library Programs that Inspire series explores library media center events that target the high school age audience. Detailing particular methods to inspire high school students to appreciate and use the library media center, this guide provides compelling evidence of the potential for young adult programming as an effective teaching tool.

This practical guide provides everything you need to plan, execute, and evaluate events that will get the attention of even your least motivated high school students. Emphasizing the benefits of effective programs, the authors offer creative techniques to enhance the curriculum, improve school library media center use, broaden student interest, and inspire lifelong learning. Programming foundations and examples from across the nation, as well as practical advice and helpful resources, provide the necessary inspiration to help you team up with educators, parents, and student volunteers to create unique, effective, and memorable events that will motivate your teenagers to fully take advantage of all that the school library offers.

About this title

About the Author

ROGER LESLIE is an author, editor, teacher, and library media specialist with 15 years of experience in public education.

PATRICIA POTTER WILSON is Associate Professor Emerita of School Library and Information Sciences at the University of Houston-Clear Lake. Prior to her university position, she was a school teacher and library media specialist. An author of numerous articles and five books, she has also been recipient of several teaching and service awards.

Reviews

Building the case for the need for dynamic programming at the high school level, the authors base their ideas on suggestions from 20 library media specialists across the United States. This is not a book of theory; it is a planning handbook that will allow librarians to venture into programming for both students and teachers. Model activities are presented, together with ideas for planning, recruiting volunteers, identification of Internet sites related to school subjects, assessment tools, and valuable related forms. The collaborative aspect is woven throughout, and curriculum connection is cited as a top priority. The authors cover exhibits and displays, and programs based on entertainment, on special themes, and on target groups. Chapters include the benefits of programming; identifying, locating, gathering, and organizing resources; and evaluating results.

Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1563087979
• ISBN 13: 9781563087974
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 172