Action Research: A Guide for Library Media Specialists - Softcover

Howard, Jody K.; Eckhardt, Su A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1586831771 ISBN 13: 9781586831776

Publisher: Linworth, 2005

Synopsis

In today's educational environment of data-driven decision-making, it is important for school librarians to develop and implement research studies designed to measure the effectiveness of their library media programs. An indispensable tool for today's tight budgets and climate of educational accountability, this book provides the step-by-step guidance to help you point to successful programs and validate the importance of the school library. The authors present the necessary steps and resources to conduct research in your own buildings. You'll learn how to assess your environment, develop research questions, collect and analyze data, and more―all to demonstrate the importance of the library media center's role in today's school.

About this title

About the Author

Jody K. Howard is an affiliate professor at University of Colorado at Denver. Her published works include Action Research: A Guide for Library Media Specialists.

Su A. Eckhardt is a district teacher librarian at Cherry Creek Schools, Student Achievement Resource Center in Centennial, CO. Her published works include Action Research: A Guide for Library Media Specialists.

Reviews

Action research is defined as "any systematic inquiry conducted by teacher researchers, principals, school counselors, or other stakeholders in the teaching/learning environment to gather information about how their particular schools operate, how they teach, and how well their students learn." Chapters take the reader through the process of selecting an action research topic; assessing the library, school, and community; collecting, organizing, and interpreting data; and sharing the results. A works cited list, glossary, and index round out the book. Although many librarians informally measure the effectiveness of their library programs, this more formalized approach fits the current accountability climate by providing hard data to back requests and plans. This is a solid, basic overview to help librarians document how they help students succeed. Esther Sinofsky
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Edition details

• Publisher: Linworth
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1586831771
• ISBN 13: 9781586831776
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128