Provides information for library media specialists on ways to help students achieve, covering such topics as flexible scheduling, staff leadership in administration, library research, and computer literacy.
It makes sense that a media approach and a media specialist's special skills can attract at-risk students. Jones (library science and instructional technology, East Carolina U.) and Zambone (curriculum and instruction, East Carolina U.) helps K-12 media specialists develop what is already in the library that has the potential to influence academic accomplishment and help close the achievement gap, including flexible scheduling, possibilities for staff leadership in standards and administration, staff participation in materials identification and lessons, and of course the endless possibilities associated with the net, including opportunities for research and computer literacy. They describe those most at risk, the legislation associated with at-risk students, library resources, educational and social science approaches that increase achievement, and practical ways to create a "turnaround" school library. This holds great hope for a vastly under-served and ignored kids. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
