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Searching DELCAT for information on School Libraries
The library catalog uses subject headings to group similar resources together. Here are a few subjects to explore:
- Libraries
- Libraries and Community
- School Libraries- United States
- Instructional Materials Centers
To drill down further, try (ex):
- High School Libraries
- School Libraries Administration
Library science books are located on lower level the library within the Z section. Here is how the Z section of the Library is divided. Books on School Libraries and Media Centers are located in the following areas:
Z 675: "Classes of Libraries" includes books that deal specifically with school libraries
Z678-678.88 "Library Administration" includes books on decision making and leadership in libraries.
Key Library Science Journals
Databases for library science and school library literature
If you have a topic in mind such as makerspaces, but aren't sure what journal or magazine will have the best, most current information on that topic, you can search across many titles using a database.
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Academic OneFileCovers research journals and magazines in all subjects. It is a great place to search for magazine and trade journals on teaching as well as school libraries.
Resource for Finding Library Policies
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SLdirectory.comA popular online list of resources for school librarians. See the link for "Library Management Policies and Procedures" in particular.
Professional Associations
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American Association of School LibrariansThe American Association of School Librarians (AASL) is the only national professional membership organization focused on school librarians and the school library community. AASL has more than 7,000 members and serves school librarians in the United States, Canada, and around the world.
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American Library AssociationCovering all types of libraries, the American Library Association (ALA) is the oldest and largest library association in the world.
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Delaware Association of School LibrariansLocal organization under the Delaware Library Association which supports and improves school library media programs in the state of Delaware.
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Maryland Association of School LibrariansProfessional association which brings together individuals engaged in the field of school library media and information studies which fosters curriculum support and information retrieval and use.
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Pennsylvania School Librarians AssociationA professional organization for school library professionals and library educators.
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New Jersey Association of School LibrariesA statewide organization for school librarians in New Jersey.