Educational Media Specialist PK to 12

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Annotated Bibliography

The annotated bibliography that follows includes basic references that you may find useful in preparing for the exam. Each resource is linked to the competencies and skills found in Section 3 of this guide.

This bibliography is representative of the most important and most comprehensive texts as reflected in the competencies and skills. The Florida Department of Education does not endorse these references as the only appropriate sources for review; many comparable texts currently used in teacher preparation programs also cover the competencies and skills that are tested on the exam.

  1. American Association of School Librarians. (1998). Information power: Building partnerships for learning. Chicago: American Library Association.

    Includes guidelines and principles to help create a dynamic, student-centered, school library media program. Useful for review of competencies 1, 3, 5, and 7.

  2. American Association of School Librarians. (2007). Standards for 21st century learning. Salt Lake City, UT: Author.

    Offers a vision for teaching and learning to challenge and guide school library media specialists as educational leaders. These standards serve as a tool for library media specialists in helping shape the learning of students. Useful for review of competencies 1, 2, 4, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24.

  3. American Association of School Librarians. [Online].

    Contains information regarding issues and advocacy, awards, information literacy, standards for 21st-century learners, and more. Useful for review of competencies 1, 3, 4, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22.

  4. Baumbach, D. (2004). Making the grade: The status of school library media centers in the Sunshine State and how they contribute to student achievement. Salt Lake City, UT: Hi Willow Research and Publishing.

    Presents the results of a 2002 survey of Florida K to 12 public school library media specialists, along with recommendations to promote highest student achievement through library media programs and services. Useful for review of competencies 1, 10, 15, 20, and 21.

  5. Bishop, K., & Van Orden, P. (2007). The collection program in schools: Concepts, practices, and information sources (4th ed.). Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.

    Provides an overview of the processes and procedures associated with developing, maintaining, and evaluating a collection at the building level. Covers topics including licensing online resources such as subscription databases, creating a collection development policy that meets curriculum standards, circulating and promoting the collection, using online selection and evaluation tools, providing remote access to school library collections, using virtual libraries to increase the collection, and writing policy and procedures manuals. Useful for review of competencies 8, 16, and 24.

  6. Callison, D., & Preddy, L. (2006). The blue book on information age inquiry, instruction, and literacy. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.

    Presents key terms in a working theoretical model that may be used in developing and understanding the power of information inquiry in instruction. Describes the important role of the school library media specialist as both a teacher and a librarian who needs to understand, interpret, and instruct students in the skill of inquiry. Useful for review of competencies 2, 4, 7, 24, and 25.

  7. Dickinson, G. (2005). Achieving national board certification for library media specialists. Chicago: American Library Association.

    Shows how to get started, get organized, and stay on track with checklists, tips, and exercises to achieve National Board certification. Outlines proven approaches to collaborative instruction, literature appreciation, and integration of technology, and highlights practical ways to document accomplishments. Useful for review of competencies 1, 2, 8, 18, 20, 22, 23, and 24.

  8. Donham, J. (2008). Enhancing teaching and learning: A leadership guide for school library media specialists (2nd ed. rev.). New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers.

    Shows how to develop and implement an effective school library media program by integrating it into the total education environment. Part One covers all aspects of the school environment: students, curriculum and instruction, principals, school district administration, and the community. Part Two shows how to integrate the school library media program throughout these environments using interaction and collaboration. Useful for review of competencies 2, 3, 6, and 10.

  9. Eisenberg, M., & Berkowitz, R. E. (2000). Information and technology skills for student achievement. [Online].

    Explores tools for finding, using, presenting, and evaluating information for a purpose in the information age. Contributors are experienced teachers and specialists adept in the Big6. Useful for review of competencies 4 and 2.

  10. Evans, G. E., & Saponaro, M. Z. (2005). Developing library and information center collections. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.

    Covers all phases of collection development, from needs assessment, policies, and the selection process (theory and practice) to publishers, serials, protection, legal issues, censorship, and intellectual freedom. Useful for review of competencies 8, 16, and 22.

  11. Everhart, N. (2003). Controversial issues in school librarianship: Divergent perspectives. Worthington, OH: Linworth Publishing.

    Provides discussion of many problems of school librarianship, including inconsistencies in state requirements. Relates unbiased facts and encourages readers to express and support their own opinions. Useful for review of competencies 1, 19, 21, 22, 23, and 25.

  12. Florida Department of Education. Library media services. [Online].

    Includes Web links to Florida's Research Process Model, Program Evaluation Rubric, Sunshine State Young Readers Award Program, and Sunshine State Standards. Useful for competencies 1, 7, 8, 10, and 25.

  13. Harada, V. H., & Yoshina, J. M. (2005). Assessing learning: Librarians as teachers and partners. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.

    Addresses the practical application of assessing student learning in the school library media center. An important book for school library media specialists to consider as they address their role as teachers, and the accountability issues associated with that role. Useful for review of competencies 3 and 4.

  14. Harvey, C. A. (2008). No school library left behind: Leadership, school improvement, and the media specialist. Columbus, OH: Linworth Publishing.

    Emphasizes the school library media specialist's role as a leader and as a participant in the School Improvement Plan. Describes how to create dynamic programs that students need, administrators support, and teachers rely on. Describes how to align the library media program with the school improvement process in order to maintain the valuable library program and the essential school library media specialist. Useful for review of competencies 9, 14, 15, 18, 21, 24, and 25.

  15. Hughes-Hassell, S., & Wheelock, A. (2001). The information-powered school. Chicago: American Library Association.

    Outlines a specific plan to allow school library media specialists and teachers to share the responsibilities of planning, teaching, and assessing student learning and offering a truly coherent curriculum. Useful for review of competency 3.

  16. Irvin, J. L., Buehl, D., & Radcliffe, B. J. (2007). Strategies to enhance literacy and learning in middle school content area classrooms (3rd ed.). Boston: Pearson Allyn & Bacon.

    Includes the most current research in the field of middle school literacy. Addresses issues that affect middle school students and teachers and their experiences with literacy instruction. Useful for review of competency 25.

  17. Lanning, S., & Bryner, J. (2004). Essential reference services for today's school media specialists. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.

    Focuses on core reference skills, current electronic and print resources, and leadership in teaching reference skills in K to 12 school libraries. Reviews the AASL guidelines in Information Power: Building Partnerships for Learning and focuses on how school library media specialists can help students achieve information literacy by teaching core reference and information- processing skills and by building excellent reference collections in their school library media centers. Useful for review of competencies 7 and 16.

  18. Marks, D. F. (2006). Children's book award handbook. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.

    Includes the history and award criteria for each major children's book award, as well as a biography of the person behind each award. Also includes lists of the winners in each category, teaching and exploration activities, reproducible teaching aids, and a timeline of events leading up to the establishment of each award. Includes easy-to-read tables and charts suitable for classroom duplication. Useful for review of competency 8.

  19. Morris, B. J. (2004). Administering the school library media center (4th ed.). Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.

    Covers the basics of responsibilities such as administration, facilities management, selection of materials, staffing, budgeting, and organization. Aligned with the current American Association of School Librarians national guidelines for school library media. Useful for review of all competencies.

  20. Moursund, D. G. (2003). Project-based learning using information technology (2nd ed.). Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education.

    Discusses how to integrate the vision of high-quality education into classroom activities that help students develop higher-order thinking skills and a thirst for lifelong learning. Useful for review of competencies 2, 4, and 24.

  21. Nilsen, A., & Donelson, K. L. (2008). Literature for today's young adults. Boston: Pearson Allyn & Bacon.

    Suggests criteria for evaluating books of all genres, from poetry and nonfiction to mysteries, science-fiction, and graphic novels. Covers issues such as pop culture and mass media in order to help teachers connect with students' interests outside the classroom. Useful for review of competency 8.

  22. Notess, G. R. (2006). Teaching Web search skills: Techniques and strategies of top trainers. Medford, NJ: Information Today.

    Presents a variety of approaches to instructional design and methodology; lists a range of essential training resources; and features dozens of helpful figures, search screens, worksheets, handouts, and sample training materials. Useful for review of competencies 5, 6, and 24.

  23. Riedling, A. M. (2005). Reference skills for the school library media specialist. Columbus, OH: Linworth Publishing.

    Focuses on reference processes, sources, services, and skills, and offers real-life examples to which school library media specialists can refer when particular reference situations arise. Contains information on updated terminology and techniques; research processes and models; and selection, evaluation, and maintenance of reference sources. Addresses the vast changes in technology with a wealth of Web-based tools, Webliographies and new print resources. Useful for review of competencies 4, 7, and 24.

  24. Russell, C. (2004). Complete copyright: An everyday guide for librarians. Chicago: American Library Association.

    Provides guidance for common copyright issues and the latest trends, including the intricacies of copyright in the digital world. Real-life examples illustrate how librarians can be advocates for fair and balanced copyright laws. Useful for review of competency 22.

  25. Smaldino, S. E., Russell, J. D., Heinich, R., & Molenda, M. (2008). Instructional technology and media for learning (9th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall.

    Provides a framework to teach readers to apply in-depth coverage of current and future computer, multimedia, Internet/Intranet, distance learning, and audiovisual technologies to classroom instruction. Useful for review of competencies 5 and 24.

  26. Stephens, C. G., & Franklin, P. (2007). Library 101: A handbook for the school library media specialist. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.

    Aimed at helping school library media specialists open new schools or begin their first jobs. Also a source of information for library professionals in guiding clerical staff and student and parent volunteers. Covers everything from library management systems to budgeting, television production, and collaboration with teachers. Useful for review of all competencies.

  27. Toor, R., & Weisburg, H. K. (2007). New on the job: A school library media specialist's guide to success. Chicago: American Library Association.

    Presents a comprehensive, hands-on guide to successfully managing a library media center. Useful for review of competencies 9, 11, 15, 22, and 24.

  28. Woolls, B. (2008). The school library media manager (4th ed.). Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.

    Discusses administration with regard to collections, facilities, personnel, budget, advocacy, program evaluation and assessment, networking, intellectual freedom, grants, and technology. Useful for review of competencies 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25.

 

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