This readable and practical book examines the changes in school libraries brought by the digital revolution-and describes how new and experienced librarians can take advantage of them. Both a book of practical solutions to today's budgetary and staffing problems in school libraries as well as an advocacy book, The Indispensable Librarian: Surviving and Thriving in School Libraries in the Information Age, Second Edition provides a practice-based overview of all management topics that also supplies real-world scenarios, step-by-step instructions, and pragmatic solutions to specific problems. In this follow-up to his original book, Doug Johnson offers more practical methods and sage advice for leveraging technology's popularity and effectiveness to build stronger programs and cultivate beneficial professional connections and friendships. He defines and clarifies the role of the school library media specialist in a technologically enhanced school, providing relevant examples and useful advice on a variety of topics; and underscores the importance of strong management skills, especially regarding collaborative planning and communications. The book is written especially for K-12 school librarians, both new and experienced, and is also suitable for pre-service librarians as a textbook. Provides both practical and visionary insights from an experienced, currently practicing librarian/library supervisor Supplies accessible and often humorous coverage of the subject without being simplistic Includes provocative ideas to stimulate thought and discussion Highlights the impact of technology on the library program and serves as a straightforward guide to changes needed in the field Offers an essential foundation of all aspects of managing a school library program

This compilation of media and technology guru Doug Johnson's Library Media Connection columns offers his unique perspective on the role of the library media specialist in today's world. School Libraries Head for the Edge: Rants, Recommendations, and Reflections collects Doug Johnson's wildly popular "Head for the Edge" column for Library Media Connection. In one convenient volume, it brings together the best of Johnson's writing-topical, timely, technical, and theoretical-on the world of school media and the most effective ways libraries can use technology to serve teachers and students. School Libraries Head for the Edge ranges across the breadth of its critically important subject, with chapters on libraries and education in transition, professional skills and development, building student research and technology skills, technology in the libraries and in education, and bringing an ethical, values-based sensibility to the use of media in school libraries. Throughout, Johnson tells it like it is, with cutting-edge coverage of the latest trends in library media and technology and incisive commentary on everything from the ramifications of Web 2.0 to what's new for tomorrow. Provides a collection of Doug Johnson's "Head for the Edge" columns for Library Media Connection, all in one place Presents nine edgy illustrations from Doug Johnson's son, Brady-one for each chapter Offers bibliographic listings of print and online resources where appropriate Includes an afterword by the author

When students start using computers and networks, they start operating in a new, virtual world. Suddenly, behavioral lines blur: is it OK to download text from a website right into a term paper? What should you say about computer chat rooms or copying software programs? This new thoughtful and carefully written book helps you-and your students-understand today's information technology ethics, from downloading explicit pictures to guessing passwords to respect for privacy, property, and the law. * Help students explore the ethics of digital technology * Includes the Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics with key moral imperatives for students of all ages