Based on real schools and the struggles of real library media specialists and teachers, you'll find theory, principles, research and concrete examples all presented to illustrate how the Library Power initiative can move your school towards an inquiry-based approach to teaching, learning and curriculum renewal. Inquiry-based learning is the way we learn in "real life." Get this book and start implementing it in your school today!

- Learn the theory, principles and research behind this effective practice

- Learn how to implement inquiry-based learning into your school from three extensive case studies

- Understand the effect of an inquiry-based curriculum on information literacy

This new edition of a classic shows how to take a proactive role in shaping instruction by learning how to develop and implement a library media programme and integrate it into the total educational experience. Revised and updated, Donham's third edition covers all aspects of the school system: students, curriculum and instruction, principals, district administration, and the community. It demonstrates how to interact and collaborate in order to integrate the school library media programme throughout these environments. This new edition offers Real-life examples of issues in school librarianship Current statistics and research results on early learning, child poverty, and other topics A new chapter on ""the virtual school library"" Expanded coverage of nonfiction and complex texts Readers will benefit from this complete coverage of the school environment--common staff structures, budget issues, and more.