From: Usher <karen@usher43.karoo.co.uk>
Date: Sun, Nov 14, 2010 at 8:27 PM
Subject: [IFLA-L] Joint IFLA/IASL Book
To: IFLA-L <ifla-l@infoserv.inist.fr>
CALL FOR CHAPTERS
Global Perspectives on School Libraries: Projects and Practices
/ edited by Luisa Marquardt and Dianne Oberg. ‐ Berlin/New York: De Gruyter Saur, 2011. 160 p. [IFLA Publications; Nr 148].***************************************************************
Book Description:
This book will feature creative and innovative school library
‐related projects and practices from around the world. Each of the chapters describe, in 3000‐6000 words, a specific school library project or practice developed to improve school library programs and/or services. The description or "case study" will include: a description of the project/practice, the context of the project/practice; the aims and objectives; strategies and resources used to carry out the project/practice; outcomes of the project/practice; assessment and evaluation; sustainability; replicability; and contact/s for further information. These case studies will provide best practices that can serve as a guide or "how‐to manual" for others facing similar challenges.***************************************************************
Audience:
School librarians/Information Specialists, School Teachers, School Leaders / Principals / Administrators, Public/Academic Librarians engaged/interested in School Library projects/partnership; LIS (Library and Information Science) researchers / professors.
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TOC:
0. PRESENTATION
1. INTRODUCTION
Focusing on: 21st century's change and challenges in transitional societies, literacies and competencies required for an active citizenship, the school library's role in education, Information Literacy, the need for an effective collaboration with Public Libraries and other partners/stakeholders.
2. CORPUS
with contributions (from different Countries within the Regions around the world) that are including (but not limited to) the following:
2A. Education
2A.a School librarian
‐information specialist's education and training2A.b School library patron's education and training Rome (Italy) – Edmonton (Canada), Nov. 5, 2010.
22A.c Designs for successful teaching and learning in school libraries (e.g., instructional design models, implementation issues, time management, curriculum and assessment)
2B.Literacies
2B.a Promotion of reading and other literacy activities
2B.b Information literacy
2B.c Specific literacies (e.g., health, finance, environment, cultural heritage)
2C. The school library for all
2C.a Accessibility issues for all learners (e.g., diversity issues, universal access; design; spaces and equipment)
2C.b The application of Web 2.0 and other technologies in the improvement of school library programs (e.g., blogs, Wikis, pod casting)
2D. School library advocacy and development
2D.a Fund raising for school libraries
2D.b Partnerships and strategic alliances (within and outside the school: e.g., the Principal, the Public Library, the local Museum etc.)
2D.c Role of associations (library, school library, parents' associations) and organizations (e.g., NGOs, Foundation) in supporting school library development
2D.d Government initiatives for supporting school library development
3. COMMENTS AND CONCLUSIONS
Annex
References
Useful websites / on line resources selected list
Index of names
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Deadlines:
Dec. 1, 2010: Collection of (2
‐3 page) chapter proposalsJan. 15, 2011:
Feedback to prospective AuthorsFeb. 15, 2011: Collection of full
‐text contributionsMarch 1, 2011:
Feedback and request for revisions (if any) to AuthorsApril 1, 2011: Collection of final contributions ("Camera ready")
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Launch/Distribution:
Announcement:
Bologna Children's Book Fair (March 28
‐31, 2011)Distribution:
Joint IFLA/IASL Pre
‐IFLA 2011 Conference in Jamaica: Aug. 5, 2011IASL 2011 Conference: Aug. 7
‐12, 2011IFLA 2011 in Puerto Rico
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Info and contact:
mail to < iasl.ifla.sljointbook@gmail.com >Submission Form also available from
Mrs. Karen Usher MCLIP, Hon. FCLIP
Secretary of IFLA: School Libraries and Resource Centers Section
Librarian
Eric Fell Learning Resource Centre
South Hunsley School
MELTON
North Ferriby
East Yorkshire
HU14 3HS
(44) 1482 631208 ext. 150