We think it occupies a special niche. Each bimonthly issue packs a wealth of
information into 24 pages which carry no ads. Although not primarily a reviewing
journal, between the two-page thematic Bibliography, Noteworthy Nonfiction
(or Spotlighting Fiction), Poetry, Books in Focus, and Boxes highlighting
titles for various purposes, we discuss between 40 and 50 books in each issue.
You will also find Information Literacy units and lessons for use in elementary
through high school for either collaborative projects with teachers or to
do on your own if you have a fixed schedule. National subject-area standards
are offered for at least one of these in each issue. Two columnists bring you
hard-to-find curriculum–related websites, while the Bulletin Board
(along with additional suggestions in Bulletin Board Bonuses), Puzzler, and
Research to Go give you ideas for those days when you are just too busy to be
creative on your own.
Finally, the School Librarian's Workshop is a resource for professional
development with techniques for becoming a leader, dealing with on-the-job
problems, identifying trends in technology, and suggesting ways to make your
school library media program stand out.
In short, the School Librarian's Workshop is a practical tool that will help
you with all aspects of your job. If this piques your interest, ask for a free copy.
If you decide to subscribe, the cost for one year, including an annual Index is $48. Those of you with tight budgets might consider sharing the issue with your principal to see how you can bring this resource for both you and your faculty into your library media center. Perhaps you, too, will become one of our long-standing readers
On line this month
Welcome to our 28th year of publication. For those of you who have been with us
for years, we thank you for your continuing support. If you are visiting this
website but not familiar with our print publication, you probably want to know
how the School Librarian's Workshop fits within the range of periodicals for
library media specialists.