Technology and the School Library: A Comprehensive Guide for Media Specialists and Other Educators

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Odin L. Jurkowski

Technology and the School Library

A Comprehensive Guide for Media Specialists and Other Educators

Odin L. Jurkowski

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Rowman & Littlefield
06 August 2024

Educational equipment & technology, computer-aided learning (CAL)

For school librarians, technology is an essential component of their work. To meet the growing need in this area, Odin Jurkowski first wrote Technology and the School Library in 2006. To address the technological advancements, Jurkowski provides an overview of the types of technologies used in school libraries, from traditional low-tech options to the latest developments, describing how the school librarian interacts with and works with the technology.

Updated throughout, this 4th edition addresses the continuously changing nature of technology, including Chromebooks, augmented reality, virtual reality, and generative AI. Major topics covered in this volume include information resources in the school library, the different varieties of educational software available, resources available via the web, and what to include on a school library website. This book also addresses tools that can be used in classrooms and technology administration: everything from automation and filters to student safety and security systems.

By: Odin L. Jurkowski
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: Fourth Edition
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 150mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 363g
ISBN: 9781538187838
ISBN 10: 1538187833
Pages: 270
Publication Date: 06 August 2024
Recommended Age: From 18 to 22 years
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Odin Jurkowski, PhD is tenured full professor at the University of Central Missouri (UCM). He teaches in both library science and information services and the educational technology graduate programs. He has been at UCM since 2002, having completed his MLS from Dominican University, an MS in technical communications and information design from Illinois Institute of Technology, and his EdD in instructional technology from Northern Illinois University. He has developed and taught over 25 different courses including but not limited to Foundations of Educational Technology, Using Technology to Enhance Teaching and Learning, Communication in Online Learning Communities, Educational Technology Leadership, Technology in Libraries, Creating Web-Based Resources, and History of the Book and Libraries.

Reviews for Technology and the School Library: A Comprehensive Guide for Media Specialists and Other Educators

Technology and the School Library is truly a comprehensive guide to devices, software, and policies for using technology in a learning environment. Jurkowski addresses established, current, and emerging technologies' potential to enhance learners' engagement in locating, creating, and sharing information, and provides school librarians with guides and frameworks for selecting and managing a range of applications. This book is a must for school librarians for to effectively infuse their school libraries with appropriate tools to empower teaching and learning. --Marcia A. Mardis, professor, School of Information, Florida State University Jurkowski's fourth edition of his classic text continues to provide basic information and realistic, practical advice about educational technology resources and services. The historical contexts and chapter discussion questions makes this book a relevant textbook for new school librarians. --Lesley S.J. Farmer, PhD, professor of Library Media, California State University Long Beach