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Leading Change, Ken Haycock
Leading Change, Ken Haycock
Ken Haycock
The article focuses on how school librarians could lead change in their schools. It states that some people do not want change because it is considered as a threat to familiar behavior. It says that in introducing change there should be a sense of urgency, a group that has the power to lead the change, communicate the vision of change. It adds that school librarians must consider all aspects including the involvement of principals, school staff, and the community.
Still A Librarian, Ken Haycock
Still A Librarian, Ken Haycock
Ken Haycock
Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "The Ebook Opportunity" in the November 15, 2011 issue, "Library Science Without the Library" in the January 12, 2012 issue, and "Beyond the Stars" in the November 1 2011 issue, which discusses advocacy for public libraries.
Connecting British Columbia (Canada) School Libraries And Student Achievement: A Comparison Of Higher And Lower Performing Schools With Similar Overall Funding, Ken Haycock
Ken Haycock
Research over time has established associations between components of the school library and student achievement. This study was designed to investigate these associations in schools in British Columbia (Canada) where the government provides equitable funding of public schools while allowing individual school districts and schools to determine individual funding priorities. Findings replicated what numerous previous studies have shown: higher student standardized test scores were associated with a school library that is more accessible, better funded, professionally staffed, managed, stocked, integrated and used. Findings moreover pointed to higher student achievement in those schools where greater resources, from the same limited allocation …
Leadership Is About You, Ken Haycock
Leadership Is About You, Ken Haycock
Ken Haycock
The article offers information on the leadership theory in context with strong and integrated school library program. Several theories of leadership are listed. Core competencies of leaders that include managing attention, managing meaning and managing trust are discussed. Three major functions of leadership are also discussed.
The Bunheads Are Dead: Discovering High Tech, High Touch Opportunities In Library And Information Science, Ken Haycock, C. Garner
The Bunheads Are Dead: Discovering High Tech, High Touch Opportunities In Library And Information Science, Ken Haycock, C. Garner
Ken Haycock
Conjure up a picture of today's librarian, and you are likely to be wrong. Professional librarians are information analysts, freedom of information and protection of privacy officers, family literacy specialists, Internet trainers, teen specialists, genealogists, Web designers and technologists, database managers, historical researchers, information brokers. Indeed, few have the title of “librarian” but all have the master's degree in Library and Information Science (LIS). Graduate LIS programs are appealing to a younger and more diverse student population, yet recruitment is still problematic due to misconceptions about the career and the little-known fact that the first professional degree is at the …
Immersive Learning Environments In Parallel Universes: Learning Through Second Life, Ken Haycock, J. Kemp
Immersive Learning Environments In Parallel Universes: Learning Through Second Life, Ken Haycock, J. Kemp
Ken Haycock
Opportunities for more creative and innovative environments for learners continue to develop through distance education. Especially at the post-secondary level, these immersive environments can involve high-end video game technologies to create multi-user virtual worlds that can both replicate and far extend physical classrooms. At San Jose State University's School of Library and Information Science, courses offered in and through Second Life develop both competence and comfort in working with library users. Several useful lessons have also been learned.
Collaboration: Critical Success Factors For Student Learning, Ken Haycock
Collaboration: Critical Success Factors For Student Learning, Ken Haycock
Ken Haycock
Several studies identify collaboration between classroom teachers and teacher-librarians as a key factor that affects student achievement. Studies in teacher-librarianship have established procedures and processes for effective collaboration. This study examines collaboration from a broader theoretical and research perspective, beginning with 20 factors that specifically influence successful collaborations. These are clustered in six areas: factors related to the environment, to membership characteristics, to process and structure, to communication, to purpose, and to resources. Research from teacher-librarianship is then applied to substantiate and reinforce the factors and provide context for successful collaboration and thus effect on students' learning in schools. Reprinted …
Literacy, Learning And Libraries: Common Issues And Common Concerns, Ken Haycock
Literacy, Learning And Libraries: Common Issues And Common Concerns, Ken Haycock
Ken Haycock
Discusses common issues in literacy, learning and libraries in Canada. Role of libraries and librarians in literacy; Need to have collaboration between public libraries and school districts on professional family literacy programs; Measures to succeed in making library programs effective for students.
Role Clarification And Role Dilemmas: New Challenges For Teacher-Librarians?, Ken Haycock
Role Clarification And Role Dilemmas: New Challenges For Teacher-Librarians?, Ken Haycock
Ken Haycock
No abstract provided.
Propositions For Information Technology: Planning For Success, Ken Haycock, G. Jopson
Propositions For Information Technology: Planning For Success, Ken Haycock, G. Jopson
Ken Haycock
In Canada, the West Vancouver School Board proposed 13 propositions about the selection, management, and effective use of information technology. For each proposition, the senior management included a full outline of the current status, a plan of action, the name of the staff member responsible, and a time line. An external assessment of implementation of each proposition and of the impact on achievement was undertaken. The propositions, clustered in the areas of vision, statement of beliefs, student learning goals, definition, social issues, learning issues, clarification of roles and responsibilities, integration of information delivery systems, community-based information infrastructure, and assessment, are …
The Impact Of Scheduling On Cooperative Program Planning And Teaching (Cppt) And Information Skills Instruction, Ken Haycock
The Impact Of Scheduling On Cooperative Program Planning And Teaching (Cppt) And Information Skills Instruction, Ken Haycock
Ken Haycock
No abstract provided.
Implementing National Guidelines And Standards: A Model For Action, Ken Haycock
Implementing National Guidelines And Standards: A Model For Action, Ken Haycock
Ken Haycock
Outlines the steps undertaken by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) in coordinating the implementation of the `Information power: Building partnerships for learning' standards. Survey conducted in 1995; Restructuring in 1996; Objective of the National Association of Secondary School Principals.
Urban Public Library Directors: Who Are They? Where Did They Come From?, Ken Haycock, L. Mccallum
Urban Public Library Directors: Who Are They? Where Did They Come From?, Ken Haycock, L. Mccallum
Ken Haycock
No abstract provided.
Program Advocacy: Developing Support At The School, District, And Provincial Levels, Ken Haycock
Program Advocacy: Developing Support At The School, District, And Provincial Levels, Ken Haycock
Ken Haycock
No abstract provided.
The Teacher-Librarian As School Principal: A Natural Progression, Ken Haycock
The Teacher-Librarian As School Principal: A Natural Progression, Ken Haycock
Ken Haycock
Focuses on the roles and responsibilities of teacher-librarian in administration. How teacher-librarians are no different from others in education or librarianship who accept challenges of greater responsibility; Five major areas of responsibilities of school administrator; Administrative tasks of the teacher-librarians; Difference between the abilities of principal and teacher-librarians; Skills of the teacher-librarians; Qualities of a successful teacher-librarian.
Evaluation Of The Teacher-Librarian: A Discussion Guide, Ken Haycock
Evaluation Of The Teacher-Librarian: A Discussion Guide, Ken Haycock
Ken Haycock
Focuses on the evaluation of a teacher-librarian (TL). Two significant components of a TL evaluation; Framework of a teacher-librarian evaluation; General considerations in evaluating a teacher-librarian; Role of TL on the nine areas of competence.
The School-Housed Public Library, Ken Haycock
The School-Housed Public Library, Ken Haycock
Ken Haycock
Discusses the issue of school-housed public library. Some basic considerations in public libraries; Role and function of public libraries; Importance of advance planning for joint operations of public libraries; Importance of the location of the public library; Significance of personnel selected to operate the public library; How the funding of public library can affect the operation; How the collection of material should be develop in the library; Importance of constant evaluation.
Selecting The Teacher-Librarian: A Compendium Of Interview Questions, Ken Haycock
Selecting The Teacher-Librarian: A Compendium Of Interview Questions, Ken Haycock
Ken Haycock
Presents a complete summary of potential questions to ask a prospective teacher-librarian who has the leadership ability, training and experience to implement a cooperatively planned program. Personal; Education; Teaching experience; Professionalism and leadership. Cooperative program planning and teaching; More.
Research In Teacher-Librarianship: The Implications For Professional Practice, Ken Haycock
Research In Teacher-Librarianship: The Implications For Professional Practice, Ken Haycock
Ken Haycock
No abstract provided.
Beyond Courtesy: School And Public Library Relationships, Ken Haycock
Beyond Courtesy: School And Public Library Relationships, Ken Haycock
Ken Haycock
No abstract provided.
Clip Art: Suggestions For Use And A Guide To Sources, Ken Haycock, L. Austrom
Clip Art: Suggestions For Use And A Guide To Sources, Ken Haycock, L. Austrom
Ken Haycock
No abstract provided.
The Trustee As School Library Advocate, Ken Haycock
Resource Sharing: Vancouver’S Developmental Approach, Ken Haycock
Resource Sharing: Vancouver’S Developmental Approach, Ken Haycock
Ken Haycock
No abstract provided.
School Librarianship In Canada: An Introduction, Ken Haycock
School Librarianship In Canada: An Introduction, Ken Haycock
Ken Haycock
No abstract provided.
Library Services For French Language Programs, Ken Haycock
Library Services For French Language Programs, Ken Haycock
Ken Haycock
No abstract provided.
Getting To First Base: Developing Support From School Principals, Ken Haycock
Getting To First Base: Developing Support From School Principals, Ken Haycock
Ken Haycock
No abstract provided.
Program Advocacy: The Missing Element, Ken Haycock
What Is A School Librarian? Towards Defining Professionalism, Ken Haycock
What Is A School Librarian? Towards Defining Professionalism, Ken Haycock
Ken Haycock
No abstract provided.
School Librarian As A Professional Teacher, Ken Haycock
School Librarian As A Professional Teacher, Ken Haycock
Ken Haycock
No abstract provided.
Community Involvement In School Libraries: A Public Relations Approach, Ken Haycock
Community Involvement In School Libraries: A Public Relations Approach, Ken Haycock
Ken Haycock
No abstract provided.