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The Link, December 2016, University Of Northern Iowa. Division Of School Library Studies.

The Link: A School Library Studies Alumni Newsletter

Inside this issue:

--Technology and the TL

--Supporting School Libraries Through ESSA

--Teaching Book Trailers

--Building the Ranks

Rod Library Newsletter: Rod Notes, V9n5, December 2016/January 2017, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Library Newsletter

In This Issue:

--Antique Words Game Night
--De-stress with Rod
--Moving Words
-- Rock the Stacks IV
-- Upcoming Events

Rod Library Newsletter: Rod Notes, V9n4, November 2016, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Library Newsletter

Inside This issue:
-- U.S. Election Display
-- Rare Books Petting Zoo
-- Research Subject Sought
-- Rock the Stacks III
-- Upcoming Events

Rod Library Newsletter: Rod Notes, V9n3, October 2016, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Library Newsletter

In This Issue:
--Crow Forum
--Family Weekend
--Rock the Stacks II
--Info Lit for Grad Students
--Vinyl Fridays
--Open Textbook Faculty Workshop
--Upcoming Events

Rod Library Newsletter: Rod Notes, V9n2, September 2016, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Library Newsletter

In This Issue:
--It Takes an Iowan
--Need Help? Ask Us!
--Are You Career Ready?
--Vinyl Fridays
--A-Team
--Upcoming Events

Rod Library Newsletter: Rod Notes, V9n1, August 2016, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Library Newsletter

In This Issue:
--New OneSearch!
--Learning Commons Tech Desk
--Rock the Stacks!
--Ch-ch-Changes
--Upcoming Events

Rod Library Newsletter: Rod Notes, V8n10, June/July 2016, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Library Newsletter

In This Issue:

-- New Museum Website Launch
-- Books of Summer
-- Upcoming Exhibit
-- Recording Rooms
-- Upcoming Events

Reading Promotion Events Recommended For Elementary Students, Nicole N. Guldager, Karla Steege Krueger, Joan Bessman Taylor

Curriculum & Instruction Faculty Publications

One of the major professional goals of teacher librarians is to teach students a love of reading, so that they will independently choose to read throughout their lives.

The Link, June 2016, University Of Northern Iowa. Division Of School Library Studies.

The Link: A School Library Studies Alumni Newsletter

Inside this issue:
--Pirates, comics, poems, and more
--Seamless Integration
--Finding Your Voice
--A Portal to the 1930s
--Calling for Collaboration
--Correction

Rod Library Newsletter: Rod Notes, V8n9, May 2016, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Library Newsletter

In This Issue:
--Finals Stress Week Busters
--New OneSearch! June 2016
--Museum Spotlight
--Don't Forget
--Upcoming Events

Library Connection, V3n2, Spring 2016, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Library Connection

Inside this issue:

--New OneSearch!
--Ballroom Bash: Iowa's Rock n' Roll Legacy
--Rod Library Learning Commons
--UNI ScholarWorks at a Glance
--New Spring 2016

Rod Library Newsletter: Rod Notes, V8n8, April 2016, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Library Newsletter

In This Issue:
--GeoCache for College Cash
--FPAC!
--Ambrose Video 2.0
--National Library Week!
--Upcoming Events

Rod Library Newsletter: Rod Notes, V8n7, March 2016, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Library Newsletter

In This Issue:

-- Common Read
-- Community Read
-- Connect, Create, Innovate, Succeed!
-- RodCon
-- Upcoming Events

Rod Library Newsletter: Rod Notes, V8n6, February 2016, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Library Newsletter

In This Issue:

-- RodCon Approaches!
-- Spotlight on Youth
-- Blind Date With A Book
-- Career Readiness
-- Upcoming Events

Parent Perceptions Of Support From The School Library, Heather Garrett

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this study was to analyze and describe parent perspectives and aspirations related to their child's information literacy, lifelong reading, and digital literacy skills and the role of the school library program to enhance these skills. Four parents of fourth or fifth grade students in a rural Iowa district were asked questions regarding their knowledge of the current library program and how the library curriculum could improve to better aid their children as they progress through school. Three research questions guided the interviews: I.What do parents already know about their children's skills in information literacy, lifelong reading, and …

The Use Of Mentor Texts To Teach Writing In Kindergarten, First And Second Grades, Mary Heeringa

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this study was to research and analyze high quality fiction and nonfiction texts to be used as mentor texts to teach writing in kindergarten, first and second grades. The researcher created a checklist and a table to analyze 81 different texts and then selected 29 to be used as mentor texts to assist in teaching opinion/persuasive, narrative and informational writing. Annotated bibliographies for the 29 texts were written and include how the texts can be used to teach writing in a classroom and/or library setting.