ERIC Number: EJ790401
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008-May
Pages: 3
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Collaboration Connections
Harvey, Carl A., II
School Library Media Activities Monthly, v24 n9 p20-22 May 2008
Of all the buzz words used in the school library media profession, "collaboration" evokes the strongest feelings--and not all of those feelings are positive. Some library media specialists are not convinced that collaboration is an essential part of their programs, yet collaboration seems to be essential in many other professions. In fact, there are very few professions where people can work in isolation, because most careers require workers to collaborate and work with colleagues. The practice of taking a class to the library media center with the library media specialist doing his or her own thing, in isolation, should be long gone. This article argues that what is most important is student learning and the most effective learning takes place when teachers and library media specialists collaborate, and it gives tips on effective collaborations.
Descriptors: Cooperation, School Libraries, Media Specialists, Library Services, Cooperative Planning, Librarian Teacher Cooperation
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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