Citation Pearl Growing WorldCat -- Competency 6

I searched WorldCat using Citation Pearl Growing. In searching a known item, I chose Carol Simpson (Simpson, Carol) and copyright, since for research I have done in another class I know she specializes in copyright and writes books and articles on the subject. I immediately found this record.

Successive Fractions LibLit -- Competency 6

I searched Library Literature using a Successive Fractions search. I typed in school libraries, narrowed that with Texas, and narrowed that with fundraising. I received 18 results, including the one screen captured in this image.

Specific Facet First ASC -- Competency 6

I searched Academic Search Complete using Specific Facet First. I first searched by fundrais*, thinking it would yield the least results. I received 6,058 results. So to test my thinking I deleted that and searched by school librar*, and found that I was correct, since I received 144,184 results in this way. I deleted that, and first typed in fundrais* and then school librar*. I received 18 results. Here is the capture of one I found on the subject of fundraising and Chicago school libraries.

Building Block Search ERIC -- Competency 6

I searched ERIC EBSCO Host using a Building Block Search. I truncated fund* for all funding and fundraising possibilities. I added school libra*, allowing the truncation for variations of library, libraries, and librarians. I then added strateg* for strategy or strategies. I found several useful articles. This is a capture of one I found to be useful.

Website -- Competency 9

http://www.schoollibrarymedia.com/

School Library Media Activities Monthly

This website focuses on the collaboration between teachers and librarians with the goal of using the library to supplement the curriculum. It contains quite a few resources for the school librarian. Its contents include articles, ideas for curriculum/library integration, editorials, blogs, podcasts, and an author almanac. There is a soft copy edition subscription available as well.

I chose it because it appears very useful for school librarians.

I located it using Google and the keywords "school library."

Research Multimedia -- Competency 8

"Washington School Libraries Rally." American Libraries. Videoclip. 19 Feb 2008. http://alfocus.ala.org/videos/washington-school-libraries-rally.

I chose this clip because it addresses the mistaken perception of the school library as being "optional." Through a variety of speakers, including three moms in Washington State who took it upon themselves to fight the school district's decision to cut school librarian hours to save money, the essential need for the school library is advocated.