School Librarians and the Technology Department

CHAPTER 1: Looking Back: How Far Have We Come?
Introduction
In the Beginning
Storage
Compact Disks
Infrastructure
Growing Importance of Internet
Importance of Technology Specialists and Librarians
Technology Specialists
Librarians
GUI-A Real Game Changer
Networking and Infrastructure
Web 2.0
CIPA and Filtering
2010 to Present
What's in a Name?
Naming School Librarians
Naming Techheads
What's in a Name Anyway?
Summary
Works Cited
CHAPTER 2: School Librarians: Working Effectively in Their Environment
Introduction
School Librarians' Use of Technology
But What If They Don't Want to Use Technology?
Accessing Available Technologies
Influences Regarding Technology's Use with Students
Working Collaboratively
Using Available Technology Applications
Evaluating Technology Applications
Summary
Works Cited
CHAPTER 3: The Technology Department: Appraising Current Responsibilities and Challenges
Introduction
Living in the Information Society: Universal Access
Focusing on Knowledge Management and Education
Education of Users
Communicating and Collaborating: The Techheads
Encouraging User Buy-In
Globalization
Training
Meetings
Summary
Works Cited
CHAPTER 4: Students and Teachers: This Is Who It's All About!
Introduction
Conducting a Simple Search
As a Result of Online Safety Concerns, What Happens at Schools?
When the Government Becomes Involved
Teaching and Learning Using Technology
What about Best Practices?
Guided Inquiry
Summary
Works Cited
CHAPTER 5: Building Bridges
Introduction
First Things First
Let Bygones Be Bygones
Get Off on the Right Foot
Offer Small Courtesies and Friendly Gestures
Foster Mutual Respect
Take a Hard Look in the Mirror
Engage All Parties
Reach Out and Meet Face-to-Face
Take Time
Attend the Same Staff Developments and Conferences
Start Small
Use Web 2.0 Technology to Everyone's Advantage
Be Persistent
Look for Ways to Use Common Challenges
Involve Administrator
When All Else Fails
Advice from the Trenches
Take a Holistic View
Summary
Works Cited
CHAPTER 6: Where Do We Go Next? Or Give the Techheads a Project
Introduction
Collegiality
Shared Spaces
Shared Planning
Staff Development: Project-Based Learning
How Does This Translate to Techheads?
Evaluating for Ongoing Success
Summary
Works Cited
Epilogue
Appendix A: Library Use Survey
Appendix B: Technical Evaluation Checklist
Appendix C: Technical Evaluation Checklist
Appendix D: Techheads
Appendix E: Technology Implementation Request
Index