Here you will find articles written by David Loertscher organized by year.
2018
- The Fixed vs. Flex schedule problem in Elementary school Libraries Loertscher, David V. “Fixed Flex Summary,” Posted on AASL Forum, November, 2018. Print ad and/or comment on at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qp9grn8Q1ldnQ3WzVsWWiboU_4lJiGDfYb9DyVxhjKs/edit=
Conference Proceedings
2016
Loertscher, D.V., & Woolls, B. (2016). The School Library: Interdisciplinary, Collaborative, Virtual. International Association of School Librarianship. Selected Papers from the Annual Conference. Branford, US.
2015
Boelens, H., Loertscher, D.V., & Valenza, J. (2015). School Libraries in Kid’s Voices: Multilingual, Multicultural Open Access eBooks Written by Children Themselves. Paper presented at 44th International Association of School Librarianship International Conference, Incorporating the 19th International Forum on Research in School Librarianship: ‘The School library Rocks: Living it, Learning it, Loving it’. Maastricht, Netherlands.
2014
Loertscher, D.V., & Woolls, B. (2014). Transmedia Storytelling as an Education Tool. Paper presented at IFLA WLIC 2014 – Lyon – Libraries, Citizens, Societies: Confluence for Knowledge in Session 168 – Libraries for Children and Young Adults. In: IFLA WLIC 2014, 16-22 August 2014, Lyon, France.
2013
Loertscher, D.V., & Woolls, B. (2013). The Virtual Learning Commons: A Facility Designed for Students to Experiment with Meeting the Challenges of Everyday life and Learning. Paper presented at the International Association of School Librarianship Annual Conference, Brantford, United States.
2012
Loertscher, D.V. & Woolls, B. (2012, August). Librarians – Moving from Being ‘The Elephant in the Room’ to Becoming Central to the Learning Process. Paper presented at the IFLA Continuing Professional Development & Workplace Learning Section and Information Literacy Section Satellite Conference: ‘The Road to Information Literacy: Librarians as Facilitators of Learning’, Tampere, Finland.
2011
Loertscher, D.V., Koechlin, C., Zwaan, S., & Rosenfeld, E. (2011, October). Knowledge Building and the Learning Commons . Paper presented at Moving from Research to Practice to Close the Achievement Gap: Treasure Mountain Research Retreat #17, Osseo, MN.
Inzerilla, T., Loertscher, D.V., Bruce, C., & Lupton, M. (2011). Academic Faculty’s Teaching Social Networks: What is the Extent of Library Faculty’s Inclusion? Paper presented at the 2011 Great Lakes Connections Conference.
2009
Loertscher, D.V. (2009, November). From School Libraries to Learning Commons: Reflecting a 180° Shift in Thinking and a Personal Learning Journey. Paper presented at Connections Papers of the Treasure Mountain Research Retreat #15, Charlotte, NC.
Loertscher, D.V. (2009, November). Connections with People and Ideas and the Learning Commons. Paper presented at Connections Papers of the Treasure Mountain Research Retreat #15, Charlotte, NC.
Loertscher, D.V. (2009, November). Other Voices in Education. Paper presented at Connections Papers of the Treasure Mountain Research Retreat #15, Charlotte, NC.
2007
Loertscher, D.V. (2007, October). Are Two Heads Better Than One Action Research Project. Paper presented at Into the Center of Curriculum: Treasure Mountain Research Retreat #14, Reno, NV.
Koeschlin, C., Zwaan, S., & Loertscher, D.V. (2007, October). Reflection on the Teaching and Adoption of Think Models as a Method of Banning Bird Units From the Library. Paper presented at Into the Center of Curriculum: Treasure Mountain Research Retreat #14, Reno, NV.
Loertscher, D.V. (2007, October). The Collaborative School. Paper presented at Into the Center of Curriculum: Treasure Mountain Research Retreat #14, Reno, NV.
2005
Loertscher, D.V. (2005). Building Deep Understanding in the Library by Banning Bird Units and Replacing Them With High-Level Thinking Experiences. Paper presented at Understanding in the Library: Treasure Mountain Research Retreat #12, Gilmary Retreat Center, Pittsburgh, PA.
2003
Loertscher, D.V. (2003). A Framework for Evidence Upon Which to Base Sound Practice (And Tell Our Story). Paper presented at Evidence-Based Practice and School Library Media Programs: Treasure Mountain Research Retreat #11,Kansas City, MO.
2002
Loertscher, D.V., & Woolls, B. (2002). Information Literacy: Helping Librarians Apply the Research to Teaching Information Skills to Patrons: The Importance of the Human Interface. Paper presented at the Continuing Professional Education for the Information Society: The Fifth World Conference on Continuing Education for the Library and Information Science Professions, Munchen, Saur, Germany.
Philip, C. (2002). A Weekend with David Loertscher. Media Spectrum, 29(2), 9.
Loertscher, D.V. (2002, August). Building Knowledge-Rich Environments For Youth: A Worldwide Challenge for Schools and School Librarians. Keynote address presented at the School Libraries for a Knowledge Society: The 31st Annual Conference of International Association of School Librarianship (IASL) and the Sixth International Forum on Research in School Librarianship, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.
2001
Loertscher, D.V. (2001). Unknown title. Paper presented at Information Rich Environments: Treasure Mountain Research Retreat #9, Nashville, IN.
2000
Loertscher, D.V. (2000, January). Unknown title. Paper presented at Treasure Mountain Research Retreat #8, San Antonio, TX.
1997
Loertscher, D.V. (1997, June). Unknown title. Paper presented at Unknown book/conference name: Treasure Mountain Research Retreat #7, Birmingham, AL.
Loertscher, D.V., & Reeves, W. (1997, March). Deepening Our Knowledge of Young People in the Expanding Information Environment: A Model for Field Research. Paper presented at Instructional Interventions for Information Use: Treasure Mountain Research Retreat #6, Troutdale, OR.
Loertscher, D.V., & Woolls, B. (1997, July). The Information Literacy Movement of the School Library Media Field: A Preliminary Summary of the Research . Information Rich but Knowledge Poor? Emerging Issues for Schools and Libraries Worldwide: Paper presented at the 26th annual conference of the International Association of School Librarianship, Vancouver, Canada.
1994
Loertscher, D.V. (1994, November). The Future School Library Media Center. Paper presented at Future Scenarios for School Library Media Programs: Treasure Mountain Research Retreat #5. Indianapolis, IN.
1993
Loertscher, D.V. (1993, June). The Power of Reading: The Effect of Libraries and Reading Promotion on Reading Competence. Paper presented at The Power of Reading: The Effect of Libraries and Reading Promotion on Reading Competence: Treasure Mountain Research Retreat #4. New Orleans, LA. Also Published in School Library Media Annual (SLMA), 12, 198-99.
1992
Loertscher, D.V. (1992). Electronic Information in School Libraries. Paper presented at the 1992 Clinic on Library Applications of Data Processing sponsored by the Graduate School of Library and Information Science, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champagn, IL.
Loertscher, D.V. (1992, October). Unknown title. Paper presented at Researcher Practitioner Partnerships: Applying Qualitative Methodologies to School Settings: The Research of School Library Media Centers: Treasure Mountain Research Retreat #3, Annapolis, MD.
1991
Loertscher, D.V. (1991, June). A Model For Information Literacy. Paper presented at Information Literacy: Treasure Mountain Research Retreat #2, Atlanta, GA.
1989
Loertscher, D.V. (1989, October). Reading Research and the School Library Media. Paper presented at The Research of School Library Media Centers: Treasure Mountain Research Retreat #1, Park City, UT.
1983
Loertscher, D.V. (1983, June). What Research Says to the School Library Media Specialist About: Computer-Assisted Instruction. Literature review summary presented at The American Association of School Librarians Forum for Research: American Library Association National Convention, Los Angeles, CA.
Journal Articles
2019
Loertscher, D.V. & Zepnik, J. (2019). Coteaching Revisited The Replication Study. Teacher Librarian, 47(1), 40-47.
2018
Loertscher, D.V. (2018). National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries A Review. Teacher Librarian, 45(3), 36-48.
Loertscher, D.V. (2018). Design Thinking Revisited: A Personal/Group Study Guide. Teacher Librarian, 45(5), 46-47.
2017
Loertscher, D.V. (2017). Resources for Teacher Librarians. Teacher Librarian, 44(4), 36-37.
Loertscher, D.V. (2017). Fake News, a Rant, and New Standards. Teacher Librarian, 44(4), 44-45.
Loertscher, D.V. (2017). Resources for the Teacher Librarian. Teacher Librarian, 44(5), 38-39.
Loertscher, D.V. (2017). Microdocumentation of the Impact of Teacher Librarians on Teaching and Learning. Teacher Librarian, 44(5), 44-47.
Loertscher, D.V. (2017). Resources for the Teacher Librarian. Teacher Librarian, 45(1), 40-41.
Loertscher, D.V. (2017). The Umbrella Creation Model. Teacher Librarian, 45(1), 46-49.
Loertscher, D.V., & Harlan, M.A. (2017). Design Thinking and the New AASL Standards. Teacher Librarian, 45(2), 46-47.
Loertscher, D.V. (2017). Resources for the Teacher Librarian. Teacher Librarian, 45(2), 38-40.
2016
Loertscher, D.V. & Koechlin, C. (2016). Library Learning Commons – Future Forward and Marc Prensky’s Education to a Better World. Teacher Librarian, 44(2), 46-48.
Loertscher, D.V. (2016). Resources for Teacher Librarians and Other Educators. Teacher Librarian, 43(3), 42-44.
Loertscher, D.V. (2016). Resources for Teacher Librarians and Other Educators. Teacher Librarian, 43(4), 42-44.
Loertscher, D.V., & Koechlin, C. (2016). Collection Development and Collaborative Connection Development or Curation. Teacher Librarian, 43(4), 52-53.
Loertscher, D.V. (2016). The Flexible “Curriculum” of the Library Learning Commons. Teacher Librarian, 43(3), 50-52.
Loertscher, D.V. (2016). Summer Reading Suggestions. Teacher Librarian, 43(5), 38-39.
Loertscher, D.V. (2016). OERs, Collaboration, and the Library Learning Commons. Teacher Librarian, 43(5), 46-48.
Loertscher, D.V. (2016). Resources for Teacher Librarians and Other Educators. Teacher Librarian, 44(1), 34-37.
Loertscher, D.V. (2016). Deeper Learning, Inquiry, and the Teacher Librarian. Teacher Librarian, 44(1), 44-45.
2015
Loertscher, D.V., & Koechlin, C. (2015, Summer). The Virtual Learning Commons and the Building of a Participatory Learning Community. Virtual Libraries: Enabling Learning in an Online World. The Journal for the School Information Professional, 19 (1), 4-8.
Loertscher, D.V. & Marcoux, E. (2015). Some Summer Reading. Teacher Librarian, 42(5), 6-7.
Loertscher, D.V. & Marcoux, E. (2015). Summer Reading and Resources. Teacher Librarian, 42(5), 39.
Loertscher, D.V. & Marcoux, E. (2015). Treasure Mountain Streamed Live!. Teacher Librarian, 43(1), 6-7.
Loertscher, D.V. (2015). The Virtual Makerspace A New Possibility. Teacher Librarian, 43(1), 50-51.
Loertscher, D.V. & Marcoux, E. (2015). Resources for Teacher Librarians. Teacher Librarian, 43(1), 41.
Loertscher, D.V. & Marcoux, E. (2015). Thank You and Adieu. Teacher Librarian, 43(2), 6-7.
Loertscher, D.V. & Marcoux, E. (2015). Resources for the Teacher Librarian. Teacher Librarian, 43(2), 40-41.
Loertscher, D.V. & Koechlin, C. (2015). Coteaching and the Learning Commons Building a Participatory School Culture. Teacher Librarian, 43(2), 12-16.
Loertscher, D.V. & Marcoux, E. (2015). Year of the Learning Commons. Teacher Librarian, 42(3), 6-7.
Loertscher, D.V. & Marcoux, E. (2015). Learning Commons Progress Report. Teacher Librarian, 42(3), 8-11.
Loertscher, D.V. & Koechlin, C. (2015). Finland, Collaboration, and Co-teaching. Teacher Librarian, 42(3), 56-57.
Loertscher, D.V. & Marcoux, E. (2015). Resources for the Teacher Librarian. Teacher Librarian, 42(3), 40-43.
Loertscher, D.V., & Marcoux, E. (2015). Welcome to the Year of the Learning Commons. Teacher Librarian, 42(4), 6-7.
Loertscher, D.V. (2015). Conferences, the Learning Commons, and Elevator Speeches. Teacher Librarian, 42(4), 53.
2014
Loertscher, D.V. & Marcoux, E. (2014). Excellence. Teacher Librarian, 41(4), 6-7.
Loertscher, D.V. (2014). The Library Learning Commons Collection Is Core – Or Is It?. Teacher Librarian, 41(4), 48.
Loertscher, D.V. & Marcoux, E. (2014). Resources for the Teacher Librarian. Teacher Librarian, 41(4), 42-43.
Loertscher, D.V. & Marcoux, E. (2014). The Badge of Excellence What Are the Characteristics of Winners?. Teacher Librarian. 41(4), 34-36.
Loertscher, D.V. & Marcoux, E. (2014). Notebook. Teacher Librarian. 42(2), 6-7.
Loertscher, D.V. (2014). Collaboration and Coteaching A New Measure of Impact. Teacher Librarian, 42(2), 8-19.
Loertscher, D.V. (2014). Coteaching On and Off Line A Tech Tip. Teacher Librarian 42(2), 53-54.
Loertscher, D.V. & Marcoux, E. (2014). Resources for the Teacher Librarian. Teacher Librarian. 42(2), 47-49.
Loertscher, D.V. & Marcoux, E. (2014). Summer. Teacher Librarian. 41(5), 6-7.
Loertscher, D.V. & Marcoux, E. (2014). Resources for the Teacher Librarian. Teacher Librarian. 41(5), 54-55.
Loertscher, D.V. (2014). Makers, Self-Directed Learners, and the Library Learning Commons. Teacher Librarian. 41(5), 35-38.
Loertscher, D.V. & Marcoux, E. (2014). Thinking Outside the Box, and the Comfort Zone. Teacher Librarian. 42(1), 6-7.
Loertscher, D.V. & Marcoux, E. (2014). Resources for the Teacher Librarian. Teacher Librarian. 42(1), 44-49.
Loertscher, D.V. & C. Koechlin. (2014). The Successful Learner. Teacher Librarian. 42(1), 36-37.
Loertscher, D.V. & Marcoux, E. (2014). Show Up. Teacher Librarian. 41(3), 6-7.
Lewis, K.R. & Loertscher, D.V. (2014). The Possible is Now The CCSS Moves Librarians to the Center of Teaching and Learning. Teacher Librarian. 41(3), 48-52.
Loertscher, D.V. & Marcoux, E. (2014). Resources for the Teacher Librarian. Teacher Librarian 41(3), 42-44.
Loertscher, D.V., & Koechlin, C. (2014). Climbing to Excellence Defining Characteristics of Successful Learning Commons. Knowledge Quest, 42(4), 14-15.
2013
Loertscher, D.V. & Marcoux, E. (2013). Enthusiasm, Excitement, and Inspiration. Teacher Librarian, 41(2), 6-7.
Loertscher, D.V. & Marcoux, E. (2013). Resources for the Teacher Librarian. Teacher Librarian, 41(2), 42-43.
Loertscher, D.V. Preddy, L. & Derry, B. (2013). Makerspaces in the School Library Learning Commons and the uTEC Maker Model. Teacher Librarian, 41(2), 48-51.
Loertscher, D.V. & Marcoux, E. (2013). Summer Reading. Teacher Librarian, 40(5), 6-7.
Loertscher, D.V. & Marcoux, E. (2013). Resources for the Teacher Librarian. Teacher Librarian, 40(5), 44-46.
Loertscher, D.V. (2013). Managing PLN Info and Instructional Design Challenges. Teacher Librarian, 40(5), 50-51.
Loertscher, D.V. & Marcoux, E. (2013). A New Year, New Opportunities. Teacher Librarian, 41(1), 6-7.
Loertscher, D.V. & Marcoux, E. (2013). Resources for the Teacher Librarian. Teacher Librarian, 41(1), 44-45.
Loertscher, D.V. & Koechlin, C. (2013). Online Learning: Possibilities for a Participatory Culture. Teacher Librarian, 41(1), 50-53.
Loertscher, D.V., & Marcoux, E. (2013). Resources for the Teacher Librarian. Teacher Librarian, 40(4), 50-56.
Loertscher, D.V. (2013). For Fluent Readers-Kindergarten is Key. Teacher Librarian, 40(3), 14.
Loertscher, D.V., & Marcoux, E. (2013). Rethinking the Past, Reimagining the Future. Teacher Librarian, 40(3), 6-7.
Loertscher, D.V., & Marcoux, E. (2013). The Best of the Best. Teacher Librarian, 40(4), 6-7.
Loertscher, D.V. (2013). Personal Learning Networks and Your Personal Expertise. Teacher Librarian, 40(3), 53-55.
Loertscher, D.V. (2013). Real Learning in the Learning Commons. Teacher Librarian, 40(4), 60.
2012
Loertscher, D.V., & Koechlin, C. (2012). The Virtual Learning Commons and School Improvement. Teacher Librarian, 39(6), 20-24.
Loertscher, D.V. (2012). Maker Spaces and the Learning Commons. Teacher Librarian, 39(6), 45-46.
Loertscher, D.V., & Koechlin, C. (2012). Dear Teachers: The Learning Commons and the Future of Learning. Teacher Librarian, 39(4), 51-54.
Loertscher, D.V, & Koechlin, C. (2012). Theory and Research as the Foundational Elements of a Learning Commons. Teacher Librarian, 39(3), 48-51.
Loertscher, D.V. (2012). At the Center of Teaching and Learning, or Isolated Again, It’s Time to Decide. Teacher Librarian, 39(5), 57-58.
Loertscher, D.V., & Marcoux, E. (2012). Common Core, Student-Centered Learning, and Collaboration. Teacher Librarian, 40(2), 6-7.
Loertscher, D.V., & Marcoux, E. (2012). The Best of the Best. Teacher Librarian, 39(4), 6-7.
Loertscher, D.V., & Marcoux, E. (2012). Common Core, Visibility, Impact, Learning Models, and Much More. Teacher Librarian, 39(6), 6-7.
Loertscher, D.V., & Marcoux, E. (2012). Invisible No More! Teacher Librarian, 39(3), 6-7.
Loertscher, D.V, & Marcoux, E. (2012). Resources for the Teacher Librarian. Teacher Librarian, 39(4), 42-47.
Loertscher, D.V., & Marcoux,E. (2012). Happy Summer, Teacher Librarian, 39(5), 6-7.
Loertscher, D.V. (2012). Get an iTeam in Your Life and See the Difference! Teacher Librarian, 40(2), 14.
Loertscher, D.V., & Gulassa, J. (2012). Personal Professional Development: An Interview with Steve Hargadon. Teacher Librarian, 40(2), 51-52.
2011
Koechlin, C., Luhtala, M., & Loertscher, D.V. (2011). Knowledge Building in the Learning Commons. Teacher Librarian, 38(3), 20-26.
Loertscher, D.V. (2011). Unleash the Power of Technology in Education. Teacher Librarian, 39(1), 46.
Loertscher, D.V., & Koechlin, C. (2011). Personal Learning Environments in the Learning Commons. Teacher Librarian, 39(2), 23-26.
Loertscher, D.V. (2011). Personal Learning Environments and Personal Learning Networks An Introduction. Teacher Librarian, 39(2), 22.
Loertscher, D.V. (2011). The Power of Technology to Enhance Learning. Teacher Librarian, 38(3), 40-41.
Loertscher, D.V. (2011). The State and Futures of Educational Technologies. Teacher Librarian, 38(4), 40-41.
Loertscher, D.V. (2011). Common Core, Book2Cloud, PARCC, and Acting NOW!, Teacher Librarian, 39(2), 52-53.
Loertscher, D.V. (2011). Summer Reading. Teacher Librarian, 38(5), 40-41.
Loertscher, D.V. (2011). Enabled, Engaged, Empowered. Teacher Librarian, 38(5), 38-39.
Loertscher, D.V., & Marcoux, E. (2011). On Learning From the Best, Becoming the Best, and Being the Best. Teacher Librarian, 38(4), 6-7.
Loertscher, D.V, & Marcoux, E. (2011). Weaving Technology into What You Know and Do. Teacher Librarian, 38(3), 6-7.
Loertscher, D.V., & Marcoux, E. (2011). TL’s Best Professional Books of 2010 and Book Reviews for the Librarian. Teacher Librarian, 38(4), 52-55.
Loertscher, D.V., & Marcoux, E. (2011). Progress. Teacher Librarian, 38(5), 6-7.
Loertscher, D.V., & Marcoux, E. (2011). Resources for the Teacher Librarian. Teacher Librarian, 39(2), 46-50.
Loertscher, D.V., & Marcoux, E. (2011). Learning, Learning, Learning: Digital, Personal, Commons. Teacher Librarian, 39(2), 6-7.
Loertscher, D.V., & Marcoux, E. (2011). Intellectual Freedom: Access to Ideas, Access to Information, and Access to Technology. Teacher Librarian, 39(1), 6-7.
2010
Loertscher, D.V., & Marcoux, E. (2010). The Common Core Standards: Opportunities for Teacher Librarians to Move to the Center of Teaching and Learning . Teacher Librarian, 38(2), 8-14.
Loertscher, D.V. (2010). Curriculum, the Library/Learning Commons, and Teacher-librarians: Myths and Realities in the Second Decade. Teacher Librarian, 37(3), 8-13.
Loertscher, D.V. (2010). Bridging the Excellence Gap. Teacher Librarian, 37(4), 50-51.
Loertscher, D.V. (2010). Learning to Read and Reading to Learn: Meeting the International Challenge. Teacher Librarian, 37(5), 48-50.
Loertscher, D.V. (2010). Technology and Tough Economic Times. Teacher Librarian, 38(1), 42-43.
Loertscher, D.V. (2010). The Enhanced Reading Opportunities Study. Teacher Librarian, 38(2), 40-41.
Loertscher, D.V. (2010). Urban Youth: Powerful Reform Partners-Commentary on a Project of the Annenberg Institute for School Reform. Teacher Librarian, 37(3), 50-51.
Marcoux, E., & Loertscher, D.V. (2010). Getting Better to Meet the Future. Teacher Librarian, 37(4), 6-7.
Marcoux, E., & Loertscher, D.V. (2010). Relax, Refresh, Rejuvenate. Teacher Librarian, 37(5), 6-7.
Loertscher, D.V., & Marcoux, E. (2010). Professional Books for Your Summer Reading. Teacher Librarian, 37(5), 64-67.
Loertscher, D.V. (2010). Resources for the Teacher Librarian. Teacher Librarian, 38(1), 47-54.
Marcoux, E., & Loertscher, D.V. (2010). Change Brings Opportunity. Teacher Librarian, 38(1), 6-7.
Loertscher, D.V., & Marcoux, E. (2010). Teacher Librarians and the Common Core Standards. Teacher Librarian, 38(2), 6-7.
2009
Loertscher, D.V. (2009). Evidence-Based Practice: Evolution or Revolution?Evidence Based Library and Information Practice , 4(2), 147-150.
Diggs, V., & Loertscher, D.V. (2009). From Library to Learning Commons: A Metamorphosis. Teacher Librarian, 36(4) , 32-38.
Marcoux, E., & Loertscher, D.V. (2009). Achieving Teaching and Learning Excellence with Technology. Teacher Librarian, 37(2), 14-22.
Marcoux, E.,& Loertscher, D.V. (2009). The Role of a School Library in a School’s Reading Program. Teacher Librarian, 36(1), 8-14.
Loertscher, D.V. (2009). Does Technology Really Make a Difference?. Teacher Librarian, 37(2), 48-49.
Loertscher, D.V. (2009). Access to Technology in Transition. Teacher Librarian, 36(5), 46-47.
Loertscher, D.V. (2009). Resources for the Leader in Transition. Teacher Librarian, 36(5), 58-63.
Marcoux, E., & Loertscher, D.V. (2009). Notebook. Teacher Librarian, 36(1), 6-7.
Loertscher, D.V. (2009). The Front End Load of Student Research. Teacher Librarian, 36(4), 42-43.
Loertscher, D.V., & Marcoux, E. (2009). A Time to Ponder, Transition, Grow. Teacher Librarian, 36(5), 6-7.
Loertscher, D.V., & Marcoux, E. (2009). Of Twisty Cones and Treasure Mountain. Teacher Librarian, 36(4), 6-7.
Loertscher, D.V. (2009). The Professional Literature in Transition: Make it a Thinkathon Summer. Teacher Librarian, 36(5), 52-54.
Loertscher, D.V., & Marcoux, E. (2009). Multicultural Resources and Other Tools for Your Professional Journey. Teacher Librarian, 36(3), 50-58.
Loertscher, D.V. (2009). Reviews for the Teacher Librarian. Teacher Librarian, 37(2), 62-68.
Loertscher, D.V. (2009). TL’s Best Professional Books for 2008 and This Month’s Reviews. Teacher Librarian, 36(4), 52-60.
Loertscher, D.V. (2009). Reading, School Culture, Libraries, and a Three-Legged Stool. Teacher Librarian, 36(1), 46.
2008
Loertscher, D.V. (2008, November). Flip this Library School Libraries Need a Revolution, not Evolution. School Library Journal, 46-48.
Koechlin, C., Zwaan, S. & Loertscher, D.V. (2008). The Time is Now: Transform Your School Library Into a Learning Commons, Teacher Librarian 36 (1), 8-14.
Achterman, D., & Loertscher, D.V. (2008). Where In the Role Are You Anyway? California School Library Association Journal, 31 (2), 10-13.
Loertscher, D.V. & Rosenfeld, E. (2008). Books You Don’t Want to Miss – Plus, The Best Professional Books of 2007. Teacher Librarian, 35(4), 54-60.
Loertscher, D.V. (2008). What Works with the Google Generation. Teacher Librarian, 35(4), 42.
Loertscher, D.V. (2008). Information Literacy: 20 Years Later. Teacher Librarian, 35(5), 42-43.
Loertscher, D., & Rosenfeld, E. (2008). Tools for the 21st-Century Information Leader. Teacher Librarian, 35(5), 52-58.
Loertscher, D.V., & Rosenfeld, E. (2008). Essential Reading and Others that are Worth a Look. Teacher Librarian, 35(3), 42-49.
Loertscher, D.V. (2008). The Old Stereotyping: Boys vs. Girls. Teacher Librarian, 36(1), 42.
Loertscher, D.V. (2008). New School Year, New Season, and Welcome Betty! Teacher Librarian, 36(1), 6-7.
Loertscher, D. (2008). Advocacy Through Statistics, Research, and Major Reports. Teacher Librarian, 36(2), 46.
2007
Loertscher, D.V. (2007). Children, Teens, and the Construction of Information Spaces. Teacher Librarian. 35(2), 14-17.
Loertscher, D.V. & Rosenfeld, E. (2007). Hear Ye! Leaders of the 21st Century. Teacher Librarian. 35(2), 44-50.
Loertscher, D.V. (2007). What Works? Find Out What Should Work. Teacher Librarian. 35(2), 40.
Loertscher, D.V. (2007). Professional Reading for the 21st-Century Librarian. Teacher Librarian,35(1), 45-49.
Loertscher, D.V. (2007). What Works? Nonfiction Texts and Achievements. Teacher Librarian,35(1), 37.
Loertscher, D.V. (2007). Research and School Libraries: Knowing the Basic Sources. Teacher Librarian, 34(5), 23-26.
Loertscher, D.V. & Rosenfeld, E. (2007). Professional Reading for the Information Leader. Teacher Librarian, 34(5), 50-53.
Loertscher, D.V. (2007). Invention, Transfer, Efficiency, and Innovation: 21st-Century Learning Abilities can be Taught. Teacher Librarian, 34(5), 36.
Loertscher, D.V. & Rosenfeld, E. (2007). Essential Reading for Teacher-Librarians-Plus, the Best Professional Books of 2006. Teacher Librarian, 34(4), 46-54.
Loertscher, D.V. (2007). Professional Reading for the Literacy Leader. Teacher Librarian. 34(3), 45-50.
Loertscher, D.V. (2007). What is the School Library’s Role in Reading? Core Understandings from Reading Research and School Library Program Elements. Teacher Librarian, 34(3), 36.
2006
Loertscher, D.V. (2006). Gauging the Impact of Teacher and Teacher-Librarian Collaboration. Teacher Librarian, 34(2), 41.
Loertscher, D.V. (2006). Books for the Learning Leader. Teacher Librarian, 34(2), 45-50.
Loertscher, D.V. (2006). What Flavor is Your School Library? The Teacher-Librarian as Learning Leader. Teacher Librarian, 34(2), 8-12.
Loertscher, D.V. (2006). Professional Books that Will Shock You, Delight You, and Make You a Leader! Plus, the Best Professional Books of 2005. Teacher Librarian, 33(4), 43-50.
Rosenfeld, E., & Loertscher, D.V. (2006). Improving Literacy through School Libraries: Evaluation Report. Teacher Librarian, 33(4), 6-7.
Loertscher, D.V. (2006). Toward One-To-One Computing-the Research. Teacher Librarian, 34(1), 38.
Loertscher, D.V. (2006). Teacher-Librarian as Technology Leader. Teacher Librarian, 34(1), 45-51.
Loertscher, D.V. (2006). Reading is our Business. Teacher Librarian, 33(5), 46-51.
2005
Loertscher, D.V. (2005). Keeping Up with the Research Linking School Library Programs to Achievement. Teacher Librarian, 33(1), 30-34.
Loertscher, D.V. (2005). Assessing Learning, Collection Management, and Battle of the Books. Teacher Librarian, 33(1), 44-50.
Loertscher, D.V. (2005). The Power of Professional Learning Communities and Other Professional Resources. Teacher Librarian, 32(5), 35-39.
2004
Champlin, C,, Loertscher, D.V., & Eib, B.J. (2004). Creating a Digital Age School Library. Principal Leadership. 4(8), 53-56.
Loertscher, D.V. (2004). Extreme Makeover: If School Librarians Plan to Survive, it’s Time to Make Some Tough Changes. School Library Journal 50(11), 56-57.
Loertscher, D.V. (2004). NBPTS: Ten Questions I Wish I Could Answer. Knowledge Quest, 32(3), 46.
2003
Champlin, C., & Loertscher, D.V. (2003). Reinvent your School Library and Watch School Academic Achievement Increase. Principal Leadership (High School Edition), 3(7), 67-70.
Loertscher, D.V. (2003). NBPTS: Ten Questions I Wish I Could Answer. Knowledge Quest, 32(3), 46.
Loertscher, D.V. (2003). The Digital School Library: A Worldwide Development and a Fascinating Challenge. Teacher Librarian, 30(5), 14-24.
Loertscher, D.V., & Woolls, B. (2003). A True Assessment of Your Program’s Value. School Library Journal, 49(6), Supplement 3.
Loertscher, D.V., & Woolls, B. (2003). You Need the Library to Meet Standards. School Library Journal, 49(6), 6-7.
2002
Loertscher, D.V., & Woolls, B. (2002). Accountability and the School Teacher Librarian. School Libraries in Canada, 22(2), 7-9.
Loertscher, D.V. (2002). Digital & Elastic Collections in School Libraries: A Challenge for School Library Media Centres. School Libraries in Canada, 21(4), 3.
Loertscher, D.V., & Woolls, B. (2002). Teenage Users of Libraries: A Brief Overview of Research. Knowledge Quest, 30(5), 31-36.
Woolls, B., Dowlin, K., & Loertscher, D.V. (2002). Distant Education: Changing Formats. Electronic Library, 20(5), 420-424.
2001
Loertscher, D.V. (2001). California School Media Library Media Programs: Does Your School Measure Up? California School Library Association Journal, 25 (1), 8-10.
1999
Dowlin, K. E., & Loertscher, D.V. (1999). Web-Based Instruction for Continuing Education Students: A Report on the San Jose State University Virtual Library School Program and its Potential for Web-Based Instruction for Continuing Education, ERIC, ED441429, 8 pages.
Loertscher, D.V., & Woolls, B. (1999). Testing the Effect of the School Library Media Center in a Block Scheduling Environment. Knowledge Quest, 28(2), 16-25.
Loertscher, D.V. (1999). Planning Time and Library Time: It’s Time to Reconsider the Role of the Elementary School Library. California School Library Association Journal, 23 (1), 21-23.
Loertscher, D.V., & Woolls, B. (1999). Do School Library Media Programs Contribute to Academic Achievement? Consider the Evidence. Knowledge Quest, 27(3), 24-26.
Loertscher, D.V., & Woolls, B. (1999). Block Scheduling: Why Don’t We Know Whether it Really Works? Knowledge Quest, 27(4), 35-38.
1997
Loertscher, D.V. (1997). Reinventing California School Libraries: Start Now! California School Library Association Journal, 20(2), 12-17
Woolls, B., Dowlin, K., & Loertscher, D.V. (1997). The Information Literacy Movement of the School Library Media Field: A Preliminary Summary of the Research. ERIC, ED412972, 32 pages.
Loertscher, D.V. (1997). Research and Practice in a Time of Change. Knowledge Quest, 26(1), 21.
1996
Loertscher, D.V. (1996). All That Glitters May Not Be Gold. Emergency Librarian, 24(2), 21-25. Republished in Haycock, K. (1998). Foundations for effective school library media programs. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited.
Loertscher, D.V. (1996). Take Heart, you Already Know How! School Library Media Quarterly, 24(2), 71-72. This is one of four columns written for School Library Media Quarterly during my presidential year.
Loertscher, D.V. (1996). President’s Column. School Library Media Quarterly, 24(3), 137. This is one of four columns written for School Library Media Quarterly during my presidential year.
Loertscher, D.V. (1996). President’s Column. School Library Media Quarterly, 24(4), 192-194. This is one of four columns written for School Library Media Quarterly during my presidential year.
Loertscher, D.V. (1996). President’s Message: Literacy in the Road Ahead – Let’s Not Blow It! Hotline Connections, 3(2), 1.
Loertscher, D.V. (1996). President’s Message: Library Media Specialists Make a Difference Hotline/Connections, 3(3), 1.
Loertscher, D.V. (1996). Rescue! A Reader’s Theatre of the First Rescue Party of the Donner Party, 1847.
1995
Loertscher, D.V. (1995). The Future School Library Media Center. School Library Media Annual (SLMA), 13, 78-90. Also published as a conference proceeding in Baron, D., Grober, B., & Loertscher, D.V. (1995) Future Scenarios for School Library Media Programs: Treasure Mountain Research Retreat #5. Castle Rock, CO: Hi Willow.
Loertscher, D.V. (1995). President’s Message: Literacy in the Road Ahead – Let’s Not Blow It! Hotline/Connections, 3(1), 1.
1994
Loertscher, D.V. (1994). You Can Count On Reading! Library Media Specialists Make a Difference. Indiana Media Journal, 17(1), 62-70. Also published in Loertscher, D.V. (1995) Learning & Media, 7-8. Also published in Loertscher, D.V. (1994) Media Horizons , 7-12.
1993
Loertscher, D.V., & Woolls, B.(1993). Billion of Books: A Proposed ALA Program to Finance Children’s Services. School Library Journal, 39(2), 43.
Loertscher, D.V. (1993). Objective: Achievement. Solution: School Libraries. School Library Journal, 39(5), 30-33.
Loertscher, D.V. (1993). Libraries in the Information Age: A Leynote Address by David Loertscher. Impact 9, 13-14.
1988
Loertscher, D.V. (1988). High Technology in School Libraries. Media and Methods, 25(1), 21-24.
Loertscher, D.V., Ho, M.L., & Bowie, M.M. (1988). Research Report: School Media Services in 209 Schools Identified as Exemplary by the Department of Education 1986. Indiana Media Journal, 10, 25-27.
1987
Loertscher, D.V. Ho, M.L., & Bowie, M.M. (1987). Exemplary Elementary Schools and the Library Media Center: A Research Report. School Library Media Quarterly, 15(3), 147-153.
Loertscher, D.V. Ho, M.L., & Bowie, M.M. (1987). Exemplary Elementary Schools and the Library Media Center: A Research Report. School Library Media Quarterly, 15(3), 147-153.
1986
Loertscher, D.V. (1986). Golden Library Chills Award. School Media Activities Monthly, 2(10), 46.
Loertscher, D.V. (1986). The Elephant Technique of Collection Development. In B. White (Ed.), Collection Management for School Library Media Centers 45-54. New York, NY: Haworth Press.
Ho, M.L., & Loertscher, D.V. (1986). Collection Mapping in School Library Media Centers. ERIC ED267775 .
1985
Ho, M.L., & Loertscher, D.V. (1985). Collection Mapping: The research. Drexel Library Quarterly, 21(2), 22-39.
Ho, M.L., & Loertscher, D.V. (1985). Collection Mapping: An Evaluation Strategy for Collection Development. Drexel Library Quarterly, 21(2), 9-21.
Loertscher, D.V. (1985). The Elephant Technique of Collection Development. Collection Management, 7, 45-54.
1984
Loertscher, D.V. (1984). In-House Production of Computer Software: High Technology in School Libraries. Drexel Library Quarterly, 1(20), 16-26.
1982
Loertscher, D.V. (1982). A Handy Planning Form for Instructional Development. School Learning Resources 2(2), 8-10.
Loertscher, D.V. (1982). Analyzing Microcomputer Software. School Library Journal, 29(3) 28-32.
Loertscher, D.V. (1982). A School Library Media Research Program for Today and Tomorrow: What, Why, How. School Library Media Quarterly, 10(2), 109-123.
Loertscher, D.V. (1982). School Library Media Centers: The Revolutionary Past. Wilson Library Bulletin 56(6), 415-416.
Loertscher, D.V. (1982). The Second Revolution: A Taxonomy for the 1980s, Wilson Library Bulletin 56(6), 417-421.
Loertscher, D.V. (1982). The Status of Microcomputer Software. AAVA News and Views, 12-13.
Woolls, B., & Loertscher, D.V. (1982). Some Sure-Fire Microcomputer Programs. School Library Journal, 28(10), 22-24.
1981
Loertscher, D.V. (1981). Maximizing the Use of the Reference Books: A Story. Indiana Libraries, 1(1), 31-33.
1980
Drott, M.C., Mancall, J.C., & Loertscher, D.V. (1980). School Library Media Centers: Research Studies and the State of the Art. ERIC, ED195287,
Loertscher, D.V. (1980). A Future Addition of National Standards: Can Locally-Based Research Help? School Media Quarterly, 9(1), 54-56.
Loertscher, D.V. (1980). Half a Loaf…Better Than None? Indiana Media Journal, 29-32.
Loertscher, D.V. (1980). State Certification Requirements Reviewed. AAVA News and Views, 9.
Loertscher, D.V. (1980). Taxonomy level 3: Maximum Use of the Reference Collection. Arkansas Libraries, 19-23.
Loertscher, D.V. (1980). The Dallas Action Research Conference: A Report. School Media Quarterly, 54-56.
Loertscher, D.V. (1980). The School Library Media Center: A New Force in American Education. Arkansas Libraries, 8-13.
1979
Loertscher, D.V. (1979) The Dallas Action Research Preconference – A Report. School Media Quarterly, 8(1), 51-54.
1978
Loertscher, D.V., & Land, P. (1978-1979). School Media Center Services: The View From Both Sides of the Desk. International Journal of Instructional Media, 6(1), 13-21.
1977
Stroud, J.G., & Loertscher, D.V. (1977). User Needs and School Library Service. Catholic Library World, 49(4), 162-165.
1976
Whitenack, C.I., & Loertscher, D.V. (1976). Reading and the Media Specialist. Catholic Library World, 47(7), 288-290.
Hershman, V.L., & Loertscher, D.V. (1976). Indiana and the 1975 Standards for District Programs. Hoosier School Libraries, 15(4), 13-17.
1975
Loertscher, D.V., & Land, P. (1975). An Empirical Study of Media Services in Indiana Elementary Schools. School Media Quarterly, 4(1), 8-18.
Loertscher, D.V. (1975). Budgeting for School Media Centers: An Annotated Bibliography. ERIC, ED115263, 26 pages.
Woolls, B., & Loertscher, D.V. (1975). Preview: One Step in the Selection Process. Audiovisual Instruction 20(4), 21-23.
1974
Loertscher, D.V., & Whitenack, C.I. (1974). A Review Symposium of Nonbook Materials: The Organization of Integrated Collections and Standards for Cataloging Nonprint Materials. Audiovisual Communications Review, 91-95.
Loertscher, D.V. (1974). On Joining the Unhooked Generation; or, How and Why to Junk the Rigid Scheduling Habit. Hoosier School Libraries 14(1), 17-21.
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Professional Literature Review Column Writer, Teacher Librarian, 2005- 2018. I read and have reviewed several hundred professional books in school libraries, and in education, writing reviews. The column is usually 4,000 words or more.
Reference Book Review Editor with Blanche Woolls for the Gale Online Web Site, 2003-2005. During this period, I reviewed over 200 volumes and sets of reference books from many publishers.
Reviewer, American Reference Books Annual, Libraries Unlimited, 1980-1989. During my tenure at Libraries Unlimited as an Acquisitions Editor and Head of the Editorial Department, I estimate that I reviewed over 700 professional books and reference books for this annual publication.