2014
Ekdahl, M, & Zubke, S. (2014). From School Library to Library Learning Commons: A Pro-Active Model for Educational Change Presented at Treasure Mountain 3, May 2014, Victoria, Canada.
2013
McElmeel, S.L. (2013). Best Teen Reads. 8th Ed. Salt Lake City, UT: Learning Commons Press.
2010
Koechlin, C. (2010). Leading Journeys: Papers of Treasure Mountain Canada Research Retreat, June 2-3, 2010, Edmonton, Canada. Salt Lake City, UT: Hi Willow Research & Publishing.
Robins, J. (2010). Treasure Mountain Treasury #1 Using Online Resources. Salt Lake City, UT: Hi Willow Research & Publishing.
McElmeel, S.L. (2010). The Best Teen Reads 2010. Salt Lake City, UT: Hi Willow Research & Publishing.
Loertscher, L. (2010). Alaska’s Inside Passage A Prospector’s Journey. Salt Lake City, UT: Intellectual Publishing.
Despain, B.D. (2010). Dorothy’s Dream A Biography of Dorothy Scott Gotherson Hogben. Salt Lake City, UT: Intellectual Publishing.
Linschoten, S. (2010). Confessions of a Substitute Teacher. Salt Lake City, UT: Intellectual Publishing.
Partington, R. (2010). I Second That Emotion Sharing Children’s and Young Adult Poetry A 21st Century Resource Guide for Teachers and Librarians. Salt Lake City, UT: Intellectual Publishing.
2008
Mardis, M.A. (2008). Proceedings of the International Association for School Librarianship 27th Annual Conference: World Class Learning and Literacy through School Libraries, 3-7 August, Berkeley, CA, USA. Erie, PA: IASL. (CD-Rom).
Loertscher, D.V. (2008). Frederick Loertscher & Hilka Smit A Tribute from Their Thirty Grandchildren. Salt Lake City, UT: Hi Willow Research & Publishing.
2007
McElmeel, S.L. (2007). Best Teen Reads 2007. Salt Lake City, UT: Hi Willow Research & Publishing.
Now updated for 2007! Who decides what are the best teen reads? Sharron McElmeel has compiled a list including the last several years of teen publications that have received star reviews in the past year. The main list includes these recommended materials, but other sections of the book provide a guide to the best graphic novels, audio books, poetry, and picture books. Along the way McElmeel spotlights authors and provides tips for using the books in both school and public libraries. done in the form of an annotated checklist, the book has been created as a useful selection tool and a guide for book discussions in selection groups, classes or workshops in young adult materials. Order at www.lmcsource.com
Check out these free supplements to Young Adult Literature and Multimedia: A Quick Guide.
- Additional mini-expert projects on topics not in the textbook: http://www.lmcsource.com under “freebies” and then under “book extensions.”
- YA Reviews – a wiki open to teachers and librarians to find and contribute reviews of young adult books and multimedia. Log on to http://seedwiki.com and then search for YA Reviews. Directions for adding reviews are given on the front page.
- Young Adult Literature and Multimedia – a wiki for teachers and librarians to find and contribute to the listing of many professional resources for young adult literature and multimedia. Log on to http://seedwiki.com and search for YA Literature and Multimedia. Directions for adding resources are given on the first page.
Edwards, V., Bugher, K., & Champlin, C. Wisconsin Power! A Parents’ Guide to School Libraries. Salt Lake City, UT: Hi Willow Research & Publishing
Watts, E.A. (2007). Piano Teaching Skills A Complete Guide for Piano Teachers. Salt Lake City, UT: Intellectual Publishing.
Piano Teaching Skills: A Complete Guide for Piano Teachers gives useful suggestions or how to approach the many facets of piano teaching. Topics range from teaching beginners through preparing an advanced student to present a recital. Major authorities of contemporary piano pedagogy are cited.
Good teaching strategies increase the likelihood of teacher satisfaction and lessen the likelihood of pupils discontinuing piano before they attain real skill. Teachers wishing to develop the proper approach to excellence in training will gain strategies and techniques for doing so; teachers interested in adding to their skills will find this book helpful too. Self-motivated students who wish to add to their current knowledge and skills can also benefit.
Forward by Dr. Paul Pollei, Professor Emeritus of Piano Studies, Brigham Young University, Founder of the Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition.
2005
McElmeel, S.L. (2005). The Best Teen Reads 2005. Salt Lake City, UT: Hi Willow Research and Publishing.
Who decides what are the best teen reads? Sharron McElmeel has compiled a list including the last several years of teen publications that have received star reviews in the reviewing media or have been tapped as award-winning books in the past year. The main list includes these recommended materials, but other sections of the book provide a guide to the best graphic novels, audio books, poetry, and picture books. Along the way McElmeel spotlights authors and provides tips for both using the books in the school and public libraries. Done in the form of an annotated checklist, the book has been created as a useful selection tool and a guide for book discussions in selection groups, classes or workshops in young adult materials.
2004
White, B.H. (2004). School Library Media Programs: A Quick Guide to Success. Salt Lake City, UT: Hi Willow Research & Publishing.
Burgin, R., & Bracy, P.B. (2004). An Essential Connection: How Quality School Library Media Programs Improve Student Achievement in North Carolina. Salt Lake City, UT: Hi Willow Research & Publishing.
Fuller, D.W. (2004). The Digital School Library Emerging Electronic Learning Communities K-12. Salt Lake City, UT: Hi Willow Research & Publishing.
2003
Koechlin, C., & Zwaan, S. (2003). Build Your Own Information Literate School. Salt Lake City, UT: Hi Willow Research & Publishing.
The book: Info Tasks has been well received across the country as a unique book for teaching information literacy. Now these excellent authors have written a more extensive and innovative method of teaching information literacy. While following a general information literacy model, each skill is a two-page spread of wonderful advice on how to teach and assess how well children and teens can practice what they are taught. But this book is very different! The authors present teaching tips for teaching each skill to novices, apprentices, and InfoStars (novice to advanced). Then they give examples from various curricular areas so that the guide can be used across the curriculum and across the grade levels. Their coverage not only covers traditional finding, locating and sorting information, but they tackle analysis and synthesis of information as well. Many useful worksheets provide ideas for teaching. According to David Loertscher this is the very best information literacy book to appear in years and is extremely useful and practical for elementary through high school because of its unique approach.
Rodney, M.J., Lance, K.C., & Hamilton-Pennell, C. (2003). The Impact of Michigan School Librarians on Academic Achievement: Kids Who Have Libraries Succeed. Salt Lake City, UT: Hi Willow Research & Publishing.
Barchers, S.J., & Ruscoe, M. (2003). People Who Met and Beat the Odds: Readers Theatre for Grades 3-8. Salt Lake City, UT: Hi Willow Research & Publishing.
Baumbach, D.J. (2003). Making the Grade The Status of School Library Media Centers in the Sunshine State and How They Contribute to Student Achievement. Salt Lake City, UT: Hi Willow Research & Publishing.
Crawford, P.C. (2003). Graphic Novels 101 Selecting and Using Graphic Novels to Promote Literacy for Children and Young Adults a Resource Guide for School Librarians and Educators. Salt Lake City, UT: Hi Willow Research & Publishing.
Graphic novels are book-length comic books and are popular reading for reluctant readers including both children and teenagers. Crawford helps school librarians understand this genre, why it should be included in the collection, what’s available, what to avoid (there really are “graphic” graphic novels), and how to purchase and handle them. The author begins with a history of favorite superheros such as Wonder Woman and Superman continuing to the present. Selection criteria, sources for purchase and other helpful advice for elementary through high school make this an excellent source and bibliography of the best.
2002
Callison, D. (2002). Measuring Student Achievement and Diversity in Learning. Papers of the Treasure Mountain Research Retreat #10 At the Elms, Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Salt Lake City, UT. Hi Willow Research & Publishing.
Singh, D. Abdullah, A. Fonseka, S. & de Rozario, B. (2002). School Libraries for a Knowledge Society. Proceedings of the 31st Annual Conference of the International Association of School Librarianship and the Sixth International Forum on Research in School Librarianship. Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. San Jose, CA: LMC Source.
Lance, K.C., Rodney, M.J, & Hamilton-Pennell, C. (2002). How School Libraries Improve Outcomes for Children The New Mexico Study. Salt Lake City, UT: Hi Willow Research & Publishing.
The New Mexico Study joins eight other state studies now reporting on a total of over 3300 schools delivering the same message: school library media centers make a difference in academic achievement. This book contains the official report of the study under the auspices of the New Mexico State Library. According to the executive summary: “New Mexico achievement test scores rise with the development of school library programs. The relationship between school library development and test scores is not explained away by other school or community conditions at the high school level… New Mexico achievement test scores tend to rise with increases in: school librarian and total staff hours per 100 students; print volumes per student; periodical subscriptions, video materials, and software packages per 100 students; and school library expenditures per student. The volume contains several reproducible handouts for a quick summary of the study in addition to the research report. This study is also summarized in the volume: Powering Achievement, 2nd ed. by Keith Lance and David V. Loertscher found in the research section of this web site. While completed in 2002, this book is the first printed publication available for the first time in January, 2003. Royalties from the sale of this publication will be donated to the New Mexico State Library Association.
Weisman, S. (2002). Windows into Instructional Collaboration: Information Power in the Real World. San Jose, CA: Hi Willow Research & Publishing.
2001
Koechlin, C., & Zwaan, S. (2001). Info Tasks for Successful Learning Building Skills in Reading, Writing, and Research. Ontario, Canada. Pembroke Publishers.
David Loertscher says of this book: “It’s the best book on information literacy published in 2001!” Why? It turns the library media specialist into a diagnostician. Start with a state standard; pull out the information task; then, turn alphabetically in this dictionary-type book to a page matching that task and you will find a one-page information literacy lesson awaiting as an idea starter. The ideas span:
- Evaluating information for relevance and validation.
- Sorting information to make connections.
- Working with information and testing ideas.
- Analyzing and synthesizing information for meaningful conclusions.
You will find your approach to teaching information literacy transformed.
Mongelli, W.D. (2001). CONSentrating on the Law A Program of Self-Directed Legal Research for Prison Course Givers. San Jose, CA: F & W Associates.
2000
Lance, K.C., Rodney, M.J., & Hamilton-Pennell, C. (2000). How School Librarians Help Kids Achieve Standards The Second Colorado Study. San Jose, CA. Hi Willow Research & Publishing.
Lance, K.C., Rodney, M.J., & Hamilton-Pennell, C. (2000). Measuring Up to Standards The Impact of School Library Programs & Information Literacy in Pennsylvania Schools. Greensburg, PA: Pennsylvania Department of Education Office of Commonwealth Libraries.
1997
Lighthall, L., & Haycock, K. (1997, July). Information Rich but Knowledge Poor? Emerging Issues for Schools and Libraries Worldwide. Castle Rock, CO, LMC Source.
Haberberger, J. (1997). Washington State Sourcebook. Castle Rock, CO, Hi Willow Research & Publishing.
California School Library Association (1997). From Library Skills to Information Literacy A Handbook for the 21st Century Second Edition. Castle Rock, CO. Hi Willow Research & Publishing.
This popular and ground-breaking guide to information literacy and its incorporation into the school and library media center curriculum is now even more valuable as it provides models and strategies for working with regular and English learner students. With the rapid rise of new immigrants in our society, this guide demonstrates how all learners, no matter their background language, can profit from learning and information literacy model and applying it to their everyday life and to their educational quests.
The volume begins with a three-dimensional model of information literacy. The next chapter explores the various models of teaching from behaviorist to constructivist and the role of the library media specialist in collaborating with both teaching styles. The role of information literacy in both resource-based teaching and resource-based learning is explored.
The balance of the book provides very practical advice for integrating information literacy activities into a broad range of teaching and learning situations. Critical thinking activities, journaling, developing questions, building background, tapping the multiple intelligences are just a few of the ideas covered.
A valuable addition are rubrics for the assessment of information literacy and projects containing information literacy components.
A remarkable publication and an essential tool!
Summers, S.L. (1997). Media Alert 200 Activities to Create Media-Savvy Kids. Castle Rock, CO. Hi Willow Research & Publishing.
Callison, D., McGregor, J.H., & Small, R.V. (1998). Instructional Intervention for Information Use Research Papers of the Sixth Treasure Mountain Research Retreat for School Library Media Programs, March 31 – April 1, 1997, Troutdale, OR. San Jose, CA: Hi Willow Research & Publishing.
1996
Krause, E., & Tassia M.R. (1996). New Games for Information Skills Ready, Set, Go… Castle Rock, CO. Hi Willow Research & Publishing.
Byer, D.J., & Eckhardt, S.A. (1996). Teaching Internet Basics San Jose, CA. Hi Willow Research & Publishing.
1995
California School Library Association. (1995). Information Literate in any Language A Supplement to: From Library Skills to Information Literacy. Castle Rock, CO. Hi Willow Research & Publishing.
Frohardt, D.C. & Castle, L. (1995). Books, Books, Books, IBM: A Treasury of Clip Art. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited.
Frohardt, D.C. & Castle, L. (1995). Books, Books, Books, MAC: A Treasury of Clip Art. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited.
1994
California Media and Library Educators Association. (1994). From Library Skills to Information Literacy A Handbook for the 21st Century. Castle Rock, CO. Hi Willow Research & Publishing.
Mostafa, J., Newell, T., & Trenthem, R. (1994). The Easy Internet Handbook. Castle Rock, CO. Hi Willow Research & Publishing.
1993
Lance, K.C, Welborn, L., & Hamilton-Pennell, C. (1993). The Impact of School Library Media Centers on Academic Achievement. Castle Rock, CO: Hi Willow Research & Publishing.
1992
McElmeel, S.L., McElmeel, D.L. (1992). Authors for Children A Calendar Castle Englewood, CO. Hi Willow Research & Publishing.
Dobrot, N.L., & McCawley, R. (1992). Beyond Flexible Scheduling A Workshop Guide. San Jose, CA: Hi Willow Research & Publishing.
Bradbury, P. (1992). Border Clip Art for Libraries IBM Disk Version. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited, Inc.
1991
Stebbins, G. & Colclasure, M. (1991). Print Shop Graphics for Libraries Volume 8 Library Symbol Extravaganza. Hi Willow Research & Publishing.
1990
Woolls, B. (1990) The Research of School Library Media Centers. Papers of the Treasure Mountain Research Retreat #1, October 17-18 1989, Park City, Utah. Castle Rock, CO: Hi Willow Research & Publishing.
Bland, K.P. (1990). Library Media Skills Teaching Guide: A K-6 Reading Program Partnership. Castle Rock, CO: Hi Willow Research & Publishing.
1989
Leonard, C., & Colclasure, M. (1989). Print Shop Graphics for Libraries Volume 6: American Heritage. Englewood, CO. Libraries Unlimited Inc.
Terry, M. (1989). A Teacher’s Guide to Teaching Art. Grades 4-8. Englewood, CO. Hi Willow Research & Publishing.
1988
Leonard, C., Colclasure, M., & Loertscher, M. (1988). Print Shop Graphics for Libraries Volume 3: Books and Fonts. Englewood, CO. Libraries Unlimited Inc.
Matthews, J.G., Shirley, L., Mancarella, M., & Loertscher, M. (1988). Print Shop Graphics for Libraries Volume 4: Dynamic Library Graphics. Englewood, CO. Libraries Unlimited Inc.
1987
Leonard, C., Colclasure, M., & Loertscher, M. (1987). Print Shop Graphics for Libraries Volume 2: Perpetual Calendars. Littleton, CO. Libraries Unlimited Inc.
Patrick, R. (1987). Integrating Library Media Skills Into the Reading Program: K-6 A Teaching Guide for Library Media Specialists Volume Two: Grades 4-6. Littleton, CO: Hi Willow Research & Publishing.
Patrick, R. (1987). Integrating Library Media Skills Into the Reading Program: K-6 A Teaching Guide for Library Media Specialists Volume One: Grades K-3. Littleton, CO: Hi Willow Research & Publishing.
1986
Leonard, C., & Colclasure, M. (1986). Print Shop Graphics for Libraries Volume 1: Library Graphics. Fayetteville, Arkansas. Hi Willow Research & Publishing.
1985
Ho, M.L. (1985). Appleworks for School Librarians. Fayetteville, AR, Hi Willow Research & Publishing.
1981
Branyan, B.M. (1981). Outstanding Women Who Promoted the Concept of the Unified School Library and Audiovisual Programs, 1950 through 1975. Fayetteville, AR. Hi Willow Research & Publishing.
1980
Tassia, M.R. (1980). Games for Information Skills. Castle Rock, CO: Hi Willow Research & Publishing.
1978
Woolls, B. (1978). Ideas for School Library Media Centers. Fayetteville, AR. Hi Willow Research & Publishing.