Full Description
Securing the interest of energetic, independent middle school students is one of the greatest challenges of school librarians. In this book—the third in the Library Programs That Inspire Series—acclaimed authors Patricia Potter Wilson and Roger Leslie bring you some of the best programming ideas to motivate your middle school patrons and encourage lifelong learning. Examples of successful programs from award-winning Blue Ribbon middle schools across the nation provide the necessary inspiration to create library events that will get the attention of even your least interested students. Find out which programs are most effective, innovative, and entertaining—without draining your resources and energy!
Contents
List of Illustrations
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: Putting Students Center Stage
Chapter 2: Initial Stages of Program Planning
Chapter 3: Final States of Program Planning
Chapter 4: How to Identify and Locate Resources
Chapter 5: How to Gather and Organize Resources
Chapter 6: Searching the Internet for Resources
Chapter 7: Extending, Evaluating, and Assessing Library Media Programs
Chapter 8: Dynamic Model Programs and Ideas
